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 …
Special Education – Part 1 is an Additional Qualification (AQ) course. This course is a prerequisite for teaching special education in Ontario’s schools. You will have an opportunity to develop an understanding of the categories and definitions of various exceptionalities as defined in ministry documents. In relation to the developmental and special needs of students, …
The Additional Qualification Course: Special Education, Part I, employs a critical, pedagogical lens to explore, in a holistic and integrated manner, the theoretical foundations, development of learners, program planning and implementation, instructional practices, assessment and evaluation, the learning environment and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning across the divisions. This course supports the enhancement …
pecial Education – Part 2 extends the knowledge and skills of Part I. Critical to the delivery of special education is the ability of teachers to ensure positive learning experiences for students while providing teachers with more in-depth information and practice in special education. This course focuses on developing programs based on appropriate assessment for …
The underlying purpose of the Additional Qualification course: Special Education, Part II is to extend and apply the skills and knowledge of teachers in the design, delivery, programming and assessment of special education. This course is designed to assist teachers to develop, at a more advanced level, a competence in gathering the information that will …
