Curriculum Coordinator and Learning Strategist

Dr. Karen McCloskey

MA, PhD, QM Quality Matters

CPW4U

Grade 12

University Preparation

Canadian and International Politics

Find additional course details below, including delivery format, course availability, course duration, prerequisite, tuition fee, hardware/software requirements, etc.

CPW4U

Grade 12

University Preparation

Canadian and International Politics

Find additional course details below, including delivery format, course availability, course duration, prerequisite, tuition fee, hardware/software requirements, etc.

Course Details

Course Code

CPW4U

Course Name

Canadian and International Politics

Grade

Grade 12

Course Type

University Preparation

Format

Asynchronous Delivery

Prerequisite

Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities

Tuition Fee

$500.00

Course Duration

At Your Own Pace (4 weeks to 12 months)

Credit Value

course_credit

Availability

Start Anytime

Course Reviser/Developer

Dr. Karen McCloskey

Latest Revision Date

August 2024

Curriculum

CPW4U – The Ontario Curriculum, Canadian and World Studies, Grades 11 and 12, 2015 (Revised)

Course Description, Unit Overview, Timeline

This course explores various perspectives on issues in Canadian and world politics. Students will explore political decision making and ways in which individuals, stakeholder groups, and various institutions, including governments, multinational corporations, and non-governmental organizations, respond to and work to address domestic and international issues. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate issues, events, and developments of national and international political importance, and to develop and communicate informed opinions about them. Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities

Outlined below is a description of each unit, including what students will learn and the recommended hours for completion.

Unit Title & Description

Time Allocated

Unit 1: Diving into Political Inquiry

In this unit, you will dive into the world of political research. You’ll learn how to ask critical questions about political issues, gather and evaluate information from various sources, and analyze data to form well-supported conclusions. You’ll create a detailed report on a current political issue. Your main task will be writing a comprehensive report. You’ll also take quizzes to practice evaluating sources and analyzing information. Tools: Google Scholar, Zotero, Canva for presentations.

12 Hours

Unit 2: Exploring Political Ideologies and Theories

Explore the fascinating world of political ideologies and the theories behind them. You’ll compare different ideologies and study the thoughts of major political theorists. You’ll develop a multimedia presentation on a political ideology or theorist. Your main task will be a multimedia presentation. You’ll also take quizzes to reinforce your understanding of the ideologies and theories studied. Tools: YouTube for documentaries, Canva for presentations.

10 Hours

Unit 3: Shaping Modern Politics

Discover how modern politics have been shaped by historical events and policies. You’ll analyze key government policies and understand their impacts. You’ll conduct a case study on a significant government policy. Your main task will be writing a case study report. You’ll also take quizzes on policy analysis. Tools: Google Earth for geographic context.

12 Hours

Unit 4: Forces Shaping Politics

Understand the various forces that influence politics, including economic, social, cultural, and geographic factors. Engage in debates using AI to explore different perspectives. You’ll write an analytical essay on the influences shaping politics. Your main task will be writing an analytical essay. You’ll also take quizzes on the factors influencing politics. Tools: DebateGraph for organizing arguments, Khan Academy for economic concepts.

10 Hours

Unit 5: Government Power and Global Relations

Investigate how governments exert power and influence globally. You’ll learn about diplomatic recognition, political strategies, and international organizations. You’ll research and present on a topic related to global relations. Your main task will be a research presentation. You’ll also take quizzes on classification and strategy. Tools: Canva for presentations, Lucidchart for classification charts, UN website for IGO information.

12 Hours

Unit 6: Canada on the World Stage

Explore Canada’s foreign policy and its impact on the world. You’ll evaluate the effectiveness of Canada’s international objectives and the factors influencing them. You’ll write a policy evaluation report. Your main task will be writing a policy evaluation report. You’ll also take quizzes on foreign policy. Tools: Government of Canada website for policy documents.

10 Hours

Unit 7: Civic Responsibility and Non-Governmental Action

Learn about the role of responsible citizenship and the impact of non-governmental actions. You’ll analyze media, study political activism, and evaluate NGOs. You’ll write a civic role essay. Your main task will be writing a civic role essay. You’ll also take quizzes on media analysis and activism strategies. Tools: Social media platforms for analysis, Hootsuite (a social media management tool to track and analyze public opinion), NGO websites.

12 Hours

Unit 8: Power Dynamics in the Global Arena

Delve into the dynamics of power on the global stage. You’ll analyze power distribution, compare government systems, and study the impact of technology and globalization. You’ll write a power analysis report. Your main task will be writing a power analysis report. You’ll also take quizzes on democracy and power distribution. Tools: Infogram for data visualization, Amnesty International for human rights data.

14 Hours

Unit 9: Portfolio and Reflection

Reflect on your learning journey by compiling a portfolio of your work. You’ll also write a reflective essay on your growth throughout the course. You’ll compile a portfolio and write a reflective essay. Your main tasks will be submitting your portfolio and reflective essay. You’ll also take self-assessment quizzes.

8 Hours

Final Exam

Comprehensive assessment of all specific expectations covered in the course. Activities and Assessments: Cumulative final exam to assess overall understanding and application of course concepts.

20 Hours

Total Hours

120 Hours

Teaching and Learning Strategies

At Royal Ontario Academy, our asynchronous, self-paced courses are crafted to engage students actively, encouraging deep learning and self-reflection. Our online OSSD courses are normally divided into 8-10 smaller sections to help students learn content in manageable portions. Lessons connect concepts to practical, relatable social, environmental, and economic issues, fostering lifelong learning by helping students apply knowledge to real-life contexts.

Students are encouraged to explore, investigate, and think critically as they progress independently. This approach emphasizes problem-solving skills, guiding students to persist through challenges, reason through complex ideas, and explore alternative solutions on their own, building resilience and independence essential for success beyond the classroom.

Our virtual high school courses provide a variety of learning experiences through virtual labs, simulations, knowledge checks, reflections, and videos. Interactive activities and discussion forums are designed to draw on students prior knowledge, keeping them engaged and actively participating. These tools enable OSSD students to practice, reflect, and apply concepts flexibly at their own pace, creating a personalized learning journey tailored to each student’s interests and goals.

Assessment and Evaluation

A wide variety of assessment and evaluation tools will be used to earn credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma at Royal Ontario Academy including quizzes, tests, projects, essays, journals, and final assessments.
The final exam is a closed book, online test that is proctored and has a time limit. Students may also be required to appear on video for other assessments in certain courses.

All OSSD courses follow a simple evaluation breakdown at our virtual high school:
70% of the grade will be based on evaluations conducted throughout the online course. The remaining 30% of the grade will be based on a final evaluation or exam. This may be a final exam, a final project/report, or a combination of both an exam and a project.

Students will receive two reports per course:

First Mid Term Report: Reflects achievement and development after the first 4 Units.

Final Report: Reflects overall achievement and development for the entire course.

According to Growing Success First Edition, Grades 1 to 12, 2010, the primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. To ensure that assessment, evaluation, and reporting are valid and reliable, and that they lead to the improvement of learning for all students, Royal Ontario Academy teachers use practices and procedures that:

are fair, transparent, and equitable for all students;
support all students, including those with special education needs, those who are learning the language of instruction (English or French), and those who are First Nation, Métis, or Inuit;
are carefully planned to relate to the curriculum expectations and learning goals and, as much as possible, to the interests, learning styles and preferences, needs, and experiences of all students;
are communicated clearly to students and parents at the beginning of the school year or course and at other appropriate points throughout the school year or course;
are ongoing, varied in nature, and administered over a period of time to provide multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate the full range of their learning;
provide ongoing descriptive feedback that is clear, specific, meaningful, and timely to support improved learning and achievement;
develop students’ self-assessment skills to enable them to assess their own learning, set specific goals, and plan next steps for their learning.

Accommodations and IEP for Students

At Royal Ontario Academy, we believe that all OSSD students can benefit from a more accommodating online learning experience Accommodations allow for increased access to the course, without any changes to the knowledge and skills the student is expected to demonstrate.

An Individual Education Plan (IEP)is a personalized document that outlines a student’s learning needs, as well as the accommodations or services they require to succeed in their courses. At Royal Ontario Academy, our flexible online learning environment already addresses many common accommodation needs, but if a student requires additional support, our Principal is ready to help you!

– Students with Existing IEP: If a student has an existing IEP from another elementary or secondary school, Royal Ontario Academy can implement the listed accommodations, provided they are applicable within our online learning environment. To do so, a copy of the student’s IEP must be submitted to our Principal for review.

– Students Without IEP: If a student requires accommodations but does not currently have an IEP, our Principal will work with the student to assess their learning needs and develop a path forward. In this case, students will need to submit supporting documentation to help determine the appropriate accommodations.

– English Language Learners:– English Language Learners: Students who enroll at Royal Ontario Academy can provide information about their English language proficiency during the registration process. This information helps our teachers and Principal to tailor their teaching strategies and implement accommodations that support English language learners effectively.

For students and parents wishing to submit IEP documentation or request accommodations, please contact our Principal at info@royalontarioacademy.com

Resources Required by the Student

Students Should Have Access To:

Microphone: For presentations and participating in any interactive activities requiring audio input.
Google Docs or similar: For creating and submitting reports and projects.
Canva or similar: For creating presentations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is CPW4U?
CPW4U is a Grade 12 Canadian and World Politics course at University Preparation level.

2. What are 4U – (eg: 3M in AWQ3M (CPW4U))
4U for the CPW4U refers to the grade level and the course type. 4 refers to the 12th Grade and the second digit refers to the University Preparation course type.

3. What is the prerequisite for CPW4U?
The prerequisite for Canadian and World Politics is Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities

4. How long does it take to complete the CPW4U online course?
The completion of the CPW4U course varies depending on the availability and pace of each student. However, the course can be completed in minimum of 4 weeks to maximum of 12 months.

5. Will my marks be sent directly to OUAC or OCAS?
Yes. We can send your CPW4U online course marks to OUAC (Ontario University’ Application Centre) or OCAS (Ontario College Application Service).

6. How lessons are delivered for the CPW4U?
At Royal Ontario Academy, course learning is asynchronously delivered for the CPW4U in various formats such as videos, question and answers, interactive tools, written notes, simulations, presentations, and external websites/links depending on the subject material of the course.

7. What is the withdrawal policy?
For students registered in Grade 9 and 10 courses, withdrawals can be made at any time and are not recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST).
For students registered in Grade 11 and 12 courses, withdrawals made within 5 days of the issuance of the first (mid-term) report card from Royal Ontario Academy will result in the mark not being recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST). Withdrawals after 5 days of the issuance of the first (mid term) report card will result in a “”W”” being entered in the “”Credit”” column of the OST, along with the mark at the time of withdrawal.

8. What is the due date of my course?
Since your course is self-paced, there are no set due dates, allowing you to progress at your own speed. However, please be mindful of any deadlines for university or college applications.

9. Can I earn my OSSD (Ontario secondary school diploma) credits through online courses?
Yes, you can earn your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits fully online through Royal Ontario Academy. To earn OSSD credits, you will need to complete 30 credits (18 compulsory and 12 optional), pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, and fulfill 40 hours of community involvement.

Price Detail

$500

/ 1 Course

$800

/ 2 Course

$1050

/ 3 Course

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