Teacher candidates will build on their theoretical understanding to design, implement and assess programs and/or practices. Curriculum expectations, methodology, essential elements and resources for Junior and Senior Kindergarten programs will be examined from an integrated studies perspective with a hands-on, real-life application approach to learning. Teacher candidates will also apply teaching practices that reflect the …
Teacher candidates will demonstrate leadership in the application of theories of early childhood development, and in the understanding and application of conceptual frameworks for early childhood education. This course will focus on leadership; modeling best practices; creating and writing programming; networking; implementing current technology; a variety of reflective practices; assessment and evaluation; an understanding of …
Kindergarten Part 1 has been carefully based around the Full Day Kindergarten Curriculum program; it has practical assignments that will allow teachers time to reflect and create useful tools and practices they can replicate in their own classrooms. The course looks at current theory, research and resources from the Ministry of Education that encourages teachers …
Kindergarten Part 2 is an opportunity for participants to dig deeper into The Kindergarten Program (2016). Part 2 explores theoretical foundations of the Full-Day Kindergarten Program (2016) and provides educators with the opportunity to further explore curriculum and ministry documents. Educators will explore how to consider the interests and wonders of our diverse learners as …
In the kindergarten years, the focus is on the instruction of the whole child. Teachers in the early years are faced with the challenge of planning learning opportunities that will help students develop emotionally, socially and academically. This course will build on what you already know about students in the early years and the instructional …
