Professional Learning

A workshop to explore how to transform a mico:bit into a comprehensive climate/weather monitoring system, and the various DIY projects that can be implemented in a classroom to make climate education engaging.

A workshop about eco-anxiety, a reaction on today's environmental problems, and identifying the 5Es to support children and teens in channeling their eco-anxiety into eco-action.

A workshop to related to climate change, learning how make a positive impact in the classroom when implementing climate (action) education. It featured keynote speaker, Emma Bider, talking about the importance of trees in our community, reflecting on the affective influences trees have on us and the impacts of tree cutting.

Led a workshop with other Year 2 Teacher Candidates to introduce EdStudiO,a multidimensional research, teaching, and community space at the University of Ottawa. We used Leo Robotics to demonstrate and give inpiration on how technology can be integrated into lessons.

A workshop providing an overview for teacher candidates of the ministry policies and initiatives that welcome and support English language learners in Ontario publicly funded schools, with a focus on anti-racism, anti-oppression, and culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy. 

A session identifying key components of effective classroom management that enhance positive relationships between teachers and students, and increase the effectiveness of responses to student behaviour.

A session exploring the context of violence in schools. Educators should be informed of the precautions, risk and safety plans to prevent incidents from occurring, and the protocols to follow when they do occur.

A session providing infomration on the student injury prevention responsibilities and expectations of teachers set out by the Ministry of Education. Teachers should develop a safety mindset in the classroom. Resources by the ministry are also available to support teachers.

An introduction to the Ontario Human Rights Code, which equips educators they knowledge to promote and uphold human rights for addressing discriminatory policies and practices.

A session informing Teacher Candidates of the professional boundaries that must be maintained in the educational environment (with students) throughout our career. Various government and ministry laws detail the duties and conducts that teachers must follow.

A session exploring elements of conflict between colleagues and students, and ways to manage them. One method to manage conflict is to be more transparent about our actions. People only see the surface of our actions, and different people can have different ways of interpreting our actions, which can cause misunderstandings. When others know what our intentions are behind our actions, they tend to be more understanding.

Guest speakers shared some of their experiences in their teaching journey. They reminded us of the mindsets we should have as teachers to better serve our students.

A field trip at MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre to learn about nature and discovery learning for students, and the different ideas teachers can use to make learning engaging.

A workshop identifying various assessment practices to improve meaningful learning for students. All assessments must meet the guidelines described in Growing Success.

A session on OCDSB equity initiatives which benefit students' achievement and well-being:

• building the capacity of educators to implement innovative, culturally relevant and responsive curricula within the current school system

• creating welcoming and inclusive classroom and school environments

• establishing strong school-parent partnerships

A session informing Teacher Candidates the professional attributes and work ethics favourable while doing Teaching Practicum at schools.

A session to inform educators of the Ethical Standards of Teaching and the Standards of Practice that need to be uphold at all times throughout our professional. Our responsibilities to the public and ultimately the student we will serve, go beyond our time at school.

A workshop exploring the Curriculum and Resources website and how it can help educators plan teaching. The website included resources such as program planning, transferable skills, curriculum context, teacher supports, etc. to inform educators their planning.

A workshop on the introduction of OTF and the support system it provides. OTF has lots of resources for teachers to continuously learn and develop professionally.