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Addressing Anti-Oppression: COPA & OTF’s Supportive Tools – Safe@School
As educators, we strive to create learning environments where children/youth, families and colleagues can thrive – free from racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of marginalization. This pandemic continues to illuminate social injustices in our society that were present before current circumstances. This COPA webinar will explore and help add resources to your toolbox to …
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Implementing Indigenous Education in Social Studies and History – Part 1
As a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, the Ministry of Education has introduced phase one of mandatory Indigenous curriculum enhancements in grades 4-6, and history in grades 7, 8 and 10. This workshop is designed to support educators on how to effectively embed First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories and traditions …
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Developing Globally Competent and Engaged Global Citizens
Today’s students are part of an ever changing and challenging world. Many are interested in being part of a community of learners to address issues such as poverty, peace, environmental sustainability, food and water security and indigenous challenges. This webinar will focus on how to support students to become globally informed, engaged citizens while using …
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Implications of Technology – Part 1: The Quest for Attention
Over the past 10 years, the use of smart phones and social media tools has become habitual for learners both young and old. More than ever before, students and teachers are challenged to pay attention to the cues that matter most. Together, let’s discover how devices and applications are designed to hijack our attention. Let’s …
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Nurturing World-Shapers Through Critical Inquiry
This webinar explores how to meaningfully integrate the active citizenship framework that is embedded in the new social studies/Canada World Studies curriculum as a means to nurture thoughtful, ethical and engaged citizens who use the critical inquiry process to make meaningful change in the world. Presenter: Maria Vamvalis Audience: Grades 5-12 Resources: Maria’s email: Maria on Twitter: …