Blog post #11

Because Canada is such a diverse country, multilingual students are becoming more and more popular. There are many ways that a teacher can engage a multi-lingual student. I think the biggest way to do so is by supporting these students’ backgrounds and try not to override these students’ culture and languages with English and western […]

Blog post #10

Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and equity. I believe it is super important for everyone to feel included and welcomed throughout society, no matter their gender, culture, etc. One thing we as teachers could do to make a more welcoming environment is to quit labeling gender, culture, jobs, and lifestyle. I think every […]

Blog Post #9

What are the purpose of teaching Treaty Ed (specifically) or First Nations, Metis, and Inuit (FNMI) Content and Perspectives (generally) where there are few or no First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples? What does it mean for your understanding of the curriculum that “We are all treaty people” Treaty education is still very controversial within […]

Blog post #8

[Placing elementary music education: a case study of a Canadian rural music program.]: How will you, as a teacher, contribute to the sense of place for your future students? With young children, music can be a really good tool within the classroom. I believe that through music students can develop a sense of self, express […]