This course will enhance the understanding of effective practices and instructional strategies in Ontario classrooms. Teachers will explore the policies and strategies underpinning the Ontario curriculum, understand the procedures related to the Individual Education Plan process (IEP) and engage in course planning integrating differentiated instructions and universal design. Teachers will apply the Ethical Standards for …
This course will challenge you to think about your teaching practice and your love of the outdoors and to link your passion to the possibilities of experiential outdoor education. You’ll look at the philosophy of outdoor education and at the analysis and implementation of Ontario curriculum documents and publications and school board policies related to …
This course critically explores various aspects of school safety and social acceptance by delving into some of the major themes that reflect school culture: bullying and victimization, cultural awareness, gender expression, and special needs issues and biases. You will be exploring these topics in a broader sense as they pertain to teaching and learning, and …
The Teaching Combined Grades Additional Qualification course is designed to help teachers reflect on and develop strategies and skills to navigate the challenges of teaching in a combined-grades classroom. Participants will explore the importance of establishing classroom norms that promote a positive, safe, and equitable learning environment. By familiarizing themselves with the Ontario Curriculum documents, …
Course Description Do you want to be a more inclusive educator? Do you want to ensure all your students feel accepted and empowered in your classroom? Whether we know it or not, gender and sexual diversity exist in all classrooms. The course Teaching LGBTQ2S+ Students will help you understand the experiences of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, …
