Generating Enthusiasm in the Math Classroom “Mom, you will not believe what we did in math class today!” Now that’s the kind of response I always hope to inspire in students. Identifying a problem As an educator and a math coach, I was always looking for a way to motivate students. How could I help my students see the beauty of math in everyday contexts? I would teach a concept the best…
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Research, Teaching How Can Teachers Maximize Engagement among Multilingual Students? Inclusive learning strategies and programs for your classroom by: Dr. Jim Cummins Leadership, Policy, Well-being What can school leaders do in the aftermath of student and staff suicide? School leaders have a responsibility to select evidence-based strategies by: Dr. Stan Kutcher Research,…
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by: Constance Lavoie date: October 6, 2016 (237.09 kB / pdf) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RESOURCES Indigenous Storywork: Educating the Heart, Mind, Body, and Spirit Archibald, J-A. (2008). Indigenous Storywork: Educating the Heart, Mind, Body, and Spirit. Vancouver, BC: University of British Columbia Press. http://www.ubcpress.ca/books/pdf/chapters/2007/indigenousstorywork.pdf Honouring…
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An Anishinaabe framework for Indigenous education by: Nicole Bell date: June 9, 2014 A key question that needs to be addressed in the creation of an Indigenous, culturally relevant educational process is how to create a schooling environment that reflects Indigenous culture and instils traditional values while providing the students with the skills they need to “survive” in the modern world.…
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Changing how generations of young people move forward together. by: Dr. Pamela Rose Toulouse date: November 13, 2018 Download the Fact Sheet. (324.82 kB / pdf) Pin it on your class bulletin board. Eleven of the ninety-four Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) final report are specific to education. Call to Action 63, “Building student capacity…
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