Additional Qualification (AQ)

Teaching English Language Learners, Specialist

This course studies the sound, syntax, and semantics of the English language with reference to two other languages (Spanish, French, Chinese, Ojibwe, Cree, Ukrainian, Italian, or Finnish). The practical activities form an integral part of this course.

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Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction Specialist

An advanced course in the use of computers in the classroom designed for educators in curriculum leadership roles. Educational research on the impact of computers in society and in the schools will be examined, and implications for school-wide, system-wide, programs (K-12) based on Ministry of Education policy will be considered. The use of computers with exceptional learners will also be explored.

Reading Specialist

This is an advanced course in reading education designed for educators in curriculum leadership roles. This course examines current issues in linguistic and cognitive development as well as the implications for school-wide and system-wide reading programs. Specialized leadership roles in reading education will be examined through the solving of practical classroom, school, and system-related problems. Change processes and in-service strategies designed to facilitate program development will be investigated.

Religious Education Part 2

This course provides candidates with a further understanding of Scripture and Catholic faith formation as well as the role of sacrament, prayer, and spirituality and their implications for teaching and learning in a Catholic school environment. The course also addresses moral and ethical issues facing Catholic educators today.

Religious Education Part 1

This course studies the principles of Christian Education; curriculum planning; teaching methods; and evaluation procedures for the teaching of religion in Ontario Roman Catholic Separate Schools.

Guidance and Career Education Specialist

This course enables counsellors to advance their skills in interpersonal relations and administration as well as increase their knowledge of business-industry in the community. The practical activities and advanced counselling practicum form an integral part of this course.

Co-operative Education Part 2

This course is designed for each candidate to develop programs utilizing Co-operative Education methodologies for implementation in his or her school. During this course, candidates must demonstrate the leadership and organizational skills involved in initiating and developing a new program, which requires the co-operation of both school and non-school personnel.

Co-operative Education Part 1

During this course, each candidate will develop a curriculum, using a Co-operative Education methodology, for implementation in his or her subject of teaching specialization. This course also considers principles of negotiating the conditions of satisfactory out-of-school learning experience with other educators, parents, community representatives, or work site personnel.

Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction Part 2

This course further exposes educators to the uses of computers in education. Themes include the following:

  • Designing educational software
  • Implementing the computer in the school
  • Teaching with the aid of a computer

The course draws examples from a variety of subject areas in both the elementary and secondary panels. This course emphasizes the use of the computer in the classroom rather than computer programming skills. The practical activities form an integral part of this course.

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