Through discussions, workshops, and presentations, candidates in Reading Part 1 develop their capacity to help students from kindergarten through grade 12 learn to read, write, and learn. Candidates begin by studying the research about how we learn to read. Then candidates apply that knowledge to plan effective literacy assessment and instruction. They develop an increased …
This course provides candidates with the opportunity for further in-depth exploration of the knowledge and skills necessary for the design, delivery and assessment of ESL and ELD programs from J/K to I/S. The course links theory and practice at the micro and macro levels and focus on the following topics: teaching strategies and curriculum design …
This course provides candidates with a comprehensive understanding of the role of the ESL/ELD teacher as a leader within both the elementary and and secondary schools and school systems. It is designed to develop the professional skills of teachers who wish to assume leadership responsibilities in ESL/ELD education. Topics include: socio-political concerns, literacy, anti-racist education, …
This course prepares the candidate for administrative and/or coordinator roles in French as a second language in core, intensive, or immersion programs at the Primary, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels. The candidate will demonstrate leadership qualities by developing professional growth activities. This course also includes the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and students. Teachers …
This introductory course will include patterns of language development; reading and writing processes; current approaches to literary instruction; literature in the curriculum; assessment of individual language development; and evaluation of elementary and secondary language curricula. See website for admission requirements and course materials.
