A new discovery this weekend! We have giant sequoia trees in Vancouver. Who knew! I’d love to say I happened upon it myself, but I have to admit I had some help. In a midst of a cleaning frenzy, I came across the book, 111 Places In Vancouver That You Must Not Miss by Dave Doroghy and Graeme Menzies. My husband andContinue reading “Giant Sequoia Discovery in Vancouver”
Category Archives: Curriculum integration
Exploring Educational Change with Educators in Vancouver, British Columbia
Educational change is an exciting topic with he promise of many pro-active, positive changes in educational systems around the world. I am working with secondary teachers at Royal Bridge Education Group in Coquitlam today. We will be engaging in learning about educational change and responding to the ideas using strategies and tools to engage learnersContinue reading “Exploring Educational Change with Educators in Vancouver, British Columbia”
The Indigenous Voice
I grew up living, learning and playing in Vancouver, British Columbia, on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. I saw Indigenous people but I did not hear their voices. In school we learned about a culture that was part of our past. Not our present. Definitely not our future. Continue reading “The Indigenous Voice”
Universal Design in Learning
I was privileged to attend Jennifer Katz’s session on Curriculum Implementation Day in Vancouver recently. She did what only a skilled professional development speaker is able to do. She breathed life and passion and renewed energy for the work we do. I love professional development days and curriculum implementation days for just this reason. ItContinue reading “Universal Design in Learning”
A Learning Tour at University Hill Elementary
Welcome. As a member of the VSB, I would like to acknowledge that we live, work and play on the unceded and traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Coast Salish peoples. We are fortunate to be nestled in the Pacific Spirit Park and in walking distance of the beach. Teachers and students are able to exploreContinue reading “A Learning Tour at University Hill Elementary”
Welcome to Our School
We are proud of our school and happy to welcome visitors into the conversation about learning. As a member of the VSB, I would like to acknowledge that we live, work and play on the unceded and traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh) andsḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Coast Salish peoples. We are delighted to be ableContinue reading “Welcome to Our School”
Reggio Inspiring Classrooms in British Columbia
I am part of a group of educators in the Vancouver School Board, considering various inquiries about aspects of Reggio Emilia inspired practice. We came together with other like-minded educators in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia to participate in a school visit to Opal School in Portland, Oregon during our Spring 2018 vacation. NinetyContinue reading “Reggio Inspiring Classrooms in British Columbia”
Reconciling Assessment & Reporting Practices with the New Curriculum in British Columbia
“those teachers who are students of their own impact are the teachers who are the most influential in raising students’ achievement.” John Hattie
The Science of Art
Dana Mulder, one of the Tecumseh staff members, gave us the opportunity to experience the Science of Art last week. She has developed a considerable amount of background knowledge through her work providing programs at Van Dusen Gardens and provided an after school session for interested staff members on dyeing wool from natural materials. MyContinue reading “The Science of Art”
Coding 4 Learning
When I googled Harvey Mudd, just the thought of doing an online course at a specialty College in Math, Science and Engineering in Los Angeles intimidated me. I started the Programming in Scratch HarveyMuddX CS002X course because the Minister of Education announced in Spring that students would be learning coding in school. I teach computerContinue reading “Coding 4 Learning”
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