Teaching English seems to become ever more complex in a world where our students engage with a wide variety of information and communication technologies such as video games, text messaging, magazines, newspapers and news programs, and the internet. We wonder how we can direct their interest toward reading increasingly complex texts from cultures and contexts …
Course Description Using an integrated approach to curriculum, this course will enable teachers to receive additional qualifications for the senior division in English. Topics such as curriculum planning, teaching strategies and assessment of learning experiences for the senior division will be included in this course. Prerequisites 1) OCT MEMBERSHIP confirming you are an OCT member …
The Additional Qualification Reading Part I Online Course provided by Niagara University is a comprehensive introduction to the foundations of the complex task of teaching literacy skills for the twenty-first century. A focus on the components that create an engaging, cross-curricular literacy program will enable the participants to develop a solid understanding of what is …
The Additional Qualification Reading Part II Online Course provided by Niagara University allows the participants to develop a deeper understanding of the foundations of reading instruction first explored in Reading Part I. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a more thorough investigation of the concepts of Reading Part I in order to further …
“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 …
