79-269 - AQ Guidance and Career Education, Part 2

Delivery Options Online - Asynchronous Learning

The Faculty of Education

Course Description

This course is offered twice a year. It is offered for Spring and Summer semesters.

This course provides candidates with the opportunity to extend and apply the skills and knowledge gained in part 1. There will be a greater emphasis on the career development process, delivery and career assessment methods of Guidance is explored. Additionally, it will provide candidates with an in-depth exploration of the guidance program and its competencies. Particular emphasis is placed on the teaching and counseling roles of guidance personnel.

Course Outline

Topics include:

Role of the guidance counselor in the Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) process
Developing an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or an Annual Education Plan (AEP) for students
The Teacher Advisory Plan (TAP) and its current status
Provincial and federal legislation related to cooperative education, community service, and work
Theoretical and applied counseling techniques
Assessment and evaluation instruments and tools used for career development
The OSR and the OST
Building teachers’ capacities with regard to the implementation of Choices Into Action
Working with volunteers and parents

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

Completion of AQ Guidance and Career Education, Part 1.
OCT Certificate must be in good standing
•Confirmation of Teaching Experience form, signed by a supervisory officer*, confirming one year of teaching experience completed after teacher's certification. The form must be submitted to our office by the semester deadline date.

*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 (e.g. Education Officer) appointed to provide supervisory services to the school. This form must be received prior to the start date of the course and for course approval.

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

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79-269 - 020

Spring 2027 Fac Ed

Online - Asynchronous Learning

Available

AQ Guidance and Career Education, Part 2 (Spring 2027)

Apr 13, 2027 to May 25, 2027

Online - Asynchronous Learning

Tuition Fee non-credit

$685.00

Reading List / Textbook

There are no textbooks required for this course.

Section Notes

Enrolment Information

Current enrolment deadlines, tuition information, registration instructions and semester-specific administrative dates including final enrolment and withdrawal/drop deadlines are available on the Faculty of Education's Continuing Teacher Education website. *Students are responsible for reviewing this information before enrolling.

Discounts

Discount codes (see links, above) must be applied at the time of enrolment and will be verified by our team to confirm eligibility.

Prerequisites and Eligibility

Students are responsible for ensuring that they meet the prerequisites and eligibility requirements for the course, including those established by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT). Course-specific prerequisites are listed in the course description. The Faculty of Education Continuing Teacher Education Programs Office reviews applicant information to determine eligibility for admission to the course; however students are responsible for confirming that their qualifications meet applicable OCT requirements.

Confirmation of Teaching Experience Form at www.uwindsor.ca/education/continuing/aq/forms.