View 2017-18 Submissions

Counting Principles and Thinking in Math in Kindergarten
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, kindergarten, math
Division(s): Primary
Level(s): Kindergarten
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This TLC project examines the importance of five early counting principles and their importance in kindergarten students becoming independent and confident math learners later in their school career.

Keyword(s):
counting on, counting principles, number paths, numeracy, subitizing
Deepening Equity Through Literacy
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum
Division(s): Intermediate, Junior
Level(s): Grade 7
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As teachers, we collaborated and explored teaching literacy through a more equitable lens (including FNM, LGBTQ education and the “isms”).

Keyword(s):
equity, intermediate, literacy
Pedagogical Documentation in ELD Classrooms
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, technology
Division(s): Intermediate, Senior
Level(s): Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
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Using pedagogical documentation, portfolios and collaboration to support language and literacy acquisition, inclusion, and reflection in the secondary ELD (English Literacy Development) classroom.

Keyword(s):
eld, literacy, pedagogical documentation
Examining Equity Through a Literacy Lens
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum
Division(s): Intermediate
Level(s): Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
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We examined how teachers could enrich integrated literacy programs (reading/writing skills infused within big ideas from history/geography to teach equity topics). We deepened our professional learning around equity and best practices in literacy.

Keyword(s):
equity, integrated units, literacy
Algebraic Reasoning in Kindergarten
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, kindergarten, math
Division(s): Primary
Level(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
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We are a team of educators who investigated algebraic reasoning in the early years through a spatial approach to learning. We explored the importance of balance and equality with hands-on materials in guided play experiences.

Keyword(s):
algebra, equality, reasoning, spatial ,, visual