This course is designed to equip teachers with the diverse theories in types and stages of play and developing learning based play for early childhood development. Candidates explore an overview of the ideal structure of the curriculum and developing supportive relations with children and parents alike. Candidates focus on strategies for building shared understanding of …
This course is expands on the theories, strategies and policies covered in part 1 and solidifies integration of a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of the whole child. Candidates will be applying their knowledge from Part 1 to take an in-depth look at concepts of active engagement, imaginative play and authentic opportunities …
This course is based on combining the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in part 1 and 2 to equip candidates with an overview of the ideal program structure. This course is aimed at developing leadership skills for an administrative role in program development and assessment. Topics include: · assisting colleagues to apply knowledge of specific …
A focus on teaching kindergarten within the Ontario Early Learning Framework. Topics include: conceptions of childhood and current models for early childhood education; play-based learning, responsive pedagogies, and emergent curriculum; assessment practices; facilitating childrens transitions from learning in home, preschool, and child care settings to learning at school; and developing mutually supportive teacher/child, school/family, school/community, …
Building on knowledge, skills, and teaching strategies provided in Part 1, this course will emphasize program planning and evaluation of kindergarten programs. An advanced study of kindergarten and emergent curriculum and a review of formal and informal assessment techniques will be included. See website for information on admission requirements and course materials.
