May 2, 2018 to June 13, 2018
- Category: AQ, Online
- Region: Central Ontario, Eastern Ontario, GTA, Northern Ontario, Outside Ontario, Southern Ontario
- Topic: Language Arts, Literacy
- Grades: Intermediate (grades 7-10), JK-SK, Junior (grades 4-6), Primary (grades 1-3), Senior (grades 11-12)
PART 1 – This introductory course will include patterns of language development; reading and writing processes; current approaches to literary instruction; literature in the curriculum; assessment of individual language development; and evaluation of elementary and secondary language curricula.
PART 2 – This course will provide advanced study of reading including theoretical models of language development and their implications for elementary and secondary school instruction; critical analysis of formal and informal strategies for evaluating literacy development; teaching strategies to meet individual needs; and historical overview and current trends in literature for young readers.
SPECIALIST – This course will include the following topics: current issues in language development; language across the curriculum; issues and research in literacy instruction; current issues in literature for young readers; leadership skills in planning and implementing literacy programs in elementary and secondary schools. See website for admission requirements and course materials.
- Organizer: Western University
- Cost: See https://www.aspire.uwo.ca/fees.html
- Location: Online
- Website: http://aspire.uwo.ca/
- Contact: ASPIRE Office
- Phone: 519-661-2092
- Email: [email protected]