Pedagogy
I Believe…
- I believe each student has a different truth for which their life has formed.
- I believe education should be inclusive and unique to the student’s needs.
- I believe each student has their own unique story with different things to offer the class.
- I believe students should be treated with compassion and understanding.
- I believe connection is made through trust.
In my classroom…
- In my classroom students will have a voice in what content we explore.
- In my classroom students will be able to communicate.
- In my classroom, we will function using student-centered, inquiry-learning.
Assessment
I Believe…
- I believe students should have the opportunity to show what they know in different ways.
- I believe there should be an opportunity for growth.
- I believe students shouldn’t dread assessments.
- I believe that assessment is different from examination.
In my classroom…
- In my classroom assessment with benefit the student and teacher.
- In my classroom assessment will be constructive.
- In my classroom students will understand the purpose behind assessment.
Social Justice
I Believe…
- I believe students deserve a voice and opinions.
- I believe students should have emotional support available.
- I believe all students should feel comfortable and safe to express themselves.
- I believe students should feel secure and seen in their culture.
In my classroom…
- In my classroom, we will discuss current and relevant concerns for students.
- In my classroom, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community will be advocated and supported.
- In my classroom, Indigenous understanding will be embedded and understood.
Life Long Learning
I Believe…
- I believe we can learn from each other.
- I believe all students deserve a chance to learn and grow with proper support.
- I believe learning should be something that students can take forward in life.
In my classroom…
- In my classroom, I will encourage understanding over memorization.
- In my classroom I will teach skills students can take forward in life.
- In my classroom students will care about what they learn and understand.