By Courtney Robertson My Learning in Depth Journey I have always enjoyed the collaborative aspects of having a “buddy” class. Being a Kindergarten/Grade 1 teacher, I have been the younger buddy group in the pair, but have really enjoyed the many benefits of having a regularly scheduled buddy class. In the past I have done […]
Month: August 2016
Expanding & Enriching Relationships in Place-Based Education
No matter the program or topic, the context or curriculum, relationships matter in education. Educators know this. We know that the creation of positive relationships amongst all members of the school community is a foundation for student success. We know, too, that love of learning stems from students’ forming emotional connections with knowledge; relationships born […]
The Power of Comics
By Tim Smyth Gillian asked me to blog on “the power of comics” – I love that she termed my passion in such a way – I could not agree more! This is my mantra – just add in the power of social media and Twitter as well. I firmly believe in the power of comics, […]