Building on knowledge, skills, and teaching strategies provided in Part 1, this course will emphasize program planning and evaluation of kindergarten programs. An advanced study of kindergarten and emergent curriculum and a review of formal and informal assessment techniques will be included. See website for information on admission requirements and course materials.
This course will focus on developing a leadership role in kindergarten education including the development of skills necessary to plan and present inservice programs. Kindergarten and emergent curriculum development, implementation, and assessment practices, based on the application of conceptions of childhood and current models for early childhood education; play-based learning, and responsive pedagogies, will also …
Course Description The Mentoring Additional Qualification Course will support candidates by exploring mentorship through a critical lens. The analysis of pedagogical mentorship strategies in program design, planning, and implementation will be a focal point. The course provides opportunities for reflection on personal goals, building capacity, promoting equity, and fostering transformative mentorship. Most Western AQ courses …
Candidates will have the opportunity to learn the Kodály-inspired concept of music education, with strategies and techniques for teaching rhythmic / tonal skills and musical elements focusing on developing musicianship through pedagogy, musical materials, conducting and choral singing. Includes songs, games and dances related to the Ontario Arts curriculum (grades 1-6); folk and art music, …
Course Description Primary Division (ABQ) This additional basic qualification course will support teachers in learning and applying pedagogical practice related to Primary Education from a foundation of equity and inclusion. This includes enabling learners to develop, refine and demonstrate their skills and knowledge by understanding and responding to the continuum of learning from kindergarten and …
