I’ve been working with this structure for a week now and already I’ve made a number of changes. The needs in my class and feedback from students have prompted some of these changes; but in part, they are to facilitate transitions and make use of every moment of time we have together. My students are … Continue reading
Guided groups in a HS FLA classroom
I tried something new in my French Language Arts classroom today… something I’ve never tried in this context before. My group of grade nines is a very diverse group. There are 28 students in the class and they are working at a wide range of levels, in terms of reading and language skills, and also … Continue reading
Treaty 4 Youth Project
I am really excited to have been a part of an amazing experience that showed me yet again how much I love my role!! I jumped on board this project with an invitation from two lovely educators at Campbell Collegiate. These two teachers, Naomi Fortier-Freçon and Leia Laing, were searching for a meaningful way to … Continue reading
The World of 100: A Social Studies / English project
I love being able to participate in some of the amazing projects happening in Regina Public Schools. A few weeks ago, I was invited to participate in a simulation activity organized by Sheldon Williams teachers. The grade 10 students took part in a half day simulation activity that allowed them to focus and better understand … Continue reading
The witness blanket / Treaty 4 The Next Generation
I’m really excited to be a part of this amazing collaborative project that is happening at Campbell Collegiate and that involves a number of Regina Public School students from Balfour, Scott and Martin. Two teachers at Campbell, Leia Laing and Naomi Fortier-Freçon, are trying to help their students understand what it means to be a … Continue reading
Assessment: More Than Just a Grade
Image Source It’s been a while since I’ve blogged… this job and my two little ones keep me busy and on my toes… but I attended an amazing conference this past week. What I love about blogging is that it helps me to organize my ideas and reinforce my understanding, in this case, in the … Continue reading
Another day at the dojo…
Every single time I am at karate class I reflect on the professional practice I see around me. Granted, my job is to calm my mind and focus, but that continues to challenge me. Many of the instructors who lead my karate class are teachers themselves, and it is clear given the nature of the … Continue reading
Professional Learning with a spin
#EdCampYQR: professional learning with a spin Back in August, Regina Public Schools saw the first ever EdCamp professional development opportunity. It was a new option for teachers in Regina Public at that time; the concept of professional development where the schedule was set the day of the event was disconcerting to many. The event drew … Continue reading
A ‘new’ reality for language learning
Photo Credit I’ve been taking a course through the University of Ottawa about teaching in a minority Francophone context. It’s pretty interesting, mainly because I’ve spent such a long time teaching language courses during my time as a French Immersion High School teacher. I’ve spent a lot of time understanding why creating an authentic context … Continue reading
EdCampYQR
This post has been in the works for a while – and I had better get posting before the event is but a distant memory! Last year, when Alec Couros came to speak to the Technology Catalyst Teams at Sheldon Williams Collegiate, there were some very relevant conversations about how we know what great things … Continue reading
