Co-operative Education, Part 1, prepares educators to design and deliver co-operative education programs for high school students. This course explores different types of experiential learning, including traditional co-op placements, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), and Dual Credit options. You’ll learn how these programs connect to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s co-operative education curriculum.
You will explore the roles and responsibilities of co-op teachers, how to plan pre-placement activities, monitor student progress, and support students during their placements. The course will help you build strong partnerships with employers and community groups to ensure safe and meaningful work experiences.
Program Information
What you’ll learn studying Cooperative Education, Part 1:
- Design co-operative education programs that align with Ministry of Education policies and support diverse student needs, interests, and future pathways.
- Develop strategies that help students build transferable skills, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy.
- Implement effective, inclusive, and culturally responsive teaching practices and partnerships with employers and community organizations.
- Create and apply assessment tools that measure student learning, workplace performance, and overall program success.
- Evaluate the legal and ethical responsibilities of educators and placement partners to ensure safe, respectful, and compliant learning environments.
- Reflect on your professional growth and leadership to improve co-operative education practices.
Prerequisites
- OCT Membership with qualifications in Primary, Junior, Intermediate or Senior.
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.
This is an asynchronous, cohort based, instructor-led course with defined start date, end date and specific module due dates. Learners are not expected to be online at a certain time of day, but they are expected to work through the material alongside other learners. Learners should expect to spend 16-18 hours on coursework throughout each week to stay on track.
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.
| Course Detail | Course Info |
|---|---|
| Course Code | EDUC 9N530 |
| Course Name | Cooperative Education, Part 1 |
| Category | Three-Part AQs |
| Price | $725 |
| Delivery Mode | ASY - Asynchronous Online |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Registration | More Info |
| OSAP Eligible | Yes |
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Important Dates:
| EDUC 9N530 | Spring | Late Spring | Summer | Late Summer | Fall | Late Fall | Fall-Winter | Winter | Late Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0. Availability | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1. Start Date | Mar 23, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | Nov 16, 2026 | Jan 18, 2027 | Feb 22, 2027 |
| 2. End Date | May 17, 2026 | Jun 28, 2026 | Aug 16, 2026 | Sep 13, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | Jan 24, 2027 | Mar 14, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 |
| 3. Withdraw deadline 100% | March 29, 2026 | May 10, 2026 | June 28, 2026 | July 26, 2026 | September 20, 2026 | October 25, 2026 | November 22, 2026 | January 24, 2027 | February 28, 2027 |
| 4. Withdraw deadline 50% | April 12, 2026 | May 24, 2026 | July 12, 2026 | August 9, 2026 | October 4, 2026 | November 8, 2026 | December 6, 2026 | February 7, 2027 | March 14, 2027 |