The use of technology and how it can assist some learners with understanding, the safety the learners feel in their classroom environments, the community that surrounds the students including the community of their peers, the way in which we honour diversity, etc. there are SO many factors to consider. I will admit at times I … Continue reading Week 8
Day: April 8, 2017
Week 7
Each classroom has a smart board as well as a desk top for the teachers use. There is an FM system in each classroom as well so the teachers don't have to strain their voices in trying to speak louder especially if a student has any sort of hearing issues. There are 3 laptop carts … Continue reading Week 7
Week 6
This week the discussion centred around curriculum and instruction. In the classroom I'm in, ever since the first day, I can tell the students (whatever age and grade) always know what is expected of them. The teacher talked about the zones of regulation. There are four zones, and this instruction was learned from a behavioural psychologist … Continue reading Week 6
Week 5
Topics surrounding equity and fairness gender and sexuality are discussed much more openly now in the schools, subjects that used to be "taboo" are openly and hopefully freely talked about without any bias in regards to marks or unfair treatment. There are mandatory K-12 support groups for the students as well. Every assembly the school … Continue reading Week 5
Week 4
In the classroom I am in, we see many different grades for each period ranging from grade fours to grade eights. However for a short time between the lunch bell and the first period after lunch the students who struggle with math come into the classroom and do some mental math with flash cards. It … Continue reading Week 4
Week 3
When I talked with my facilitator about the questions for the week, here are some of the thoughts she offered. In regards to different ways of knowing, she explained to me that instead of shutting a student down, ask a learner how they know what they know. Secondly as far as promoting knowledge goes, in … Continue reading Week 3
Week 2
Lumsden is a small school and I think the community has a large part in helping to "raise" the learners here. We look out for one another and help to create a very community minded school. The students gave presentations on the smart board which I thought was very impressive! They sure know a lot … Continue reading Week 2
Ms. Chapman 