79-462 - AQ Honour Specialist, English

The Faculty of Education

Course Description

The AQ is offered once a year and during the Summer semester.

The Additional Qualification course Honour Specialist English (First language) focuses on curriculum leadership. The course addresses contexts and theories underpinning the study of English (First language). Pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and evaluation, technology, child and adolescent development related to program planning and implementation are also addressed.

Course Outline

Topics include:

understanding the context (historical, philosophical, sociological, psychological ) related to the study of English (First language)
analyzing the Ministry of Education elementary and secondary curriculum policies and identifying implications for program planning and implementation
exploring opportunities for cross-curricular literacy and interdisciplinary studies in English (First language) education
examining the use of appropriate technology to implement the English (First language) curriculum and facilitate student learning
modelling the development and use of an array of assessment and evaluation strategies suitable for teaching English (First language)
promoting effective teaching strategies and assisting new teachers and others to improve and refine classroom practice in the delivery of English (First language) programs
demonstrating skills and strategies that facilitate the establishment of networks with school and board personnel, subject associations, parents/guardians and the community to support English (First language) education

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 must be in good standing.
Qualifications in Primary, Junior, Intermediate or Senior Division.
an acceptable four-year post-secondary degree with at least 120 credits, including:
- for one subject, a minimum of 54 post-secondary credits in the subject
- for two subjects, a minimum of 36 post-secondary credits in each subject and 84 in total
- at least second class or equivalent standing in each subject (B average - 70%)
Evidence of at least two years of successful teaching experience, of which at least one year (194 days) in the Honour Specialist area, as certified by the appropriate supervisory officer on our Confirmation of Teaching Experience Form.

Note: A post-secondary credit that meets the requirements for an honour specialist qualification only counts toward one such qualification. A post-secondary credit in Anthropology, Psychology or Sociology counts towards a post-secondary credit in Social Sciences.

For admission students must provide a copy of undergraduate degree transcript to aq@uwindsor.ca. If you took your undergraduate degree with the University of Windsor, you do not need to submit a transcript.

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 will open soon.