Part 1 – This additional qualification focuses on instruction in the vocal program for these divisions. Topics will include the building of community in a vocal class and choral ensemble, aural skills and conducting, musical literacy, score preparation, repertoire-based teaching with a focus on Canadian resources, ensemble teamwork in an adaptive world, use of technology to …
Part 1 – At the end of this active and engaging course, teachers will have a mix of practical and theoretical ideas to bring back to their classrooms in the fall. Learn about the various aspects that make a successful music programme, and experience different approaches to music education. Activate your own creativity as a …
The Primary Basic Additional Qualification course focuses on educating the active, curious primary child in Kindergarten to grade 3. We begin our exploration with who the primary child is and some key characteristics and pedagogues (e.g. play, inquiry). We continue by building our instructional toolbox for the primary classroom including strategies for assessment and planning …
Emphasizing an integrated, collaborative approach, this course aims to remove barriers to emerging technologies for a global vision to student learning. To further develop instructional strategies, you will construct unit plans/courses to encourage student choice and voice as reflected in current curriculum practices and policies. Leadership skills are in the forefront as you continue to …
The 5th annual McMaster Symposium on Education & Cognition (EdCog 2017) takes place July 27-28 at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This meeting brings together educators, cognitive scientists, and policy makers to explore how cognitive science can be applied to educational policy and instructional design. Over the last four years, we have had the privilege …
