Teacher Education

Discover Career Opportunities

Note: Additional training and education may be required.

At Laurier, develop these competencies through both curricular and co-curricular opportunities to help you achieve your goals for the future.

Knowledge of and preparedness to teach the Ministry of Education curriculum for Ontario.
Ability to use instruction and assessment practices that reflect current research on the process of learning.
Ability to use evidence to make decisions related to continually improving the learning of students, your teaching practice and your school.
Awareness of learning and other disabilities as well as psycho-social concerns of children.
Ability to develop learning materials, plan lessons, create instructional presentations and communicate within an educational environment.
Capability to deal effectively with children and adults, resolve or mediate conflicts and promote healthy relationships.
Knowledge of classroom management, management of individual student behaviour and discipline skills.
Ability to support a reflective inquiry approach to issues in teaching and the learning experience.

Work effectively as part of a team by identifying your role and contributing, leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others for team success.
Oversee, lead and/or contribute to a project including determining goals, planning details, making decisions and
completing tasks.
Demonstrate professional behaviour and an understanding of individual perspectives and diversity.

Explain information, ideas and opinions professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Probe for information by asking questions and listening, and engage in constructive conversations.
Prepare effective, interesting and informative reports and presentations for diverse audiences using current technology.

Identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources.
Learn, understand and critically interpret information and apply knowledge to new situations.
Set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time, data and resources.
Make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively, identify and consider all sides of an issue.
Analyze and evaluate data to discuss, support and/or question ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals.