Professional Programs

The Intermediate Curriculum and Instruction - Family Studies course is specifically intended for certified teachers. A study of theoretical foundations of Family Studies in the intermediate division, including program planning and implementation, the learning environment, and current legislation and policy.

The Intermediate Curriculum and Instruction - Geography course is specifically designed for certificated teachers in any but the intermediate division. Human development theories, curricular policies and guidelines, and teaching strategies and practices in Geography, as they apply to the intermediate division, are analyzed.

The Intermediate Curriculum and Instruction - Health and Physical Education course is specifically designed for certificated teachers in any but the intermediate division. Human development theories, curricular policies and guidelines, and teaching strategies and practices in Health and Physical Education, as they apply to the intermediate division, are analyzed.

The Intermediate Curriculum and Instruction - History course is specifically designed for certificated teachers in any but the intermediate division. Human development theories, curricular policies and guidelines, and teaching strategies and practices in History, as they apply to the intermediate division, are analyzed.

The Intermediate Curriculum and Instruction - Mathematics course explores important considerations for instruction and assessment when planning for teaching at the Intermediate grades, specifically connected to teaching an Intermediate Math Course (Grade 7 – 10). Participants examine research and resources grounded in understanding the Adolescent Learner and apply this learning to the exploration of math content and examples from the curriculum.

The Junior Curriculum and Instruction course is specifically designed for certificated teachers in any but the junior division. Human development theories, curricular policies and guidelines, and teaching strategies and practices in major curricular areas, as they apply to the junior division, are analyzed. Meaningful applications are expected in appropriate settings. Practical activities form an integral part of the course.

Kindergarten, Part I consists of an examination of the knowledge and skills required for the delivery of the Kindergarten program. Emphasis will be placed on the theoretical foundations of Kindergarten education within the context of global and diverse communities, in addition to the development of effective play-based learning environments to support the early learner. A variety of research-informed instructional, assessment, evaluation and reporting strategies will also be examined.

In the Mathematics, Grade 7/8 course, learners will explore important considerations for instruction and assessment when planning and teaching Grade 7 and Grade 8 math, including considerations for equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Based on current research and best practices in teaching and learning mathematics, Mathematics, Primary and Junior Education, Part I develops the professional and pedagogical knowledge of teachers in primary and junior classrooms. Provides a deepening understanding of a conceptual framework for teaching mathematics. The focus is on pedagogical knowledge and instructional strategies for teaching math within the context of the current Ontario curriculum and policy documents.

The Outdoor Experiential Education course provides K-12 teachers with the theoretical foundations of outdoor experiential education, and the necessary program planning, development and implementation, instructional strategies, assessment and evaluation, and support for ongoing professional growth required for high-quality outdoor experiential education.