Junior Basic (with a Leadership Focus)

Course Code: YS19JRL1

Availability: Enrolment is closed

This course prepares teachers build deeper knowledge about the Junior learner, and to become teacher-leaders within the Junior Division. In this Junior Basic Additional Basic Qualification course, we will consider different strategies and plans that can be implemented to create change and build success for the Junior Learner. Candidates will work together to build on a foundation of Inquiry that helps take the learning deeper, and applies it to the unique needs of the Junior learner. In addition to addressing core subjects of literacy and numeracy from an inquiry stance, candidates will also examine key leadership strategies that facilitate student achievement and professional development. Co-planning, co-teaching, co-reflecting and co-assessing will be examined to facilitate knowledge build on a foundation of professional leadership, skills, pedagogies and content knowledge that best support the diverse skills, needs and identities of the Junior Learner.