COURSE TOPICS:

All course topics reflect the objective of preparing participants to teach diverse learners in contemporary Junior/Intermediate classrooms. Effective teaching and learning strategies that promote language across the curriculum in the J/I grade levels will be integrated throughout course readings, class discussions, class/group activities, the ongoing study of children’s and young adult literature, written assignments, and multi-media presentations. Consistent opportunities will be provided for all participants to read, write, think, and to engage in the development of their own reflective practices. Please refer to the Schedule of ‘Course Topics and Assigned Readings’ on pp. 3 & 4 for additional details.

Required Reading:

Bainbridge, J., Heydon, R., & Malicky, G. (2009). Constructing meaning: Balancing elementary language arts. (4th. Ed.). Toronto, ON: Nelson Education.  THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL COURSE TEXT.
**Please note: There are also 2 copies available on a 3-hour Reserve in the library. The call number is LB1575.8 B34, 2009

Required Resources:

Ministry of Education. (2006). The Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8 Language.
Ministry of Education. The Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 and 10 English.
Ministry of Education. The Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8 The Arts.
Ministry of Education, Think Literacy: Cross Curricular Approaches Grades 7-12.
Note: All the Ministry documents listed above are available on-line at: www.edu.gov.on.ca

Ministry of Education Guides to Effective Literacy Instruction (Grades 4-6): Vol. 1: Foundations of Literacy Instruction; Vol. 2: Assessment; Vol. 3: Planning & Classroom Management; Vol. 4: Oral Language; Vol. 5: Reading; Vol. 6: Writing; Vol. 7: Media Literacy

SCHEDULE OF COURSE TOPICS & READINGS

Course topics and the related chapters in our Course Text are indicated on the assigned reading schedule below. As a teacher candidate and a developing professional, please ensure you come to every class session with a) the required readings completed and b) fully prepared to actively participate in class discussions and other interactive teaching/learning activities:

Term 1

Dates

Class #

Focus Topics/Assigned Readings

Week 1
(Sep. 12-16)

Class 1
Class 2
  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Language Learning
  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Language Learning

Week 2
(Sep. 19-23)

Class 3
Class 4
  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Language Learning
  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Language Learning

Week 3
(Sep. 26-30)

Class 5
Class 6
  • Chapter 2: Language Development and Oracy
  • Chapter 2: Language Development and Oracy

Week 4 (Oct. 3-Oct. 7)

Class 7 Class 8
  • Chapter 4: The Nature and Assessment of Reading
  • Chapter 4: The Nature and Assessment of Reading

Oct. 11 – Oct. 21

 

Practice Teaching (Weeks 2 & 3)
(2 weeks)

Week 5
(Oct. 24-28)

Class 9
Class 10
  • Chapter 5: Balanced Reading Instruction
  • Chapter 5: Balanced Reading Instruction

Week 6
(Oct. 31-Nov. 4)

Class 11
Class 12
  • Chapter 8: The Process of Writing
  • Chapter 8: The Process of Writing

Week 7
(Nov. 7-11)

Class 13
  • Chapter 9: Assessment & Conventions of Writing

 

Week 8
(Nov. 14-18)

Class 14
  • Chapter 9: Assessment & Conventions of Writing

Week 9
(Nov. 21-25)

Class 15
  • In Class Quiz

Nov. 29-Dec. 16

 

Practice Teaching (Weeks 4, 5 & 6)
(3 weeks)

Dec 19-Jan 02

 

Winter Break

 

 Term 2

Dates

Class #

Focus Topics/Assigned Readings

Week 10
(Jan. 3-6)

Class 16
Class 17
  • No Classes (Holiday)
  • Chapter 7: Literacy Across the Curriculum

Week 11
(Jan. 9-13)

Class 18
Class 19
  • Chapter 7: Literacy Across the Curriculum
  • Chapter 7: Literacy Across the Curriculum

Week 12
(Jan. 16-20)

Class 20
Class 21
  • Chapter 11: Responding to Literature
  • Chapter 11: Responding to Literature

Week 13
(Jan. 23-27)

Class 22
Class 23
  • Chapter 10: Children’s Literature for the J/I Classroom
  • Chapter 10: Children’s Literature for the J/I Classroom

Week 14
(Jan. 30-Feb. 3)

Class 24
Class 25
  • Chapter 13:  Planning & Organizing LA Programs
  • Chapter 13:  Planning & Organizing LA Programs
  • ASSIGNMENT #3: DUE IN CLASS 24 (WEEK 14)

Feb 6-Mar23

 

Practice Teaching and Study Week
(6 PT weeks + 1 Study Week)

Week 15
(Mar. 26-Mar.30)

Class 26
Class 27
  • Chapter 12: Drama in the Elementary Classroom
  • Chapter 12: Drama in the Elementary Classroom

Week 16
(Apr. 2-5)

Class 28
  • Chapter 12: Drama in the Elementary Classroom

Week 17
(Apr. 10-13)

Class 29
  • Review: J/I LA and the Teacher Education Continuum

     *Note: April 9 is Easter Monday – No Classes

Week 18
(Apr. 16-20)

Class 30
  • Review: J/I LA and the Teacher Education Continuum

 

April 23-April 27

 

FINAL EXAMS SCHEDULED