CONT954: Teaching Biology in Grades 11 & 12 (BC)

Course Schedule

Registration will remain open until 4pm EST on the posted registration deadline date.

Course Description

The emphasis in this course is on the development of student-centered teaching strategies for teaching and learning in life science and related courses. The course is designed to promote strategies that support students' conceptual development and enduring understandings.

In this course teachers will:

• inquire into practice through reflection, active engagement, and collaboration with colleagues and the instructor

• explore and implement curriculum expectations of the BC Ministry of Education

• assess and integrate teaching and learning strategies for student learning in life sciences and related studies

• develop foundations to design curriculum for life sciences

• create learning environments conducive to the development of the competencies as they relate to life sciences and related studies

• assess and implement resources to enhance the teaching and learning in life sciences

• apply strategies to enhance the school community, including parents, students, colleagues, staff, and the community

• analyze and develop responses to issues and innovations in the teaching and learning of life sciences

Application Requirements

Courses and Post-Graduate Certificates are approved by TQS for Category Upgrade. If you would like these courses to be used towards Category Upgrading, you must have a valid BC Teacher Certificate.

ECEs, EAs, and other education professionals are welcome to take the courses without Certification.

Course Materials

Accommodations

Applicants who require accommodations for a specific learning need (e.g., learning disability) within their AQ/ABQ course, should click here for further information and support.

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Refund Schedule

If you drop a course:

1. by the midpoint of the course, you will receive 100% of your course fee.
2. after the midpoint, before the end of the course, you will receive 50% of your course fee.

For more about our refund policies, visit our Fees & Refunds page.