CONT588: Honour Specialist Dramatic Arts

Course Schedule

Course Description

This course explores current pedagogical best practices through the exploration and investigation of theoretical foundations, methodology, legislation and Dramatic Arts pedagogy. You will examine and develop strategies to establish an anti-oppressive and safe learning environment for all learners with a view to culturally responsive content. The importance of ensuring learner well-being through a lens of equity and inclusion will be a focus in the creation of takeaway resources that can be applied to your practice.

What You Will Learn and Do

In this course, you will have the opportunity to

• demonstrate an understanding of curriculum and lesson design and implementation
• explore strategies for establishing an anti-oppression foundation for best practices
• connected the Ethical Standards and Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession to their practices
• consider strategies for decolonization and Indigenization
• examine current Ontario legislation and regulation and its potential impact on ethe education system
• create resources that are integrate accessibility for all learners
• apply current educational research to reflections and resource creations
• integrate supports for learner well-being into best practices
• examine best practices for instruction, assessment and alignment with curricular expectations
• reflect on the importance of establishing a safe, equitable and inclusive learning environment
• apply principles of e-Learning and the integration of technology into program delivery
• integrate culturally responsive and relevant content into best practices
• examine the pertinence of providing learners with opportunities to develop global citizenship awareness
• explore opportunities to establish connections within communities of professional learning

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 (Accepted courses; Theatre, Drama, Shakespeare, etc.)
• A Bachelor's 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

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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.