This Specialist course continues to build on the understanding of Indigenous histories, traditions, cultures, and world view covered in Part 1, and Part 2. This course further focuses on how to incorporate Indigenous knowledge, history and current issues into pedagogy and classroom practice to support all students moving towards reconciliation. This course will be using […]
Addressing Anti-Black Racism to Change Pedagogy and Practice, Part 1
This AQ course will support educators to address Anti-Black racism in education. Addressing Anti-Black Racism to Change Pedagogy and Practice Part 1 was developed collaboratively through community consultation and will assist educators in addressing challenges faced by learners who identify as members of the Black community. It takes the whole community to dismantle discrimination and […]
FNMI Peoples: Understanding Traditional Teachings, Histories, Current Issues and Cultures, Part 2
This Part 2 course will build on the understanding of Indigenous histories, traditions, cultures, and world view covered in Part 1. We will journey through this course together with kindness to each other and with ourselves as we better understand the many ways of knowing and being. This course focuses on how to incorporate Indigenous […]
Teacher Leadership, Part 1
There are many opportunities for leadership in the teaching profession. There are a wide range of roles that teachers can assume, in order to support school and student success. Teachers can lead in a variety of ways, and can serve as leaders among their peers. In Teacher Leadership Part 1, candidates develop an understanding of […]
Teacher Librarian, Part 1
The Teacher Librarian Part 1 Additional Qualification course explores and introduces the important role of the Teacher Librarian within a school community and outlines ways to ensure the library becomes a Learning Commons for all. It aims to enhance professional practice and extend knowledge and skills that will prepare teachers to co-ordinate an integrated school […]
Writing, Part 1
This course is designed to enhance professional practice by extending knowledge and skills in the delivery of writing programs. Candidates will explore the theoretical foundations, learning environment, ethical considerations, the development of learners, program planning and implementation, and assessment related to teaching and learning of writing across all divisions. Candidates will discuss students’ views, attitudes, […]
Teaching English Language Learners, Part 1
The Additional Qualification course, Teaching English Language Learners Part 1, is designed to develop the skills and knowledge of the candidates in the design, delivery and assessment of English as a Second-Language instruction. English Language Learners bring unique perspectives, cultural, social, academic, and linguistic backgrounds to the classroom. This course will enable you to cultivate […]
Visual Arts, Part 1
Visual Arts Part 1 provides a purposeful and practical base for educators looking for ways to develop curriculum, teaching and learning strategies aligned with the Ministry curriculum guide in visual arts, and assessment strategies supported by the Growing Success document, Ministry initiatives, Ontario legislation and regulations, OCT Standards for Practice, and Ethical Standards for the […]
Kindergarten, Part 1
This course is the first of a three session specialist Additional Qualification. Kindergarten Part 1 is for educators interested in updating their skills or enhancing their professional knowledge about effective practice with children aged 3.5 – 6 years. This course asks educators to explore theoretical foundations, the development of young children, program planning and implementation, […]
Music – Instrumental, Part 1
Instrumental Music Part 1 provides an opportunity to look at the fundamental concepts unique to an instrumental music program in the junior to intermediate years. Advocacy, Inclusivity, and Assessment and Evaluation make up a good portion of the course while practical components aim to help guide your skills. Specifically, candidates will have the opportunity to […]
Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Part 1
This course is designed to extend teacher skill and knowledge with a focus on the effective instruction and assessment strategies that will help support mathematics learning of students in the primary and junior divisions. Candidates will have opportunities apply their learning through engaging practical experiences, discussion, networking and sharing the products of their learning. This […]
Reading, Part 1
The Reading Part 1 course develops the skills and knowledge that teachers need to design, deliver, and assess a comprehensive literacy program to ensure students can apply what they read; and communicate their knowledge and skills in new and varied contexts appropriately. Candidates will explore the importance of identities, cultures, backgrounds and multilingual benefits and […]
Science and Technology, Primary and Junior, Part 1
This course focuses on exploring the new Science curriculum with a focus on teaching the fundamental science and technology concepts and skills and connecting them to real life to prepare students for success now and in the future. Candidates will review tools, resources and experiments where students learn to apply their understanding with increasing sophistication, […]
Special Education, Part 1
The Special Education Part 1 is the first of three Additional Qualification courses for educators focused on best practices for teaching students with special needs. The course focuses on effectively meeting the individual requirements of students with learning differences or learning needs/ special needs by developing and implementing effective programs based on appropriate assessments. Educators […]
Primary Education, Part 1
This course provides candidates with a strong foundation and understanding of the vision and underlying philosophy related to Primary Education. The focus will be on the development of an engaging learning environment for primary aged learners. Candidates will have the opportunity to communicate and apply learning through practical experiences, discussions, networking, and the sharing of […]
Junior Education, Part 1
This course provides candidates with a strong foundation and understanding of the vision and underlying philosophy related to Junior Education. The course is designed to support the development of skills and knowledge needed by teachers to explore, design, deliver and assess effective Junior Education programs and is based on the theory and practice related to […]
Environmental Education, Part 1
The Environmental Education Part 1 Additional Qualification course employs a critical lens to explore in a holistic and integrated manner the theoretical foundations of ecological literacy, the earth’s grand systems and the reciprocal relationships between the earth’s system and human systems. It explores environmental issues, engages in problem solving, and investigates ways that students can take […]
FNMI Peoples: Understanding Traditional Teachings, Histories, Current Issues and Cultures, Part 1
This course will invite teachers to deepen their understanding of Indigenous histories, traditions, cultures, and world views to critically explore and transform current pedagogy and practice. As a learning community, we will journey through this course together as we unlearn and relearn the many ways of knowing and being and explore topics of identity, positionality, […]
Integration of Information and Computer Technology in the Classroom, Part 1
This course is designed to provide candidates with a basic foundation in the use of information and communication technology as an educational tool within the classroom setting. Candidates will have opportunities to use strategies that are relevant, meaningful and practical throughout the learning experiences with regard to program, instruction and assessment and evaluation.
French as a Second Language, Part 1
Ce cours vise à introduire les enseignantes et enseignants aux trois programmes du français langue seconde : le programme cadre, le programme enrichi et le programme d’immersion. Le cours parcourt les théories sur l’apprentissage d’une langue seconde, la planification selon les attentes du curriculum et les stratégies courantes pour enseigner le français en salle de […]