July 1, 2024 to August 9, 2024
- Category: AQ, Online
- Region: Central Ontario, Eastern Ontario, GTA, Northern Ontario, Outside Ontario, Southern Ontario
- Topic: Kindergarten
- Grades: JK-SK
This introductory course will allow participants to explore theoretical foundations of early childhood, child development, play-based learning environments, instructional pedagogy that supports the early learner, assessment practices that make children’s learning and thinking visible and the power of shared partnerships with families and other early year professionals. This course is aligned with the Full-Day Early Learning Kindergarten Program (Draft 2010) and other supportive, current Ontario resources, legislation, policies and materials. It is grounded in the Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession and the Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession. Participants will explore current research and knowledge and re-think traditional practices in the teaching of Kindergarten. Participants will be immersed in learning opportunities that include professional reading, learning through media, reflection, action research and dialogue with colleagues.
- Organizer: Niagara University
- Cost: AQ Schedules C and D Courses: $710 ($640 for NU graduates). ABQ Schedule A Courses: $665 ($600 for NU Graduates)
- Location: Online
- Website: http://www.niagara.edu/aq
- Contact: Carmela Vitale
- Phone: 905.294.7260 ext. 1104