Course Details - Additional Qualifications

Course Name: Mathematics, Primary/Junior, Part 3 Specialist
Part: 3
Description: Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Part 3 Specialist is set up to extend on the concepts explored in Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Part 2 and focus on the educator as a mathematics leader in their role. Participants will complete a 25-hour independent learning project, focusing on identifying a student and teacher learning need in their role, and creating an action plan to address this need. In this course, participants will explore current theories, frameworks, and resources developed by the Ministry of Education of Ontario that are pertinent to mathematics teaching, learning, and leadership.  Topics explored include leadership in the mathematics curriculum, mathematical learning theories and the mathematics learner, the learning environment, assessment and evaluation, and instruction and planning. A focus on Equity and Inclusive Education has been built into each module, based on the principles of Ontario’s Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy. This course will be presented via a HYBRID mode of delivery.  There will be scheduled, synchronous (online) sessions as well as the expectation of asynchronous, online task completion.  The asynchronous portions of the course will be through the Brightspace / D2L Learning Management System.  It is expected that all participants will attend the synchronous sessions on the following dates: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Links for the virtual sessions will be shared with participants via the course instructor.  Access to the virtual classroom space will not be available until February 10, 2025. This is a Part 3 Specialist AQ course, and as such, applicants must meet Ontario College of Teachers’ (OCT) criteria of successfully completing at least 2 years (minimum 388 days) of teaching experience with at least 1 year (minimum 194 days) of experience instructing the subject – to be confirmed by HR/Superintendent of the applicant’s respective employer.  Access to this form will be made available to you by way of email once your completed registration form has been received.  Please note, you will be required to make your payment in full at the time of registration.  Please familiarize yourself with our refund policy prior to registration.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit the completed and signed form to finalize your registration in this course. DDSB Applicants: please submit the form (completed with your own personal information) to employee.records@ddsb.ca  Your teaching days will be verified by HR and signed by a Superintendent.  Please forward your SIGNED form to <a href="mailto:aq@ddsb.ca">aq@ddsb.ca</a> NON-DDSB Applicants: please email your signed and completed form to aq@ddsb.ca
Instructors for the current Session: Spring 2025: Aaron Mark