Effective Teaching in the Primary Division

1. 4. Child Development and Well-being

1.1. Social-Emotional Learning

1.1.1. Building self-awareness and emotional intelligence

1.2. IdeaPhysical and Cognitive Growth

1.2.1. Supporting physical development and motor skills

1.2.2. Encouraging cognitive and language development

2. 5. Equity and Inclusivity

2.1. Inclusive Education Practices

2.1.1. Supporting transitions for students with special needs

2.2. Human Rights and Equity

2.2.1. Anti-racism and equity in education

2.2.2. Ontario’s Education Equity Action Plan

3. 6. Professional Development

3.1. Ethical Standards

3.1.1. Reflecting on professional ethics through Anishinaabe art

3.1.2. Continuous learning and adaptation

3.2. Collaboration with Families and Communities

3.2.1. Building partnerships with parents

3.2.2. Community involvement in education

4. 1. Understanding Primary Learners

4.1. Characteristics of Primary Learners

4.1.1. Developmental stages of 6 to 12-year-olds Importance of play in learning Social, emotional, and cognitive growth

4.2. Cognitive Development Theories

4.2.1. Jean Piaget: Stages of cognitive development Lev Vygotsky: Social development theory Jerome Bruner: Constructivist theory Howard Gardner: Multiple intelligences

5. 2. Teaching Strategies

5.1. Differentiated Instruction

5.1.1. Strategies for inclusion and equity

5.2. Constructivist Approach

5.2.1. Encouraging exploration and critical thinking

5.3. Social Learning

5.3.1. Peer learning and collaboration

6. 3. Curriculum and Pedagogy

6.1. Mathematics Education

6.1.1. Games to support understanding and fluency

6.1.2. Integrating numeracy throughout the day

6.2. Language and Communication

6.2.1. Supporting development through storytelling and language

6.3. Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

6.3.1. Incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing

6.3.2. Welcoming diverse cultural perspectives