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Thinking Globally and Acting Locally Through the Geo-Inquiry Process
The Geo-Inquiry Process could be implemented in any classroom, so if you teach Geography, you can implement the Geo-Inquiry Process in your classroom. This session will focus on examples from Grade 7-9 classrooms. In this session, teachers will: Learn about the 5 steps of the Geo-Inquiry Process: Ask, Collect, Visualize, Create, Act Share concrete examples of what students do …
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Nurturing and Assessing Quality Geographic Thinking (Intermediate)
How do we assess geographic thinking? This webinar supports intermediate geography teachers in aligning curriculum expectations with the core competencies of quality geographic thinking so that we can more effectively assess students in our efforts to support their learning. This webinar provides an opportunity to reflect deliberately and deeply on how we can support students …
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Designing ‘World-Changing’ Thinking Opportunities Part 1
The notion of a ‘world-changing’ classroom in rooted in the Citizenship Education Framework for Ontario and how we can effectively nurture world-shapers in our classrooms. This webinar provides an opportunity to reflect deliberately and deeply on how we can support students in developing the tools of quality thinking – thinking that is critical, creative and …
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Creating Brain Compatible Classrooms
New insights in neuroscience are both affirming and challenging what we know about effective classroom instruction. Enjoy an exploration of how teachers can use instruction and assessment to create brain compatible classrooms that ensure all students experience success. Audience: All levels (particularly Grades 7-12) Resources: The Critical Thinking Consortium National Geographic “The Teenage Brain“ The Female …