CONT960: Teaching Environment Science in Grades 11 & 12 (BC)

Course Schedule

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

Course Description

The Environmental Science Grades 11 and 12 course provides opportunities to learn about the many different aspects of teaching in this complex and diverse subject area. Through this course, students learn about technical aspects of teaching Environmental Science, including the Science Curriculum, assessment and evaluation and other important BC Ministry documents. You’ll explore various topics, such as ecological literacy, student engagement, pathway planning for student, knowing your treaty and greenspace opportunities, connecting with community partners, growth in environmental leadership and more. You’ll reflect on the previous knowledge candidates bring to the Environmental Science course, look at the influence of media on society’s view of environmental issues, and find ways to navigate through some of the more difficult topics in Environmental Science. The completion of the Environmental Science Grades 11 and 12 will help you grow as an environmental leader and will give you new ways to inspire tomorrow’s future environmental scientists.

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.