Contemporary Educational Practices
Education today must position students for success in evolving work and social environments by addressing the competencies needed to thrive in a global context.
- This program explores diverse, student-focused educational theories and models of experiential learning
- Benefit from supportive and experienced facilitators who are active in their industry
- Courses are built with flexibility in mind and can be accessed anytime and from anywhere
Program Availability and Schedule
Availability
Availability varies by course. Click here to view availability for courses in this program.
Schedule
Given the part-time delivery of this program, there is not a standard schedule for all learners.
Program Summary
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This program explores diverse, student-focused educational theories and models of experiential learning. Students participate in contemporary topics, such as learner engagement, retention, creating accessible learning materials and the role of technologies as educational supports for classroom, online and hybrid delivery. Students are immersed in an interactive, experiential learning environment that allows them to find relevant sources to design and create learning materials and to develop effective teaching skills in an ever-evolving educational environment.
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Overview
Education today must position students for success in evolving work and social environments by addressing the competencies needed to thrive in a global context. In turn, educators must transition from dispensers of knowledge to facilitators of learning. This online College Certificate outlines specific competencies that address the skills, the character building and the innovative and creative thinking processes that students need. Educators of the 21st century must be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create educational programming that engages and supports success for every student. This program is designed for current educators or working professionals engaged in teaching activities who want to be on the leading edge of evidence-based educational delivery.
This program explores diverse, student-focused educational theories and models of experiential learning. Students participate in contemporary topics, such as learner engagement, retention, creating accessible learning materials and the role of technologies as educational supports for classroom, online and hybrid delivery. Students are immersed in an interactive, experiential learning environment that allows them to find relevant sources to design and create learning materials and to develop effective teaching skills in an ever-evolving educational environment.
Graduates of this program can deliver value to the postsecondary educational market.
To qualify for this certificate, this program must be completed within two years.
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Enjoy using educational technology.
- Are self-directed learners.
- Wish to share their subject matter expertise with others.
- Enjoy exploring current educational trends.
- Want to upgrade their teaching knowledge and skills.
Courses
Read this before applying:
This program is not accepting new students. If you joined this program prior to Winter 2025 and a current student with questions about how this program intake suspension affects you, please contact your Program Support Officer. If declared into the program, you can register for courses through the Academic Planner or by phone through the Registrar’s Office.
Online  |
| Course Number | Hours | Course Name | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU2001 | 25.0 | Online Learning Theories | |
| EDU2002 | 25.0 | Developing Online Course Content | |
| EDU2003 | 25.0 | Online Course Delivery | |
| EDU2004 | 25.0 | Evaluation Essentials | |
| EDU2010 | 20.0 | Reflective Educators | |
| EDU2011 | 20.0 | Engaging Mobile Learners | |
| EDU2012 | 20.0 | Ethics and Legislation in Education | |
| EDU2013 | 20.0 | Applied Research and Education | |
| EDU2014 | 20.0 | Work Integrated Learning | |
| EDU2015 | 20.0 | Accessible Course Content | |
| EDU2016 | 20.0 | Effective Use of Open Educational Resources | |
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EDU2001 Online Learning Theories
The migration of online learning from the periphery to the mainstream of postsecondary education highlights the need for a focus on quality, pedagogically sound, online course material. Online developers and facilitators require foundational knowledge of online learning theories in order to optimize the online learning experience. Students explore theories, learning strategies, activities, adult learning styles and principles of online design.
EDU2002 Developing Online Course Content
The development of online course content requires an in-depth understanding of personal learning, the incorporation of digital competencies for the 21st century and compliance with ethical principles and current compliancy standards. The development of interactive content and activities that engage learners to practise and extend their knowledge and skills is emphasized. Students explore instructional media to create rich elements that are visually appealing and fully engage the learner with the content, fellow students and their facilitator.
EDU2003 Online Course Delivery
Facilitating online courses is a methodology that requires the knowledge and skills of proven strategies that involve students in active learning. Students learn synchronous and asynchronous communication strategies and create effective communication processes for online learners to enable them to construct new knowledge in collaboration with peers. Students research best practices in online student engagement and use key functions of learning management systems.
EDU2004 Evaluation Essentials
Assessment plays a significant role in learning, and cannot be underestimated. Learners explore using the following criteria: effectiveness, efficiency, reliability and validity when developing performance-based assessments. Using available tools, learners construct sequenced, balanced assessment plans that include feedback strategies that promote learning.
EDU2010 Reflective Educators
The systematic process of self-observation and self-evaluation allows educators to explore their teaching and learning philosophies in order to continually improve performance. Individually and with their peers, students reflect on their skills and develop strategies to enhance their current practice by engaging in a number of self-reflective activities.
EDU2011 Engaging Mobile Learners
By using technology and recognizing the mobile learner, educators can facilitate, support, enhance and extend the reach of education. Students start with an exploration of contemporary theories, research and trends in mobile learning, then progress to review current devices and popular apps. Application of theory is demonstrated by converting traditional learning activities into dynamic mobile learning experiences.
EDU2012 Ethics and Legislation in Education
Educators require an understanding of the major legal and ethical principles and issues that relate to Canadian education. Through research, analysis and discussion of common scenarios, students explore legal and ethical rights of all stakeholders in the educational process. As well, they learn to apply ethical principles to their own practice as educators.
EDU2013 Applied Research and Education
Applied research uses new or existing knowledge to solve real-world challenges; it has immediate practical application. Participants explore the concepts and types of educational applied research and learn essentials of proposal writing, funding and the ethics approval process. They examine completed applied research initiatives within educational programs and identify and write a short proposal for an applied research project.
EDU2014 Work Integrated Learning
Work-integrated learning is as much about learning as it is about work. Research highlights many benefits for students, institutions, employers and community partners. Students explore various forms of work-integrated learning. They review different definitions and relevant models of work integrated learning as well as types of documentation necessary to participate in off-campus experiences. Students create a field or clinical placement learning module.
EDU2015 Accessible Course Content
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requires that Ontario businesses and organizations remove barriers to ensure all services are fully accessible. Accessible formats allow individuals to interpret information independently and can include electronic format, large print, Braille, audio delivery and closed-captioned video. Students create examples of accessible curriculum by using various standard computer applications and tools.
EDU2016 Effective Use of Open Educational Resources
Open Educational Resources (OER) refer to educational resources that are freely available for use, reuse, adaptation and sharing. OER repositories exist worldwide and can be used in education to inform teaching and learning. Students search for and incorporate OER into course content and examine how they can contribute to the growth of this vast pool of learning resources.
Careers & Pathways
Careers
Graduates may find work as course developers, facilitators and instructors in online or traditional education, in colleges, corporations, government offices, healthcare or other vocational settings.
Pathways
Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Create accessible learning materials using evidence-based methods that support adult learning needs, interests and styles in online and traditional educational environments.
- Identify, select and integrate educational technology and resources into courses or programs of study within varied educational settings, including mobile environments.
- Develop and use clear, valid, reliable and balanced methods of assessment.
- Conduct educational practice adhering to ethical and legal requirements.
- Reflect on the roles of the educational practitioner using a systematic process of self-observation and self-evaluation.
- Explore, discuss and analyze the impact of current issues in education and define relevant strategies to incorporate new knowledge into learning environments.
- Examine types and benefits of applied research in education.
Tuition & Fees
2024/2025 Academic Year
Fees are subject to change.
Fees for part-time programs are charged on a course-by-course basis and are published on each individual course page. For questions related to fees, please call the Registrar's Office at 613-727-0002.
Graduation Fee:
Once you have completed all the courses in the program, it is the responsibility of the student to complete a credential application (https://www.algonquincollege.com/online/certificationgraduating/). A graduation fee is charged when the application is submitted. After your credential application has been approved, you will be invited to Convocation.
Admissions Requirements
All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.
College Eligibility
The following requirements are recommended to ensure success in the program:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; OR
- Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
- General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
- Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program).
Program Eligibility
The following requirements are recommended to ensure success in the program:
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
- It is recommended applicants with international transcripts have the following IELTS or TOEFL scores to ensure success: IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimum of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95.
Application Information
Read this before applying:
This program is not accepting new students. If you joined this program prior to Winter 2025 and a current student with questions about how this program intake suspension affects you, please contact your Program Support Officer. If declared into the program, you can register for courses through the Academic Planner or by phone through the Registrar’s Office.
Additional Information
Program Resources
International students wishing to study online should visit https://www.algonquincollege.com/online/international for information related to International online students and for International fees information prior to registering. Please note that AC Online programs do not qualify international students for new study permits or study permit extensions.
PRIOR LEARNING AND RECOGNITION (PLAR):
Students who wish to apply for PLAR need to demonstrate competency at a post-secondary level in all of the course learning requirements. Evidence of learning achievements for PLAR candidates may include a comprehensive challenge examination and/or completion of a portfolio.
AC ONLINE ACADEMIC PLANNER:
The Academic Planner provides registered part-time students the ability to declare into a program of study. The Academic Planner outlines successfully completed courses to date, as well as courses that need to be completed in order to meet graduation requirements. It is therefore, essential that all part-time students declare to their program of study, allowing administrators to plan course offerings. The tool is available on ACSIS, located under 'Part-time Students' on the left-hand toolbar.
PROGRAM PROGRESSION:
As per policy AA39: Program Progression and Graduation Requirements when students are admitted to a program, they are assigned to the Program of Study that aligns with their start date. If a student takes a break for two or more consecutive terms the Program of Study is reset to align with the current version (when studies are resumed).
Contact
Future Students
For additional information, please contact our Customer Service Representative team at online@algonquincollege.com and they will direct you to the best person to answer your specific questions.
Current Students
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