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The Additional Qualification course Honour Specialist Business Studies focuses on curriculum leadership. The course addresses contexts and theories underpinning the study of Business Studies. Pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and evaluation, technology, child and adolescent development related to program planning and implementation are also addressed.

Topics in this course include:

• demonstrating an awareness of local, provincial and international developments in the teaching of Business Studies
•  analyzing Ministry of Education elementary and secondary curriculum policies and identifying implications for program planning and implementation
• assisting colleagues to modify learning expectations and teaching practices and to make accommodations for the learner based on developmental and/or special needs
• exploring opportunities for cross-curricular literacy and interdisciplinary studies in Business Studies education
• examining the use of appropriate technology to implement the Business Studies curriculum and facilitate student learning
• demonstrating leadership in modifying assessment practices based on the developmental and/or special needs of students
• assisting others to access organizational, print and electronic resources which support curriculum, professional growth and leadership
• modelling team building and decision-making skills necessary as a curriculum leader in Business Studies
• demonstrating skills and strategies that facilitate the establishment of networks with school and board personnel, subject associations, parents/guardians and the community to support Business Studies education
• demonstrating leadership in the application of provincial regulations and policies, and local policies and procedures
• demonstrating knowledge and skills required to manage an area of responsibility including staffing, budgets and the selection of texts, software and media.

See website for additional information.

• Organizer: University of Windsor
• Cost: Three-Part AQ: $685.00, Additional Basic AQ: $735.00, Honour Specialist: $735.00, Tech Studies: $725.00. See https://www.aspire.uwo.ca/fees.html for details.
• Location: Online
• Website: http://www.uwindsor.ca/education/continuing
• Contact: Centre for Executive and Professional Education
• Phone: 519-253-3000 ext.6734
• Fax: 519-256-8572
• Email: [email protected]