The Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy is an intensive professional development opportunity that brings 70 outstanding educators from across Canada together in Ottawa for an insider’s view on how Parliament works. In sessions with political, procedural and pedagogical experts, participants engage in a process of critical inquiry into key issues in citizenship and parliamentary …
Everyone’s talking the “skills gap” but there’s also a gap in our understanding of apprenticeship and the skilled trades. Where is apprenticeship headed and what can apprenticeship teach higher ed about integrating learning and work? Fourteen sessions examine apprenticeship and the skilled trades – from the skills gap to Germany’s dual-system model, from barriers for …
The landscape of Ontario education has grown ever more complex. Educational leaders must respond to an increasingly diverse array of issues and problems from school, district and community-wide perspective. A clear and up-to-date understanding of the framework of provincial and federal laws and of recent jurisprudence related to education and schools is a must for …
In this webinar, we will examine the role of demos in the science classroom and how we can better use them to improve student learning. Participants in this session will learn how to use dollar store items as an inexpensive way of supporting students in inquiry-based learning. Join the fun as we examine and analyse …
Depression and Other Mood Disorders in the Classroom is the second module of Laurier’s “Mental Health Issues in the Classroom” certificate. This is a blended module (online and in-class learning). Online access to this module opens October 14. The in-class portion is scheduled for November 11 & 12 (evenings) at Laurier’s Milton classroom space. Completion …
