IEC 005 - Professional Learning Community
Course Description
Course Outline
- The role and reflective practice on students' learning and professional development.
- The role of collaborative practices in supporting IB outcomes.
- The tools and technologies that IB practitioners can use to professionally engage.
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
Students must be in their final semester of course work.