In the Additional Basic Qualification course, Senior Social Sciences, candidates will learn not only how to teach the three disciplines of Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology in order to meet the Ministry requirements, but how to do so in engaging and innovative ways. The course stresses flexibility, as often candidates will have considerable choice in meeting …
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 …
The course in Teaching and Learning Through eLearning is open to all candidates. This course supports an exploration of the student-based, curricular, technological and strategic factors that support student learning in the quickly expanding area of online learning. The course uses a student centered approach, where eLearning is viewed in terms of supporting the success …
The Teaching Combined Grades Additional Qualification course is designed to help teachers reflect on and develop strategies and skills to navigate the challenges of teaching in a combined-grades classroom. Participants will explore the importance of establishing classroom norms that promote a positive, safe, and equitable learning environment. By familiarizing themselves with the Ontario Curriculum documents, …
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 …
