CLN4U - Grade 12 Canadian and International Law Online

Course Description For CLN4U Grade 12 Canadian and International Law Online Course
Grade 12 Law examines elements of Canadian and international law in social, political, and global contexts. Students will study the historical and philosophical sources of law and the principles and practices of international law and will learn to relate them to issues in Canadian society and the wider world.
CLN4U Course Outline and Timeline
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the CLN4U course profile.
Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
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Unit 0 | Research | 5 Hours |
Unit 1 | Legal Foundations | 25 Hours |
Unit 2 | Rights and Freedoms | 26 Hours |
Mid Semester Point | ||
Unit 3 | Conflict Resolution | 26 Hours |
Unit 4 | International Law | 26 Hours |
FINAL | Final Exam | 2 Hours |
View Sample Gradebook Total | 110 Hours |
Please note, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory 14 day minimum requirement for student enrollment to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.
Fundamental Concepts Covered in Law Grade 12 Online Course
The Heritage unit focuses on Canada’s legal heritage and is designed to help the students appreciate that the law is dynamic, constantly evolving to match the will of society. The Rights and Freedoms unit focuses on the development of the rights and freedoms of Canadians since Confederation and in particular how the current situation has been shaped by the introduction of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Criminal Law and Procedures unit focuses on how the concepts of crime and punishment have evolved over the years as well as the processes involved in evidence gathering and the disposition of criminal charges. The Regulation and Dispute Resolution unit is designed to explore the differences between the protection of individual rights and the protection of the rights of a group, using labor law and environmental law as models of collective action and responsibility. It will also focus on the concept of state sovereignty and the need for international law as well as the challenges that come with limited powers of enforcement.
Online Teaching and Learning Strategies
Teachers will bring enthusiasm and varied teaching and assessment approaches to the classroom, addressing individual students’ needs and ensuring sound learning opportunities for every student. The activities offered should enable students to relate and apply these concepts to the social, environmental, and economical conditions and concerns of the world in which they live. Opportunities to relate knowledge and skills to these wider contexts will motivate students to learn in a meaningful way and to become life-long learners. Teachers will help students understand that problem solving of any kind often requires a considerable expenditure of time and energy and a good deal of perseverance. Teachers also will encourage students to investigate, to reason, to explore alternative solutions and to take the risks necessary to become successful problem solvers. Effective instructional approaches and learning activities draw on students’ prior knowledge, capture their interest, and encourage meaningful practise both inside and outside the classroom. Students will be engaged when they are able to see the connection between the scientific concepts they are learning and their application in the world around them and in real-life situations. Due to its importance, students will have opportunities to learn in a variety of ways- individually, cooperatively, independently, with teacher direction, through hands-on experiences, and through examples followed by practice. The approaches and strategies teachers use will vary according to both the object of the learning and the needs of the students. Teachers will accomplish this in online environment with the use of: virtual labs, online simulations, animations, videos, discussion forums, live chat and other interactive objects.
Assessment & Evaluation
As summarized in Growing Success 2010, the primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. Information gathered through assessment helps teachers to determine students’ strengths and weaknesses and adapt curriculum and instructional approaches accordingly.
As part of assessment, teachers provide students with descriptive feedback to help guide their learning Evaluation refers to the process of measuring the quality of work against an established criteria, and assigning a value representative of work quality. All curriculum expectations must be accounted for in instruction, but evaluation focuses on students’ achievement of the overall expectations.
A students’ achievement is evaluated in relation to specific expectations. Teachers use their professional judgement to determine which specific expectations should be used to evaluate achievement of overall expectations, and which ones will be covered in instruction and assessment but not used as an evaluation benchmark. To ensure assessment and evaluation are valid and fair teachers use assessment and evaluation strategies that:
- Address both what students learn and how well they learn
- Are based on the achievement level descriptions given in the achievement chart
- Are varied in nature, administered over time, and designed to provide opportunities for students to demonstrate the full range of their learning
- Are appropriate for the learning activities used, the purposes of instruction, and the needs and experiences of the students
- Are fair to all students
- Accommodate students with special education needs, consistent with the strategies outlined in their Individual Education Plan
- Accommodate the needs of students who are learning the language of instruction
- Ensure that each student is given clear directions for improvement
- Promote students’ ability to assess their own learning and to set specific goals
- Include student work samples as evidence their achievement
- Are communicated clearly to students and parents at the beginning of the school year and at other appropriate points throughout the school year.
The achievement chart outlines four categories of knowledge and skills:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Application
Teachers assess and/or evaluate work in a balanced manner with respect to the four categories. A final grade is recorded, and a credit is granted and recorded for this course if the student’s grade is 50% or higher. The final grade for this course will be determined as follows:
Seventy percent of the grade is based on evaluations conducted throughout the course. This portion of the grade reflects the student’s most consistent level of achievement throughout the course, although special consideration should be given to more recent evidence of achievement.
Thirty percent of the grade is based on a final evaluation and administered towards the end of the course.
Special Accommodations for Students with an IEP
Every single student is capable of success. Some students are able, with certain accommodations, to participate in the regular course curriculum and demonstrate independent learning.
Accommodations allow access to the course without any changes to the knowledge and skills the student is expected to demonstrate. The accommodations required to facilitate the student’s learning are identified by the teacher. Recommendations from a School Board generated Individual Education Plan (IEP) if available can also be consulted. Instruction based on principles of universal design and differentiated make it possible to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
Examples of accommodations (but not limited to) include:
- Adjusting or extending assessment deadlines
- Providing alternative assignments or summative tasks
- Use of scribes and/or other assistive technologies
- Simplifying the language of instruction
Resources
Teachers will bring additional resources and teaching materials that provide a rich and diverse learning environment. Units in this course profile make specific reference to the intended textbook for this course but can be substituted for any relevant and approved text.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Requirements for all course.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CLN4U?
CLN4U is a Grade 12 Canadian and International Law course at a University preparation level.
What are 4U courses?
4U refers to the Grade level of the courses and the pathway. 4 means it is a grade 12 course and U means it is a university preparation course.
What is the Prerequisite Course for CLN4U?
Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 or 12 university (U) or university/college (M) preparation course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies.
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How Long Does it take to Complete the CLN4U Online Course?
At Ontario Virtual School (OVS) you can complete an online high school credit courses as quickly as 4 weeks, or take as long as 12 months. Self-paced learning is one of the many benefits of the Ontario Virtual School.
Will my Marks be Sent Directly to OUAC or OCAS?
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