This term’s work in Media Literacy began with an introduction to a framework upon which we can anchor our thinking: the Media Literacy Triangle accessed through the Association for Media Literacy. Day One: I drew
This week, as part of my commitment to ensuring Black history is integrated into my grades 7 and 8 Language/History classes, we have been learning about Stanley G. Grizzle. We are able to do this
This is the fourth post in a series as I reframe how I teach grades 7 and 8 Canadian History so that Indigenous perspectives are centered. I am not Indigenous and have worked at building
This is the third post in a series describing my attempt to prioritize Indigenous Perspectives as I, a non-Indigenous teacher, reframe teaching and learning in my grades 7 and 8 Language/History/Geography classes. Today, I really
Last week, after exploring our mental models of Canada and considering why Indigneous knowledge doesn’t appear on those maps, we took time to honour Orange Shirt Day. I would like to express deep gratitude to
I write this from my perspective as the teacher in the room teaching during Covid-19. . Students will have a different point of view and assessment of how things are going. I will also add
This year I am primarily teaching grades 7 and 8 Language, Art, History, Geography. Our return to school during the pandemic learning experiences have so far focused on well-being, socializing, and the Arts which I
It took a pandemic to revive The Amaryllis. It doesn’t need to be said, but I will anyway. This has been a challenging start to the school year. No one can ever be prepared for
How to describe the horror of finding oneself in a ‘back to basics’ world where the priority is … drinking. i still remember that 2 a.m. call, “We’re ok … we’ve been hit by a
‘Many forms of Government have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed it has been said that democracy is
