This course engages candidates in developing an understanding of learning theories and their relation to mathematics. Teacher candidates collaborate in identifying factors in a diverse society that impact the adolescent learner in mathematics and examine which methods provide the greatest impact in understanding and teaching curriculum content specific to the senior division. Topics include: understanding …
This course focuses on enabling teachers to understand, plan and effectively execute dynamic teaching strategies and learning assessments by providing the skills and knowledge necessary for the intermediate division level. Topics include: • making connections between the Church and the contemporary culture of adolescents • understanding the meaning of the sacraments • understanding Catholic social teachings regarding social …
This course will enable candidates to engage in creative and critical thinking and reflect how to incorporate these features in the senior social science classroom. Candidates explore different aspects of social science such as anthropology, psychology and sociology as well as classroom practice and organizational approaches related to the subject area. Topics in this course …
This introductory course in Co-operative Education provides a foundation for integrating internal learning in school with external work experiences outside of school. Teachers are exposed to key components of experimental learning and their role in facilitating career development in students with job shadowing, job twinning, placements and school-to-work transitions including the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program …
Building on the foundations from Part 1, this course is intended to provide candidates with a more comprehensive exploration of career development, assessment and evaluation as well as promoting the program to students, parents, faculty and potential employers. Other important aspects include interviewing procedures, reflective assessments, and orientation and integration sessions for students. Topics include: …
