PK12-PHYS Science Physics - Senior | OISE Continuing and Professional Learning

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Course Description

Teaching and learning in the 21st century physics classroom requires a strong foundation in a variety of practices. Recognizing the uniqueness of every teacher, this course looks at a variety of teaching and learning strategies that match your educational philosophy against the Grade 11 and 12 Ontario Physics curriculum. One of the primary goals is to help you develop and deliver curriculum that is meaningful and engaging for your future student learners. Much of the course focuses on the collegial discussion of strategies and collaboration is encouraged through a number of activities such as the design of a unit and development of key concepts. Learn with us at OISE for a stimulating learning session and discover many interesting and engaging ways of teaching and learning.

Prerequisites

Certificate of Qualification:
Must be a registered member of the Ontario College of Teachers.
Post-Secondary Education:

Must hold an acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications.
5 Full University Degree Credits in the Subject:
Official transcript(s) showing proof of successful completion of 5.0 university degree credits in Physics.

Note: for the first Science Senior Qualification listed on the Certificate of Qualification candidates require successful completion of 5.0 university degree credits in the subject. Any subsequent Science Senior Qualification candidates require successful completion of 3.0 university degree credits in the subject.

PLEASE NOTE:

1.0 university degree credits is the equivalent to 1 full year course, or, 2 half-year courses.

Recommendations

Successful completion is a final grade of C-

Upon successful completion of the course, a recommendation will be sent to the Ontario College of Teachers.

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PK12-PHYS - 031

2025 Summer

Online

Jul 10, 2025 to Jul 31, 2025

Available

Science Physics - Senior

Online

Jul 10, 2025 to Jul 31, 2025

125.0

Online

AQ/ABQ Fee for OISE Teacher Education Grad '25 non-credit	$559.00	Click here to get more information
PK12 Course Fee non-credit	$749.00	Click here to get more information

Section Notes

Deadline to register: July 3, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST - late registration beyond this deadline may be available if space permits.

This session will run for 3 weeks. Your learning will take the form of in-depth online discussions as well as group and individual assignments.

Learners will be expected to engage in approximately 42 hours of learning per week for a total of 125 hours:

100 hours online learning (asynchronous, but facilitator-led and paced into modules)
25 hours assignments and independent study

Note:

Once registered, please visit the Learner Portal to submit your course application and any related documents by the registration deadline (we recommend doing so from a computer for the best user experience)
Requests for withdrawal received by the registration deadline will receive a refund. Requests made after this date will require further review. You can find our withdrawal, refund and transfer policy under the "Policies & Guidelines" tab on our website.

PK12-PHYS - 032

2025 Fall

Online

Sep 18, 2025 to Nov 06, 2025

Available

Science Physics - Senior

Online

Sep 18, 2025 to Nov 06, 2025

125.0

Online

AQ/ABQ Fee for OISE Teacher Education Grad '25 non-credit	$559.00	Click here to get more information
PK12 Course Fee non-credit	$749.00	Click here to get more information

Section Notes

Deadline to register: September 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST - late registration beyond this deadline may be available if space permits.

This session will run for 7 weeks. Your learning will take the form of in-depth online discussions as well as group and individual assignments.

Learners will be expected to engage in approximately 18 hours of learning per week for a total of 125 hours:

100 hours online learning (asynchronous, but facilitator-led and paced into modules)
25 hours assignments and independent study

Note:

Once registered, please visit the Learner Portal to submit your course application and any related documents by the registration deadline (we recommend doing so from a computer for the best user experience)
Requests for withdrawal received by the registration deadline will receive a refund. Requests made after this date will require further review. You can find our withdrawal, refund and transfer policy under the "Policies & Guidelines" tab on our website.

PK12-PHYS - 033

2026 Winter

Online

Jan 15, 2026 to Mar 05, 2026

Available

Science Physics - Senior

Online

Jan 15, 2026 to Mar 05, 2026

125.0

Online

AQ/ABQ Fee for OISE Teacher Education Grad '25 non-credit	$559.00	Click here to get more information
PK12 Course Fee non-credit	$749.00	Click here to get more information

Section Notes

Deadline to register: January 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST - late registration beyond this deadline may be available if space permits.

This session will run for 7 weeks. Your learning will take the form of in-depth online discussions as well as group and individual assignments.

Learners will be expected to engage in approximately 18 hours of learning per week for a total of 125 hours:

100 hours online learning (asynchronous, but facilitator-led and paced into modules)
25 hours assignments and independent study

Note:

Once registered, please visit the Learner Portal to submit your course application and any related documents by the registration deadline (we recommend doing so from a computer for the best user experience)
Requests for withdrawal received by the registration deadline will receive a refund. Requests made after this date will require further review. You can find our withdrawal, refund and transfer policy under the "Policies & Guidelines" tab on our website.