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The Additional Basic Qualification course: Individual and Society focuses on the discipline and theory underpinning the study of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. As an ABQ, this course explores the development of adolescents, program planning and delivery issues, the secondary school environment and other issues related to teaching and learning in grades 11 and 12. At least one half of the course concentrates on subject specific curriculum.



Email:
Mark Melnyk
Adrienne Chong
Rob Cotey
markmelnyk@gmail.com
chong.oise@gmail.com
rmcotey@gmail.com
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WebKF Section 2
WebKF Section 3



DATE

SESSION

TOPICS & ACTIVITIES

  Mon April 20-
Sun April 26

1

A. Introductions: Who Are You?

B. Going Deeper

C. Taking a Closer Look at the Courses

D. Course Analysis

 Mon April 27
Sun May 3

2

A. A Look at the Disciplines

B. Website Review

C. UofT Library Activity

D. Academic Article Review (APS)

 

 Mon May 4-
Sun May 10

3

A. Design Down Curriculum Planning

B. Group Lesson Analysis

C. Review Seminar Assigment

D. + Initial Reflection on ON-line Learning
 

A= assignment introduced       + = activity/assignment due

 Mon May 11-
Wed May 13  

4

A. Additional Principles of Design: Differentiation

B.
Learning Styles

C. Thinking about Literacy

D. Modifying your Work


Thu May 14-
Sun May 17

5

A. Assessment Considerations

B. Student Moderated Seminars (Seminar Reading List)

C. Craft Your Own School/Board Policy

D: Introduce Course Culminating Activity CCA

 

 Tue May 19-
Sun May 24

 

6

A. Supporting Teachers

B. Student Moderated Seminars (Seminar Reading List)

C. Standards of Practice Activity


+
Mid Course Self-Assessment

Mon May 25-
Wed May 27 

7

A. The Adolescent Learner

B. Student Moderated Seminars (Seminar Reading List)

C. Theories of Adolescent Development


Thu May 28 
Sun May 31

8

A. Equity: Issues in Education (Gender)

B. Student Moderated Seminars (Seminar Reading List)

C. Taking a Look at Boys

 

 

  Mon June 1-
Wed June 3

9

A. Technology: Instructional Technology

B. Student Moderated Seminars (Seminar Reading List)

C. Analyzing your own Practices

  Thu June 4-
Sun June 7

10

A. Work on PD Plans
 

  Mon June 8-
Fri June 12

11

A. Course Culminating Activity: PD Plans

B. On-line Course Assessment

 
 


Curriculum Unit Plans

 

Curriculum Unit Plans

Summer 2005, Fall 2005/06
 
Grade 11 Anthro  
· HSP3M by Julie, Suzanne, Neelu PDF
· HSP3M by Jessica, Amanda PDF
   
Grade 11 Aboriginal Issues  
· NDA3M by Laura PDF
   
Grade 11 World Religions  
· HRHRF3O by Lanya, CindyM, Appel PDF
· HRT3M by Heather, CindyW PDF
   
Grade 12 World Politics  
· CPW4U by Giacomo, Mark, Pina PDF
   
Grade 12 Law  
· CLN4U by Deanna PDF
· CLN4U by Nancy PDF
   
Grade 12 Individuals & Families  
· HHS4M by Julia PDF
   
   

 

  Summer 2006

HSP3M Social Organization by Amy, Paula, Kate
CPW4U The World System b by Hanan, Brendan
CHH3C Communities: National, Local, Global by Aaron, Kari
HZT4U Ethics by Jeff, Scott, Eda
HHS4M Individuals and Families by Rosemary, Mark

Summer 2007
HSP3M "14 Days" by Jean, Tasha, Veda, Tara
CPW4U "Canada & Int'l Stage" by Nancy L, Ian, Christian, Pasquale
HRF3O "Western Religions" by Julie, Linda, Dustin, Nancy B
HSP3M "Forces that Influence & Shape" by Garth, Nadia, Giselle
HSP4MO "Prejudice & Discrimination" by Simona, Amy, Jodi
HZT4U "Ethics" by Anna, Tom, Diane

Fall 2007/2008
HZT4U Social & Political Philosophy: How to Slice up the Pie by Fraser Landry & Christopher Allen
CLU3E Heritage Unit by Claudia Fasciano, Brenda Celi, Steven Burke
CLN4U Int'l Law: Regulation & Dispute Resolution by Jennifer Debono, Robert Goles, and Natalie Shivgulam
CPW4U The Global Citizen by Jason Code and Claude Davis
HSB4M A Healthy World by
Jocelyn Blair, Maryline Lanteigne, Julie Senese, Tina Tzafaridis


 

Best Practice

 

Professional Development

Summer 2006
· Letter to the Editor & RuRubric by Sue McDermid
· Jigsaw Activity by Jeffrey Sorensen
· Thinking Notes by Darryl Striukas
· Literature Circles by Brendan O'Gorman
· Probably Passage by Kate Whyte
· Video Assignments by Paula Schinkel
· Sticky Thoughts by Kari Olsen
· World Simulation & A/E by Hanan Soliman
· Prejudice & Discrimination by Rosemary Toms
· Problem Based Learning by Mark McTavish

Fall 2005
· Quadrant Organizer by Elizabeth Sloan
· Self Manager Application by Charles Nicholls
· The Game by James Rodger
· Church and Culture by Diana Osorio
· Thinktank Thursday, Feedback Fridays by Oana Toma
· Homework- Kashechewan by Lynn Shire
· Powerpoint on Deity by Philippe Morin
· Faces in the News by Christine Rayworth

· Games Tournament by Nina Saini
· Speaker's Corner by Alexandre Vallee
· Fishbone Organizer by Nicolette Stewart

Summer 2005

· Structured Advice Research Sessions by Heather Walters
· Music & Religion by Cindy Watson
·
Role Playing by Lanya Lewis
·
Tribes in the Classroom by Suzanne Sabat
·
NGO Fundraiser & Think Pair Share Act by Mark Woo
·
Word Walls by Deanna Perry
·
Journal Writing
by Cindy McKellar
·
Headline News
by Giacomo Scorcia
· Keeping up With Current Events
by Amanda Oke
· Discovering Personal Models
by Julie Simon
· Including Aboriginal Perspectives
by Appel Maracle
·
Town Hall Meeting
by Neelu Walia

· Conspiracy Theories by Jessica Bradford
·
True Colours by Laura Pancoe
· The Political Spectrum
by Pina Losiggio

 
  Summer 2007
· Bullying by Jean, Giselle, Tasha, Jodi
       Overview, Introduction, Definition & Terms, Harassment vs Bullying, PowerPoint, Bully Solution, Video, Bullying in the Classroom, Case Studies, Bullying Facts, Setting up a Bully Free Classroom, Strategies for Students & Teachers, PowerPoint, Scenario Activity, Bullying in the Workplace, Fact Sheet, Bully Free Workplace, PowerPoint, Conclusions PowerPoint       
· Wellness by Ian, Nadia, Pasquale, Simona, Veda, Tara
· Reading Strategies by Julie, Linda, Dustin, Nancy B
     Facilitators Handbook, Flipbook of Reading Strategies
· Diversity by Nancy L, Amy, Anna
· Brain by Garth, Christian, Diane, Tom

Fall 2006
· Equity by Amy, Scott, Voula
· Stress Management by Andrea, Slavica, Demetrios
· Teacher Web by Morgan, Julie, Riaz
· Technology in the Classroom by Kristina, Chris, Josh


Summer 2006
· Teacher Mentoring by Scott, Paula, Rosemary
· Understanding & Accommodating ESL by Amy, Mark, Kari
· Assessment & Evaluation by Hanan, Darryl, Kate 
· 5E's of Lesson Planning by Jeff, Natasha, Elliott
· Technology Carousel by Aaron, Brendan, Sue, Eda



Fall 2005
· Brain Friendly Environment by Elizabeth, James & Chas
· Enduring Understandings by Lynn, Oana, Diana
· Curriculum Mapping by Philippe, Daina, Nina
· Teacher Mentoring by Chris, Bohdan, Nicolette, Alex



Summer 2005


· Technology by Lanya, Nancy & Neelu
· Mentorship by Jessica, Deanna, Giacomo
· Assessment & Evaluation by Appel, Mark, Amanda
· Literacy by Pina, Suzanne, Heather
· Team Building
by Cindy M, Laura
·
Rubrics by Cindy W, Julie




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Web KF

WebKF Spring 2009
Melnyk: WebKF Section 1
Chong: WebKF Section 2
Cotey: WebKF Section 3

WebKF Fall 2008
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WebKF Summer 2008
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Mark Melnyk Instructor
Name: Mark Melnyk


Bio:
- Head of History, Markville Secondary School (www.markvillehistory.com)
- Markham, Ontario, YRDSB.
- Master's of Ed. Technology (UBC)
- Adobe Education Leader
- OISE Instructor 2003-

Hobbies:
- Travel, Running, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Hiking

Favourite Thing in Life:
Spending time with my wife, 2 daughters, family & friends.
Teaching!
Instructor
Name: Adrienne Chong

Bio:
History Teacher, Markville Secondary School (www.markvillehistory.com)
- Markham, Ontario, YRDSB
- BA BEd  History Honours Specialist
- OISE Instructor

Hobbies:
- Running, Golfing, Downhill Skiing, Travelling
- Trips to Thunder Bay (husband's family is from up there!)

Favourite Thing in Life:

Hanging out with my daughter, husband and family.  Teaching and coaching of course!


Instructor
Name: Rob Cotey

Bio:
History Teacher, Markville Secondary School (www.markvillehistory.com)
- Markham, Ontario, YRDSB
- Master's of History, (Laurier)
- OISE Instructor

Hobbies:
- Travel, Golfing, Skiing

Favourite Thing in Life:

Spending time with my wife, son and daughter. Teaching and travelling as much as possible!