79-462 - AQ Honour Specialist, English

Faculty of Education

Course Description

The Additional Qualification course Honour Specialist English (First language) focuses on curriculum leadership. The course addresses contexts and theories underpinning the study of English (First language). Pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and evaluation, technology, child and adolescent development related to program planning and implementation are also addressed.

Course Outline

Topics include:

understanding the context (historical, philosophical, sociological, psychological ) related to the study of English (First language)
analyzing the Ministry of Education elementary and secondary curriculum policies and identifying implications for program planning and implementation
exploring opportunities for cross-curricular literacy and interdisciplinary studies in English (First language) education
examining the use of appropriate technology to implement the English (First language) curriculum and facilitate student learning
modelling the development and use of an array of assessment and evaluation strategies suitable for teaching English (First language)
promoting effective teaching strategies and assisting new teachers and others to improve and refine classroom practice in the delivery of English (First language) programs
demonstrating skills and strategies that facilitate the establishment of networks with school and board personnel, subject associations, parents/guardians and the community to support English (First language) education

Notes

Textbooks

There are no textbooks required for this course.

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.

Prerequisites

Hold a "Certificate of Qualification" in good standing.
A Bachelor’s degree from an Ontario university in a program that requires four years of university study, or the equivalent, to a total of at least 20 full year courses and in which the candidate has obtained at least second class or equivalent standing (B average - 70%) in at least NINE full year courses in the subject for which the candidate seeks qualification. (Note that course weights vary across institutions. Courses weighted as 3 credits are likely to be half courses.). A copy of your transcript can be sent to aq@uwindsor.ca. If you took your undergraduate degree with the University of Windsor we will have this information on file.
Evidence of at least two years of successful teaching experience, of which at least one year (194 days) and includes 110 teaching hours in the Honour Specialist area, as certified by the appropriate supervisory officer on our Confirmation of Teaching Experience Form.

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

This course is offered by the Faculty of Education. For inquiries you can contact the Continuing Teacher Education Program team directly at aq@uwindsor.ca.