CONT582: Honour Specialist Music

Course Schedule

Course Description

This course supports and equips music educators for leadership roles in their departments and schools. The benefits and challenges of a music education program are analyzed with a focus on barrier-free learning for all. Curriculum and theory are explored through an antiracist and anti-oppressive lens. The importance of Indigenous perspectives, culturally relevant pedagogy, and anti-racist practices are embedded throughout all tasks in relation to music education. Ways in which to incorporate the fundamentals of music with a view to 21st century competencies are explored. A professional learning community will be established where educators share their learning and resources. Consolidation of learning will result in the creation of comprehensive course syllabi.

What You Will Learn and Do

In this course you’ll have the opportunity to

• understand the benefits and challenges of a music education program 
• analyze various curriculum and Ministry of Education documents with a culturally responsive and social justice lens 
• incorporate various forms of assessments that centres around learners and their strengths 
• reflect on your own learning experience and how it influences your professional practice 
• identify various ways to incorporate collaborations and professional development into their practice in an authentic manner
• explore different ways to make music education a safe, inclusive, and barrier-free learning environment

Application Requirements

1) OCT MEMBERSHIP We will use the OCT number you provide during online registration to confirm that your Certificate of Qualifications shows certification in at least two teaching divisions (Primary, Junior, Intermediate, Senior).

2) YOUR UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT(S)* Your transcript(s) must show:

• The equivalent of 9.0 full year undergraduate/graduate courses in this teaching subject with a minimum 'B' average in these courses
• A Bachelors degree at an accredited university with the equivalent of 20.0 full year courses

3) CONFIRMATION OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE FORM Signed by a Supervisory Official* from your School Board confirming that you have two years (388 days) of teaching experience since becoming a certified teacher, one year (194 days) of which is in the subject area of this course.

*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 (Education Officer) appointed to your school. For overseas experience the appropriate Supervisory Official is the person your Principal reports to. Please note that a new form is always required for a Specialist course as experience is course/subject specific.

*If you completed a Queen's undergrad (at any time), or a B.Ed., Honour Specialist, or an Intermediate or Senior ABQ course with us within the last 4 years you are not required to resend your transcripts.

**If you completed a medial degree and do not have a major you may be eligible for a Combined Honour Specialist. Please see our FAQ's or contact us for more information.

Course Materials

Accommodations

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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.