A Focus on Counting: Developing Pedagogical Content Knowledge of Counting contributes to candidates’ preparation for classroom teaching of Mathematics in Kindergarten to Grade 6 by employing a critical, pedagogical lens for holistic and integrated exploration: theoretical foundations, learning theory, program planning, development and implementation. Through each module, candidates strengthen professional efficacy by gaining knowledge, refining professional judgment, and generating new knowledge for practice. This module focuses learning, discussion, inquiry and reflection on the following topics:
Teaching and assessing counting
Understanding the principles of counting
Extending counting skills and concepts, counting fractions
Counting for solving problems
The Modular Math certificate program is a five module series that supports educators in planning for effective learning and teaching of Mathematics in Kindergarten to Grade 6.
Each module is designed to strengthen teacher professional efficacy by gaining knowledge, refining professional judgment, and generating new knowledge for practice.
Program Format
Each module is 25 hours in length
All modules are fully online
Modules can be completed in any order
A certificate of completion is awarded for each module
The five module program is equivalent to the Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Part 1 additional qualification
Complete all five within two years to be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers
Tuition Fee per Module: $225
Cancellation Policy
Withdrawals are effective on the date withdrawal notice is received and course fees refunded subject to $50 non-refundable amount. No withdrawals or refunds on or after the course start date.
From Additive to Multiplicative Thinking contributes to candidates’ preparation for classroom teaching of Mathematics in Kindergarten to Grade 6 by employing a critical, pedagogical lens for holistic and integrated exploration: theoretical foundations, learning theory, program planning, development and implementation. Through each module, candidates strengthen professional efficacy by gaining knowledge, refining professional judgment, and generating new knowledge for practice. This module focuses learning, discussion, inquiry and reflection on the following topics:
The meanings of multiplication
Understanding the development of multiplication algorithms
Fact fluency
Consolidating learning
The Modular Math certificate program is a five module series that supports educators in planning for effective learning and teaching of Mathematics in Kindergarten to Grade 6.
Each module is designed to strengthen teacher professional efficacy by gaining knowledge, refining professional judgment, and generating new knowledge for practice.
Program Format
Each module is 25 hours in length
All modules are fully online
Modules can be completed in any order
A certificate of completion is awarded for each module
The five module program is equivalent to the Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Part 1 additional qualification
Complete all five within two years to be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers
Tuition Fee per Module: $225
Cancellation Policy
Withdrawals are effective on the date withdrawal notice is received and course fees refunded subject to $50 non-refundable amount. No withdrawals or refunds on or after the course start date.
Inquiring about Subtraction contributes to candidates’ preparation for classroom teaching of Mathematics in Kindergarten to Grade 6 by employing a critical, pedagogical lens for holistic and integrated exploration: theoretical foundations, learning theory, program planning, development and implementation. Through each module, candidates strengthen professional efficacy by gaining knowledge, refining professional judgment, and generating new knowledge for practice. This module focuses learning, discussion, inquiry and reflection on the following topics:
Comparing problem solving and word problem
Subtraction as comparing numbers
Applying and using models of subtraction
Comparing subtraction algorithms to the “traditional” algorithm
Making math accessible to all students
The Modular Math certificate program is a five module series that supports educators in planning for effective learning and teaching of Mathematics in Kindergarten to Grade 6.
Each module is designed to strengthen teacher professional efficacy by gaining knowledge, refining professional judgment, and generating new knowledge for practice.
Program Format
Each module is 25 hours in length
All modules are fully online
Modules can be completed in any order
A certificate of completion is awarded for each module
The five module program is equivalent to the Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Part 1 additional qualification
Complete all five within two years to be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers
Tuition Fee per Module: $225
Cancellation Policy
Withdrawals are effective on the date withdrawal notice is received and course fees refunded subject to $50 non-refundable amount. No withdrawals or refunds on or after the course start date.
Relationships Among the Operations contributes to candidates’ preparation for classroom teaching of Mathematics in Kindergarten to Grade 6 by employing a critical, pedagogical lens for holistic and integrated exploration: theoretical foundations, learning theory, program planning, development and implementation. Through each module, candidates strengthen professional efficacy by gaining knowledge, refining professional judgment, and generating new knowledge for practice. This module focuses learning, discussion, inquiry and reflection on the following topics:
Landscape of learning the operations
Connecting multiplication and division
Effective math discussions
Intentional teaching
Estimation
The Modular Math certificate program is a five module series that supports educators in planning for effective learning and teaching of Mathematics in Kindergarten to Grade 6.
Each module is designed to strengthen teacher professional efficacy by gaining knowledge, refining professional judgment, and generating new knowledge for practice.
Program Format
Each module is 25 hours in length
All modules are fully online
Modules can be completed in any order
A certificate of completion is awarded for each module
The five module program is equivalent to the Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Part 1 additional qualification
Complete all five within two years to be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers
Tuition Fee per Module: $225
Cancellation Policy
Withdrawals are effective on the date withdrawal notice is received and course fees refunded subject to $50 non-refundable amount. No withdrawals or refunds on or after the course start date.
Transitioning from Counting to Addition contributes to candidates’ preparation for classroom teaching of Mathematics in Kindergarten to Grade 6 by employing a critical, pedagogical lens for holistic and integrated exploration: theoretical foundations, learning theory, program planning, development and implementation. Through each module, candidates strengthen professional efficacy by gaining knowledge, refining professional judgment, and generating new knowledge for practice. This module focuses learning, discussion, inquiry and reflection on the following topics:
Connecting counting and addition
Addition concepts, skills and strategies
Mathematical literacy
Lesson planning
The Modular Math certificate program is a five module series that supports educators in planning for effective learning and teaching of Mathematics in Kindergarten to Grade 6.
Each module is designed to strengthen teacher professional efficacy by gaining knowledge, refining professional judgment, and generating new knowledge for practice.
Program Format
Each module is 25 hours in length
All modules are fully online
Modules can be completed in any order
A certificate of completion is awarded for each module
The five module program is equivalent to the Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Part 1 additional qualification
Complete all five within two years to be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers
Tuition Fee per Module: $225
Cancellation Policy
Withdrawals are effective on the date withdrawal notice is received and course fees refunded subject to $50 non-refundable amount. No withdrawals or refunds on or after the course start date.
Note: This certificate course is open to anyone applying to the Catholic School Boards in Ontario and faculty of education students in their final year of study. This course is not equivalent to the Religious Education, Part 1 Additional Qualification (AQ). This is not a mandatory course but is advised if seeking employment with a Catholic School Board (CSB). The CSB may require candidates to be practicing Roman/Eastern rite Catholics.
This course is intended to introduce pre-service Teacher Candidates to professional practice and to extend knowledge and skills in the delivery of Ontario Catholic curriculum, however, it is also considered a valuable resource for all applicants to the CSB.
This course is 36 hours in length and is fully online. Critical to the implementation of this course is the modeling of a positive learning environment that reflects care, professional knowledge, ethical practice, leadership and ongoing learning. This course answers the question, "What do I need to know to begin teaching in Ontario Catholic Schools?" Consequently, this course:
promotes an understanding of teaching as a vocation rooted in the call to Christian ministry
creates an awareness of the context of Ontario Catholic education
develops skills that enhance the integration of Catholic Graduate Expectations in the classroom and throughout the school
fosters professional knowledge of Religious and Family Life Education, and
assists teachers in the acquisition of the theological background and skills necessary for the implementation of the Religious Education and Family Life curriculum.
Prerequisites
Teacher candidates are advised that Catholic school boards may require teachers to be practicing Roman/Eastern Rite Catholics
Documents Required
NONE
Course Fee: $200 + HST
Cancellation Policy: Withdrawals are effective on the date signed withdrawal notice is received and course fees refunded subject to $50 non-refundable amount. No withdrawals or refunds after start date.
