OISE CPL Pedagogy Innovation Series

PedagogyInnovation SeriesA Professional Development Solutionfor International EducatorsWITH OISE I CAN oise.utoronto.ca/cpl

Pedagogy InnovationCreating environments where students areactive participants in their learningRecognized worldwide as leaders in innovative The Pedagogy Innovation Series is designed toteaching practices, Canadian schools create build your knowledge and skill as an educatorenvironments that enable students to develop in inquiry-based, student-centred teaching andentrepreneurial skills, creativity, critical thinking, learning. You’ll gain instructional strategy skills tocommunication and collaboration skills. As a create classroom environments where studentsresult, Canadian students are accustomed to are active participants in their learning, whileworking in groups, project-based assessment, learning more about what makes Canadianand understand different forms of evaluation, schools unique. Throughout the series,such as rubrics, peer evaluation and self- you’ll examine Canadian schools’ emphasis onevaluation. This 21st Century teaching & learning Cooperative Learning, Project-Based Learning,prepares young learners to thrive in global Cross-Disciplinary Learning, Global Competenciespostsecondary learning environments, where and Student Voice.successful students are able to problem-solve,collaborate with others, and communicate ideas. Character EducationCreativity The 6 ‘C’s of Citizenship Education – Michael FullanCollaboration Communication Critical Thinking & Problem Solving2 OISE Continuing and Professional Learning

My vision was expanded; I learned many specific strategies for co-constructing learning with students and getting them involved in their learning process. – Program Participant Evaluation 2017OISE Continuing and Professional Learning 3

About the ProgramDesigned by educators, for educators, the Pedagogy Innovation Series models teaching and assessmentstrategies that enable you to successfully develop and deliver effective, research-based teaching that betterprepares students for university and beyond. Explore research-based instructional practices, differentiatedinstruction, mind-on engagement, and learn how to develop inquiry-based and online learning activities as wellas strategies for assessment. Examine the characteristics and needs of learners and data that informs teaching,and learn how to embed inquiry-based learning across curriculum, and empower student owershipof experiential learning through co-constrution.Program Components Sample 7-Day Learning AgendaDelivered by award-winning OISE Morning Afternoonassociates with over 20 years ofprofessional experience, the Pedagogy Day 1 The Ontario Story: How Ontario Has The AdolescentInnovation Series comprises: Sustained High Student Achievement Neuro Research Day 2 Overview of Ontario Schools – Implications forPart 1: Teacher as Instructional Leader Teaching & Learning• Canadian Pedagogy Foundations Day 3• Three-part Lesson Planning Day 4 STEM Programs, a Panel Discussion School Visit -• Student-Centred Teaching Day 5 with Leaders from 3 School Boards University of Toronto• ICT Fundamentals Day 6 (Questions & Answers) Schools• Assessment for Learning, Day 7 Arts Education in STEAM Schools - A School Visit - Toronto Assessment of Learning Panel Discussion with Arts Leaders District School BoardPart 2: Teacher as Collaborator School Visit - Toronto District School School Visit - Toronto• Identifying Needs of Board District School Board Primary & Secondary Learner Assessment FOR Learning, OF Learning, AS Learning -• Classroom Engagement Aligning Instructional Strategies and Assessment & Inquiry-Based Learning Collaborative Teacher Inquiry and the 6 ‘C’s• Creating Positive Consolidation and Application of Free Time Classroom Cultures Lerning – Developing a 3-Part Lesson• Advanced Instructional Strategies Plan with Assessment in Groups (5• Assessment as Learning Minute Presentation of Lesson Plan)Option: Principal as Instructional Leader Celebration of learning• Building Effective Schools• Teaching Strategies that Improve Program Features Student Learning • Typically delivered over 5 - 10 days• Professional Learning Communities • Available onsite (Toronto) or at a preferred location• What the Research Tells us About • Online and in-class components • Ontario school visits and classroom demonstrations Teaching and Learning• Inquiry-Based Learning (Toronto only) • Flexible and Customizable to your organizational needs • Translation Services are optional/available • You’ll receive a Recognition of Achievement from OISE Continuing & Professional Learning, University of Toronto, upon successful completion of the program.4 OISE Continuing and Professional Learning

Canada is a top performer worldwide in foundational literacies(Literacy, Numeracy, Scientific Literacy, ICT Literacy) andcompetencies (Critical Thinking, Creativity and Curiosity). – WEFUSA New Vision for Education, 2014OISE Continuing and Professional Learning 5

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About OISEWorld Leaders in EducationRenownedEducation OISE has been at the forefront of research and in-serviceFaculty for education reform, school improvement and professional development. As Canada’s only all-graduate faculty of education,In the subject area of Education, OISE is widely known for producing oustanding educators, andOISE is ranked Ninth in the providing extensive, on-going professional development forworld and First amongst Canadian education professionals across all sectors.universities by theQS World University Rankings. OISE research and expertise has been influencing provincial and federal government education priorities for more than 50 years,Source: 2017 QS World University Rankings and has played an important role in shaping the success of Ontario’s K-12 education system.GlobalDemand PreK-12 Professional Learning Solutionsfor OISEExpertise As a global-leader in research and graduate studies in education, OISE is committed to partering with schools,OISE Expertise in education and communities, the non-profit sector and governments toeducation systems reform has develop and understand education and human development.been in demand around the worldfor decades. For example, a team OurPreK-12 learning solutions are specifically designed to helpof OISE experts was contracted to education professionals and organizations in early childhood,evaluate the UK’s previous Labour elementary and secondary school education sectors:Government’s literacy/numeracyeduction reform inititative. CREATE & ENABLE CHAMPION IMPLEMENTSource: Education Canada (2010) Create and Enable your team ChampionOISE’s Role implement and organization educationalin Ontario’s learner, teacher through exceptional technology toEducation and leadership school leadership enable student,System Reform strategies to meet classroom and the diverse needs practices to institutionalOISE expert advisers were integral of all students drive systems opportunitiesin developing the Ministry strategy transformationto transform the public educationsystem in Ontario, and continue toadvise the Premier of Ontario onprovincial education policies andpriorities.Source: Education Canada (2010)OISE Continuing and Professional Learning 7

WITH OISE I CANCONTACT USOISE Continuing & Professional LearningUniversity of Toronto5-103 252 Bloor Street WToronto, ON, M5S 1V6 [email protected] @OISE_CPL+1-416-978-2474 OISE Continuing & Professional Learningoise.utoronto.ca/cpl8 OISE Continuing and Professional LearningAll information stated in the brochure is correct at time of printing and subject to change without notice.