Alternative Education utilizes a variety of delivery models combined with an understanding of student needs to assist students who are not learning in a traditional setting. The main objective of Alternative Education is to familiarize candidates with strategies that are relevant, meaningful, and practical for the alternative education learner. Successful completion of this Additional Qualification …
This course will be a continuation of ESL, Part I. Candidates will do further study on the topics indicated in Part I, as well as develop instructional units in ESL, and evaluate ESL programs and learning materials. Successful students will be recommended for the Ontario College of Teachers additional qualification ESL-2. See website for additional …
This summative course is designed to assist candidates to develop strategies, organization and programs in ESL using school and community resources. Particular attention will be given to leadership skills in designing, implementing and evaluating effective ESL programs. Successful students will be recommended for the Ontario College of Teachers additional qualification ESL-SPEC.
This course provides educators with an opportunity to explore First Nation, Métis and Inuit knowledge and ways of knowing and how to connect this knowledge to the classroom. Throughout the course students will develop an understanding of First Nation, Métis and Inuit traditional teaching, histories, current issues and culture, and how these connect to the …
Using the Seven Grandfather teachings and Medicine Wheel teachings as a framework, candidates will explore traditional teachings, histories, current issues and cultures of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. This course will provide candidates with the knowledge to create curriculum embedded with Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing. Topics will include, but are not limited …
