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Wednesday, January 13

Visual Arts, Part 3 Specialist AQ (York) (face-to-face)

This Part 3 Specialist course integrates the theoretical and practical study of visual arts at the various divisional levels. You will develop competence in curriculum design, including modes such as themes, units, projects, individualized approaches, and integrated programs. Issues of safety and liability at a school level will be discussed. The development of an understanding …

Writing, Part 1 AQ (York) (face-to-face)

Candidates learn to use a variety of effective instructional strategies to teach and improve student writing across the curriculum. The elements of ideas/content, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, language conventions and presentation are addressed. Candidates also learn the knowledge and skills associated with recursive writing (planning for writing, drafting, editing and proof-reading and publishing). Candidates …

Writing, Part 2 AQ (York) (face-to-face)

Building on the foundations of writing instruction established in Writing, Part 1, this course applies critical perspectives to the design and delivery of curriculum and assessment in the classroom. Theory and practices continue to be linked and examined in relation to the teacher’s own practices. Self- reflection and professional dialogue remain central to the learning. …

Writing, Part 3 Specialist AQ (York) (face-to-face)

Building on the concepts discussed in Writing Parts 1 and 2, the Writing Part 3 Specialist course focuses on supporting and mentoring colleagues in their understanding of writing strategies and resources available to them. Leadership in writing, assessment, and strategies for building collaboration and support within the education community for promoting writing will be examined. …

Thursday, January 14

Health and Physical Education, Primary & Junior, Part 2 AQ (OISE) (partially online)

The Health and Physical Education Additional Qualification Part 2 Course will give all participants an opportunity to further explore the fundamental principles in HPE. A focus on Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) will be the vehicle used to reach the curricular expectations. Through a variety of instructional assessment and evaluation strategies, participants will be provided …