Construction Technology, Grades 9 & 10

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Construction Technology, Grades 9 & 10

Construction Technology: Grade 9 & 10, equips educators to effectively teach construction aspects of Ontario’s Technology Education Curriculum. Emphasizing health and safety, Universal Design for Learning, and environmental education, the course ensures inclusive, engaging, and secure learning environments. It covers curriculum understanding from an equity perspective, assessment strategies, and best practices for tool usage.

Through project-based learning and Backwards Design, educators learn to prioritize safety while promoting student engagement. Sustainable woodworking practices are integrated, fostering environmental stewardship. Graduates are equipped to teach construction courses, prioritize health and safety, and promote student success.

This program is available in the following terms:

EDUC 9N719SpringLate SpringSummerLate SummerFallLate FallFall-WinterWinterLate Winter
Availability
Term NameSpringLate SpringSummerLate SummerFallLate FallFall-WinterWinterLate Winter
1. Start DateMar 24, 2025May 5, 2025Jun 23, 2025Jul 21, 2025TBDTBDNov 11, 2024Jan 20, 2025Feb 24, 2025
2. End DateMay 18, 2025Jun 29, 2025Aug 17, 2025Sep 14, 2025--Jan 17, 2025Mar 14, 2025Apr 20, 2025
3. Registration OpenDec 24, 2024February 4, 2025Mar 25, 2025Apr 22, 2025--ClosedOpenOpen
4. Registration CloseMarch 26, 2025May 7, 2025June 25, 2025July 23, 2025-November 13, 2024January 22, 2025February 26, 2025
5. Withdraw deadline 100%March 30, 2025May 11, 2025June 29, 2025July 27, 2025-November 17, 2024January 26, 2025March 2, 2025
6. Withdraw deadline 50%April 13, 2025May 25, 2025July 13, 2025August 10, 2025-December 1, 2024February 9, 2025March 16, 2025

Program Information

What you’ll learn studying Construction Technology, Grades 9 & 10:

  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of construction-focused aspects of the Ontario Technology Education Curriculum, integrating principles of health and safety, Universal
  • Design for Learning (UDL), and environmental education.
  • Apply effective teaching strategies, including project-based learning and scaffolding techniques, with a constant emphasis on health and safety considerations.
  • Evaluate and implement assessment and evaluation strategies that promote equity and support diverse student needs within construction technology courses.
  • Integrate health and safety practices into planning, facilitating, and assessing construction projects and units, ensuring a secure and inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the importance of woodworking techniques and sustainable practices in construction education, emphasizing environmental stewardship and resource conservation.
  • Design cohesive learning experiences that prioritize health and safety, foster a deep understanding of the construction industry’s societal importance, and promote student success within the Technology Education Curriculum.

Materials

There are no additional resources required for this course.

Technology

  • Laptop/PC: Windows 10 or higher or equivalent operating system with recommended 8 GB of RAM and at least 16 GB of free hard disk space and Wi-Fi capabilities.
  • Access to reliable  high-speed broadband internet access (Cable, DSL, LTE) with a minimum bandwidth of 15 Mbps is recommended.
  • Included integrated webcam and microphone recommended.

Prerequisites

  • A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with Technological Education Qualifications
  • A Statement of Experience confirming 1 year of work experience (1,700 hours), in which you used skills and knowledge related to the subject.

OR

Educators without technological education qualifications require:

Five years of work experience, including business or industrial experience, or a combined total of five years related post-secondary education and work experience, including:

  • at least two years’ business or industrial work experience, at least four months of which were continuous, and related post-secondary education acceptable to the College consisting of:
    • an apprenticeship program acceptable to the College, and
    • work experience demonstrating competency based on an assessment of advanced skills and knowledge
  • Demonstrated competency related to the subject is required in any work experience described above.

NOTE:

For all experience letters, including the statement of experience:

  • One year of work experience can be interpreted as 1,700 hours of work experience.
  • If you were self-employed you must submit a sworn affidavit, a business license, proof of income and a letter from a major supplier/customer to confirm your years of work experience.
  • Acceptable Experience:
    • General carpenter
    • Cabinet maker
    • Electrician construction and maintenance
    • Refrigeration and air conditioning
    • Plumber
    • Masonry
    • Civil Engineer

To successfully complete your program, you will complete all components of the program. Your progress will be continuously evaluated using a variety of formative and/or summative assessments to receive a final mark. Information about these assessment methods will be provided in the Learning Management System on the first day of the program.

Intake Details

For ASY- Asynchronous Online delivery of this course, the course will have a set start and finish date, along with set due dates for assignments and assessments. This does not require real-time communications. However, instructors may arrange optional real-time online group discussions during your course. You will not be required to be on-campus for any reason.

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Course DetailCourse Info
Course CodeEDUC 9N719
Course NameConstruction Technology, Grades 9 & 10
CategoryTechnological ABQ
Price$725
Delivery ModeASY - Asynchronous Online
Duration8 weeks
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