@FOUN100MEG Thanks for sharing this post. It is so true and is a powerful message. The ability to self-regulate is important for kids to to successfully engage with learning.
@VeronicaD50186 Thank you for sharing Veronica. I love the idea of incorporating older students and providing them leadership opportunities related to learning skills.
Here is a teacher developed page that has questions students can ask themselves to decide if they are successful at each learning skill. This would be helpful in allowed students to self-reflect and hold themselves accountable when developing these skills. https://t.co/eMPCcVpErp
Here is a unit designed by a teacher that teaches student about learning skills and has different activities that give students concrete example and a clear of understanding of learning skills. https://t.co/IPCK9Z6Rtm
@mmelynde Thanks for sharing Megan. It was interesting to see how other schools go about fostering learning environments that allow for the development of the learning skills.
Here is an outline and example of learning skills in student friendly language that includes examples for students. This allows students to play an active role in their skill development. https://t.co/QF4tQZJ0jn
Here is a brochure created by York Region District School Board to help parents better understand the breakdown of each and specific examples for parents to determine if their child is successful in each learning skill area. https://t.co/xrEFeRKcYU
@_Ashleyveenhof Love this visual of the learning skills Ashley! It was helpful for me to see a breakdown to understand how to teach to each learning skill and measure student success for each.
@mmelynde Interesting read. This is such an important issue. French Immersion programs must be provided equal access to resources. Our teachers and students deserve it!
@FaithB_QU Thanks for sharing Faith. Self-assessment is so important. Especially in the FSL classroom. I like that this article highlights the importance of making self-assessment part of the routine in teaching, instead of it being a one and done thing.
@CorbeilMme1170 Thank you for sharing Sophie! This was very eye opening on just how valuable these technology tools are in ensuring equitable accommodations for students. This is so valuable for student achievement and evaluation.
Here is an article about EQAO scores in Ontario. It highlights the overall decline in literacy skills in students and the stability of math scores. https://t.co/chDkWVZrEZ
Here is an interesting article about a variety of different assessment techniques that are low stakes for teachers but are effective at gauging student engagement and learning: https://t.co/KWMDbpReCg
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