The ability to read is probably one of the most important indicators of future success for students in our schools. As teachers we are all striving to create classrooms where all children read and write; it is probably that motivation that brings you to this course. Reading Part I will explore the theory and practice …
The ability to read is probably one of the most important indicators of future success for students in our schools. As teachers we are striving to create classrooms where all children read and write; that goal is probably the motivation that brings you to this course. Reading Part II will provide practical opportunities for the …
This Reading Specialist course aims to enable candidates to acquire knowledge of current issues in literacy instruction and their implications for school level curriculum. Participants will have the opportunity to develop an ongoing professional bibliography, an understanding of school and board level leadership through examination of leadership characteristics, exploration of best practices in literacy programming, …
Course Description Introduction to language processes of reading and writing. Basic assessment procedures and improvement of reading skills. Learner Outcomes Critically explore and interpret Ontario’s curriculum, policies, frameworks, strategies and guidelines for teaching reading Analyze and integrate learning theories and the individual strengths, styles and needs of learners Collaborate with colleagues and reflected upon learning …
In this course, you will explore advanced, evidence-based practices for planning, implementing, and monitoring reading programs that meet the diverse needs of learners in today’s classrooms. You’ll learn how to recognize early signs of reading difficulty, use assessment to guide instruction, and design learning experiences that honour students’ identities, cultures, strengths, and ways of knowing. …
