79-441 - ABQ Science - Biology, Senior Division
Course Description
Course Outline
- understanding the role of Science – Biology in cross-curricular planning
- understanding fundamental concepts of systems and structures
- understanding the theoretical foundations of Science –Biology in the senior division
- knowing how to modify and accommodate the needs of students with exceptionalities
- recognizing and understanding curricular implications of educational destinations – work, college and university
- connecting Science – Biology to students’ everyday experiences
- having awareness of information technology in Science - Biology.
- planning and organizing a safe program for the classroom in Science - Biology
- understanding the skills, strategies, and habits of mind required for scientific inquiry and technological design as they apply to the adolescent learner
- understanding how to help the adolescent learner to relate scientific and technological knowledge to each other and to the world outside the school.
- explaining expectations, programs, observations and assessments to parents/guardians.
- recognizing legal issues related to adolescents
Notes
OSAP Funding for AQ Courses
This AQ course is on the list of eligible courses for OSAP funding. Students must enroll in courses prior to the semester deadline date. If you are eligible, OSAP will reimburse funds after the semester drop date and will do so directly to you.
For questions regarding Micro-credential funding, please contact Student Awards and Financial Aid at OSAPMC@uwindsor.ca
For additional details, visit:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/micro-credentials-ontarios-postsecondary-schools and
https://www.uwindsor.ca/studentawards/osapmc
Prerequisites
- Certificate of Qualification in good standing
- An acceptable University degree.
- Transcript confirming FIVE full (or equivalent) university course in the teaching subject. For candidates who already hold a Senior basic qualification, a minimum of TWO full (or equivalent) courses in the teaching subject are required. If you did not take your undergraduate degree with the University of Windsor, you must provide a copy.
The following courses may be considered toward the credit requirement. 50% of the credits must be in Biology.
- Anatomy
- Biomechanics
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
It is requested that you complete an application if you have enrolled for this course. If you would like to be pre-screened for eligibility it is appreciated that you submit an application well in advance of the semester deadline date.
How Do I complete an application form?
- You will need to either create a student account or login to your existing account at https://register.continue.uwindsor.ca/
- Once you have access to your account you will see “my applications” on the menu items shown on the left side of the screen
- Select available applications
- Complete the ABQ Eligibility Application (Pre-requisite Credit requirements) application.
- Make sure you upload files to the application form otherwise they will not be included with your application. (Chose file/upload/Save). Your files will be shown if you successfully uploaded documents.
- Make sure you select save and submit in order to submit your application.
- The admissions team will review your application and respond as soon as possible. It can take two weeks or more for a response regarding eligibility due to the volume of applications received.
Important Notice: While we endeavour to be as accurate as possible while reviewing your qualifications for courses in our program, the Faculty of Education bears no responsibility for ensuring you have met the qualifications as per the guidelines of the Ontario College of Teachers. It is your responsibility to learn which prerequisites you will need. https://www.oct.ca/members/additional-qualifications/prerequisites
Enrollment for 2027 will open soon.