This one session course is designated for internationally educated teachers who are seeking to learn more about the Ontario: curriculum, pedagogies, assessment practices; policies; procedures; and programs. The course will highlight Ontario education from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 and give participants the basic knowledge related to teaching practices and school organization in Ontario.
The Primary Basic Additional Qualification course focuses on educating the active, curious primary child in Kindergarten to grade 3. We begin our exploration with who the primary child is and some key characteristics and pedagogues (e.g. play, inquiry). We continue by building our instructional toolbox for the primary classroom including strategies for assessment and planning …
Basic teaching strategies in all subject areas taught at the primary level. Current principles of child development and learning and curriculum at the primary level. Lectures, seminar. Prerequisite(s): an undergraduate degree and valid certification to teach in Ontario. Note: may be available on-site, online or blended. For teachers who are seeking qualification in an additional …
