Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns among children. Since the pandemic, rates of anxiety experienced by children and youth are on the rise. – Determine how to differentiate between normal fluctuations in behaviour and signs of more serious issues. – Learn to identify anxiety and teach children and youth the proactive …
Suicide and self-harm are frightening and serious issues for those who work closely with children. Understandably, many educators want to support those in distress. However, many are afraid to do the wrong thing and make matters worse. This micro-credential equips educators with a skill set to gain confidence and understanding across three topic: By the …
The ability to read is probably one of the most important indicators of future success for students in our schools. As teachers we are striving to create classrooms where all children read and write; that goal is probably the motivation that brings you to this course. Reading Part II will provide practical opportunities for the …
Teaching English seems to become ever more complex in a world where our students engage with a wide variety of information and communication technologies such as video games, text messaging, magazines, newspapers and news programs, and the internet. We wonder how we can direct their interest toward reading increasingly complex texts from cultures and contexts …
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 …
