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What does it mean to do what is “good” for students?

By On September 28, 2011 · 1 Comment

I often hear this phrase as a justification for a new policy or for staying the course with something that appears to be working.

I hear it when discussing the use of technology in the classroom.
I hear it when talking about implementing new and inclusive anti-bullying strategies.
I hear it during PD [...]

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Data

By On July 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment

During the last few months I have been working on the literature review for my M.Ed Thesis. The focus is on leadership in education and one article in particular has left a lasting impression on me.

In ” Leading schools in a data rich environment”, Earl and Katz (2002) observe that educational reform efforts have not [...]

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Feedback

By On July 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Last month, as the school year came to an end, I had what I would call a highlight of my career.

Three of my grade ten students stayed after class on the last day before exams and we reflected on our last four months together. Perhaps it was a highlight because this is something that [...]

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When Teacher Collaboration Works

By On April 10, 2011 · 1 Comment

Recently, I was part of a group planning a PD session for our district subject association. Our job was to coordinate a session on a web 2.0 tool called “The Civic Mirror” that we have been using with great success in our school’s Grade Ten Civics classes. Without getting into too much detail about the [...]

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