“Literacy is often broadly defined as the ability to read, write, speak, listen, and think critically. Research shows that being literate is closely linked to one’s ability to access power and negotiate the world around them. Young people need to develop strong literacy skills to communicate effectively, gain respect from peers and authority, participate in …
This course provides the teacher with opportunities to explore a wide variety of current learning, teaching and assessment strategies and to learn and apply the skills to develop an English and Language Arts program that will engage the adolescent learner. Candidates will examine current theory and practice which helps to support adolescents for the challenges …
This course provides the teacher with the opportunity to explore the pedagogical and content knowledge necessary to develop and deliver a dynamic and engaging English program for students in grades 11 and 12. Course readings, discussions, activities and projects will support candidates in developing teaching and learning strategies in the context of current assessment and …
This course provides the teacher with the opportunity to examine current theory and practice related to the content and pedagogy of teaching English. Through current research, small and large group discussions, workshops, group seminars and self-directed projects, candidates will acquire the skills and knowledge to facilitate the development and implementation of English and Language Arts …
Our work as English educators seems increasingly complex in a digital world where students engage with computers, video games, text messaging, television, magazines and movies among other multimedia and where reading print literature and writing essays are just two of many choices for creating meaning. Meanwhile, politicians, media and the public decry the level of …
