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ABQ English, Senior Division ABQ (Windsor, Spring 2026, Online)

June 8, 2026 to August 24, 2026

  • Category: AQ, Online
  • Region: Central Ontario, Eastern Ontario, GTA, Northern Ontario, Outside Ontario, Southern Ontario
  • Topic: ABQ, English
  • Grades: Intermediate (grades 7-10), JK-SK, Junior (grades 4-6), Primary (grades 1-3), Senior (grades 11-12)

The design of this course will provide teachers with the essential skills and knowledge needed to develop and deliver an engaging English program at the senior level.  An understanding of theoretical foundations, reflections, and exposure to a range of literary genres, will enable candidates to develop dynamic teaching strategies inclusive of students with exceptionalities.

Topics include:

  • knowing how to modify and accommodate the needs of students with exceptionalities
  • enhancing delight in reading, writing and speaking as expressive tools
  • knowing how to write for a variety of purposes
  • enhancing listening and viewing skills for the purposes of analysis of films, television
  • understanding the role of media in the classroom
  • understanding and employing a variety of assessment and evaluation instruments
  • developing skills of critical analysis orally and in written formats
  • articulating reasons and supporting choices in books, theatre, and the media
  • having an awareness of information technology appropriate for students

Requirements:

  • OCT Certificate of Qualification must be in good standing.
  • An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications.
  • Official transcript with original seal and/or signature confirming FIVE full (or equivalent) university credits in the teaching subject. For candidates who already hold a Senior basic qualification, a minimum of TWO full (or equivalent) credits in the teaching subject are required. If you did not take your undergraduate degree with the University of Windsor, you must provide a copy.

Course Materials:

There are no textbooks required for this course.