CONT598: Honour Specialist Technological Education

Course Schedule

Course Description

CONT 598 Honour Specialist Technological Education Additional Qualification is an advanced professional development course designed for current and aspiring leaders in the field of technological education. Course participants will develop essential leadership skills, innovative curriculum designs, and effective pedagogical strategies all tailored to the unique environments of technological education. The course integrates principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and environmental sustainability into curriculum development to enhance technology integration, digital literacy, and a culture of reflective practice and effective assessment strategies in educational settings.

What You Will Learn and Do

In this course you’ll have the opportunity to

• develop leadership skills tailored to technological education environments
• implement comprehensive and innovative curriculum designs that reflect current trends and student needs
• apply principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in all aspects of technological education
• integrate environmental sustainability into a technological education curriculum
• explore pedagogical strategies with a focus on technology integration and digital literacy
• research innovations in technological education
• develop reflective practice and effective assessment strategies

Application Requirements

1) OCT QUALIFICATIONS We will use the OCT number you provide during online registration to confirm that your Certificate of Qualifications shows: Certification in 3 separate technological education subjects, one of which is at both the Grades 9/10 and 11/12 levels (for a total of four qualifications).

An entry for I/S Computer Studies - Computer Technology or one of the following Part 1 courses is deemed to be equivalent to one qualification in grades 9 and 10 in a technological education subject : Co-op Part 1, Design and Technology Part 1, English as a Second Language Part 1, Guidance and Career Education Part 1, Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction Part 1, or Special Education Part 1.

An example of an acceptable set of qualifications is as follows: Construction Grades 9/10, Construction Grades 11/12, Manufacturing Grades 9/10, Special Education Part 1

OR

Four qualifications in grades 9 and 10 in technological education subjects listed in Schedule B and a specialist qualification.

OR

Certification in 2 separate technological education subjects, both of which are at the Grades 9/10 and 11/12 levels.

2) 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.

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.