I heard jeewan speak about social justice issues in the classroom in 2017. One thing that stuck with me was to remember that social justice education is about HOPE. Having him as the director of education gives me hope! Welcome to Waterloo Region @jeewanc
Sometimes I read things on edutwitter from someone who thinks they have discovered something amazing, which often sounds profoundy, thinky, or researchy, and I sigh and reflect on how music educators have known said thing for years. In evidence I give you Mrs Curwen, 1886:
Today’s classroom win: scribing for a student while she talked through her ideas. When she was done talking, she was amazed at all the ideas on the page.
Scribing for kids can be such a powerful practice. And it’s really a gift to listen to young people talk.
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Taking on the voice of different authors - what a rich activity! Pinwheel Discussions: Texts in Conversation https://t.co/5grjpEUNk9 via @TeachingChannel
Students need to be reminded that doubt is a normal emotional response to a challenge rather than an indication of incompetence. “They should see doubt as a natural and normal sign that they’re on the path towards pursuing something worthwhile.” https://t.co/YhDLOnpqwU