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Infusing a Spirit of Inquiry in Canada and World Studies
New curriculum documents in secondary Canadian and World Studies have place a renewed emphasis on inquiry and and added focus on discipline-based thinking. How can teachers adapt their practice to the new demands of the curriculum in a manner that supports student engagement and learning? In this webinar participants will be learning to: Frame questions …
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Supporting Canadian and World Studies Through Student Engagement
New curriculum documents in secondary Canadian and World Studies have place a renewed emphasis on inquiry and and added focus on discipline-based thinking. How can teachers adapt their practice to the new demands of the curriculum in a manner that supports student engagement and learning? Join colleagues for a practical exploration of the implication of the …
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Nurturing Creativity in 21st Century Learners – Part 2
In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, creativity will be essential if we hope to solve the challenges that lie ahead and compete in a global market place. A major barrier in nurturing creativity in learners has been a powerful mismeme that suggests critical and creative thinking are distinct ways of thinking. New research is …
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Using the Cascading Curriculum as a Springboard to Social Studies Inquiry
Discover the power of a cascading curriculum for engaging students in inquiry, an important focus in the new Ontario Social Studies curriculum. Learn how to implement a cascading model in which the learning flows from a rich, provocative question and task. Designed as a follow-up on previous sessions which introduced the cascading curriculum concept, this …
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Creating Brain Compatible Classrooms Through Authentic Learning
What defines a “brain compatible” versus a “brain antagonistic” classroom? Central to creating brain compatible classrooms is providing students with meaningful and relevant challenges that engage them in using the skills and knowledge acquired to solve problems or create products. During this workshop, Garfield will explore how the use of authentic inputs and outputs can …