Where are the school libraries? And where are our teacher librarians? Research and experience consistently demonstrate that quality resources and professionally staffed school libraries are strongly linked to information literacy skills, student achievement, aptitude and interest in reading, success at the post-secondary level and Canadian cultural identity. ( Literacy and school libraries — the big …
English language learners (ELLs) entering Ontario classrooms will arrive with diverse and unique needs. Every ELL will bring unique cultural, social, academic, and linguistic backgrounds to your classroom. This course will enable you to cultivate a classroom environment that embraces diversity and celebrates the identity of every student while supporting ELLs through the difficult transition …
English as a second language teaching has been influenced by a whole range of theories which are connected to particular teaching methods and techniques for instruction. Classroom context, the continuous intake of students, the learner’s native language, cultural background and academic orientation are among many of the factors that influence teaching and student progress in …
The Additional Qualification course Special Education – Behaviour focuses on the theory and practice to support students with behavioural needs. This course is for those with an interest or background in special education and a desire to extend their knowledge. You will have the opportunity to explore program design, implementation, and assessment. You will address …
The additional qualification course, Teaching Children with Communication Needs (autism spectrum disorders), focuses on the development and the implementation of program design for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This course provides a detailed look at the characteristics associated with ASD. You will explore research-based approaches to instruction and ways to negotiate challenging behaviour. This …
