This program is available in the following terms:
| EDUC 9N850 | Spring | Late Spring | Summer | Late Summer | Fall | Late Fall | Fall-Winter | Winter | Late Winter |
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| Availability | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Term Name | Spring | Late Spring | Summer | Late Summer | Fall | Late Fall | Fall-Winter | Winter | Late Winter |
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| 1. Start Date | Mar 24, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 | TBD | TBD | Nov 11, 2024 | Jan 20, 2025 | Feb 24, 2025 |
| 2. End Date | May 18, 2025 | Jun 29, 2025 | Aug 17, 2025 | Sep 14, 2025 | - | - | Jan 17, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Apr 20, 2025 |
| 3. Registration Open | Dec 24, 2024 | February 4, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 | - | - | Closed | Open | Open |
| 4. Registration Close | March 26, 2025 | May 7, 2025 | June 25, 2025 | July 23, 2025 | - | November 13, 2024 | January 22, 2025 | February 26, 2025 | |
| 5. Withdraw deadline 100% | March 30, 2025 | May 11, 2025 | June 29, 2025 | July 27, 2025 | - | November 17, 2024 | January 26, 2025 | March 2, 2025 | |
| 6. Withdraw deadline 50% | April 13, 2025 | May 25, 2025 | July 13, 2025 | August 10, 2025 | - | December 1, 2024 | February 9, 2025 | March 16, 2025 |
Program Information
What you’ll learn studying Honour Specialist: English AQ:
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Demonstrate advanced understanding of K-12 curriculum guidelines, enabling the development of remedial, standard, and advanced programs tailored to diverse student needs and abilities.
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Apply enhanced knowledge of child and adolescent development within the context of English education, facilitating informed instructional decisions and interventions to support student growth and success.
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Utilize a variety of assessment methods to effectively evaluate student achievement and progress in English language and literature, informed by an in-depth understanding of curriculum standards and developmental stages.
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Design differentiated instructional strategies and learning experiences that accommodate individual differences in learning styles, abilities, and interests across the K-12 English curriculum.
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Critically analyze and adapt existing educational materials and resources to align with current curriculum guidelines and best practices in English education, fostering an enriching and inclusive learning environment.
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Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice to continually refine and improve instructional practices, incorporating emerging research findings and pedagogical approaches in child and adolescent development and English education.
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
- OCT MEMBERSHIP
Confirming that your Certificate of Qualifications shows certification in at least two teaching divisions (Primary, Junior, Intermediate, Senior). - YOUR UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT(S)
Your transcript(s) must show:- The equivalent of 9.0 full undergraduate/graduate credits in this teaching subject with a second class standing or higher
- A Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university with the equivalent of 20.0 full credits
- CONFIRMATION OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE FORM Signed by a Supervisory Official* from your School Board confirming that you have two years (388 days) of teaching experience since becoming a certified teacher, one year (194 days) of which is in the subject area of this course.
- The Ontario College of Teachers defines “Supervisory Official” as the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of the school board for a teacher employed by a Board of Education. A principal or headmaster is not recognized in this capacity. For a teacher employed by a private school, the “supervisory official” is the Ministry of Education official (Education Officer) appointed to your school. For overseas experience the appropriate Supervisory Official is the person your Principal reports to.
- Please note that a new form is always required for a Specialist course as experience is course/subject specific.
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 Detail | Course Info |
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| Course Code | EDUC 9N850 |
| Course Name | Honour Specialist: English AQ |
| Category | Honours Specialist |
| Price | $725 |
| Delivery Mode | ASY - Asynchronous Online |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Registration | Next and more intake info |