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 …
“Literacy is often broadly defined as the ability to read, write, speak, listen, and think critically. Research shows that being literate is closely linked to one’s ability to access power and negotiate the world around them. Young people need to develop strong literacy skills to communicate effectively, gain respect from peers and authority, participate in …
This Reading Specialist course aims to enable candidates to acquire knowledge of current issues in literacy instruction and their implications for school level curriculum. Participants will have the opportunity to develop an ongoing professional bibliography, an understanding of school and board level leadership through examination of leadership characteristics, exploration of best practices in literacy programming, …
Candidates will explore their ongoing commitment to religious formation and learning, and how to build inclusive and equitable communities grounded in the faith of the Church. This course aims to extend the depth and scope of teachers’ understanding of scripture, liturgy, the spiritual life, the nature of the sacraments, the fundamentals of ethics, history and …
Religious Education Part 1 provides you with the professional knowledge and the religious literacy necessary for teaching within Ontario Catholic School boards. As you work through the material, you will learn how to integrate religious teachings into the classroom, build faith communities through personal and communal knowledge, and, through ongoing faith formation, grow as an …
