CONT635: Senior Social Sciences

Course Schedule

Course Description

This course introduces teachers to the Senior Social Sciences area of study as outlined by the Ontario Ministry of Education. This course will familiarize educators with the Senior Social Science curriculum and will provide information on how to teach these courses to a diverse student population. By participating in an online community, teachers will share ideas, concerns, and best practices. They will explore a variety of Ministry documents that support professional practice. Course participants also will undertake tasks that foster professional development while contributing to the growth of their colleagues.

In this course, you will have the opportunity to:

• critically examine and assess Ministry of Education curriculum policy and documents in the design and delivery of Senior Social Science curriculum
• explore theoretical foundations and learning theories specific to this course of study
• examine critical issues related to the Senior Social Science courses
• discuss methods of fostering inclusive learning environments for adolescents through effective classroom management strategies, knowledge of adolescent development, and sensitivity to cultural differences
• identify ways to meet the needs of students with exceptionalities through accommodations and/or modifications to program plans
• explore ways of increasing student engagement using technology
• generate a unit plan for a Senior Social Science course using backward design
• develop and implement a variety of assessment and evaluation tools for a Senior Social Science course

Application Requirements

1) OCT MEMBERSHIP

We will use the OCT number you provide during online registration to confirm you are an OCT member with an undergraduate degree.

2) YOUR UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT(S)*

Your transcript(s) must show: The equivalent of 3.0 full-year undergraduate/graduate courses in Social Sciences or the equivalent of 2.0 full-year undergraduate/graduate courses if you already hold another senior qualification. People-centred courses from many disciplines are acceptable; Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Child Studies, Gender Studies, Geography, History, Politics etc.

*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.

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.