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Programming Description

This course positions you as a leader in cooperative education, moving beyond your own classroom practice to influence programming, policy, and professional culture at a system level. Building on the knowledge and skills developed in Part 1 and Part 2, you will engage with the ethical, legislative, and pedagogical frameworks that shape cooperative education in Ontario and examine how those frameworks function across schools, boards, and placement contexts. Throughout the course, you will develop research-informed leadership strategies, and collaborate with community members, industry representatives, and fellow educators. You will lead innovation in assessment practices, facilitate professional learning communities, and advocate for systemic change that advances accessibility, inclusion, and social justice within cooperative education. By the end of the course, you will be prepared to mentor colleagues, drive continuous improvement, and shape the future of cooperative education in your professional community.

Learner Outcomes

What you’ll learn and do in Cooperative Education, Specialist:

● Analyze ethical foundations and professional practice standards that guide cooperative education leadership.

● Evaluate Ontario curriculum, legislation, and policies to identify barriers and opportunities in cooperative education.

● Develop research-informed leadership strategies that advance cooperative education programming.

● Design inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive cooperative education programs.

● Create collaborative partnerships with families, community, industry, and educators for sustainable pathways.

● Lead innovation in assessment and evaluation practices aligned with Ontario curriculum.

● Synthesize research to facilitate critical dialogue and inform improvement in cooperative education.

● Apply leadership strategies to advance accessibility, inclusion, and social justice in cooperative education.