Kindergarten Part 1 is the first of a three session specialist Additional Qualification (AQ). Kindergarten Part 1 is for Candidates interested in updating their skills or enhancing their professional knowledge about effective early years practice with children aged 3.5 – 6 years. This AQ asks Candidates to explore theoretical foundations, the development of young children, …
Kindergarten Part 2 asks Candidates to apply and extend what they are learning about theoretical foundations, the development of young children, program planning and implementation, assessment, the learning environment and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning in the early years. Participants will reflect on the knowledge they gained from Part 1 and will refine …
This course is designed to extend and deepen the application of concepts discussed in Kindergarten, Parts 1 and 2. Communicating with families and supporting and mentoring colleagues in their practices in the Kindergarten classroom will be explored. Candidates will have opportunities to communicate and apply learning through practical experiences, discussion, networking and sharing the products of their …
The Additional Qualification Course: Mathematics, Grades 7 and 8 employs a critical, pedagogical lens to explore in a holistic and integrated manner theoretical foundations, learning theory, program planning, development and implementation, instructional design and practices, assessment and evaluation, the learning environment, research and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning across the divisions. Through these …
Mathematics instruction is a priority in today’s classroom and as teachers we want our students to enjoy, understand and to be successful in the learning of mathematics. Making sense of the mathematics that students are learning is the key to building confidence and a sense that they are able to do it. This course focuses …
