Interdisciplinary Studies: Academic Leadership in a Catholic Community, University IDC4UX
This course will help students develop and consolidate the skills required for and knowledge of different subjects and disciplines to solve problems, make decisions, create personal meaning, and present findings beyond the scope of a single subject or discipline. Students will apply the principles and processes of inquiry and research to effectively use a range of print, electronic, and mass media resources; to analyse historical innovations and exemplary research; and to investigate real-life situations and career opportunities in interdisciplinary endeavours. They will also assess their own cognitive and affective strategies, apply general skills in both familiar and new contexts, create innovative products, and communicate new knowledge. This course will focus on building your practical leadership skills through a variety of opportunities, both inside and outside of Monsignor Doyle. Inside the classroom we will study many real-life issues in order to help better understand those we are leading. Students will also be given practical situations to improve their presentation and speaking skills. We study these topics and issues using our Catholic faith as the lense.
COURSE NOTE: Successful admission to this course will be based on an interview in April as well as a 70% average.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: University
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Any university or university/college preparation course.
Interdisciplinary Studies: Academic Leadership in a Catholic Community, Open IDC4OI
This course emphasizes the development of practical skills and knowledge to solve problems, make decisions, create personal meaning, and present findings beyond the scope of a single subject or discipline. Through individual and collaborative inquiry and research into contemporary issues, real-life situations, and careers, students will apply the principles and skills derived from the complementary subjects and disciplines studied, evaluate the reliability of information, and examine how information technology can be used safely, effectively, and legally. They will also learn how to select strategies to define problems, research alternative solutions, assess their thinking in reaching decisions, and adapt to change as they acquire new knowledge. This course will focus on building your practical leadership skills through a variety of opportunities, both inside and outside of Monsignor Doyle. Inside the classroom we will study many real-life issues in order to help better understand those we are leading. Students will also be given practical situations to improve their presentation and speaking skills. We study these topics and issues using our Catholic faith as the lense.
COURSE NOTE: Successful admission to this course will be based on an interview in April as well as a 70% average.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Open
