De-streaming Dream Team- June 3, 2021 by Mary Zammit - Clarkson SS (2302) https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie en-us 2021-06-03 13:18:32 UTC 2024-05-26 16:13:37 UTC hello@padlet.com p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582431768 By: Jackie Pichette, Fiona Deller and Julia Colyar]]> 2021-06-03 13:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582431768 p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582432896 2021-06-03 13:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582432896 ACTIVITY: Read the summary and post a copy and past of a key quote or an idea or reflection p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582434799 2021-06-03 13:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582434799 A) What are the basic requirements or expectations of teacher communication with parents/guardians? p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582445284 2021-06-03 13:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582445284 B) What would be the potential benefits of ALL grade 9 teachers making a "welcome/introductory" call at the start of a course? p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582448785 2021-06-03 13:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582448785 A) What would be the benefits of grading in levels and using anchor marks? p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582512437 2021-06-03 13:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582512437 B) What would be the drawbacks/ concerns? What would we need? p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582513560 Can we change the report cards to reflect levels? Do we have to change levels to percentages for the report card?

]]> 2021-06-03 13:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582513560 A) What would be the benefits of ALL grade 9 classes having teacher-student conference 2 times per year (before midterm) and before final? p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582521967 2021-06-03 13:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582521967 B) What would be the drawbacks/concerns? What would we need? p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582524507 2021-06-03 13:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582524507 A) What should be included in a common template for a course outline? p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582564059 2021-06-03 14:04:25 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582564059 Does your grade 9 course have an "exam"? p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582605773 2021-06-03 14:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582605773 What is the pedagogical purpose/reason for having an exam in grade 9? p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582606748 2021-06-03 14:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582606748 What are your observations and experiences with exams? To what extent do they serve the pedagogical purpose/reason? p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582608462 2021-06-03 14:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582608462 A principle of strength for me is.. p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582636838 2021-06-03 14:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582636838 A principle for growth for me is... p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582637349 2021-06-03 14:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582637349 On a scale of 1-10 (10 being very strong); rate your level of implementation of the 7 Principles p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582639094 2021-06-03 14:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582639094 p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582650914 2021-06-03 14:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1582650914 p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583096142 LIFE-ALTERING decisions about their educational and career pathways when they are only 13 or 14 years old (M.Z.)]]> 2021-06-03 16:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583096142 practice of streaming as early as Grade 9 forces Ontario students to make life-altering decisions about their educational and career pathways when they are only 13 or 14 years old. https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583100860 2021-06-03 16:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583100860 "...between 2010 and 2016, just 33% of students who took applied math and language courses in Grade 9 attended postsecondary directly after graduation, compared to 73% of students who took academic courses." p0048814 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583101109 2021-06-03 16:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583101109 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583102259 "Ontario is the only province in the country that separates students into academic and non-academic streams as early as Grade 9. Evidence from both Ontario and international contexts has shown this practice disadvantages many students, especially racialized and lower-income students."

]]> 2021-06-03 16:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583102259 ...applied stream courses depresses student achievement p0062138 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583102807 2021-06-03 16:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583102807 "Destreaming policies and plans should ensure all students have access to rigorous instruction alongside extra resources and/or bridging courses" https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583103382 2021-06-03 16:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583103382 “Students with comparable academic backgrounds (i.e., similar scores, even poor scores on Grade 6 tests) are far more likely to do better in academic than applied courses”. https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583104023 In math, there are less strands and curricular expectations in applied when compared to academic. Why are students doing worse? It cannot be based on curriculum and expectations but must be on OTHER, EXTRINICT FACTORS]]> 2021-06-03 16:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583104023 Resource Sharing https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583104930 Teams and departments share resources that are beneficial.]]> 2021-06-03 16:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583104930 "Ontario’s postsecondary application centre data reveals that between 2010 and 2016, just 33% of students who took applied math and language courses in Grade 9 attended postsecondary directly after graduation, compared to 73% of students who took academic courses." https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583105957 Interesting and something to think about]]> 2021-06-03 16:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583105957 TDSB Data https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583107657 Toronto District School Board data has consistently shown that racialized students, especially Black males and students from lower-income families, are more likely to enrol in applied courses, and students from wealthier families are more likely to enrol in the academic stream.]]> 2021-06-03 16:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583107657 p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583108229 "Destreaming policies and plans should ensure all students have access to rigorous instruction alongside extra resources and/or bridging courses.]]> 2021-06-03 16:55:31 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583108229 Participants at the event repeatedly stated that the practice of streaming as early as Grade 9 forces Ontario students to make life-altering decisions about their educational and career pathways when they are only 13 or 14 years old. https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583108351 I know this is a repeat, but Im going with it.











]]> 2021-06-03 16:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583108351 Stakeholder buy in https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583108627 Repeated mention that there must be stakeholder buy in for destreaming, including teachers, students and parent-guardians. ]]> 2021-06-03 16:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583108627 p0072323 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583108710  Event participants noted the difficulty of challenging a status quo supported by privileged perspectives and oppressive systems. ]]> 2021-06-03 16:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583108710 just 33% of students who took applied math and language courses in Grade 9 attended postsecondary directly after graduation, compared to 73% of students who took academic courses. p0055271 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583108850 2021-06-03 16:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583108850 It's interesting they mention how past attempts have been unsuccessful. I lived through that as a student. https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583108928 2021-06-03 16:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583108928 p0077004 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583110569 The new HEQCO report, Destreaming in Ontario: History, Evidence and Educator Reflections, builds on the conversations from this event with discussions of the current policy context in Ontario, sample destreaming initiatives and international research

We really need to learn from the historical legacies that has lead us to where we are now.]]> 2021-06-03 16:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583110569 Rigorous instruction https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583111402 Destreaming policies and plans should ensure all students have access to rigorous instruction alongside extra resources and/or bridging courses.]]> 2021-06-03 16:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583111402 ensure all students have access to rigorous instruction p0055271 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583112108 (I'm not sure the applied teaching we were doing wasn't rigorous..but the expectations and inclusion need adjusting).]]> 2021-06-03 16:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583112108 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583112911 "The process of implementing destreaming has barriers, as evidenced by Ontario’s history of failed attempts to destream." 
^ Are we looking at what failed last time and working to resolve those issues?]]> 2021-06-03 16:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583112911 Just 33% of students who took applied math and language courses in Grade 9 attended postsecondary directly after graduation, compared to 73% of students who took academic courses. https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583113153 2021-06-03 16:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583113153 Parents and teachers collaborating to support the student https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583114053 2021-06-03 16:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583114053 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583114294 Even though applied courses are intended to lead to college as well as university ... just 33% of students who took applied math and language courses in Grade 9 attended postsecondary directly after graduation, compared to 73% of students who took academic courses.]]> 2021-06-03 16:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583114294 "...anti-racism training for teachers and administrators, should be embraced to address individual and systemic biases that impact expectations.." p0048814 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583114782 2021-06-03 16:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583114782 Removal of the anxiety and anticipation that often occurs between parents and teachers https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583117930 2021-06-03 16:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583117930 difficulty of challenging a status quo supported by privileged perspectives and oppressive systems https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583119192 2021-06-03 16:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583119192 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583124126 "Ontario’s postsecondary application centre data reveals that between 2010 and 2016, just 33% of students who took applied math and language courses in Grade 9 attended postsecondary directly after graduation, compared to 73% of students who took academic courses."
This is insightful and something to think about...

]]> 2021-06-03 17:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583124126 Community building ideas: p0086048 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583240416 Flip grid videos- students share their interests, fun facts, how they learn?]]> 2021-06-03 17:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583240416 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583240758 Creating a Class Spotify Playlist together and posting it to your online platform.

]]> 2021-06-03 17:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583240758 My quad intro Jam Board p0077004 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583242177 https://jamboard.google.com/d/1IwzSAZh4gn9iF8tzRU8u6AorXiAzRR44d4qapF-uvtM/viewer]]> 2021-06-03 17:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583242177 Memes/GIFs on Padlet https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583242496 ask the students to choose a meme or GIF that represents how they are feeling that day. (Most of them look something like this:)]]> 2021-06-03 17:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583242496 A Pixton Class Photo https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583242854 (I learned of this from Mme Smiley :D)

]]> 2021-06-03 17:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583242854 Open gym at the start of each class. Gives me a chance to talk to students on a personal level. https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583242974 2021-06-03 17:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583242974 I like to show this video on the first day p0062138 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583242978 2021-06-03 17:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583242978 Playlist p0086048 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583242980 Collaborative playlist- start each class off with a new song. Many rich discussions about language, culture, and humanity have come from this!]]> 2021-06-03 17:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583242980 building math identity p0055271 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583243393 have students create a profile of who they are mathematically and who they want to be. https://sites.google.com/pdsb.net/2a-identity-all-groups/exploring-identity-agency-and-shared-authority?authuser=0

]]> 2021-06-03 17:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583243393 A Google Classroom Stream collection of favourite cartoon theme songs from childhood! https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583243664 2021-06-03 17:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583243664 Group game- marshmallow challenge was always my thing.. not sure if any of you remember that- I did it with the staff p0039070 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583245479 2021-06-03 17:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583245479 Meditation p0086048 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583245679 Once or several times a way, start class with a 5 minute meditation and a prompt. We reflected on what makes us anxious, what we are grateful for, what we fear, etc. Students share with the whole group only if they are comfortable. ]]> 2021-06-03 17:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583245679 More Than One Story - cards with questions - choose a couple and students share their stories over time https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583245741 2021-06-03 17:39:36 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583245741 And this one on the second p0062138 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583246548 2021-06-03 17:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583246548 Reviewing homework in groups https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583246616 ... and sharing most interesting parts of solutions ...]]> 2021-06-03 17:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583246616 A "this or that" icebreaker (Ex. Do you (a) pour syrup ON your pancakes, or (b) dip your pancakes into a puddle of syrup?) I use a jamboard (with sticky notes) to do this virtually. https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583246704 2021-06-03 17:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583246704 My Math Identity https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583247993 Share information about who you are using mathematical expressions and orders of operations. Students use the clues to know about one another.]]> 2021-06-03 17:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583247993 Pixton Avatars p0086048 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583248834 Pixton allows each user to create a unique Avatar. Students can present themselves and share parts of their presentation of identity. The platform allows us to create a whole class photo, like in Elementary :)

]]> 2021-06-03 17:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583248834 Peer-Editing Sessions https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583249346 2021-06-03 17:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583249346 Can't beat just a simple, "Good to see you Mary! How ya doing today?" https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583252012 2021-06-03 17:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583252012 keep them in the loop - No surprises! https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583260947 Romana]]> 2021-06-03 17:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583260947 benefits of contacting parents: p0072323 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583270325 - break down any communication barriers - get started off on the right foot - allies 


]]> 2021-06-03 17:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583270325 Benefits of Contacting https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583272296 The relationship is no longer "passive" but becomes "active" and reinforces the Teacher/School, Parent, and Student connection

]]> 2021-06-03 17:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1583272296 read the local newspaper with class regularly https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1619974673 2021-06-22 16:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1619974673 Plus: we don't get caught up in long, often unresovable, conversations about a percent or two. p0048814 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1620033304 2021-06-22 16:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1620033304 Minus: "the suspense is bothering me sir! Where EXACTLY am I in this level?" p0048814 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1620035384 2021-06-22 16:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1620035384 Plus: You can tell in a way that is more clear, often more calm manner, what you get or didn't get about a reading or text. (And you can see that I care...we are preparing for adult world norms). p0048814 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1620036664 2021-06-22 16:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1620036664 Minus: I have to accept that there will be, at different times of the year, or in different courses, a rapport that won't be positive between me and a student (no matter how much I try to relationship build) so the conference can add to that tension. p0048814 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1620039071 2021-06-22 16:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1620039071 What about the student that calulates their mark and it is higher than the anchor mark? https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1620042765 2021-06-22 16:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1620042765 https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1620043556 Even though applied courses are intended to lead to college as well as university, Ontario’s postsecondary application centre data reveals that between 2010 and 2016, just 33% of students who took applied math and language courses in Grade 9 attended postsecondary directly after graduation, compared to 73% of students who took academic courses.]]> 2021-06-22 16:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/p0039070/dzpcgza37aly0cie/wish/1620043556