Part 1
This course, including its modular format, examines the reading process and the stages of reading development. Emphasis is on classroom instructional strategies for assessing growth and the development of reading competencies.
Participants will examine the importance of children’s and adolescent literature, both fiction and non-fiction, and its relationship to literacy development. The course includes discussions, presentations, and seminars relating to current practices and issues.
This course is open to all elementary and secondary school teachers who have one of the following basic qualifications: primary, junior, intermediate, or senior division.
Modules:
Module 1: Reflective Practice and Knowledge of the Learner
Module 2: Instructional Approaches and Strategies
Module 3: Reading Development and Explicit Instruction
Module 4: Supporting the Needs of All Learners
Module 5: Authentic Literacy Experiences
Part 2
Reading Part 2 expands on the knowledge and skills acquired in Part 1 and integrates them into instructional practice. It supports the expectations outlined in the Ministry of Education curriculum policy documents and other Ministry of Education policies.
Candidates will engage in in-depth discussions and presentations on reading instruction and will participate in seminars and group work relating to current practices and issues. This course provides candidates with an opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the foundational vision and philosophy of reading instruction.
Topics and issues of particular relevance to the candidates’ educational contexts will be explored through an integrated delivery model.
This course is open to all elementary and secondary teachers who have a basic qualification in general studies, have completed Reading Part 1, and have one year of successful teaching experience.
Modules:
Module 1: Foundations of Reading
Module 2: Assessment and Data-Driven Instruction
Module 3: Technology and Critical Literacy
Module 4: Reading Across the Curriculum
Module 5: Supports and Modern Approaches to Teaching Reading
Reading Specialist
The Reading Specialist course focuses on leadership skills required to promote effective reading instruction. Topics include planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the Ontario Curriculum, policies, and guidelines.
Candidates will develop skills in creating partnerships between community and school, evaluating and allocating resources, promoting the use of information and communication technology, and understanding effective staff development strategies to support reading instruction.
This course is open to all elementary and secondary teachers who have a basic qualification in general studies or technological studies, have completed Reading Parts 1 and 2, and have two years of successful teaching experience.
Modules:
Module 1: Current Approaches to Literacy
Module 2: Effective Leadership
Module 3: A Collaborative Approach to Effect Change
Module 4: Community Building to Support Learning
Module 5: Leadership Building