CONT533: Reading Part 1

Course Schedule

Course Description

This course explores the theory and practice of instructional reading and is applicable across all divisions. Candidates will explore course content through an exploration of the OHRC Right to Read Inquiry, the development of practical tasks, the examination of evidence-based practices informed by the Science of Reading, collaborative discussion with colleagues, and the compilation of a final portfolio. Reading, Part 1 will help candidates develop a comprehensive reading program that focuses on foundational skills and reading engagement to foster fluent and confident readers.

By the end of this course, you will have: 

• critically explored and interpreted Ontario's curriculum, policies, frameworks, strategies and guidelines for teaching reading 
• applied critical and socio-constructivist pedagogies as a theoretical foundation for the design, assessment and implementation of practices and programs 
• critically examined current theoretical research, literature and scholarship related to Reading Part 1
• analyzed and integrated learning theories and the individual strengths, styles and needs of learners 
• identified and explored the integration of current and effective instructional strategies that address various dimensions of teaching reading 
• examined various approaches to curriculum integration through diverse planning models, content and resource development, pedagogical practices, and the implementation of assessment and evaluation practices that are fair and transparent
• investigated the integration of culturally inclusive pedagogies within program design, planning and development 
• integrated a variety of resources, including technological and communication resources, to enhance professional knowledge in support of learning, independence, well-being and agency 
• collaborated with colleagues and reflected upon learning throughout this course to help develop and/or support a strong reading program for learners

Application Requirements

We will use the OCT number you provide during online registration to confirm that you are an OCT member.

Course Materials

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Accommodations

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Refund Schedule

If you drop a course:

1. by the midpoint of the course, you will receive 100% of your course fee.
2. after the midpoint, before the end of the course, you will receive 50% of your course fee.

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