Special Education Specialist is open to all elementary or secondary teachers who have a basic qualification in general studies or technological studies and who wish to deepen further their knowledge regarding students identified as exceptional. Candidates enrolled in this course have obtained the pre-requisite qualification course, Special Education Part 2. The Additional Qualification course: Special …
The SOQP is designed to provide opportunities to enhance candidates’ professional knowledge, efficacy, capacities and leadership resources from a system perspective. Candidates will critically explore effective processes for collaboratively working with a wide range of educators, families, caregivers, trustees, the Ontario Teachers’ Federation and its affiliates, principal organizations, representatives from Ministries and stakeholders. Candidates will …
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; …
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 …
Teaching English Language Learners part 2 develops teacher expertise in the theory and practice of second language teaching and learning. This course will explore theories of language acquisition in depth, and consider the implementation of a safe, welcoming and equitable environment. It will develop expertise in ongoing and initial language proficiency assessment, programming development and …
