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Course Description

Primary Division focuses on educating the active, curious primary child in Kindergarten to grade 3. We begin our exploration with who the primary child is, and some key characteristics, understand the different theories of education and use the knowledge of early childhood development to support primary learners, and pedagogy (e.g., play, inquiry). We continue by building our instructional toolbox for the primary classroom including strategies for planning and assessment and explore program considerations for the various Ontario curriculum areas. We will learn the importance of creating positive and inclusive environments for student learning. We will learn how to nurture critical thinkers who are risk takers, global citizens, and successful problem solvers, and learners who persevere in the face of challenges. Through conversation, reflection and inquiry and active exploration, we will build on the understanding we each bring to the learning community and extend our learning, as a collective. The online course offers convenient, supportive, and flexible access, enabling time to read, view, reflect, respond, and develop new skills, knowledge and understanding.

Learner Outcomes

Develop an understanding of the active and curious nature of primary children, including their key characteristics and developmental needs from Kindergarten to Grade 3.*Explore various theories of education and apply knowledge of early childhood development to support primary learners, emphasizing pedagogical approaches such as play and inquiry.*Build an instructional toolbox for the primary classroom, including strategies for planning, assessment, and program considerations for Ontario curriculum areas.*Learn the importance of creating positive and inclusive environments for student learning, fostering critical thinking, global citizenship, problem-solving skills, and perseverance in the face of challenges.*Engage in conversation, reflection, and inquiry to build on collective understanding and extend learning as a community, fostering a supportive and flexible learning environment.*Utilize the online course's convenient and flexible access to develop new skills, knowledge, and understanding through reading, viewing, reflecting, responding, and active exploration.

Prerequisites

OCT MEMBERSHIP with qualifications in junior, intermediate, or senior divisions
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Section Title
Primary Division ABQ
Language of Delivery
English
Type
ASY - ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE
Dates
Sep 09, 2024 to Nov 01, 2024
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
EDUC 9N778 non-credit $725.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 30, 2024
Section Title
Primary Division ABQ
Language of Delivery
English
Type
ASY - ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE
Dates
Nov 11, 2024 to Jan 17, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
EDUC 9N778 non-credit $725.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Dec 02, 2024
Section Title
Primary Division ABQ
Language of Delivery
English
Type
ASY - ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE
Dates
Jan 20, 2025 to Mar 14, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
EDUC 9N778 non-credit $725.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 10, 2025
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