If you have been teaching in ESL/ELD programs for any period of time over the last 10 years in Ontario, you already know a great deal about how exciting, complex, and challenging our work has become. In this course, we will together create a provisional new community (maybe even a long-lasting one!) in which our …
The Additional Qualification course: Teaching First Nation, Métis and Inuit Children was developed collaboratively with the leadership of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Knowledge Keepers, community members and educators. The inclusion of Indigenous processes and protocols guided the development of this document. The voices and wisdom of Knowledge Keepers and community members are reflected in …
Are there students in your school or classroom with an intellectual disability identification? Between 75 and 90 percent of people with an intellectual disability are identified with mild intellectual disability, or MID. With the growing recognition of the diversity of learners in Ontario schools, it’s crucial that teachers understand all students’ individual learning needs. Students …
Technology is an integral part of our lives and has enhanced the quality of life for many of us. Assistive Technology creates equal opportunities and access for all learners including students with exceptionalities. In this course, the candidate will investigate the various devices and services available, but more importantly the candidate will develop a real …
The Additional Qualification Course: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples – Understanding Traditional Teachings, Histories, Current Issues and Cultures, Part II builds on concepts learned in Part 1 and employs a critical, pedagogical lens in order to implement these concepts into classroom practice in a holistic and integrated manner across the divisions. Part II was …
