The Junior Basic (Administrator version) ABQ will benefit teachers of all divisions considering any leadership role in education. This engaging course helps a teacher to reconsider and reframe current ideas and classroom practice. Via case studies, links to carefully curated articles, blogs, videos and websites, participation in small group discussion boards and individual relevant and …
The Junior Basic Additional Qualification course (Teaching the Junior Child) focuses on educating the active, independent junior child in grades 4-6. We begin our exploration with who the junior child is and some key characteristics and pedagogues (e.g. inquiry). We continue by building our instructional toolbox for the junior classroom including strategies for assessment and …
The Honours Specialist Mathematics course focuses on new trends in alternative instructional and assessment practices to facilitate the teaching of mathematics to students from Grades K-12. Using these practices, participants will examine EQAO data and develop strategies for a growth plan. Individually, and in groups, participants will explore, create, and participate in discussions related to …
Mathematics (Primary/Junior) Part 1 offers opportunities to explore a variety of manipulative materials and to develop a balanced, rich, and challenging mathematics program for students in grades 1 to 6. Candidates explore issues such as increasing communication in mathematics, developmentally appropriate curriculum, gaining confidence in teaching and learning mathematics, and problem-solving skills. Organization and planning, …
Mathematics (Primary/Junior) Part 2 builds on Part I by offering candidates an opportunity to undertake a classroom-centered action research project in mathematics. Teachers receive instruction on research techniques: completing a literature review, setting the problem, designing and implementing the methodology, gathering data, writing, then presenting the research. Collaboratively, candidates learn from the the experiences of …
