October 2015
Inspire Creative Growth
The Bishop Strachan School, a leader in teacher research, project work and inquiry-based learning, is holding exciting workshops for educators seeking to embrace innovative practices for 21st century learning. These hands-on sessions delve into the art of engaging students in powerful conversation, and the process of creating collaborative and vibrant learning environments. (registration from 10:00 to 10:15am) View event flyer.
Find out more »November 2015
Inquiry and the Ontario Social Studies Curriculum
Unpack and understand the benefits and components of Inquiry-Based Learning through the lens of the revised 2013 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum. We will tour Richland Academy, and discuss possibilities for your own environments. Please bring ideas, plans, and questions to consider for your own context. A light lunch will be provided.
Find out more »January 2016
Documenting to Make Learning Visible
New to, or just getting started on documentation? Join us to unpack this essential principle of the Reggio Emilia philosophy. During the first session, we will consider the connection between documentation and learning; look at the tools of documentation; and consider effective ways for sharing documentation meaningfully within your classroom, school, and community. During the second session, bring your working documentation for review, guidance and revision. Price covers the cost of both sessions, however you must sign up for each,…
Find out more »February 2016
Creating an Environment for Learning in the Early Years
Explore the Environment 'As A Third Teacher' and discover what design elements and materials influence a Reggio-inspired learning space. We will tour Richland Academy, and discuss possibilities for your own environments. Please bring ideas, plans, and questions to consider for your own context. Light refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »Inspire Creative Growth
The Bishop Strachan School, a leader in teacher research, project work and inquiry-based learning, is holding exciting workshops for educators seeking to embrace innovative practices for 21st century learning. These hands-on sessions delve into the art of engaging students in powerful conversation, and the process of creating collaborative and vibrant learning environments. (registration from 10:00 to 10:15am) View event flyer.
Find out more »April 2016
Documenting to Make Learning Visible
New to, or just getting started on documentation? Join us to unpack this essential principle of the Reggio Emilia philosophy. During the first session, we will consider the connection between documentation and learning; look at the tools of documentation; and consider effective ways for sharing documentation meaningfully within your classroom, school, and community. During the second session, bring your working documentation for review, guidance and revision. Price covers the cost of both sessions, however you must sign up for each,…
Find out more »Documentation as Relationship with Karyn Callaghan and Jason Avery
Part of the ECCDC’s Think, Feel, Act Series Documenting children’s investigations and relationships is now recognized as central to the practice of educators of young children. This is a disposition that requires cultivation. As we hone those skills, we will also have vibrant, authentic information from which we can make meaning, with many different questions in mind, inviting different perspectives – i.e. we can create documentation. In our time together, using examples of documentation created by Jason Avery, we will…
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