Resources for your Success

Having the right resources and information is a crucial part of being an effective teacher. Resources such as lesson plans or curriculum documents are important at any stage of your education or career. These resources can help you to prepare for all of your in-class experiences as well as the professional aspects of being a teacher.

The following resources can help you to be successful throughout your Bachelor of Education degree (BEd) and your teaching career:

Academic Resources

• Practicum Reference Guide: Two-Year BEd Professional Program  2022-2023
• Academic Program and General Policies Guide: Two-Year BEd Professional Program 2021-2022
• Teacher Candidate Assessment Rubric - This document outlines how you will be graded during your professional program or year

External Resources

• Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) – The OCT licences, governs, and regulates teaching in Ontario
• Ontario Ministry of Education – The provincial body that regulates education in Ontario
  • Ontario Ministry of Education: Curriculum Documents – Documents that outline the Ontario Curriculum including descriptions, updates, and policy documents (includes all divisions)
  • Ontario Ministry of Education: Supporting Teaching Excellence – Resources and programs that promote professional development
  • Ontario Ministry of Education: Teaching Tools – Useful materials for your classroom (includes all divisions and subjects)
  • Ontario Ministry of Education: Ontario Educational Resource Bank (OERB) – This repository provides current teachers with digital learning resources. This repository requires you to obtain a login name and password from your school board
  • Ontario Ministry of Education: Links for Teachers – Includes many important links for teachers
• Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF): Teacher Resources – Includes useful links and lesson plans for prospective and current teachers
• Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) - The Heart and Art of Teaching and Learning:  Practical Ideas for Beginning Teachers
• Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) - other ETFO resources
• Teacher Tactics
• Lakehead University Library: Education Library