Professionally Speaking is published quarterly by the Ontario College of Teachers to inform its 178,000 members about the activities and decisions of the College. The magazine provides a forum for discussion of issues relevant to the future of teaching and learning, teachers professional learning and standards of practice. The views expressed in articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the College. Letters to the editor and submissions on topics of interest to the profession are welcome. Unsolicited manuscripts can not be returned unless they are accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Publication of an advertisement in Professionally Speaking does not constitute an endorsement by the College of any advertisers product or service, including professional learning opportunities. Professionally Speaking is printed with vegetable-based inks on recycled paper. ISSN 1206-8799 ADDRESS EDITORIAL BOARD PUBLISHER EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR TRANSLATION PRODUCTION MANAGER CONTRIBUTORS THIS ISSUE COVER PHOTO DESIGN & LAYOUT ADVERTISING SALES SUBSCRIPTIONS Canadian Publications Mail Product Sales Agreement No. 1134957 PRINTER The College is the self-regulating professional body for Ontario teachers. Membership is open to anyone qualified to teach in the province and is required to maintain an Ontario teaching certificate. The College is responsible to the public and the profession for ensuring teachers receive the training they need to provide Ontarios students with an excellent education now and in the future. It sets standards of practice and learning for teachers and accredits teacher education programs and providers. The College regulates teaching qualifications, investigates complaints involving members and takes appropriate disciplinary action. The Council CHAIR VICE-CHAIR MEMBERS REGISTRAR and CHIEF
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