@paonesl@CPCOofficial I will take away a great deal from this course. Everything encompassed will help to make us better leaders. It was wonderful to be with such a fine group. Thanks to all of you, and especially to Lou for making this a great learning experience. All the best everyone!@paonesl
@paonesl@MrsLindsayPate1@CPCOofficial I very much agree. We all have talents to share. - There needs to be a strong sense of intentionality in enriching our environments. What’s possible is the nurturing of school communities that reflect, respect and leverage the stories and experiences of our students and families.
@paonesl@CPCOofficial "In the schools that are exploring student inquiry as a way to enhance voice and engagement, educators are finding that their students are more focused and that student learning is exceeding their expectations.” (Natural Curiosity, 2011)
@KCiapanna@paonesl@CPCOofficial I agree. The more involvement from our community and parents, the better! Providing those diverse resources and experiences are also key.
@paonesl@CPCOofficial “Empowering is about ownership and agency. Providing opportunities for voice and choice in learning experiences is how we create learning experiences that empower learners.” @paonesl
@paonesl@CPCOofficial We can assess the impact on student learning and achievement by seeing students become more engaged, by their authentic responses, by their interactions, by trying things out of their comfort zones, by their inquiry, by their interactions and collaboration with others. @paonesl
@KCiapanna@paonesl@CPCOofficial Our resources, learning, guest speakers, visits, inquiry, community sharing evenings, connecting and collaborating with other schools needs to be infused into the daily curriculum.
@lori_liguori@paonesl@CPCOofficial I agree that an Equity and Inclusion Plan with specific goals and steps is necessary. We need to represent the diverse cultures in our schools in a host of ways.
@paonesl@CPCOofficial In my Infographic, I found that 1 in 4 Canadian students have a low sense of belonging in school. Also,1 in 5 students expressed having a very low participation rate in schools and that their voice was not heard. These numbers are too high. Every child needs to feel valued.
@paonesl@CPCOofficial We can do this through making the change progressively. Word will catch on, and we cannot give into the status quo. Each school must use the curriculum to suit every child’s needs. Growing in Success and Educational policies call for inclusivity and equity in education.
@paonesl It is not something that is addressed once in a while. Rather, it is a daily intention, where students do not have to leave their experiences and life at the front door of the school in order to fit in. We want them to share their stories and be proud of who they are.@paonesl
@paonesl@CPCOofficial You see confidence building and students showcasing their talents. Visual, auditory and kinesthetic approaches are used.
It is a positive energy that encompasses the room.
Various resources are available and used in the room that speak to student experiences, life and cultures.