CONT534: Reading Part 2

Course Schedule

Course Description

This course builds on the theories and concepts covered in Reading Part 1. It will allow candidates to explore and deepen their understanding of the role of the teacher of reading through the development of practical hands-on instructional strategies and the critical exploration of digital, print and multimedia resources. This course will culminate in the creation of a reading unit plan which educators can apply to their own teaching practice in a meaningful and purposeful way. The foundational skills of reading instruction, evidence-based instructional practices, the strong ties between reading and other literacy skills, student support, the utilization of technology and viewing education through a lens of equity, diversity and inclusion will be focused on throughout this course.

Application Requirements

1. OCT Membership showing completion of Part 1
2. CONFIRMATION OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE FORM Signed by a Supervisory Official* from your Board confirming that you have one year (194 days) of teaching experience since becoming a certified teacher.

*The Ontario College of Teachers defines "Supervisory Official" as the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of the school board for a teacher employed by a Board of Education. A principal or headmaster is not recognized in this capacity. For a teacher employed by a private school, the "supervisory official" is the Ministry of Education official (Education Officer) appointed to your school. For overseas experience the appropriate Supervisory Official is the person your Principal reports to.

**Please note that if you have an existing Part 2, Part 3 (Specialist), or Honour Specialist qualification on your OCT record you are not required to submit a form for a Part 2 course. A new form is always required for Part 3 (Specialist).

Course Materials

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Accommodations

Applicants who require accommodations for a specific learning need (e.g., learning disability) within their AQ/ABQ course, should click here for further information and support.

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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.

For more about our refund policies, visit our Fees & Refunds page.