Course Description

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The Peel board Teaching English Language Learners (formerly known as English as a Second Language - Part 1) - Part 1 Additional Qualification course, uses a blend of face-to-face and online learning to help you develop the skills you need to support ESL instruction through a variety of learning formats. You will learn:

  • The basics of ESL instruction including theoretical foundations
  • Program planning and implementation
  • Instructional practices
  • Assessment and evaluation
  • Current learning environment and ethical considerations related to teaching English language learners
Instructors will draw on their wealth of experience teaching English language learners in the Peel board to bring course content to life.

Read the full course description on the OCT Website.

Learn more about academic standards, assessment and evaluation for Peel District School Board AQ courses.

Course Format

The course consists of 125 hours of work as defined in Regulation 176/10 (Ontario College of Teachers Act).

For Peel District School Board AQ courses, the 125 hours are broken down into:
  • 60 hours of face-to-face instruction
  • 40 hours of online learning
  • 25 hours for course work, including group work outside of class, reading and major assignments
Detailed breakdown for Summer 2019 session

Dates: July 2 to July 18, 2019

Face-to-Face classes - 60 hours
July 2 to 5 - 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
July 8 to 11 - 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
July 15 to 18 - 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Online Learning
The online component consists of 40 hours over the course duration.

Readings, Assignments, Group Work Outside of Class
This component will make up a total of 25 hours of course time by the end of the course.

Class Location:
Peel District School Board
H.J.A Brown Education Centre
5650 Hurontario St.
L5R 1C6
Mississauga, ON

The Peel District School Board reserves the right to change locations or adjust timings should circumstances require.


Online learning technical requirements

Course Candidates will use the Brightspace (Desire 2 Learn) platform for the e-learning components of the course.

Windows Requirements:

  • Operating System (OS): Windows XP - Vista - 7 - 8
  • Browser(s): Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Firefox 20 or higher, Chrome 25 or higher
  • Other Requirements: Java - JRE Java - JRE v 6.0.xx or 7.0.xx
  • Java and Cookies Enabled


Mac Requirements:

  • Operating System (OS): Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Lion, or Mountain Lion
  • Browser(s): Firefox 14 or higher, Chrome 21.0.1180.75 or higher
  • Other Requirements: Java - JRE Java - JRE v 6.0.xx
  • Java and Cookies Enabled


Linux Requirements:

  • Browser(s): Firefox 14 or higher, Chrome 21.0.1180.75 or higher
  • Other Requirements: Java - Java - JRE v 6.0.xx
  • Java and Cookies Enabled
Contact Us

By email: [email protected]
By phone: 905-890-1010 ext. 2634

Toll-free: 1-800-668-1146 ext. 2634