September 30, 2020 to December 18, 2020
- Category: AQ, Online
- Region: Central Ontario, Eastern Ontario, GTA, Northern Ontario, Outside Ontario, Southern Ontario
- Topic: Language Arts, Literacy
- Grades: Intermediate (grades 7-10), JK-SK, Junior (grades 4-6), Primary (grades 1-3), Senior (grades 11-12)
The Additional Qualification course: Reading, Specialist provides teachers with an opportunity to draw on their knowledge and understanding of the foundations, vision and underlying philosophy of effective reading instruction. Critical to reading instruction is the ability of teachers to ensure positive, interactive learning experiences for all teachers. Teachers become skilled at combining their knowledge of child and adolescent development and learning with their understanding of effective reading instruction. The course is based on an in-depth knowledge of the teaching and acquisition of reading skills and includes a focus on leadership skills. Teachers will have opportunities to reflect, communicate and apply their learning through practical experiences at the school, board or provincial level. Successful teachers will be recommended for the Ontario College of Teachers Additional Qualification READING-SPEC. See website for more information.
- Organizer: Nipissing University
- Cost: Early bird fee: $675, Regular fee: $715. See website for details.
- Location: Online
- Website: http://www.nipissingu.ca/AQ
- Contact: In-Service Education Office
- Phone: 705-474-3461 ext. 4217 or 1-800-655-5154 ext. 4
- Email: [email protected]