Professional practice and extending knowledge and skills through critical reflection and inquiry. Critical pedagogical lens to explore in a holistic and integrated manner the following: mission of Catholic schools, sacred scriptures, spiritual, sacramental and liturgical life, the Church and a post-modern world, faith in action, ethics and morality, pedagogical practices for religious education, school ministry, …
This course explores the theoretical foundations of the Social Studies program with a focus on: the development of learners; program planning and implementation; assessment; the learning environment and the ethical considerations related to teaching and learning in the Primary and Junior Divisions. During this course, candidates will engage in positive learning experiences that reflect care, …
Personal development in teacher leadership. What teacher leadership means in the classroom, the school and the larger community through connections between theory, practice and personal experience. Topics include leadership styles; planning for leadership in schools, classrooms and the community; leadership in education compared to leadership in other organizations; importance of community connections, methods of data …
This course is designed to extend candidate skills and knowledge with a focus on the theory, methodology, assessment strategies and knowledge of content necessary to help facilitate the teaching of combined classes. Candidates will have opportunities to communicate and apply learning through practical experiences, discussions, networking and sharing the products of their learning. Prerequisites: Certificate …
FNMI children are the fastest growing population in Canada, and therefore, in the Ontario school system. In addition, Canada is in an era of reconciliation in the wake of residential schools, and assimilationist policies. Candidates will learn about the history of colonization in Canada, decolonization theory, current efforts of grassroots people to decolonize their selves …
