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How Transitional Certificates Help You Start Teaching
Mar 25, 2025
Who Might Explore These Avenues? Teacher candidates in Ontario accredited programs who are seeking to enhance their practical teaching skills and gain valuable classroom experience while completing their studies are the ideal candidates for the Transitional Certificate of Qualification and Registration (TCQR) or a Multi-Session Transitional Certificate of Qualification and Registration (MTCQR). While full certification is the goal, these...
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Interview Tips, Plus Insights into What Your Interviewer Is Looking For
Feb 13, 2024
Interviewer Checklist During a teacher interview, the interviewer is typically looking for a combination of professional qualifications, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to effective teaching. Here are some key aspects that interviewers often assess: Content Knowledge: Interviewers want to ensure that you have a solid understanding of the subject matter you will be teaching. They may ask questions related to your program,...
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Navigating Your Teaching Career: From Exciting Beginnings to Leadership Opportunities
Jan 17, 2024
Your Teaching Journey Begins As a teacher just entering the world of education, the journey ahead is both exhilarating and filled with challenges. The start of your career is a pivotal moment that sets the tone for years to come. The big question on everyone’s mind - do choices you make early in your career determine your path for the years to follow? Critical Choices Along Your Career Path You will face many choices, each with the...
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Demystifying Education Acronyms: A New Teacher's Glossary
Nov 07, 2023
Starting your teaching journey can be a thrilling experience, but it can also feel slightly overwhelming, especially with the number of acronyms thrown your way. In the world of education, acronyms are a language of their own, and understanding them is crucial to navigating the profession effectively. For new teachers or soon-to-be educators, we've put together a mini glossary of some common acronyms to help you get started. OCT -...
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Should You Have a Teaching Portfolio?
Nov 09, 2022
As a teacher looking for a new position, it’s natural you might want to stand out of the crowd to impress interviewers and increase your chances of landing your ideal job. There are a few ways you can achieve this such as with a teaching portfolio. While a teaching portfolio may not always be required as part of the application process, it can help you make a good impression by highlighting your skills and experiences to the interviewers. A...
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Tips to Land Your First Teaching Job
Nov 09, 2022
Landing a teaching job for the first time takes patience, time, and hard work. You must have the appropriate qualifications before applying for a teaching position and must show confidence in your skills as well as be able to relate the qualifications/experience you gained in other positions. The different schools, boards, or districts can be unique, which means most teaching jobs require someone who is flexible and can handle classroom...
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