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Course Description

This course focuses on the learner and learning in relation to developing knowledge, understanding, skills, and attitudes in their students. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the IB's program curriculum frameworks and the processes that underpin them. Students will develop practical knowledge of how the IB programs are designed, interpreted and implemented.

Course Outline

This course has three primary domains:

  1. The role and philosophy of IB and the programmes (for this section, PYP and MYP).
  2. The curriculum frameworks (Principles, structures and practices).
  3. the curriculum and instructional designs.

IBEC Expectations of Standards and Practices :

  • Supporting effective teaching and learning
  • Fostering collaboration and collegiality
  • Encouraging innovation and risk- taking
  • Promoting international-mindedness and intercultural understanding
  • Facilitating reflection and professional learning
  • Developing leadership capacity
  • Enabling and sustaining change and improvement

 

Notes

OSAP Funding for IB 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 IB courses are 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

Students must enroll and pay for courses and be reimbursed directly by OSAP.  If you have questions regarding Micro-credential funding, please contact Student Awards and Financial Aid at OSAPMC@uwindsor.ca.

Prerequisites

  1. Have an initial qualification that is the first degree of a university or other institution, or possesses a qualification and/or experience that is deemed equivalent.  This usually refers to a Bachelor's degree. And; 
  2. Have a recognized teaching qualification or be in the process of completing an education degree.  The IBO does acknowledge that some experienced IB teachers may not hold a current teaching qualification.  In such cases, a minimum of three years of full-time professional teaching experience in a government-approved/registered school is required. 
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Section Title
Curriculum Processes (PYP/MYP) - ITARI Fall 2025
Section Schedule
Sep 29, 2025 to Dec 15, 2025
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous Learning  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $595.00
Section Notes

This is a specific partnership offering.  To enroll in this section you must be affiliated with ITARI or INDUS international Training Research Institute.

The deadline to enroll and pay tuition fees for this course is September 19th, 2025. If this is your first semester, an application that includes all supporting admission documentation must be received by this date.

If you would like to be pre-screened before enrolling, the deadline to submit this request is September 1, 2025.  Contact ib@uwindsor.ca if you need assistance.

How Do I complete an application form?

  • You will need to 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.
  • Select the ITARI - IB Application and complete all sections.
  • Ensure that you have selected the stream you wish to enroll for as well as upload all copies of your supporting admission documents. (chose file/upload/save)
  • All supporting admission documentation must be translated to English if needed. The translation must be done by a service. You cannot translate the documentation yourself.
  • Make sure you save the application and submit.
  • If you are having difficulty with the application contact ib@uwindsor.ca for assistance.
  • The admissions team will review your application.  It can take a couple weeks or more to process.  Your patience is appreciated.

 

 

Section Title
Curriculum Processes (PYP/MYP) - Winter 2026
Section Schedule
Jan 19, 2026 to Mar 30, 2026
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous Learning  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $700.00
Section Notes

The deadline to enroll and pay tuition fees for the winter 2026 semester is January 5, 2026.  If this is your first semester you must also submit all supporting admission documentation by this date. 

 

Pre-assessment of Eligibility

If you are interested in the programme and want to know if you are eligible to enroll, the Faculty of Education will pre-assess you.  We ask that this request be submitted by December 15, 2025.  It is preferred that an online application be submitted.  If you have difficulty with the application, you can email your documents to ib@uwindsor.ca.

 

 

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