The focus in Librarianship Part 2 is on the teacher librarian (TL) as a teacher and on the school library as a critical component of every student’s education. Recent, groundbreaking research provides strong evidence that school libraries and teacher librarians have a positive impact on student learning. In this course you will have the opportunity …
In the age of Googling, the job of librarians is more important than ever! Stand up and be counted as a role model for resource-based learning where collections encompass a vast array of information tools from books to bytes in the virtual world. Wherever information is, we should be able to find it. Wherever learning …
Course Description This course will explore key concepts such as fostering reading and literacy skills, promoting independent research and information literacy, curating resources and technologies, and developing digital literacy and multimedia skills to support lifelong learning in today’s information- and knowledge-based society. By examining the Ontario curriculum considerations for program planning and cross-curricular and integrated …
Course Description Development of expertise as a collaborative teacher-learner in a technology infused environment. Exploration of current educational technologies and pedagogies with a focus on online methods, web-based programs, tools and applications. Learner Outcomes explore the purpose & functionality of technological tools & how to implement them in the learning environment effectively;*critically analyze pedagogical documentation …
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 …
