Intermediate Basic (Geography)

Course Code: YU18ING2

The Intermediate Division, Geography course is intended to explore and enhance professional practice, program planning and leadership within the Intermediate Division. This AQ will also extend professional knowledge, skills and pedagogies within Geography and explore the theoretical foundations associated with supporting the adolescent learner. The Additional Qualification Course: Intermediate Division, Geography employs a critical, pedagogical lens to explore in a holistic and integrated manner theoretical foundations, learning theory, program planning, development and implementation, instructional design and practices, assessment and evaluation, the learning environment, research and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning across the divisions. Through these explorations, candidates strengthen professional efficacy by gaining in-depth knowledge, refining professional judgment and generating new knowledge for practice.

Prerequisites

  • An undergraduate degree acceptable to the Ontario College of Teachers
  • Be a member in good standing with the OCT
  • TWO full university degree credit courses in Geography

Documents Required

  • Official transcript(s) sent directly to the Professional Learning Office from the granting institution before course start date
Session Dates
Start Date: Aug 08, 2018
End Date: Sep 21, 2018
Online: August 8 - September 21, 2018. This 125 hour course consists of 75 hours of online participation, 25 hours of self-directed professional learning and completion of a 25 hour independent study. Times of participation are set by you. There are scheduled deadlines for assignments. Contributions to on-line discussions are expected. Participation in any full-class simultaneous discussions (i.e. Chat) is always conducted on an "as able" basis.

Location
Online

Instructors
Stevenson, Byron