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Course Details
What to expect from one of Trent's Online Courses?
Special Education Part 1 - EDAQ A3221E Mode of Delivery: Online An introductory course that focuses on the theory and practice underpinning special education. This course explores:
The underlying purpose is to develop the skills and knowledge of teachers to ensure positive learning experiences for students in the regular classroom by combining their knowledge of student development and learning with their understanding of the needs of students identified as exceptional. Special Education Part 1 is a prerequisite course for assignment as a teacher of a special education class, or as a special education resource or withdrawal teacher, or for those teachers who are placed in charge of the special education program within a school. However, all classroom teachers may wish to deepen their knowledge and understanding regarding students identified as exceptional and to better prepare themselves for teaching students who have special needs. Textbook Required
Special Education Part 2 - EDAQ A3222E Mode of Delivery: Online Special Education Part 2 focuses on developing programs based upon appropriate assessment of students identified as exceptional and extends the knowledge and skills of Part 1. It fosters discussion on important issues that culminates in a Practical Teaching Project relevant to Participants. This course will appeal to those who wish to deepen their knowledge regarding students identified as exceptional; however, all classroom teachers may wish to better prepare themselves for teaching students with special needs who are being included in the regular classroom. Textbooks Required
Special Education Specialist - EDAQ A3223E Mode of Delivery: Online Special Education Specialist extends the knowledge and skills of Part II and continues to focus on theory, practice and leadership in the field of special education at school and district levels. The course provides Participants with more in depth information and practice in developing competency in the application of current legislation and research and development of innovative approaches and programs. It continues to foster discussion on important issues that culminate in a Practical Leadership Project relevant to participants. Textbooks Required
Mode of Delivery: Online Students will learn and apply current education theory regarding reading instruction and cross-curricular literacy strategies to support pupils who struggle with reading. They will learn a variety of before, during and after reading strategies and incorporate them into a subject specific lesson plan. They will complete a culminating task that synthesizes their learning and reflects on the literacy gains of the learner. They will actively participate in and collaborate and reflect on their growth in literacy learning as it applies to all subject areas. Textbook Required
Mode of Delivery: Online Reading Part 2 provides candidates with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the foundations and underlying vision and philosophy of reading instruction. Candidates will learn and apply current educational theory regarding reading instruction, program planning, and assessment and evaluation to create independent, strategic readers. They will gain a deep understanding of balanced, cross-curricular literacy and, in a culminating task, apply and synthesize their learning in a balanced reading unit. They will actively participate in, apply and reflect on their learning. They will further develop an appreciation of the importance of literacy in students' lives and will deepen their empathy and ability to program for struggling readers. Textbooks Required
Reading Specialist - EDAQ A3213E Mode of Delivery: Online This course provides candidates with the opportunity to draw on their knowledge and understanding of the foundations, vision and underlying philosophy of effective reading instruction. Candidates will apply current educational theory regarding reading instruction, program planning, and assessment and evaluation to promote strategic, lifelong readers. They will gain a deep understanding of leadership in relation to effective reading instruction and, in a culminating task, synthesize their learning by presenting a workshop. They will actively participate in, apply and reflect on their learning. They will refine their ability to program for struggling readers and facilitate progressional growth in themselves and in colleagues. Textbooks Required
English as a Second Language Part 1 - EDAQ A3051E Mode of Delivery: Online ESL focuses on understanding the nature of the English Language Learner at the elementary, secondary and adult level. The course applies theories of second language acquisition to the development of instruction, programming and assessment for and of English Language Learners and as such, develops a variety of pedagogic strategies for meeting their needs. It also fosters discussion on important issues that culminate in a Practical Teaching Project relevant to participants. This course will appeal to those who wish to deepen their knowledge regarding English Language Learners; however, all classroom teachers may wish to better prepare themselves for teaching these students as they are included in regular classroom settings. Textbook Required (available as an Ebook or hard copy)
French as a Second Language Part 1 - EDAQ A3071E Mode of Delivery: Online (course will be conducted completely in French) FSL is an introductory course that focuses on the theory and practice underpinning French as a Second Language education. This course will provide teachers with fundamental knowledge and skills in French as a Second Language education: Core, Extended and Immersion. The underlying purpose of this course is to develop an awareness and understanding of classroom theory and practice in French as a Second Language. It provides teachers with an opportunity to combine their knowledge of the French language and culture with their understanding of child development, especially language development, in order to plan and deliver effective and motivating FSL programs. This course is not a language course, but a Methodology course. This means that your professional knowledge, in this case, French language fluency, is considered préaquis and is not the focus of the course. It will be addressed formally only as it relates to modeling correct use throughout the modules. Textbook Required
Mode of Delivery: Online The primary purpose of Guidance and Career Education Part 1 is to provide candidates with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the design, delivery and assessment of the Guidance program. The course is an introduction to basic counselling and communication skills, interpersonal and human relation skills and awareness of the legal and ethical responsibilities for guidance programs and counsellors. The course places emphasis on the Choices Into Action document as well as a number of other Ministry documents. Additionally, it supports guidance and career education as being purposively embedded and infused within all teachers’ daily planning and iinstruction. No Textbook Required
Kindergarten Part 1 - EDAQ A4525E Mode of Delivery: Online Kindergarten Part 1 has been carefully based around the Full Day Kindergarten Curriculum program; it has practical assignments that will allow participants time to reflect and work with other students in order to create useful tools and practices they can replicate in their own classrooms. We will be looking at current theory, research and supports from the Ministry of Education that will push our thinking and encourage us to think about how we can create play-based, inquiry learning in Kindergarten. Participants are encouraged to make this course as useful as possible to their own needs by choosing topics for their assignments that appeal to them and allow them to develop their knowledge in areas that are their current area of interest. The intent of this course is to allow participants to reflect on how they support kindergarten learners as they are engaged in a variety of experiences, which will help participants rethink how they create safe, caring play-based learning environments. No Textbook Required
Mathematics, Grades 7 & 8 - EDAQ A4219E Mode of Delivery: Online This course is designed for teachers with an interest inextending their knowlextend and apply knowledge, skills and practices in design, implementation, and assessment. Critical to the implementation of this course is the creation of positive learning experiences that reflect care, professional knowledge, ethical practice, leadership and ongoing learning. Textbook Required
Mathematics, Primary/Junior Part 1 - EDAQ A4369E Mode of Delivery: Blended This is an introductory course that focuses on the theory and practice underpinning mathematics in primary and junior education. This course will be of interest to teachers who wish to acquire fundamental knowledge and skills in mathematics in primary and junior levels. Participants will have opportunities to reason mathematically, reflect, communicate and apply their learning through practical experiences. Participants will also theorize about their teaching practice, asking how and why type questions. Textbook Required
Intermediate English ABQ - EDAQ SA801E Mode of Delivery: Online The Intermediate English ABQ course provides participants with the opportunity
to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the foundations of English
instruction and literacy practices at the Intermediate level. Participants will
have the opportunity to examine the elements of a balanced language program, and
will be able to implement a successful program by developing a deeper of
understanding of the components required. This will be achieved through an
exploration of a wide range approaches, theoretical and practical, taken from
the course text and the Ontario Ministry of Education. With a focus on young
adolescents’ reading and writing processes, the course explores literacy as an
active construction of knowledge and the conventions associated with that. They
will gain an understanding of balanced literacy and, in a culminating task,
apply and synthesize their learning in an integrated unit plan. Finally, they
will develop an appreciation of the importance of literacy in students’ lives as
active social citizens and will further develop their ability to program for all
students. Textbook Required
Intermediate Health & Physical Education ABQ - EDAQ SA803E Mode of Delivery: Online Prerequisite: OCT Member of Good Standing An active, healthy lifestyle is the basis of the Ontario Health and Physical Education curriculum. Teachers completing this course will have the opportunity to discover the Physical Education and Health curriculum in depth with a thorough understanding of how to approach instruction with intermediate students in a constantly changing classroom environment. Participants will have the opportunity to study current education research and strategies which support the intermediate student. By the conclusion of the course, participants will have the necessary tools to competently program for intermediate students in the Health and Physical Education classroom. This course is designed to help teachers develop the knowledge and skills necessary for effective teaching in Intermediate Health and Physical Education. It provides an overview of The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 7-10: Health and Physical Education, and related resource documents such as Healthy Food for Healthy Schools and The Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA) teacher resource documents and Safety Documents. The course content will provide teachers with both a theoretical and practical foundation in health and physical education. The course will cover a range of topics in health and physical education including motor skill development, fundamental movement skills, teaching games for understanding theory, physical fitness, alternative physical education programs, community partners, inclusive health and physical education, and safety. Teachers will experience practices and strategies for effective planning, instruction, and assessment in health and physical education for the intermediate student. This course also explores the essential contribution that health and physical education make to students’ social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. This course will emphasize current trends in Health and Physical Education (childhood obesity, daily physical activity) and challenge teachers to develop practices that support students acquiring the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for living healthy active lives. The goal of this course is to make teachers comfortable and confident in their daily practice with intermediate students. Through participation in motivating online modules, teachers will acquire skills and resources to support them in being effective and engaging educators of health and physical activity. No Textbook Required
Intermediate History ABQ - EDAQ SA016E Mode of Delivery: Online The Intermediate History ABQ course provides participants with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the foundations of History instruction at the Intermediate level. Participants will have the opportunity to consider and discuss basic issues related to the needs of Intermediate level students, the curricular framework for Intermediate History, and the strategies/approaches most useful to effective teaching in History. Assessment and evaluation, utilizing technology, and meeting the needs of a wide variety of learner needs will also be major elements of this course. Textbook Required
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