Many schools are populated with a student body comprised of English Language Learners from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds. ESL Part 1 offers teachers a better understanding of how to meet the growing needs of English Language Learners. Focusing on theories of second language acquisition, course participants will learn how to assess, accommodate and program …
Teaching English Language Learners is for teachers who want to extend their knowledge of teaching English Language Learners beyond the ‘basics’. This course, taught by an English Language Learner Itinerant teacher, shares with you the tools, resources and strategies of a seasoned and experience teacher in the field. Please visit website for additional information.
The Teaching Students with Communication Needs (Autism Spectrum Disorders) AQ supports educators in developing classroom structures, routines and programming considerations aimed at promoting Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Differentiated Instruction (DI) and Culturally-Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy (CRRP) for students with Autism. This course will support educators in better understanding how to implement evidence-based strategies into …
This course is designed to provide candidates with knowledge of Ministry policies, learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the field of primary and junior mathematics. Stress is placed on critical teaching models in mathematics. The use of suitable concrete materials, the importance of ‘understanding’ before practice and the ability to plan child-centred learning experiences …
This course concentrates on critical factors which affect the learning of mathematics. The role of language in promoting understanding in this discipline is thoroughly examined. As well, assessment principles, diagnostic techniques and remediation strategies are considered in-depth. Emphasis is placed on mathematical thinking particularly through the development of problem solving skills. Integration of mathematics with …
