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 …
This course critically explores various aspects of school safety and social acceptance by delving into some of the major themes that reflect school culture: bullying and victimization, cultural awareness, gender expression, and special needs issues and biases. You will be exploring these topics in a broader sense as they pertain to teaching and learning, and …
Special Education Part 1 is a prerequisite for any teacher in a Special Education setting; but it is also very beneficial to every teacher who has special education students in a regular class. The course will include an overview of the Special Education policies and practices in the province of Ontario. Practical strategies for working …
