Samantha Poulin

FI Teacher

[Samantha Poulin @MmeSamTeaches]

Taking risks is important. Especially in the context of teaching FSL. #learningskills #prof501queensu

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Growth mindset. 🌱

[Samantha Poulin @MmeSamTeaches]

@mmedorion This!! So important. Learning skills = life skills.

[Samantha Poulin @MmeSamTeaches]

Classroom jobs!

Promotes responsibility, organization, collaboration, initiative and self-reg. It helps students manage their time effectively, prioritize their tasks and collaborate with their peers and teacher. #prof500queensu #prof501queensu #learningskills

[Samantha Poulin @MmeSamTeaches]

#prof500queensu

[Samantha Poulin @MmeSamTeaches]

Great ways to practice learning skills! #prof501queensu #selfregulation #initiative #SEL

[edutopia @edutopia]

Before students tell a story, they must decide which story to tell. Educator @cinehead offers a list of techniques to support students in generating ideas: https://t.co/r5UMhrJz6f

[Samantha Poulin @MmeSamTeaches]

@alexpellerin644 Amazing! I love the idea of scheduling "cleaning time" -- a great way to stay organized throughout the year and avoid a cluttered desk + mind. Thank you for sharing :)

[Samantha Poulin @MmeSamTeaches]

@alexpellerin644 Thank you for sharing this article, Alex! Giving students choices when it comes to what they learn, how they will learn it, and how they will demonstrate their learning is a great way to practice decision-making and taking initiative! :)

[Samantha Poulin @MmeSamTeaches]

@mme_young2024 Awesome! I wish I taught Math -- so many opportunities for collaboration. Well done :)

[Samantha Poulin @MmeSamTeaches]

@mme_young2024 Mikayla, I love this! Having an actual physical space to practice self-regulation is important.

[Samantha Poulin @MmeSamTeaches]

"Exposure to a variety of interests and abilities helps kids find their own passion and develop a stronger sense of self—be more regulated." https://t.co/ro348Zd1Gv

#prof501queensu #prof500queensu

[Samantha Poulin @MmeSamTeaches]

Great article on teaching collaboration skills! https://t.co/heg0MkVjxv

#prof501queensu #collaboration #learningskill

[edutopia @edutopia]

Writing letters by hand leaves clearer memory traces in the brain than typing them does, indicating deeper learning.⁠ ✍️
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Brain scans of preliterate children reveal crucial reading circuitry flickering to life when kids hand-printed letters and then tried to read them.💡

[The Mentoree @TheMentoree]

This coming Feb. 7th from 7-8pm, @MmeLockhartLDSB will be presenting on writing instruction in the FSL context. To register for Le droit d'ecrire (The Right to Write), head over to https://t.co/0krRgZQlAN. #FSL #leadped #fslchat #KimLockhart #Motivators #frenchteachers #writing

[Samantha Poulin @MmeSamTeaches]

Such a great read! #PROF501QueensU

[edutopia @edutopia]

Do you believe in learning styles? ✍️ 👀
Do students benefit from more or less testing? ⌛ 💯

Here's the surprising science debunking some of the greatest myths in education.
https://t.co/u7kavT7wDP

[Lindsay Dorion @mmedorion]

🌞 As we soak up the summer sun, let's not forget the importance of prioritizing our mental health. ☀️ Teachers, take this time to recharge, reflect, and embrace self-care. Remember, you deserve a break too! #PROF501QueensU

[Trevor MacKenzie @trev_mackenzie]

For some time I’ve been researching this: what are the conditions in which learning thrives?

My observations...

💡Agency
💡Curiosity
💡Play
💡Guidance
💡Self-regulation
💡Exploration
💡Empathy
💡Time
💡Compassion
💡Voice

#InquiryMindset #DiveintoInquiry #inquiry #aussieED

[Samantha Poulin @MmeSamTeaches]

Just launched my professional Twitter account!🍎 Looking forward to connecting with educators and experts. #PROF501QueensU