The junior grades build on the foundation of the primary years and form a significant transition to adolescence. In this course, you will study how students at this age move to mastery in several basic areas of the curriculum. The course highlights child development for grades 4 to 6, the Ontario curriculum and the recent …
This course begins with an examination of the reading process and focuses on the stages of reading development. Emphasis is on classroom instructional reading strategies for assessing growth and the development of reading competencies. Reading assessment strategies for evaluating student reading performance will be introduced. The importance of children’s literature, both fiction and non-fiction, and …
Reading, Part 2 reinforces the principles of language acquisition and literacy development introduced and practiced in Part 1. The course provides opportunities for expanding knowledge of reading and assessment strategies and builds on the concepts of literacy development and the relationship to the stages of learners. Candidates are involved in discussions, workshops and presentations, and …
This course is designed to meet the professional needs of educators wishing to assume leadership responsibilities in literacy education. Critical attention is given to current research and curriculum design that incorporates the principles of language acquisition and literacy development. In particular, the course approaches literacy from the perspective of leadership and the school-wide program. The …
Teaching English Language Learners, Part 1 The Teaching English Language Learners Part 1 Additional Qualification Course provides an introduction which will focus your learning on theory and practice underpinning second-language teaching and learning while examining factors influencing acculturation. The content addressed in this course is intended to assist teachers in the design, implementation, and assessment …
