This course will build on the knowledge and skills gained in Kindergarten Part I. Students will explore curriculum and program development in greater depth as well as examine effective implementation strategies for the Kindergarten program. This course will place emphasis on the application of childhood development theories in order to design and implement play-based education. …
This course examines professional leadership in Kindergarten education. Students will use the knowledge and skills gained in Kindergarten Part I and Part II courses to develop leadership skills with a focus on conceptual frameworks for early childhood education, curriculum planning, the instructional setting, and assessment and evaluation. Textbook Required Credit Weight: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Certificate of …
In keeping with traditional Anishinabek pedagogical approaches to education, the learning in this course models the content of outdoor experiential education in that much of the teaching and learning is experienced outside of the classroom; this will provide candidates with a model they can take with them to their own teaching. Additionally, and most significantly, …
This is an advanced course in reading education designed for educators in curriculum leadership roles. This course examines current issues in linguistic and cognitive development as well as the implications for school-wide and system-wide reading programs. Specialized leadership roles in reading education will be examined through the solving of practical classroom, school, and system-related problems. …
This course provides candidates with a further understanding of Scripture and Catholic faith formation as well as the role of sacrament, prayer, and spirituality and their implications for teaching and learning in a Catholic school environment. The course also addresses moral and ethical issues facing Catholic educators today. Credit Weight: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Part I (on …
