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Description

Knowledge of foundational aspects of instruction in teaching Mathematics in the Intermediate Division; effective instructional and assessment strategies for the teaching and learning of Mathematics in the intermediate grades. Emphasis on curriculum development through design-down teaching and assessment methodologies, with a view to building differentiated instructional strategies into daily practice. Specifically, the course will focus on the teaching and learning of mathematics skills at the adolescent level (ages 12 to 16), with consideration for the needs of the adolescent; the principles of learning as they apply specifically to the adolescent; strategies to develop a positive and productive classroom environment and building effective parent teacher communication for this age group will also be examined.

Prerequisites

• Member in good standing of the Ontario College of Teachers
• Present an official transcript of a recognized university degree that shows a concentration of at least four one-term undergraduate university courses (12 credits) or the equivalent in the subject
• Succeed in an English language competency test. Applicants who have successfully completed their basic teacher education in English are exempted from this examination

Foundations

Examination of the characteristics of the adolescent (ages 12 to 16), the needs and the principles of learning as they apply specifically to the adolescent

• Organizer: University of Ottawa
• Cost: $740.00. See website for details.
• Location: Online
• Website: http://education.uottawa.ca/continuing?lang=en
• Contact: Faculty of Education
• Phone: 613-562-5804 or 1-800-860-8577
• Fax: 613-562-5963
• Email: [email protected]