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Turning the Page – Highlighting Key Resources from the Right to Read Writing Project
The literacy pendulum has often swung from science of reading to whole reading. The recent shift back to the science of reading is essential, but the OHRC’s Right to Read Literacy Report talks about more than just the building blocks of words – it talks about words as building blocks for identity, equity, and access …
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Financial Literacy for Grades 7-12
Financial Literacy for Grades 7-12 Summary Technical Summary This webinar, “Financial Literacy for Grades 7–12,” delivered by Adam Young (Bank of Canada Museum), provides educators with a comprehensive, curriculum-aligned framework for teaching financial and economic literacy across middle and secondary grades. Key takeaways: Financial literacy is positioned as cross-curricular, with strongest links to mathematics, economics, …
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Expression Matters: Building Student Well-Being Through Drama and Dance
Expression Matters: Building Student Well-Being Through Drama and Dance Presented by: Matthew Sheahan — [email protected] Joanna Perlus — [email protected] 🔍 Technical Summary “Expression Matters: Building Student Well-Being Through Drama and Dance” explores how integrating drama and dance into classrooms supports student well-being, self-expression, and engagement. Facilitators Matthew Sheahan and Joanna Perlus offer a blend of …
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Cultivating Community & Collaboration via Digital Media Literacy: A Project-based Approach to ENL1W
Presenters Alexandra (Xan) Woods [email protected] Blog: https://medium.com/the-reciprocal-teacher X handle: @xanwoods Amanda Potts [email protected] Blog: https://persistenceandpedagogy.com/ X handle: @ahpotts Summary The OTF Connects webinar entitled “Cultivating Community and Collaboration via Digital Media Literacy” was presented by Zan Woods and Amanda Potts. The session focused on integrating digital media literacy into the curriculum to enhance student …
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Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, intercultural understanding, and you
This workshop will explore who you are as an educator and how your identities influence your pedagogies and relationships with learners. Join expert teacher Karen Devonish-Mazzotta on a journey into Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy. Together, we will take a deep dive into Intercultural Awareness and Understanding and explore the important connections between the tenets of …