In the kindergarten years, the focus is on the instruction of the whole child. Teachers in the early years are faced with the challenge of planning learning opportunities that will help students develop emotionally, socially and academically. This course will build on what you already know about students in the early years and the instructional …
The Kindergarten Part 2 (AQ) course uses a critical lens to explore, apply and deepen your knowledge of The Kindergarten Program and a play based pedagogy. You will build on your professional practice by engaging in relevant and contextual activities that deepen your understanding of Kindergarten best practices. You will have the opportunity to collaborate …
Children in the Kindergarten years learn best through planned, purposeful play in an environment that embraces childrens diverse stages of social, emotional and academic development. In this course, teachers will enhance their professional knowledge about developmentally appropriate practices for Kindergarten children and use this knowledge to design learning experiences for their students. This course will …
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 …
The PQP-I supports the candidates in developing leadership skills necessary to be an effective principal in today’s diverse and complex schools. In their role, principals need to develop and sustain positive and dynamic relationships in order to communicate clearly, identify and solve problems, anticipate and resolve conflict, and make decisions that reflect the best interests …
