This course is designed for new and existing chemistry teachers who wish to deepen both their understanding and practical application of chemistry concepts, while enhancing their effectiveness in teaching senior-level students. Through an engaging exploration of advanced chemical principles, innovative instructional strategies, and real-world applications, you’ll gain the tools to spark curiosity and foster meaningful learning across diverse student populations.
Throughout the course, you will critically examine the senior chemistry curriculum, explore how to incorporate cultural diversity that support the conditions for optimal learning, including the importance of safe, inclusive classroom environments. You’ll implement assessment and evaluation strategies that emphasize student growth, process-focused learning, and the role of feedback as both a tool for and a reflection of learning.
By course end, you’ll be equipped not only to teach senior chemistry with clarity and confidence, but to lead and inspire students in mastering and applying chemical knowledge in transformative ways.
Program Information
What you’ll learn and do in Senior: Chemistry ABQ:
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of advanced chemistry concepts and their real-world applications.
- Develop and implement various effective teaching strategies for diverse students in senior chemistry courses.
- Incorporate modern technological tools and innovative approaches into chemistry instruction to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Enhance and assess practical chemistry laboratory skills while reinforcing safety protocols.
- Cultivate critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills in students through inquiry-based and experiential learning approaches.
- Design and implement differentiated assessment and evaluation practices that accurately measure and support student understanding and progress.
- Create and facilitate activities that promote diversity, inclusion and a sense of belonging in the chemistry classroom.
- Explore and implement comprehensive safety practices in the chemistry laboratory and classroom settings.
- Select and examine appropriate resources and digital tools to enhance in-person, online and blended learning experiences in chemistry education.
Prerequisites
- OCT MEMBERSHIP confirming you are an OCT member with an undergraduate degree.
- YOUR UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT(S)*
Your transcript(s) must show: The equivalent of 3.0 full undergraduate/graduate credits in chemistry or the equivalent of 2.0 full undergraduate/graduate credits if you already hold another senior qualification.
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 9N729 |
| Course Name | Senior: Chemistry ABQ |
| Category | ABQ Senior |
| Price | $725 |
| Delivery Mode | ASY - Asynchronous Online |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Registration | Find upcoming dates and class times. |
| OSAP Eligible | Yes |
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This program is available in the following terms:
| EDUC 9N729 | 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 |