Basic teaching strategies in all subject areas taught at the junior level. Current principles of child development and learning and curriculum at the junior level. Format: Lectures, seminar. Prerequisites: Prerequisite(s): an undergraduate degree and valid certification to teach in Ontario.
Exploring the theoretical foundations, the development of learners, program planning and implementation, assessment, the learning environment and ethical considerations. Format: 100 Contact hours plus 25 hours offline with consultation. Notes: may be available on-site, online or blended. Open to certified teachers.
This course provides an examination of the knowledge and skills required for the delivery of the Kindergarten program. The course emphasizes the theoretical foundations of Kindergarten education within the context of global and diverse communities, in addition to the development of effective play-based learning environments to support the early learner. The course also examines a …
In the kindergarten years, the focus is on the instruction of the whole child. Teachers in the early years are faced with the challenge of planning learning opportunities that will help students develop emotionally, socially and academically. This course will build on what you already know about students in the early years and the instructional …
This course will build on the knowledge and skills gained in Kindergarten Part I. Students will explore curriculum and program development in greater depth as well as examine effective implementation strategies for the Kindergarten program. This course will place emphasis on the application of childhood development theories in order to design and implement play-based education. …
