In today's diverse and ever-changing world, it is crucial for educators to address the dark history of residential schools in order to create a more inclusive and empathetic learning environment for students. By understanding the impact of these institutions on Indigenous communities, students can gain a deeper appreciation for the struggles faced by marginalised groups… Continue reading Breaking the Silence: Educating Students on Residential Schools
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Revolutionising Education: How Teachers Can Harness the Power of AI
In a world where technology is rapidly evolving, the education sector is certainly not being left behind. Artificial intelligence (AI) is paving the way for a new era of learning, and teachers play a crucial role in harnessing its power to revolutionise education. Indeed, if we do not embrace AI and teach students how to… Continue reading Revolutionising Education: How Teachers Can Harness the Power of AI
Entertaining and Engaging Techniques for Teaching Reading Comprehension
It can be difficult as teachers to keep reading comprehension exciting and our students engaged. It can often feel as though our students are losing interest in reading comprehension, even those who are strong readers. If you are searching for ways to make this essential skill more captivating and enjoyable, you've come to the right… Continue reading Entertaining and Engaging Techniques for Teaching Reading Comprehension
Tips for Teaching Students to Analyse and Evaluate Current Events
Teaching current events can be daunting, but it's vital that students become critical thinkers who are able to evaluate the news they are bombarded with on a daily basis. In an era where information reigns supreme and the world moves at an unprecedented pace, preparing our students to navigate the complexities of current events is… Continue reading Tips for Teaching Students to Analyse and Evaluate Current Events
Tips for Teaching Gifted Students
Gifted students often face unique challenges in the classroom. Unfortunately, it can be easy for them to "slip through the cracks" as they do not tend to struggle academically as some of their peers may. Of course, this is a generalisation in itself; I've had students who are gifted in math and have a learning… Continue reading Tips for Teaching Gifted Students
How to Make Teaching Fractions Fun
Sometimes, teaching fractions can be a daunting task for both students and teachers alike. However, with the right tools and strategies, making fractions fun and exciting for your students can be just a little bit easier. No matter if you are introducing fractions to your elementary students for the first time, or getting more in-depth… Continue reading How to Make Teaching Fractions Fun
Tips for Teaching Current Events Without Bias
As adults and teachers, it can be easy to spot the bias in the news we are presented with. And it's equally important to ensure we aren't presenting out students with current events in a biased way. In a world where fake news and skewed viewpoints clutter our screens, it's more important than ever to… Continue reading Tips for Teaching Current Events Without Bias
Teaching Ideas for Conversation Classes
Teaching a conversation class to English language learners can be both challenging and rewarding. As a language teacher, it's crucial to create an environment where students feel comfortable expressing themselves and practicing their speaking skills. One of my favourite classes that I teach is English Language Development. It’s a course for students who are learning… Continue reading Teaching Ideas for Conversation Classes
Effective Ways to Help Ease Text-Anxiety
We all know students (and maybe even ourselves) who suffer from test anxiety. It’s not only beneficial for those students who suffer from test anxiety to learn some effective tips and strategies that they can use to help ease their anxiety, it’s also great for other students to recognize that we all need different strategies,… Continue reading Effective Ways to Help Ease Text-Anxiety
How Gratitude Can Improve Your Life as a Teacher
If you’re anything like me, I start to feel extremely overwhelmed about a month and a half into the school year. I spend my summers off planning, prepping, catching up on sleep, and dreaming about how amazing the next school year will be. That rush and optimism last the first six weeks or so, then… Continue reading How Gratitude Can Improve Your Life as a Teacher
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