Sessional Lecturer - CTL- Fundamentals of Teaching and Learning

Sessional Lecturer – CTL
7014H – Fundamentals of Teaching and Learning

This course will explore the complexity of schools and place of the school in the community. Practical issues around lesson planning, unit planning, classroom management, and the class as a community are addressed. This course provides a practical and conceptual introduction to the teaching of students and will introduce student teachers to many of the philosophies, methods, and materials relevant to teaching.

It provides opportunities to develop an understanding of the process of becoming a teacher, insight into the role of ethics in research, and to acquire the skills and attitudes to be a thoughtful and reflective practitioner. In these respects, this course enables the student teacher to build a foundation for continuing professional growth as an individual and as a member of the teaching community.

This course is normally open only to students in the Teaching program.

This course is one of a pairing of courses to be taught by the same instructor in a new school site in the TDSB. As such, one instructor will be hired to teach this course in pairing with the CTL 7006H 0181 Educational Research 1 course. As part of the curriculum renewal and MT program development processes, this combination of courses will pilot the infusion of teacher well‑being and mental health and agency into the courses and within the context of establishing a new school‑university partnership.

The successful applicant must have extensive experience working with school leaders; knowledge and experience supporting the intersection of educational research and professional learning in school‑based contexts; and the development of teachers as leaders.

This course is taught on‑site at an MT‑TDSB school partner site.

Estimated TA support: No

Estimated course enrolment: 35

Class schedule: Thursday 09:00 - 12:00

Sessional dates of appointment:  -

Appointment percentage: 100%

Salary: Minimum stipend as of September 1, 2026 is $9,972.475 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half‑credit course; may be prorated based on appointment percentage.

• Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated currency and mastery in designing for school learning communities and in the course subject matter
• Demonstrated currency and mastery in teacher well‑being, mental health, and responses to teacher stresses and burnout
• Classroom teaching and school leadership experience
• Extensive experience working with school leaders and supporting the development of teachers as agentic and collaborative leaders
• Skills related to building community and program development involving a range of stakeholders (including school educators, OISE participants and administration, and community partners)
• Deep knowledge and experience in contexts, policies and practices of the division (Primary/Junior K‑Gr. 6, Junior/Intermediate Gr. 4‑10, Intermediate/Senior Gr. 7‑12)
• Excellence in teaching, including online teaching as relevant
• Evidence of knowledge and practice of principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Excellence in teaching and leading teachers/teacher‑candidates professional learning
• Ontario Teaching certificate with OCT qualifications in the relevant division

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Prepare, organize, and teach this graduate course; be available to students seeking assistance between classes; evaluate and provide students with feedback on their work. Attend a pre‑course planning/preparation meeting with the course instructional team, attend MT All‑Instructor Meetings (AIM) and submit course syllabus as requested by the department. Liaise with school leadership and staff.

Please indicate in a letter of application why you believe your experience qualifies you to teach this particular course. Please include a current CV and names of three referees in your cover letter. If selected for an interview, reference letters will be requested.

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