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CONT562: Environmental Education, Part 1

Course Schedule

Session Course Dates Application Deadline Document Deadline Payment Deadline
Summer 2027 Monday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, August 13, 2027 Sunday, June 20, 2027 at 7pm ET Tuesday, June 22, 2027 at 4pm ET Thursday, June 24, 2027 at 4pm ET
Deadline dates are subject to change.

Summer 2027

  • Course Dates: Monday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, August 13, 2027
  • Application Deadline: Sunday, June 20, 2027 at 7pm ET
  • Document Deadline: Tuesday, June 22, 2027 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Deadline: Thursday, June 24, 2027 at 4pm ET

Course Description

This course will introduce you to the foundational knowledge, practices, and policies that shape environmental learning in Ontario. You will consider land-based learning and Indigenous Ways of Knowing, outdoor and experiential learning, and the connections between environmental education, social justice, and humane education. You’ll also examine the role of environmental education in fostering ecological literacy, stewardship, and global citizenship.

Throughout the course, you will engage in reflective and practical learning experiences that support inclusive, inquiry-driven, and community-connected approaches. Emphasis will be on strategies for effective assessment, differentiation, and supporting diverse learners in environmental contexts. The course culminates with the development of a proposal for an environmental initiative, where you will synthesize your learning to design a practical, innovative, and sustainable project that connects theory to classroom, school, or community practice.

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What You Will Learn and Do

In this course you’ll have the opportunity to

  • consider First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) histories, perspectives, and knowledge systems in teaching and learning processes to support ecological justice
  • apply theories and pedagogies of oppression to the design, assessment, and implementation of programs and practices related to environmental equity and ecological justice education
  • explore current research and literature associated with professional practices, policies, and field-based pedagogies related to environmental education and sustainability
  • create environmental experiences that contribute to the sense of belonging and well-being of learners
  • create programs and learning opportunities that facilitate partnerships, experiential learning, and land-based learning
  • integrate information and communication technology into teaching and learning practices in an environmentally responsive and intentional manner

Course Outline

Each module includes a variety of resources, such as articles, videos, websites, podcasts and other media, as well as discussion posts, reflective tasks, collaborative tasks, culminating tasks, and assignments.

ModulesMinimum hours
Module 1: Environmental Education in Ontario: Frameworks, Pedagogies and Government Resources 18
Module 2: Land-Based Learning and Indigenous Ways of Knowing
Progress Update 1		 18.5
Module 3: Environmental Education and Social Justice Connections 15
Module 4: Humane Education, Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning
Progress Update 2		 21
Module 5: The Hidden Curriculum 16
Module 6: Assessment and Support in Environmental Education
Progress Update 3		 18.5
Module 7: Environmental Initiative Proposal
Final Report		 18
Total hours 125

Application Requirements

We will use the OCT number you provide during online registration to confirm OCT Membership and undergraduate degree, with qualifications in Primary, Junior, Intermediate or Senior.

Course Materials

N/A

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

  New refund policies (as of August 10, 2026)

  • If you drop a course before the course begins: 100% refund
  • If you drop a course on or before the 14th day of the course: 75% refund
  • If you drop a course after the 14th day of the course: No refund
Session Course Dates 75% Refund Cut Off Date
Fall 2026Monday, September 28, 2026 – Friday, December 4, 2026October 11, 2026 at 4pm ET
Fall/Winter 2026Monday, November 9, 2026 – Friday, February 5, 2027November 22, 2026 at 4pm ET
Winter 2027Monday, January 25, 2027 – Friday, April 2, 2027February 07, 2027 at 4pm ET
Late Winter 2027Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, April 16, 2027February 28, 2027 at 4pm ET
Spring 2027Monday, April 5, 2027 – Friday, June 4, 2027April 18, 2027 at 4pm ET
Late Spring 2027Monday, May 3, 2027 – Friday, June 25, 2027May 16, 2027 at 4pm ET
Summer 2027Monday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, August 13, 2027July 11, 2027 at 4pm ET

  If you have withdrawn from a course, are not eligible for a refund under our published refund policy, and would like to request an exception, please complete the refund appeal form.

Refund Appeal Form