Why (as a teacher and parent) I Value Standardized Testing
As both a teacher and parent I value standardized testing – read on to learn why!
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Is Group Work Overrated?
Is group work overrated? What benefits and drawbacks does it have for students and how can teachers make the most of it?
Dear Ontario Government: The legalization of cannabis will impact schools. We’d appreciate some guidance and resources.
Dear Wise Ontario Government Officials, I’ve been putting off writing this piece for a while thinking…it’s getting close- there must be something coming. But here I am – Saturday, October 13th and as of today Ontario educators have received no guidance or resources regarding the legalization of cannabis on October 17th. For me, as a… Continue reading Dear Ontario Government: The legalization of cannabis will impact schools. We’d appreciate some guidance and resources.
Essential 21st Century Skill: Managing Digital Footprints
Crafting and maintaining digital footprints has become an essential 21st century skill. For students, their digital footprints will impact their relationships, educational prospects and employability.
Why Educators Must Be Trained to Deal with Families in High Conflict Custody Disputes
This is a touchy subject, as it involves divorce and child custody issues. These topics rarely bring out the best in people, and quite usually very strong opinions and emotions. Everybody knows somebody who has experienced a messy divorce where children have been used as pawns; it’s not pretty to watch and much worse to… Continue reading Why Educators Must Be Trained to Deal with Families in High Conflict Custody Disputes
Three Expectations to LET GO of as a New Teacher
Starting a new job as a teacher is a lot like becoming a parent. Full of energy and expectations, you plan, organize and renovate, re-plan, research, stress…….well, that describes me in both situations, anyways. New teachers (for the most part) are optimistic, naive and wholly unprepared for what awaits them. They can’t wait to prove… Continue reading Three Expectations to LET GO of as a New Teacher
Social Issues in Ontario will always have a home in English Class!
Over the past couple weeks, Ontario teachers have been up in arms in arms about the repealing then, re-structuring of the sex ed curriculum. As an observer, I’ve kind of shrugged my shoulders about this because as an English teacher I know that many of us tackle these topics in our classrooms regularly – regardless… Continue reading Social Issues in Ontario will always have a home in English Class!
