Monday, September 30, 2013
Touch Math
This is a math program that may be helpful for our tactile learning or those finding math challenging.
YouTube
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities
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| http://www.amazon.ca/Nonverbal-Learning-Disabilities-Home-Parents/dp/1853029408 |
"Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School" is a good resource for teachers to assist with students diagnosed with a Nonverbal Learning Disability,
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| http://www.amazon.ca/Nonverbal-Learning-Disabilities-Home-Parents/dp/1853029408 |
iPad Apps for Elementary Math
There has been a request for some Math apps for students working at the K-1 level.
Here are a few you may wish to try:
Here are a few you may wish to try:
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- Show Me
- Bugs & Numbers
- Learn to Trance Numbers
- Squeebles Math Bing
- Interactive Telling Time Lite
- Jumping Grasshopper
- Caboose Express: Patterns & Sorting for Preschool and Kindergarten
- Math Numbers
You may also find some at the following Website under Math Apps:
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Assessment for/of/as Learning
From "Teacher Moderation: Collaborative Assessment of Student Work"
by Curriculum Services Canada -Ministry of Ontario
Assessment for / of / as Learning
Assessment practices that are fair, equitable, ongoing, and varied have a
positive impact on student achievement. We know from research that with
effective instruction all students can meet provincial standards. To make this
happen, it is imperative that students and teachers become partners in the
assessment process, working together to identify needs, strengths, and next
steps.
The purpose of assessment for learning is to improve student learning.
Assessment for learning occurs during the instructional cycle, provides
immediate, explicit feedback and encouragement to students, and results in
targeted instruction. Students have a clear sense of what is needed to
improve their achievement.
The purpose of assessment of learning is for evaluation, to assign a mark or
grade, and may occur at any given time after students have had multiple
opportunities to practise and apply their new learning.
When assessment is truly integrated into the teaching/learning cycle, it
may be referred to as assessment as learning. Assessment as learning is a
process of developing and supporting metacognition for students. Assessment
as learning focuses on the connections that students need to make between
assessment and learning. Students engage in peer- and self-assessment
to gain insight into themselves as learners. They learn to analyse the
assessment, monitor their own learning, and determine next steps.
by Curriculum Services Canada -Ministry of Ontario
Assessment for / of / as Learning
Assessment practices that are fair, equitable, ongoing, and varied have a
positive impact on student achievement. We know from research that with
effective instruction all students can meet provincial standards. To make this
happen, it is imperative that students and teachers become partners in the
assessment process, working together to identify needs, strengths, and next
steps.
The purpose of assessment for learning is to improve student learning.
Assessment for learning occurs during the instructional cycle, provides
immediate, explicit feedback and encouragement to students, and results in
targeted instruction. Students have a clear sense of what is needed to
improve their achievement.
The purpose of assessment of learning is for evaluation, to assign a mark or
grade, and may occur at any given time after students have had multiple
opportunities to practise and apply their new learning.
When assessment is truly integrated into the teaching/learning cycle, it
may be referred to as assessment as learning. Assessment as learning is a
process of developing and supporting metacognition for students. Assessment
as learning focuses on the connections that students need to make between
assessment and learning. Students engage in peer- and self-assessment
to gain insight into themselves as learners. They learn to analyse the
assessment, monitor their own learning, and determine next steps.
Mental Health Treatment for Teens
The article "5 Signs Your Teen Needs Mental Health Treatment" by Jared Friedman identifies possible signs to look for in teens who may be struggling with depression, ADHD, ADD, bipolar disorder, anxiety and more.
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| http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2013/09/21/5-signs-your-teen-needs-mental-health-treatment/ |
Saturday, September 28, 2013
How Leadership Coaching Has Enriched Our Teaching
In the article How leadership Coaching Has Enriched Our Teaching, Donald Wise & Ronald Leon share how their involvement with coaching has influenced their teaching practices. "We realized how very important it was to keep our work relevant and meaningful, that we establish and maintain close connections with schools and school leaders. We knew that without this we would become increasingly isolated fro the real issues of schools." (Wise & Ronald, 2009)
Question: Do I lead purposefully?
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