Assessment for learning (Bennett, 2011) for me is one of the silver bullets in a teachers’ arsenal, and I make extensive and everyday use of (mostly) digitally supported assessments. My focus is always seeking ways to enhance engagement, measure specific aspects of learning and gathering data. In doing […]
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“What Does It Mean to Say a School is Doing Well?”
Today, many institutions, researchers and educators are seeking ways to transform education systems within schools or the way learning occurs in and outside of classrooms. Within my own teaching and school context, I hope to focus on certain areas. For example, having students take a more active role in the […]
curriculum
Defining Curriculum
I have recently embarked on a professional learning and development journey. I am currently enrolled in my second postgraduate course (MEd in Advanced Teaching) and in an ISTE course. My first unit for the MEd course focuses on curriculum theory and development. One of the questions posed is what does the […]
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10 Characteristics of the Inquiry Classroom
A long-time follower of Trevor Mackenzie and Holly Clark, I was fortunate enough to attend a great day of professional development with them. The graphic below got me wondering what we as educators do for these 10 characteristics. As a keen user of technology in my classroom, I thought I […]
Education - professional development
Cultures of Thinking
Cultures of Thinking (CoT) is something that I have over the years focused more on in my classrooms. It is essentially an understanding or mindset that highlight various cultural forces found in our classrooms or any learning situation. One of my go to resources is the book by Ron Ritchhart […]
Education
The Forces that Impact School Progress
In her recent keynote address at SXSW EDU, Jennifer Gonzalez (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/) explores the concept of the “aerodynamics of exceptional schools.” Drawing on her extensive experience as an education consultant and teacher, she highlights the critical components that make up a high-functioning school. The first of these components is a clear […]