In Kindergarten parts 1 and 2, the primary focus was on building a solid foundation for your classroom practice. The Kindergarten Specialist course extends the knowledge and skills of prior courses continuing to focus on theory and practice in the education of students in the early years. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to …
Course Description Emphasizing kindergarten education within the Ontario Early Learning Framework involves exploring various aspects. These include understanding childhood perspectives and contemporary early childhood education models, embracing play-centered learning, adaptable teaching approaches, and organic curriculum development. It also encompasses effective assessment methods, easing children’s transitions from home, preschool, and childcare to formal schooling, and fostering …
This course will enhance the understanding of effective practices and instructional strategies in Ontario classrooms. Teachers will explore the policies and strategies underpinning the Ontario curriculum, understand the procedures related to the Individual Education Plan process (IEP) and engage in course planning integrating differentiated instructions and universal design. Teachers will apply the Ethical Standards for …
Course Description Principals play a critical leadership role in the education system. Principals cultivate school cultures with a vision of purpose and possibility by inspiring and motivating stakeholders. As a school leader, you are key to making a difference for the students in your care. The Principal’s Qualification Program, Part I, is designed for experienced …
Course Description How do principals lead effectively in complex circumstances characterized by rapid and unpredictable change? Principals must be integrative system thinkers who lean into uncertainty by trusting in their values, challenging the status quo, and transforming school culture by galvanizing stakeholders into strategic action. The school principal is central to the development of an …
