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Course Description:
The Additional Qualification Course: Writing, Part I explores the theoretical foundations, the development of learners, program planning and implementation, assessment, the learning environment and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning across the divisions.Topics include:

•  demonstrating an understanding of the stages of development of the writer as related to current theories of child and adolescent development
• developing a familiarity with the Ontario curriculum related to reading
• developing an awareness of the influence of technology on written expression
• demonstrating knowledge of curriculum planning, development, implementation strategies and frameworks related to writing instruction based on assessed student instructional needs within the context of universal design and differentiated instruction
• demonstrating a knowledge of how to use students’ real life experiences and personal interests in planning and development of writing instruction to enhance learning
• understanding and using effective instructional strategies that address
• the knowledge and skills needed to write
• the elements of effective writing (for example, ideas/content, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, language conventions, and presentation)
• the stages of the recursive writing process (for example, planning for writing, drafting, revising, editing and proofreading, and publishing)
• having awareness of appropriate print and information and communication technology to support student learning in writing (for example, mentor texts,
• demonstrating an awareness and understanding of appropriate assessment and evaluation strategies that are designed for the purposes of writing instruction and for the learning activities used (for example, anchor text exemplars)
• demonstrating an understanding of the importance of professional collaboration that supports student learning (cross-grade, cross-divisional and cross-curricular collaboration, collaboration with Special Education Teacher and other support staff)
• engaging in on-going personal writing and peer review

Requirements:

• Hold a “Certificate of Qualification” showing basic qualifications in two divisions, i.e. Primary, Junior, Intermediate, or Senior. Candidates who hold an Interim COQ may have different/additional criteria for registration as required by the Ontario College of Teachers, and as specified on their Interim COQ.
• An acceptable university degree

Course Materials:

No Textbooks Are Required.

• Organizer: University of Windsor
• Cost: Three-Part AQ: $685.00, Additional Basic AQ: $735.00, Honour Specialist: $735.00, Tech Studies: $725.00. See https://www.aspire.uwo.ca/fees.html for details.
• Location: Online
• Website: http://www.uwindsor.ca/education/continuing
• Contact: Centre for Executive and Professional Education
• Phone: 519-253-3000 ext.6734
• Fax: 519-256-8572
• Email: [email protected]