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Dual Credit Support Teachers Share Their Experiences

 

Pierre Brisson

With a background in construction trades of 10 years, Pierre Brisson taught his craft at the high school level for 28 years. His specialties included woodworking, painting, and decorating. He has taught and organized co-op placements for students. He has been an Algonquin College Dual Credit support teacher since 2011.
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High School Students Gain Insights on College Life Through Interactive Team Taught Visit

On Tuesday March 21st, the Academic Partnerships team welcomed a group of high school students participating in the Team Taught Dual Credit program to experience the services offered to them by the College.

Participating students from Osgoode Township High School and South Carleton High School are enrolled in a college communications course twice a week, in conjunction with their usual English course.

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Students from four local high schools experience college for a day


Students enrolled in Dual Credit courses at Sir Robert Borden, Sacred Heart, North Dundas, and St. Peter Catholic high schools were on campus Thursday April 6, 2017 to learn more about college life.

The visit is crucial for students to not only explore campus, but to start talking about making the transition from high school to college life and thinking.
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60 High School Students Gain Insights on College Life in Team Taught Visit

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On Tuesday March 22nd, the Academic Partnerships team welcomed 60 high school students participating in the Team Taught Dual Credit program at Arnprior District High School, Osgoode Township High School and West Carleton Secondary School to Algonquin College.

Grades 11 and 12 students who are in the Team Taught program take a course that is taught by both a college instructor and a high school teacher as part of their regular course load at their schools.

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