CONT594: Honour Specialist Mathematics

Course Schedule

Course Description

The Honour Specialist Mathematics course is a transformative step in your professional journey, equipping you to become a visionary leader in Ontario's mathematics education landscape. As schools strive to meet the diverse needs of all students, this course empowers you to drive meaningful change through effective instructional and assessment practices.

In this course, you will explore strategies that foster equitable and inclusive learning environments while aligning with curriculum expectations, ensuring you can inspire colleagues and champion student success. Using your expertise as a mathematics educator, you will refine your vision of educational leadership, gaining a deep understanding of the roles and responsibilities of an instructional leader. Collaboration is key, and this course will enhance your ability to work productively with colleagues to create impactful learning experiences.

Ultimately, this course provides the tools, insights, and resources needed to cultivate a thriving educational community where mathematical excellence is not just an aspiration but a reality for all students.

What You Will Learn and Do

In this course, you’ll have the opportunity to

• foster equitable learning environments through inclusive approaches to course planning, instruction, and assessment, strategically countering oppression in mathematics
• investigate teaching practices that centralize problem solving and critical thinking, strengthening student understanding and empowering them through setting high standards
• explore effective assessment strategies and feedback structures that support learning, well-being, and efficacy in your mathematics classes
• evaluate assessment practices to create accessible evaluation structures and enhance collaboration in your department
• apply the cross-curricular nature of mathematics to create meaningful connections to lived experiences, fostering relevance, identity, and agency in education
• develop leadership practices that promote inclusivity and efficacy within your mathematics team
• define and examine your goals as a mathematics specialist by crafting a leadership plan to support colleagues and improve math learning for all students

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 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

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.