The focus in Librarianship Part 2 is on the teacher librarian (TL) as a teacher and on the school library as a critical component of every student’s education. Recent, groundbreaking research provides strong evidence that school libraries and teacher librarians have a positive impact on student learning. In this course you will have the opportunity …
In the age of Googling, the job of librarians is more important than ever! Stand up and be counted as a role model for resource-based learning where collections encompass a vast array of information tools from books to bytes in the virtual world. Wherever information is, we should be able to find it. Wherever learning …
This course is an introductory course for potential teacher-librarians. The course aims to enhance professional practice and extend knowledge and skills that will prepare teachers to co-ordinate an integrated school curriculum as part of the School Library Information Centre. The following aspects are explored: the role of the teacher-librarian in student achievement and school-wide initiatives; …
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 …
Teaching English Language Learners, part 1 has been developed to introduce teachers to the theory and practice of second language teaching and learning from a classroom teacher perspective. The course will prepare you to effectively teach English language learners in a variety of classroom settings. This course will examine underlying theories of language acquisition, the …
