This course was developed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. It provides practical online teaching strategies (for elementary and secondary) that are rooted in theory and will benefit educators today and in a post-Covid educational landscape. In their keystone project, candidates will apply these strategies to construct a mini-unit of online instruction for their grade and subject of choice. While candidates will examine and discuss various learning platforms, technology tutorials are not the focus of the course. As they develop the their online teaching practice, candidates will critically examine:

• the theoretical foundations of e-learning

• instructional design strategies

• assessment and evaluation in e-learning

• best practices in synchronous and asynchronous online teaching and ethical considerations related to e-learning

• Certificate of Qualification

A critical application of leadership theories in schools or organizations through various projects.

Credit Weight:1.0

Prerequisite(s):

Education 4781 and Education 4782 or Parts I and II (on Certificate of Qualification); two years teaching experience with one of the years in the area of specialization; and signature of supervisory officer.

Teacher Leadership, Part 1 provides candidates with the opportunity to gain knowledge about the forms of leadership, qualities of leadership and ways that leadership are portrayed within the school community. The course supports the expectations outlined in the Ministry of Education curriculum policy documents and other Ministry of Education policies. This course will be of interest to all teachers who are interested in acquiring the basic knowledge necessary to enhance their understanding and
professional journey of teacher leadership.

• 1.0

• Certificate of Qualification

• Certificate of Qualification

• Textbook Required

• 1.0

• Parts 1 and 2 (on Certificate of Qualification)
• Two years of teaching experience with one of the years in the area of specialization
• Signature of supervisory officer

Note: Students who have previous credit in Education 4512 may not take Education 4585 for credit.

This course assists teachers in developing advanced level competencies in identifying, assessing, and programming for exceptional students. The course includes practical activities involving the development, implementation, and full reporting of an instructional program with an exceptional student.

• Part 1 (on Certificate of Qualification)
• One year of teaching
• Signature of supervisory officer

Note: Students who have previous credit in Education 4511 may not take Education 4586 for credit.

• Textbook Required

• Certificate of Qualification

Note: Students who have previous credit in Education 4510 may not take Education 4584 for credit.

Special Education for Administrators prepares school and board system leaders to understand, address and support the needs of exceptional learners, with particular emphasis on anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion. While examining local, provincial, and federal policy, candidates will build a comprehensive understanding of the needs of exceptional learners so that they can foster an empowering special education program and system. A strong connection between the school-level special education program and board-level policy is essential for ensuring the success of all students, and in particular exceptional learners.

• A recognized university degree
• Students seeking Senior qualifications must have five (5) full courses in an acceptable teaching area (listed on schedule A of regulation 176/10)
• Students seeking subsequent additional qualifications must have three (3) full courses in an acceptable teaching area

• Anthropology,
• Philosophy,
• Psychology,
• Religious Studies,
• Sociology, or
• Women's Studies. 

• A recognized university degree
• Students seeking Senior qualifications must have five (5) full courses in an acceptable teaching area (listed on schedule A of regulation 176/10)
• Students seeking subsequent additional qualifications must have three (3) full courses in an acceptable teaching area