Ontario to cut length of teachers’ college, increase practical element - BERITAJA

The magnitude of teachers’ assemblage successful Ontario will soon beryllium trim successful half, from 2 years to one.

Most programs are presently 4 semesters and nether upcoming legislation, teachers’ assemblage crossed the state would beryllium delivered successful 3 consecutive semesters complete 12 months.

The authorities says it will besides found a minimum practicum magnitude arsenic a measurement to stress real, in-class experience.

Teachers’ assemblage successful the state utilized to beryllium 1 year, but successful 2015 the then-Liberal authorities made it 2 years successful consequence to a coach surplus.

Now, however, the state is grappling pinch a shortage, which soul ministry documents person successful caller years said could get worse successful 2027.

Education Minister Paul Calandra says the changes for teachers’ assemblage will beryllium included successful authorities to beryllium tabled Monday, which will besides reside schoolhouse committee governance and trustees.