Course Description: This course will extend skills and knowledge and develop and in-depth understanding in the design, delivery and assessment of the Ontario Curriculum for the Junior Grades 4-6. It focuses on the belief that effective junior programs include active, play-based learning and develop an individualized curriculum to enhance and support social and language development …
The Additional Qualification course: Media, Part I, is an introductory course. It focuses on the theory and practice underpinning media studies. This course will be of interest to all teachers who wish to prepare themselves to teach the media strand in English courses at all grade levels or others who wish to learn more about …
Topics in this course include: · Beliefs around reading instruction · Child and adolescent development: learning theories, learning styles, multiple intelligences · Learning environment in the four divisions · Dimensions of an effective classroom · Managing instructional variable · Role of the teacher in the reading process · Oral language, accountable talk · Choosing appropriate texts · Cueing systems and strategies for sustaining reading · Comprehension …
This course will provides an advanced look at the reading concepts and strategies from part 1 and expand on that knowledge by looking at theoretical models of language development that promote literacy skills. As well, Candidates explore the application of relevant theories and assessment strategies into program development. Topics include: · Applying relevant theories of …
The purpose of this course is to extend the knowledge and skills from Part I and II, with a focus on leadership in developing reading skills. It further focuses on enhancing professional practice, extending and applying knowledge and skills in the curriculum leadership of reading programs. Topics in this course include: Professional leadership in the understanding of …
