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Course Description

This course is offered twice a year.  It is offered for winter and summer semesters.

 
The Additional Qualification Course: Music-Instrumental Specialist employs a critical, pedagogical lens to explore in holistic and integrated manner theoretical foundations, the development of learners, program planning and implementation, instructional practices, assessment and evaluation, the learning environment and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning across the divisions.  
 

Course Outline

Topics include:
  •  facilitating leadership in the application of theories of child and adolescent development
  •  modeling the implementation of Ontario curriculum, resources and government policies, frameworks, and strategies
  •  modeling musicianship (for example, various instrumental/composition techniques, accompanying, conducting, arranging/orchestrating)
  •  critically exploring leadership in team musical development (for example, rehearsal techniques, demonstrating basic instrumental knowledge, ensembleship)
  • modeling the application of diverse musical resources and technologies (for example, instruments, tablets, digital audio workstations, recycled materials, digital composition, notation programs) in developing, planning and implementing programs
  • modeling the integration of multiple assessment methods that are ongoing, varied in nature (for example, ensemble evaluation, self-evaluation, peer evaluation) and implemented over a period of time to support student learning
  • fostering and sustaining a positive relationship with various partners and associations (for example: Ontario Music Educators’ Association Ontario Music Educators’ AssociationOntario Music Educators’ Association (OMEA), Coalition for Music Education, Canadian Music Educators’ Association (CMEA), Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN, Association francophone pour l’éducation artistique en Ontario to support professional learning and collaboration

 

Notes

Textbooks and Resources

There are no textbooks for this course.  Students will need the following instruments:

  • A brass Instrument (trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba)
  • A woodwind instrument (flute, clarinet, saxophone—alto or tenor) 
  • A snare drum or keyboard mallet instrument (xylophone, marimba, vibraphone, glockenspiel.  Not a piano or ORFF Keyboard)

Students may wish to consider contacting a Music store in order to rent these instruments. 

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.
  • Completion of AQ Music-Instrumental, Part 2. 
  • Confirmation of Teaching Experience form, signed by a supervisory officer*, confirming two years of teaching experience completed after teacher’s certification. 
  • The supervisory officer must also recognize that in one of these years, the candidate has taught music. The form must be submitted to our office by the semester deadline date for course approval.

*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).

 

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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Section Title
AQ Music - Instrumental, Specialist (Winter 2027)
Section Schedule
Jan 19, 2027 to Mar 28, 2027
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous Learning  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $685.00
Reading List / Textbook
  • Students will need the following instruments:

  • A brass Instrument (trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba)
  • A woodwind instrument (flute, clarinet, saxophone—alto or tenor) 
  • There are no textbooks required for this course.

  • A snare drum or keyboard mallet instrument (xylophone, marimba, vibraphone, glockenspiel.  Not a piano or ORFF Keyboard)

 

There are no textbooks required for this course.

Students may wish to consider contacting a Music store in order to rent these instruments. 

 

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.   

Section Title
AQ Music - Instrumental, Specialist (Summer 2027)
Section Schedule
Jun 08, 2027 to Aug 17, 2027
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous Learning  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $685.00
Reading List / Textbook
  • Students will need the following instruments:

  • A brass Instrument (trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba)
  • A woodwind instrument (flute, clarinet, saxophone—alto or tenor) 
  • There are no textbooks required for this course.

  • A snare drum or keyboard mallet instrument (xylophone, marimba, vibraphone, glockenspiel.  Not a piano or ORFF Keyboard)

 

There are no textbooks required for this course.

Students may wish to consider contacting a Music store in order to rent these instruments. 

 

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.   

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