Where is Education going?
In my last post I was commenting on the current focus of the curriculum we are delivering to our students. I am of the opinion that a curriculum should be balanced between all the subject areas and include time for humanities, art and PE. In Canada, as teachers...Norval Morrisseau
Grizzly Bears by 2v Inspired by NORVAL MORRISSEAU If you hadn’t noticed art is an important part of what I want to do as an educator within the classroom. I think it plays an important part in providing a rounded education for students. I have...First Week in School and a bit of Art
First Lesson of my practice. Unbelievably the first week is over. Admittedly it was a four day week but still, the week flashed by in the blink of an eye. I’m teaching in a elementary school here in Red Deer in a grade 2 class.This week has been about...Is Standardized Testing Killing Innovation in Education?
I’m writing the final essay for my course at Athabasca University. I’ve done rather well so far, good marks and all that. I’ve also learnt a thing or two, as well as realizing there’s a whole heap I don’t know. As Einstein said “The...Getting Certified to Teach in Canada
March 2014 UpdateBig news. Last week I was feeling a little beleaguered, working full time, a great thing but being paid as on the lowest rung with no degree acknowledged and certainly no certification available, was starting to get me down. “What if they...
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