Religious Education in Catholic Schools, Part 1

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Religious Education in Catholic Schools, Part 1

Development of the foundations of religious literacy, ethical studies, and communities of faith and faith development associated with teaching within Ontario Catholic Schools. Exploration of scripture through a Catholic lens combined with strategies and resources for making curriculum and teaching practice connections for the classroom. Social constructivist approach to developing positive learning environments based on personal reflection and interaction with peers and instructor.

This program is available in the following terms:

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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 Religious Education for Catholic Schools, Part 1 AQ:

  • Understand the historical, pedagogical, and theological foundations for Religious Education and Family Life Education programs in publicly funded Catholic schools in Ontario.
  • Explore principles of moral and faith development, Catholic teaching on Social Justice, Hebrew and Christian Scripture, and the prayer and sacramental life of the Church.
  • Develop knowledge and skills to design, deliver, and assess lessons and units that incorporate Gospel values.
  • Build a foundation for meeting the needs of students in Catholic schools, preparing to integrate faith-based perspectives into teaching practices effectively.

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 with qualifications in Primary, Junior, Intermediate or Senior.

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.

Course DetailCourse Info
Course CodeEDUC 9N508
Course NameReligious Education in Catholic Schools, Part 1
CategoryThree-Part AQs
Price$725
Delivery ModeASY - Asynchronous Online
Duration8 weeks
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