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August 2017 5 Events

Monday, August 07

Intermediate Mathematics ABQ (Queen’s Late Summer 2017) (online)

Are you new to teaching Intermediate Math? Or looking to take your Math teaching to the next level? Intermediate Math AQ provides the tools to build your repertoire. You will explore current learning theories and innovative teaching strategies. You will consider the role of learning environments and inclusive practice on student learning. You will have …

Intermediate Science – General ABQ (Queen’s, Late Summer 2017, Online)

The underlying purpose of the Additional Basic Qualification course: Intermediate Division Science -General is to extend skills and knowledge of teachers in the design, delivery and assessment in the teaching of science to students in grades 7-10. The Additional Basic Qualification course: Science – General supports the expectations outlined in the Ontario Ministry of Education …

Teaching English Language Learners Specialist AQ (Queen’s, Late Summer 2017, Online)

If you have been teaching in ESL/ELD programs for any period of time over the last 10 years in Ontario, you already know a great deal about how exciting, complex, and challenging our work has become. In this course, we will together create a provisional new community (maybe even a long-lasting one!) in which our …

Wednesday, August 23

Pedagogy B4 Technology 2

This interactive three-day conference is designed for teachers who wish to learn more about the interplay between pedagogy and technology. Educators of all grades and subject areas will focus on the pedagogy afforded us by various applications of technology in support of student learning. Participants will leave with ideas and practical examples on how they …

Thursday, August 24

Principals and Practicalities: Formative Assessment, Descriptive Feedback and Summative Judgment

Join us for a thought-provoking workshop in which we identify fundamental elements of formative assessment and contrast them with elements of summative judgment. Rick Wormeli will emphasize how clear and consistent evidence over time, and the use of effective rubrics, can help teachers figure out: what’s important to teach; how to give descriptive feedback; why …