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The Critical Thinking Classroom Meets HyperDocs!
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, technologyDivision(s): Intermediate, JuniorLevel(s): Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available:Using the Ontario social studies/history curriculum we created HyperDocs that aligned with the Thinking Classroom, and created environments for critical thinking and engaged students with rich tasks utilizing technology to share their thinking.
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Counting Principles and Thinking in Math in Kindergarten
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.
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Deepening Equity Through Literacy
Area(s) of Focus: curriculumDivision(s): Intermediate, JuniorLevel(s): Grade 7Resource(s) Available:As teachers, we collaborated and explored teaching literacy through a more equitable lens (including FNM, LGBTQ education and the “isms”).
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Well-Being and Achievement Along the Play-Inquiry Continuum
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, well beingLevel(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available:If we place metacognition at the centre of our practice, supporting students as they process multi-sensory experiences through play and inquiry, we can remove worry from learning and increase awareness, well-being and achievement.
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Examining Equity Through a Literacy Lens
Area(s) of Focus: curriculumDivision(s): IntermediateLevel(s): Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available: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.
