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Going Global In Your Classroom
In this session, teaches will discover free tools that enable collaboration on a global scale, explore online sites and spaces where educators can find others to connect with and gain an understanding of the power of collaborating globally with other educators/students. You will hear some specific examples of lessons and ideas and take away resources …
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Implementing Indigenous Education in Social Studies and History – Part 2
As a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, the Ministry of Education has introduced phase one of mandatory Indigenous curriculum enhancements in grades 4-6, and history in grades 7, 8 and 10. This workshop is designed to support educators on how to effectively embed First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories and traditions …
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Let’s Solve this Problem! Shifting our International Languages Classes from Spoken Production to Interaction
The revised (2016) curriculum for International Languages finally has a focus on interaction, which represents the vast majority of real-life language use that our students will continue to use in their personal and professional lives. Whether our students learn Spanish, German, Italian, Arabic, Mandarin, or any of the other 72 International Languages offered in our …
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Implementing Indigenous Education in Social Studies and History – Part 1
As a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, the Ministry of Education has introduced phase one of mandatory Indigenous curriculum enhancements in grades 4-6, and history in grades 7, 8 and 10. This workshop is designed to support educators on how to effectively embed First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories and traditions …
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Incorporating Spontaneous Talk in FSL
Incorporating spontaneous talk is a key element of the 2014 revised FSL Curriculum, yet it is still a struggle for many teachers. In this session, participants will discuss and share concrete strategies to build student confidence in speaking spontaneously. We will also discuss strategies and challenges associated with evaluating spontaneous talk. Ideas will flow and participants …