After a day in which I was truly inspired by the students at our school (post upcoming on our Identity Day), I had the privilege of attending an inspirational day of professional development in which there was no keynote, no… Continue Reading
“When it comes to assessment, think purpose, purpose, purpose”— Caren Cameron Coaching and teaching have always been passions of mine; however, I had previously considered coaching and teaching to be two completely different things. About 5 years ago, following some… Continue Reading
Educate: …from the root word Educe – to bring forth what is within (Aimee Mullins) Our school goal: For each student to master basic skills, recognize and develop his/her unique talents and interests, and to become a confident learner. Embedded… Continue Reading
“…the more we learn about learning, the more willing we may be to challenge the idea that homework has to be part of schooling” Alfie Kohn I remember my days in school when the bell would ring and the teacher… Continue Reading
originally posted on “Connected Principals” As leaders, whether we are administrators, teachers, coaches, parents or students, a skill that is often lost is listening. Too many times we think we need to provide answers or solutions when all we really… Continue Reading
“Children should be given a voice not only about the means of learning but also the ends, the why as well as the what.” — Alfie Kohn In an education world dominated by mandated curricula and standardized testing, it is… Continue Reading
Today I had the privilege of being invited to attend presentations from students in the teacher education program (TEP) at the University of Fraser Valley (Chilliwack). Being from a relatively small district, our administrators are often involved in interviewing and… Continue Reading
Larry Cuban once wrote, “How you teach becomes what you teach” and this is something that I have lived by for a number of years. I have it written above my desk and I often use this when discussing pedagogy… Continue Reading