Developmental and learning theories as they apply to teaching strategies for mathematics, including learning processes, organization, motivation and concept development. Examination of mathematics application across the curriculum and in practical application beyond the classroom.
Course Description This course delves into learning and developmental theories as they relate to teaching mathematics in elementary grades, focusing on learning processes, organization, and lesson planning. It explores how culture, gender, and motivation impact math concept development. Participants will examine the integration of mathematics across the curriculum and its practical application outside the classroom. …
This course, including its modular format, examines the reading process and the stages of reading development. Emphasis is on classroom instructional strategies for assessing growth and the development of reading competencies. Participants examine the importance of children/adolescent literature, both fiction and non-fiction and its relationship to literacy development. Participants will be involved in discussions and …
Reading Part 2 expands the knowledge and skills acquired in Part 2 and integrate them in their practice. Reading Part 2 supports the expectations outlined in the Ministry of Education curriculum policy documents and other Ministry of Education policies. Candidates will be involved in in-depth discussions and presentations on reading instruction and will participate in …
Reading Specialist focuses on leadership skills required to promote effective reading instruction; planning coordinating, implementing and evaluating current Ontario Curriculum, policies and guidelines, creating partnerships between community and school; evaluating and allocating resources; promoting the use of information and communication technology; and demonstrating an understanding of effective staff development strategies to support effective reading instruction. …
