One of the things I stress when working with teachers is to have them record themselves in the classroom, either using audio or video. It’s eye-opening (and illusion-shattering) when you see yourself on the screen saying things and doing things.…
My own teaching practice, and my prioritization for teacher professional development, has been greatly influenced by Black & Wiliam’s Inside the Black Box and, more recently, Hattie’s work on changes in teaching and learning that have some demonstrable effectiveness across…
We received great news this week: we’ve been designated a Microsoft Mentor School for 2014; one of only three across Canada. From the website: schools must demonstrate a commitment to innovation and the ability to overcome obstacles in preparing students to…