The design of this course will provide teachers with the essential skills and knowledge needed to develop and deliver an engaging English program at the senior level. An understanding of theoretical foundations, reflections, and exposure to a range of literary genres, will enable candidates to develop dynamic teaching strategies inclusive of students with exceptionalities. Topics …
Course Description: The Additional Qualification course Honour Specialist English (First language) focuses on curriculum leadership. The course addresses contexts and theories underpinning the study of English (First language). Pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and evaluation, technology, child and adolescent development related to program planning and implementation are also addressed. Topics include: understanding the context (historical, philosophical, sociological, …
Course Description: NOTE: A transcript should be submitted to our office prior to registering for this course in order to verify that the candidate has at least TWO full (6.0) or FOUR half (3.0) credits in English. Once an approval has been given by e-mail, the candidate should then register for the course. Topics include: …
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 …
Programming Description Building on prior knowledge and experience of a Secondary English classroom teacher, the Honour Specialist, English AQ course is designed for educators who aim to develop their leadership skills and expand their expertise in curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. Grounded in the Ontario College of Teachers Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession and the …
