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Month: November 2018
Field Placement Week 4
There seems to be many different forms of diversity that I’ve noticed in the classroom and the school over the past couple of weeks. This week in particular I was able to observe many different aspects of the school. I went on Halloween and got to participate in the Mission Fair. I was in my
Field Placement Week 3
My teacher honors different ways of knowing through the various activities she chooses to do in class. This week she began the afternoon by reading a story about diversity. The book talked about new students immigrating to Canada and how they felt alone because they were different. The book goes on to explain how these
Field Placement Week 2
The school that I am at is a very friendly environment. It feels like a tight knit community and everyone seems to get a long and respect each other. The sense of community is doubled by the fact that everyone is able to speak French. In the hallways and the staff room you can always
Field Placement Week 1
Here is a condensed version of my first Story from the Field. This week I had my first afternoon in a grade 1 classroom. It was actually at the school I had attended for elementary so it was pretty weird going back. I recognized a lot of the teachers and I was invited into the
Indigenous Education Resources
CBC 10 Books about Residential Schools that you can read with your kids. http://www.otc.ca/resource.html http://aboriginalperspectives.uregina.ca/ https://www.icor.ottawainuitchildrens.com/
Education Inspiration
These are quotes that not only inspire me to be a teacher, but inspire me to be a good teacher. I will be adding to this list as I discover more great quotes. “Learning by head, hand, and heart” – Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi “Change is the end result of all true learning” – Leo Buscaglia
Mind Map – Awareness of Residential Schools
This is the written part of a Mind Map that I made which follows my learning journey about Residential Schools, in particular the organizations that are working to bring awareness to Residential Schools and reconciliation to Indigenous peoples. I think this is an incredibly important topic that should be discussed in all classrooms. Project of Heart
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Awards & Achievements
Here are a few of my more recent awards and achievements. Many of these will benefit me as a future teacher because they helped me to gain confidence and leadership skills. They also taught me to work hard for what you want to achieve. Grade 9 RCM Piano exam Gold Level Duke Of Edinburgh Award
Volunteer Work
There are a number of organizations that I have volunteered with over the past few years. I will list them all below. Heart of the City – I volunteered as a piano and violin teacher for two young girls through the Heart of the City program in Moose Jaw. This program provides music lessons to students