June 8, 2020 to August 17, 2020
- Category: AQ, Online
- Region: Central Ontario, Eastern Ontario, GTA, Northern Ontario, Outside Ontario, Southern Ontario
- Topic: Special Education/Exceptionalities
- Grades: Intermediate (grades 7-10), JK-SK, Junior (grades 4-6), Primary (grades 1-3), Senior (grades 11-12)
Course Description:
Topics include:
- exploring a variety of conceptual frameworks related to Assistive Technology delivery model(s)
- knowing and understanding policies and procedures that are relevant to learners
- understanding the physical, sensory, cognitive, emotional, social and cultural contexts affecting learners using Assistive Technology
- understanding the importance of matching Assistive Technology tools to tasks, function and needs of the learner’s profile
- integrating Assistive Technology into to students’ everyday experiences
- understanding the stages of implementation of Assistive Technology in support of the learner
- having awareness of new and emerging trends in policies, practices and innovations (for example, E-Text, E-learning, digital literacy)
- integrating Assistive Technology into a variety of instructional strategies
- adapting, accommodating and modifying and instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- using a variety of Assistive Technology tools to support literacy and numeracy
- understanding the use of adaptive devices and tools to aid the learner
- manipulation and control of the learning environment (physical, social, cognitive).
- using a range of assessment and evaluation strategies that support the dignity, emotional wellness and cognitive development of all students
- understanding the importance of communicating with, involving and supporting parents/guardians
Requirements:
- Hold a “Certificate of Qualification” showing basic qualifications in two divisions, i.e. Primary, Junior, Intermediate, or Senior. Candidates who hold an Interim COQ may have different/additional criteria for registration as required by the Ontario College of Teachers, and as specified on their Interim COQ.
- An acceptable university degree
Course Materials:
No Textbooks Required.
- 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]