The focus of this course is the call received through Baptism to be leaders and ministers of the faith. Through a close examination of the Judeo-Christian call to witness to the love of the living God at work in the world, this course calls teachers to fulfill their Baptismal promise to be the light of Christ …
In this webinar, participants will be learning to use spatial reasoning as a frame or lens for instruction. We will learn about various related concepts like perspective taking, shape decomposition, using dynamic mapping software, and “coding with the body” as a precursor to computer coding. Please visit OTF Connects for additional information and registration.
The Expert Panel Reports on Early Reading have highlighted the importance of literacy. This course will assist you in the development of a balanced literacy program to ensure that children learn to read and read to learn. You will develop a repertoire of practical strategies to enhance balanced literacy, reading effectiveness, and study the development …
In this program, you will examine the work of the literacy teacher in terms of both program and instructional practices and the opportunities and challenges faced by teachers in improving literacy. Building upon the foundations you established in Part 1, you will examine the research, enhance your capacity to build a balanced literacy program; receive …
In this course, you will focus on the skills and knowledge that prepare specialists for leadership. You will examine the possible role of the Lead Teacher in implementing the Expert Panel Reports Reading and the Technical Guides. As a leader at the divisional, school and district level you will explore: knowledge of current research and …
