Course Description Guidance & Career Education Part 1 provides educators with the tools to implement and assess guidance and career education programs effectively. Participants will learn strategies to meet diverse student needs, create inclusive learning environments, and collaborate with stakeholders for student success. The course emphasizes the role of the guidance teacher/counselor in supporting student …
Course Description Guidance and Career Education, Part 2 builds on the foundations of Part I by deepening your knowledge of pathways planning, counselling strategies, and the ethical and legal responsibilities of the guidance role. You will apply this learning through case studies, collaborative tasks, and strategies for engaging families and community partners. The course emphasizes inclusive, …
Course Description Emphasizing kindergarten education within the Ontario Early Learning Framework involves exploring various aspects. These include understanding childhood perspectives and contemporary early childhood education models, embracing play-centered learning, adaptable teaching approaches, and organic curriculum development. It also encompasses effective assessment methods, easing children’s transitions from home, preschool, and childcare to formal schooling, and fostering …
Programming Description The Reading, Specialist course is designed to help you deepen your expertise in fostering literacy excellence and leading evidence-based reading initiatives. You will explore how reading develops across contexts, examine the progression of foundational and disciplinary literacy skills, and strengthen your understanding of how learners acquire and apply literacy over time. Throughout the …
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 …
