A course specifically designed for certificated teachers in any but the primary division. This course analyzes human development theories, curricular policies and guidelines, and teaching strategies and practices in major curricular areas, as they apply to the primary division. Meaningful applications are expected in appropriate settings. The practical activities form an integral part of the …
The Principal’s Qualification Program (PQP) is a two-part program that is accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers. Our PQP prepares experienced teachers for elementary and secondary school principalships in Ontario public and Catholic school boards. Through two courses (Part I and Part II) as well as a mandatory practicum, our PQP provides you with the foundational knowledge and skills …
This course is for the professional development of teachers in reading education. A study of the cognitive and linguistic process involved in reading comprehension and word identification will serve as the basis for the examination of the developmental continuum in reading acquisition, development, and refinement. Application of basic principles to diagnostic classroom instruction will be …
This course provides an in-depth study of literacy development, K-13. This course emphasizes the perceptual, cognitive, psycholinguistic, and linguistic processes involved in both reading and writing. The course also examines the differentiation of teaching-learning strategies in a developmental reading program to meet the needs of the high- and low-achieving student. Through practical activities, this course …
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. …
