Basic teaching strategies in all subject areas taught at the primary level. Current principles of child development and learning and curriculum at the primary level. Lectures, seminar. Prerequisite(s): an undergraduate degree and valid certification to teach in Ontario. For teachers who are seeking qualification in an additional area of concentration in the primary division (Ont. …
Study of theory and practice related to teaching and learning in the primary division; examine the design, implementation and assessment of programs; analyze current Ontario curriculum, policies and guidelines.
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 …
The Teaching Combined Grades Additional Qualification course is designed to help teachers reflect on and develop strategies and skills to navigate the challenges of teaching in a combined-grades classroom. Participants will explore the importance of establishing classroom norms that promote a positive, safe, and equitable learning environment. By familiarizing themselves with the Ontario Curriculum documents, …
Building and supporting a safe, inclusive, learning-focused classroom starts with effective classroom management. Classroom Management, examines how the creation and sustainability of positive, ethical, equitable, accepting, inclusive, engaging and safe learning environments ensures that student learning, resiliency, critical consciousness and well-being are supported. Through a holistic and integrated inquiry process, candidates will critically explore processes …
