Benita Goertzen

[Benita Goertzen @Islandjoy007]

Inquiry based learning in the class. What has a greater impact? Learning from a textbook or exploring nature first hand? https://t.co/oMa7RRBJW0 #ed625newstuff

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The importance of early childhood development appears clear in this video. Advocacy is critical to our children's success moving forward. https://t.co/EAL8cWU6sD #ed625newstuff

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The Decline of Play -Do you believe it has a negative impact on the happiness and resilience of children? https://t.co/DqeUhhFm9C #ed625newstuff

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Digital use- Is technology helping our children to learn and multi task in a way that is causing us to worry needlessly? Are we modelling how technology should be used. https://t.co/uUdpLGl68E #ed625newstuff

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Schools are not built for learning? What needs to change so that students are valued, heard, and respected? https://t.co/XZxwUFvgpR #ed625newstuff

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Project based learning. What kind of educator are you? Do you see the merit in empowering students and merely guiding vs leading their learning? https://t.co/byB6E7i188 #ed625newstuff

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Self-directed learning entails empowering the student and providing choices. https://t.co/UgbM1z2WJ1 #ED625newstuff

[Benita Goertzen @Islandjoy007]

@bccarruthers Excellent tweet! I agree. I think it's imperative that we meet the child with where they are at and if they focus well in alternative positions compared to the traditional desks and seating arrangement then it is our responsibility to accommodate. It's about the journey!

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Transforming schools through outdoor learning- improves health and well-being, engagement, and productivity. One approach used in England. https://t.co/h0X7qEy2bV #ed625newstuff

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The importance of Evidence-based Physical Activity in our Schools. https://t.co/pHS2L2HFLT Is physical education being cut in our schools and therefore affecting students ability to focus, engage, and learn in class? #ed625newstuff

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A critical element of teaching is ensuring that educators have the knowledge and understanding of the effects of trauma on children. This is testimony of how children learn, interact, develop relationships, and resilience. https://t.co/kDLtapPp8l #ed625newstuff

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If homeschooling offers a tailor made approach to teaching our children, are we open to learning the strategies that may also benefit public schools? https://t.co/gLxiN3bgg6 #ed625newstuff

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My apologies, the link did not attach. https://t.co/jhVL8XET1T #ed625newstuff

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https://t.co/4BnDyPSHtP Is the option of cursive writing at the discretion of the teacher? How many agree that it is a valuable teaching tool? #ed625newstuff

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@kj_macleod Benita Goertzen here...I am struggling with being able to tweet. Even after reading the manual :(

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@kj_macleod Benita Goertzen .... Hit a huge learning curve on learning how to tweet! #ed625newstuff.

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Glad to finally be on board!

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https://t.co/BLT7otMVNq #ED611A Equine Therapy-Healing with horses.

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#ED611A https://t.co/jMU1UrDhLq Behaviors is an expression of the problem; its not the problem!

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#ED611A https://t.co/Lb1J7vTt2I Celebrating, embracing, and educating others on cultural differences!