This Spring, we are offering the strongest, deepest and most diverse line-up of courses for educators that we’ve ever made available: March: School Gardening March: Taking Math Outdoors April: Social Emotional Learning Strategies April: Embracing Risky Play May: Seeing Ourselves in Nature May: Seasons of Wonder: A Year of Nature Activities June: Forest Schools in …
Guidance and Career Education Part 1 is a foundational course, designed for both the classroom teacher and for the educator who is interested in pursuing a Guidance role in their school board. Guidance and Career Education Part 1 will help teachers apply guidance principles to their classroom teaching, including effective strategies for implementing Creating Pathways …
Course Description Mathematics (Primary/Junior) Part 1 offers opportunities to explore a variety of manipulative materials and to develop a balanced, rich, and challenging mathematics program for students in grades 1 to 6. Candidates explore issues such as increasing communication in mathematics, developmentally appropriate curriculum, gaining confidence in teaching and learning mathematics, and problem-solving skills. Organization …
Course Description Special Education Part 1 provides an overview of special education. This includes an introduction to the various exceptionalities, working with program planning and delivery challenges, awareness of assistive technology, classroom management skills, as well as knowledge of other issues related to teaching students with special needs in a variety of settings. This course …
Course Description Special Education Part 3 builds on the concepts learned in Parts 1 and 2, as well as assisting teachers in developing appropriate leadership abilities and consultation skills at the school and district levels. Candidates enhance their legal knowledge with the application and administration of current legislation. Other topics covered are innovative approaches to …
