Teaching candidates will negotiate a topic or issue related to becoming an effective secondary school teacher, that is only partially covered or not covered at all in existing units. It will provide opportunity to significantly understand the issue at a deeper level. You will be required to design your research project in negotiation with your supervisor, at which time an appropriate meeting schedule will be established. Topics: Suggested topics + How do you inspire adolescent boys to love reading? + What works when it comes to engaging parents in the learning process + The pedagogy and content of the IB program + Best practices in VCAL + The integral approach; working with others to construct a unit