Expanding Our Own Understanding (March 5th PD Day) by Megan Lessard https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe 1. How have you fostered high expectations for all students? 2. How have you encouraged students' different perspectives in their learning? 3. How do you select culturally relevant resources for your classes? en-us 2021-03-04 18:20:00 UTC 2025-11-26 15:18:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274330395 3. Research! Trying to find books related to relevant present day issues rather than just the typical always done novels ]]> 2021-03-05 16:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274330395 #1) https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274330731 Success criteria for each task. Lots of descriptive feedback showing kids how to improve their work. Showcasing excellent work to the rest of the class.


]]> 2021-03-05 16:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274330731 3. When looking for Social Studies resources, tapped into HWDSB Indigenous expert for guidance an suitability of materials. https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274332221 2021-03-05 16:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274332221 3. For French- trying to use media (music, videos, etc) that reflects the diversity of the Francophone world- rather than just a white person's language. https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274332610 2021-03-05 16:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274332610 1. By giving Success Criteria Checklists and asking them to go back if they don't at least give themselves a "Good", and by showing examples of Good Quality work. https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274333854 2021-03-05 16:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274333854 1. By modelling the behaviour I would like to see and use the language I would like to hear https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274334349 2021-03-05 16:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274334349 1. Conferencing with students and goal setting MrsLessard https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274334426 2021-03-05 16:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274334426 3: Research appropriate literature for my grade level. https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274334690 2021-03-05 16:18:58 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274334690 1. Modelling expectations. Continuous feedback. https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274336798 2021-03-05 16:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274336798 3 https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274338343 Contacted Sajah with board for advice 

]]> 2021-03-05 16:19:41 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274338343 1. Believing in students - letting them know someone believes in them https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274339136 2021-03-05 16:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274339136 1: Conferencing, positive statements/feedback, modelling https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274340904 2021-03-05 16:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274340904 2) https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274341173 Open ended questions, class discussions where everyone's voice is encouraged to be heard.

]]> 2021-03-05 16:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274341173 3. https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274341278 Search for books and resources recommended online, ask for recommendations from "experts" and discuss the language in the books/resources with the students. ]]> 2021-03-05 16:20:13 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274341278 2 https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274341730 Writing prompts - offer choice and opportunities for opinion writing

Mental health check-ins where they can share their perspectives or any personal information that impacts their learning or experience in the classroom]]> 2021-03-05 16:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274341730 2. Community Circles, Brainstorming Ideas, Think/Pair/Share https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274342462 2021-03-05 16:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274342462 2. Sharing ideas (with permission) when their expectations differ from mine. https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274344116 2021-03-05 16:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274344116 3. Connecting with others in HWDSB who can advise me of resources to use. https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274345337 2021-03-05 16:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274345337 3) https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274345930 I've found the Forest of Reading contains excellent novels that represent different ideas/cultures that are relevant. Students often comment, "I didn't know this existed or was an issue in Canada."

]]> 2021-03-05 16:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274345930 3. https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274346052 Creating or expanding on discussions in the classroom.  Finding those read alouds and articles that will generate questions, and develop understanding. 

]]> 2021-03-05 16:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274346052 1. https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274346620 Make them accountable for their own work. Give check lists that they actually fill out and hand in. Leads to discussion and guidance.

]]> 2021-03-05 16:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274346620 #2 https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274347468 Teaching ways to have conversations, providing ways to respond, how to listen, how to integrate others opinions into what we already know. ]]> 2021-03-05 16:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274347468 1. high expectations for students through conferencing and feedback https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274349095 2021-03-05 16:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274349095 2. Using the Thinking Matrix- and learnihng how to develop the skill of looking at Alternative Perspectives. https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274352824 2021-03-05 16:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274352824 1 https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274353198 Ongoing struggle - but try to keep them accountable for work completion/behaviours/ actions they take]]> 2021-03-05 16:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274353198 2. Discussing and doing activities related to empathy MrsLessard https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274353517 2021-03-05 16:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274353517 3. https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274357572 Ask and expert! Lots of research. Ask the students what they know and go from there]]> 2021-03-05 16:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274357572 2. different perspectives encouraged by allowing for student choice https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274358888 2021-03-05 16:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274358888 3. MrsLessard https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274361326 Connected with GoodMinds in Brantford (a first nations family owned business) for appropriate resources to cover the content

]]> 2021-03-05 16:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274361326 3. culturally relevant resources selected by collaboration with colleagues for current engaging resources https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274363320 2021-03-05 16:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274363320 2: Focus on kindness and accepting others thinking by using “ to build on ... thinking” https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274370531 2021-03-05 16:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274370531 2. Asking students for feedback on activities and assessments we have done in class. https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274377085 2021-03-05 16:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274377085 2. Using language like... TEll me more... rather than that's right... https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274377091

]]> 2021-03-05 16:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274377091 1. Holding the students accountable for their work and actions https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274382904 2021-03-05 16:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsLessard/r5dz80jrbq2cmshe/wish/1274382904