79-470 - AQ Honour Specialist, Biology
Course Description
Course Outline
Topics include:
- analyzing Ministry of Education elementary and secondary curriculum policies and identifying implications for program planning and implementation
- assisting colleagues to modify learning expectations and teaching practices and to make accommodations for the learner based on developmental and/or special needs
- exploring opportunities for cross-curricular literacy and interdisciplinary studies in Biology
- promoting the safe, ethical and legal use of technology and other resources in Biology
- modelling the development and use of an array of assessment and evaluation strategies suitable for teaching Biology
- modelling team-building and decision-making skills as a curriculum leader in Biology
- promoting effective teaching strategies and assisting new teachers and others to improve and refine classroom practice in the delivery of Biology programs
- planning and organizing subject-specific professional development for others
- demonstrating skills and strategies that facilitate the establishment of networks with school and board personnel, subject associations, parents/guardians and the community to support Biology education
- informing others about policies, guidelines, and legal and ethical issues related to the teaching of Biology
- demonstrating knowledge and skills required to manage an area of responsibility including staffing, budgets and the selection of texts, software, and media.
Notes
Textbooks
There are no textbooks required for this course.
Discounts
View open sections for potential discount opportunities.
OSAP Funding for AQ Courses
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) now includes funding for hundreds of micro-credential programs. The micro-credentials plan ensures loans and grants will be available to more learners to rapidly upskill and reskill for in-demand jobs. Please be advised that this AQ course is on the list of eligible courses for OSAP funding. Please view the Micro-credential website for details and eligibility. https://www.ontario.ca/page/micro-credentials-ontarios-postsecondary-schools.
Who can get OSAP?
https://www.ontario.ca/page/learn-about-osap#section-1
OSAP is open to Ontario residents of any age who are:
- Canadian citizens
- permanent residents, or
- protected persons
If you have questions regarding Micro-credential funding, please contact Student Awards and Financial Aid at OSAPMC@uwindsor.ca.
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 for 2026 will open soon.