Education

The Student Assessment and Evaluation Additional Qualification course will allow teachers to build on their current assessment and evaluation practices through exploration of current assessment theories and practices, Ontario education policies and principles, and critical reflection.

The Teacher Leadership, Part I course consists of a critical exploration of professional practices, critical pedagogies, knowledge and skills as outlined in the Teacher Leadership course. Through developing successful leader profiles, candidates will learn the applications of management strategies, growth mindsets, and conflict resolution.

The Teaching and Learning through E-Learning course offers a critical examination of the theoretical foundations of e-learning, instructional design strategies, assessment and evaluation of e-learning, best practices in synchronous and asynchronous online teaching, and ethical considerations related to e-learning. Participation in sandbox exercises and co-construct success criteria as a framework for creating an online mini-unit of study for a grade/subject of choice.

The Teaching English Language Learners, Part I course emphasizes the various aspects of the teaching of English as a second language: comprehension, conversation, pronunciation, structure of the language, reading, writing and Canadiana. It does so in the context of socio-cultural objectives including appreciation of the value of students' native cultural heritage; cultural and emotional adjustment to Canada; awareness of the cultural sensibilities of the different ethnic groupings in the ESL classroom; and knowledge of community resources available to non-English speaking students. The practical activities form an integral part of this course.

The Teaching Students with Behavioural Needs (Autism Spectrum Disorders) Additional Qualification course is designed for educators working with kindergarten to grade 12 students. This course explores legislation, behaviour science and evidence-based resources through a holistic, integrated approach to understanding students with behaviour needs.

The Teaching Students with Communication Needs (Autism Spectrum Disorders) course offers an in-depth examination of the needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder including instructional approaches, development of individual education plans, and professional learning plans.

The purpose of Technological Education Additional Basic Qualification (ABQ) courses is to expand your knowledge of program development, delivery, and assessment in a specific technological education area at either the grade 9/10 or 11/12 level.

The Principal’s Qualification Program (PQP) is a two-part program that is accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers. Our PQP prepares experienced teachers for elementary and secondary school principalships in Ontario public and Catholic school boards.

The Supervisory Officer’s Qualification Program (SOQP) prepares candidates to become exceptional leaders in their Public and Catholic Ontario school communities. With a strong focus on current trends and issues in the provincial context, Lakehead’s SOQP program employs innovative methodologies to give candidates a holistic worldview of various educational settings.