https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay Made with a quick smile en-us 2018-05-08 01:46:47 UTC 2018-05-08 13:05:30 UTC hello@padlet.com lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258758625 This document is called Foundations for a Healthy School and is a part of Ontario's Achieving Excellence vision]]> 2018-05-08 01:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258758625 lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258758924 TDSB explanation of what it is and how we go about dealing with it. It provides resources on how to connect with professional support services in the school board

A second resource I found to be helpful is from St. John Ambulance. They have a Mental Health First Aid course that can be organized independently or as a school.

https://www.sjapeel.ca/mhfa]]> 2018-05-08 01:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258758924 lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258759262 Article on Edutopia about finding the balance between teaching and technology. This article also provides many technology tools that are made specifically for the classroom.

]]> 2018-05-08 01:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258759262 lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258759325 This article from oxford learning talks about what inquiry based learning is, the key elements that make it work and when it should be used

I find pinterest to be a great resource when it comes to finding excellent ideas for inquiry based learning in the classroom. Your search can be as specific as you want but this link shows the general result for “inquiry based learning”

https://www.pinterest.ca/search/pins/?q=inquiry%20based%20learning&rs=typed&term_meta[]=inquiry%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=based%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=learning%7Ctyped

]]> 2018-05-08 01:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258759325 lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258759503 The New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP) put out a web resource PDF of professional development and training specific to the needs of new teachers. This lists courses new teachers can take to continue their learning and better prepare themselves]]> 2018-05-08 01:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258759503 lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258759561 This is a pdf from the capacity building series put out by the ministry of education of using the environment as the third teacher and how to set up your classroom to reach its maximum learning potential]]> 2018-05-08 01:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258759561 lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258759657 This PDF written by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe explains what backwards design is and the process in going about doing it. It is helpful because it shows you step by step how to go about planning a unit using backwards design.]]> 2018-05-08 01:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258759657 lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258759713 The Vanderbilt  Center for Teaching put out a document explaining the different types of motivations for students and how to go about using them for different learning styles. This resource is great because it provides models and strategies for motivating students]]> 2018-05-08 01:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258759713 lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258759771 As part of the Capacity Building Series put out by the ministry of education in Ontario, they published a document titled “Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Towards Equity and Inclusivity in Ontario Schools”.]]> 2018-05-08 01:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258759771 lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258759858 Self-regulation is an important part of child development so it is important we know what it looks like and how to help. This is an article called “Thinking about self-regulation and well-being” from the ministry of education talking about the different domains of self-regulation and how to support the development of self –regulation.]]> 2018-05-08 01:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258759858 lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258759975 The ministry of education put out a document called “Learning For All” which addresses how to address different learners in the classroom and how to differentiate your teaching styles. It discusses topics such instructional approaches, assessments and planning.]]> 2018-05-08 02:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258759975 lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258760079 A checklist for an inclusive classroom, based on A Guide to Effective Literacy Instruction, Grades 4 to 6 (2006) ]]> 2018-05-08 02:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258760079 lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258760433 An OISE grad developed a series of lesson plans based on integrating FNMI and indigenous studies. This resource links those lesson plans as well as other government resources on the same topics. ]]> 2018-05-08 02:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258760433 lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258760534 These are report card templates divided by grade and term that the Ministry of Education made accessible.]]> 2018-05-08 02:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258760534 lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258760627 This is The Individual Education Plan Resource Guide ( 2004) published by the Ministry of Education.]]> 2018-05-08 02:04:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258760627 lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258760894 This resource from Teachers Involve Parents in Schoolwork explains the benefits having parent-student engagement and how to develop this with homework.
http://www.csos.jhu.edu/p2000/tips/index.htm

]]> 2018-05-08 02:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258760894 lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258760948 This OCT website helps you find AQ courses available across many different providers.]]> 2018-05-08 02:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258760948 lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258761183 This is the Teacher Employment Handbook from OISE. In it they discuss how to build a resume as well as many other helpful tips when applying for a job as a teacher]]> 2018-05-08 02:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258761183 lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258877948 2018-05-08 12:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258877948 lori_mezz https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258879711 This resource is a case study about the effects of competition in education.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/268379568_EFFECTS_OF_COMPETITION_IN_EDUCATION_A_CASE_STUDY_IN_AN_E-LEARNING_ENVIRONMENT ]]> 2018-05-08 12:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_mezz/rtowykmaoqay/wish/258879711