Implementing a new #curriculum — and knowing when and how to adjust or make modifications to address specific student needs — requires professional learning, says report. Learn more: https://t.co/K93K5U8QqM
What a powerful statement! Understanding where our students come from helps build important relationships. Once we have their respect so much positive comes through! #ed6250online@kj_macleod
@melinda_crowell@kj_macleod I agree! All of the Pre-Primary, Primary and Grade 1 teachers are receiving a full-day of professional development with an expert in play-based learning. So excited for this opportunity!!
@ChristinaCashi4@kj_macleod In my school district we use the PATHS program for social emotional learning and have been meeting great success within our schools!
"A study found that opportunity, not background, determined success." This quote spoke to me especially having read in her 2 books about Canadian research conducted by Dr. Janet Mort. #ed6250online@kj_macleod Promising Models of School Integration https://t.co/tMp0keZM40
Students need explicit teaching of skills and competencies needed to succeed in today's world. Without them having this knowledge we are setting them up for failure.
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"A lot of schools that start with project-based learning think that you can throw this ambiguous project out and kids will naturally know how to solve it. The thing we've found is that kids need some more structure than that" https://t.co/MRjkcaiuqE @Kschwart#edchat#pblchat
We can no longer bring teachers to the same PD and expect them to implement. You must deliver PD and follow up with what happens next to make it a sustainable process. (Stepney) #RTMK12
“Five years ago the way I taught was, 'Let me show you, let me show you.' Now I'm more of a guide while they do the math themselves. You can see how much more independent they are, how much more engaged" @EdSource https://t.co/fniUWbwqcb #edchat#mathchat#elemchat
@ChristinaCashi4 Agreed! Students should have listening intentions or they will be disengaged and cause disruptive behaviours in the classroom. @kj_macleod