The Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL) continued its elementary academy for the fourth day, with us further diving into Mind Brain Education (MBE).
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Focus on Math
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Since yesterday’s focus was a deep dive into reading, it was a natural process to have today’s focus be on math. Our presenters explored research for instructional practices that improve outcomes in mathematics. They spoke to purposeful mathematics, meaning actively cultivating mathematics through inquiry and applying mathematics in multiple settings. Plus, the teacher should also bring a supportive mindset to math. If the teacher struggles with…
Seesaw (web.seesaw.me) has been an amazing tool during the pandemic for music educators. Many of us used it before the pandemic, but when the lockdown occurred, numerous schools assigned Seesaw as a platform for #elmused to use to teach music. It consists of numerous tools to enhance advocacy, teaching, showcasing items, and so much more. Here are some examples of how Seesaw can continue to be used post-pandemic.
Advocacy
Seesaw has the capability of connecting the students’ journals with the students’ caregivers and families. It shows families that music is more than concert preparation as you can add videos from…
The General Contractors’ Association of Toronto (GCAT), for one, “strongly supports revitalizing the graduation requirement,” says Jim Vlahos, the associations’ executive director.
“The skilled trades offer in-demand, lucrative and rewarding careers and we believe the mandatory credit will expose students to opportunities they would not have known of otherwise. GCAT applauds the work this government continues to do to address our labor shortage while promoting careers in construction, including the skilled trades and to provide a healthy perception of the construction industry to help make an informed career decision.”
“This change will result in more students being introduced to skilled…
High school students are once again being welcomed to CNC, UNBC, and Northern Health to get a sample of post-secondary healthcare education.
Fifty pre-selected students in grades 10 and 11 will join in the three-day program which the college says will cover a variety of fields, including “medicine, sonography, dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychiatry, nursing, and chemistry. ”
The program, called “Adventures in Healthcare,” runs from May 8-10.
CNC, UNBC, and Northern Health will each take a day to host the students, but was also made possible by School District 57 and Rotary of Prince George: Yellowhead.
“The three-day…
Earth Day is a great way to introduce your students to the importance of caring for the environment. It is also the perfect time to celebrate this beautiful planet we call home! On April 22nd, why not celebrate Earth Day with fun yet educational activities? In this blog post, we’ll explore creative ways you can involve your students in Earth-friendly initiatives in the classroom! Come check them out!
Some Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in Your Classroom
1. Read All The Books
Are you searching for captivating books to celebrate Earth Day with your students? Look no further! Check out…
Looking for fun and engaging ideas for teaching fractions in your 2nd-grade classroom? This post includes tons of ideas for fraction activities for your 2nd-grade classroom!
We came back from Winter Break ready for a new unit in math. After literal months of double-digit addition and subtraction, we (me and my students!) were ready for some new math content. Now, who in their life has ever been excited to learn about fractions? Let me say… we were! My students literally cheered when I pulled out our vocabulary cards for our new unit! LOL! So, today I’m sharing all our fun…