Professional Development as a Preservice Teacher:
Brandon University Faculty of Education Orientation
This course was a three-day orientation workshop, attended based on my acceptance to the Faculty of Education at Brandon University. It focused on: field experience, the MTS, resume and cover letters, curriculum planning and Faculty of Education resources.
Real World Teaching
Real World Teaching asked the tough questions and searched for real world answers in Math, Science, and English. Brian Cox ran this professional development session. Brian provided an in-depth look into an intrinsically motivating reading and writing program that also incorporates mathematics and science concepts. Topics discussed included: modelling, pacing and mini-lesson content, beating writer's block, helping struggling readers, and marks and grades.
EAL Survival Kits (K-12)
This session helped a new teacher ready him/herself for new EAL students who speak very little English. discussed was the importance of a survival kit and the necessary items it should contain.
What's New for My Classroom? (K-8)
In this workshop, the presenter offered some ideas and suggestions for book choice from the amazing array of books from the 2012 lists.
Pearson First Steps in Mathematics
First Steps in Math was a four-day coach's training course with David McKillop, a Consultant with Pearson Canada for First Steps in Math. The course focused on: how teachers can accurately diagnose student learning, the path on which students travel as they learn mathematics, the critical mathematics that students need to be successful, and how teachers can advance student learning.
SAGE Session: First Year Teachers
Starting a new career can be a tough and challenging task. This workshop intended to support new and beginning teachers in the profession. The tips and strategies received were designed to help participants become the teachers they dreamed of being when they first chose Education as their career.
Developing English Language & Literacy Skills with EAL Students in the Regular Classroom Setting (K-8)
Shared Reading and Read Aloud are wonderful, practical and non-threatening ways to help early years EAL student learn English language and literacy skills along with their English speaking peers in an integrated classroom. The presenter, Rena Mills, discussed quality literature with EAL student and cultural sensitivity.
Dealing with Difficult Students (K-12)
This workshop dealt with strategies and tools that a teacher might use when dealing with some of the difficulties students you will meet in your classroom.
So, You Got a Teaching Job! Now, What? (K-8)
This session discussed ways to start planning for your students, how to organize your classroom, how to survive your first year in a brand new job.