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Programming Description

This course is designed to prepare you for developing, implementing, and delivering co-operative education programs for high school students. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of various experiential learning opportunities, such as the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), and Dual Credit programs, and how they align with the Ontario Ministry of Education’s curriculum.

The course covers the core responsibilities of a co-op teacher, including forming partnerships with employers and community organizations. You’ll also learn about preparing and monitoring students for their work placements. The curriculum also explores assessment and evaluation techniques, such as reflective journaling, workplace performance evaluations, and culminating assignments. A key focus is on supporting students’ emotional, social, and academic well-being in experiential settings. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to create and deliver co-op programs that support students’ personal interests, post-secondary plans, and future career readiness.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will

• develop strategies to help students build transferable skills, self-advocacy, and professional competencies
• design co-operative education programming that supports Ministry of Education guidelines while meeting the needs of diverse learners
• implement strategies to create effective partnerships with employers and community organizations to ensure engaging and safe work placements for students
• create effective assessment tools and strategies that align with Ministry of Education standards and evaluate learner progress, workplace performance and program effectiveness
• apply inclusive, culturally responsive, and equitable teaching practices that support student learning within the context of co-operative education
• reflect on personal professional growth, leadership skills, and experiential education outcomes to continuously innovate and improve co-operative education practices for all students