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This course is designed to create a platform that offers a collaborative understanding of the social, emotional and environmental factors that impact behaviour, guide development of instructional strategies and overall curriculum adjustments that advocates for the building of healthy relationships, self-regulation and positive self-concept through social and emotional literacy. Creating and sustaining an inclusive learning environment …

Teaching students with communication needs (Learning Disabilities) provides an in-depth body of study, knowledge and information that will build teacher capacity, with respect to teaching students with Learning Disabilities (LD). This course focuses on the following key areas: Identifying and recognizing LDs Assessment Instructional strategies Individual Education Plan (IEP) Transitions Advocacy Community supports Teachers will …

The Additional Qualification Course: Teaching Students with Intellectual Needs (Developmental Disabilities) provides the opportunity for candidates to explore the history, policies and evidence-based pedagogies that meet the learning needs of students with Intellectual Needs. The creation of inclusive classrooms for students with Developmental Disabilities will be researched with a focus on equity and well-being. The …

This course will focus on the use of assistive technology to support learners. Candidates will explore practices using technology within the context of Special Education.  The course focuses on a range of exceptionalities that benefit from the use of assistive technology.  Teachers will develop and implement effective programs for students with special needs, based on …