Reading

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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.

PREREQUISITES

(as required by OCT)

• OCT Member in Good Standing or OCT applicant if new Ontario BEd graduate (Read more)
   
• Your teacher education program coursework and practicum must be successfully completed before registration
   
• Qualification in at least one teaching division (e.g., Primary, Junior, Intermediate or Senior division qualifications)

WHAT TO EMAIL IN WHEN YOU REGISTER?

No documentation needs to be sent in.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Reading Part 2 provides teachers with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the foundations and underlying vision and philosophy of reading instruction. 

Teachers will learn and apply current educational theory regarding reading instruction, program planning, and assessment and evaluation to create independent, strategic readers. 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.

PREREQUISITES

(as required by OCT)

• OCT Member in Good Standing
   
• Completion of Part 1
   
• 194 days teaching experience completed before the course start date - days of teaching can only be counted after you become a certified teacher

WHAT TO EMAIL IN WHEN YOU REGISTER?

Signed Teaching Experience Form

If you have a Part 2 qualification visible on your OCT certificate, you don't need to send us verification of your teaching days.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides teachers with the opportunity to draw on their knowledge and understanding of the foundations, vision and underlying philosophy of effective reading instruction. 

Teachers 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. 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.

PREREQUISITES

(as required by OCT)

• OCT Member in Good Standing
   
• Completion of Part 2
   
• 388 days teaching experience completed before the course start date - days of teaching can only be counted after you become a certified teacher
   
• Minimum 1 year experience in teaching reading - completed before the course start date

WHAT TO EMAIL IN WHEN YOU REGISTER?

Signed Teaching Experience Form

For Specialist AQ courses, you must verify your experience by emailing in your signed teaching experience form.