In 2022, I was introduced to Anita Lazarus, who had embarked on a quest to create a teacher’s manual. Her vision was to enable teachers to build their teaching practice on values and ethics that go beyond knowledge and skill-building. She established a think-tank of … Continue reading The Teachers’ Compass
Question: As parents, what are your thoughts on online education? Does increased screentime worry you? Are there any societal beliefs that would make accepting online schooling a challenge? When I recently asked a group of parents this question, here are the responses I gathered. These … Continue reading Parents Guide to Making Educational Decisions During COVID-19
This past week, the mother of a 4th grader reached out asking for Grade 5 textbooks that she could use in order to ensure her child doesn’t fall behind. Schools have been on lockdown for 3 weeks now. I hear the mother. I understand her … Continue reading Summer Camp @ Home – Part 4
Welcome to another week of Summer Camp @ Home. Parents of tweens and teens who’ve had to turn into homeschoolers overnight, this post is for you! My good friend, a veteran homeschooling parent, reminded me that the global lockdown has not created a space for … Continue reading Summer Camp @ Home – Part 3
Staying safe at home with your middle school kids? Here are some activity ideas for this week.
The spread of COVID 19 being classified as a global pandemic has forced many families to stay at home and avoid large gatherings. Our school made the decision to close early for the summer break, days before the government issued an order, as we were … Continue reading Summer Camp @ Home – Part 1
WHY USE PRE-ASSESSMENTS: Pre-assessments can be evaluated for knowledge gaps, student interest, readiness level, and to identify student needs while incorporating differentiation practices. For this week's assignment, I've chosen Geometric Measurement for Grade 7 students, to demonstrate how pre-assessments can lead to learner-based differentiation. The … Continue reading Pre-Assessment for Differentiation
Education Globalization Teacher Lab 