79-272 - AQ Special Education, Part 2
Course Description
This AQ is offered by the Faculty of Education. For inquires contact aq@uwindsor.ca.
This course will extend, develop and apply the understanding and knowledge obtaining upon completion of Part 1 theories and models in the design, delivery, programming, and assessment of special education. It focuses on learning disabilities in more detail and emphasizes classroom management and maintaining an inclusionary design.
Course Outline
- Individual Education Plan and the inclusive classroom and parents as partners
- Gifted students
- Learning disabilities
- Attention deficit disorder
- Speech and language disorders
- Behavior and emotional disorders
- Mild intellectual disability
- Low incidence exceptionalities
- Developmental disabilities
- Autism
- Deaf and hard of hearing , blind and low vision
- Physical and chronic medical conditions
- Enhancing independent learning and living
- Adapting assessment
- Assistive technology: tools for learning
Pre-Requisites
- Hold a “Certificate of Qualification” showing basic qualifications in two divisions, i.e. Primary, Junior, Intermediate, or Senior.
- Completion of AQ Special Education, Part 1
- Confirmation of Teaching Experience form, signed by a supervisory officer*, confirming one year of teaching experience completed after teacher’s certification. *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). For a teacher employed by a private school, the “supervisory official” is the Ministry of Education official (e.g. Education Officer) appointed to provide supervisory services to the school.
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
Notes
Textbooks
Inclusion of Exceptional Learners in Canadian Schools : A Practical Handbook for Teachers, 5th edition
Nancy Hutchinson, ISBN: 9780134095882
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
Students must enroll in courses prior to the semester deadline date. OSAP would directly reimburse you for the tuition fee. If you have questions regarding Micro-credential funding, please contact Student Awards and Financial Aid at award1@uwindsor.ca.