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.
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. …
This course examines professional leadership in Kindergarten education. Students will use the knowledge and skills gained in Kindergarten Part I and Part II courses to develop leadership skills with a focus on conceptual frameworks for early childhood education, curriculum planning, the instructional setting, and assessment and evaluation. Textbook Required Credit Weight: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Certificate of …
