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Video Interviews!
TVO recorded great interviews / discussions at our conference!
Watch them now, or share them at your next school council meeting!!!!
Presentations and notes from all sessions are being posted to our main website, as we receive them.
Interviews with:
Minister of Education
Annie Kidder
Charles Pascal (Early Learning)
Testing the Pros and the Cons (Panel Discussion)
Watch them now, or share them at your next school council meeting!!!!
Presentations and notes from all sessions are being posted to our main website, as we receive them.
Interviews with:
Minister of Education
Annie Kidder
Charles Pascal (Early Learning)
Testing the Pros and the Cons (Panel Discussion)
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November 29, 2009
This time the book is a podcast. When you’re tired or busy with another task, well the podcast can be just the thing. Recently I heard Learning, Doing, Being: A New Science of Education. If you were intrigued by Alanna Mitchell’s recent Atkinson Series: Brainstorm about the developments of brain science and the impact on education, then this podcast may interest you.
From Speaking of Faith produced by American Public Media, host Krista Tippett talks with writers, artists, scientists, thinkers and theologians about ” belief, meaning, ethics and ideas” . Last week she interviewed neuroscientist (and dancer) Adele Diamond who now teaches at UBC .
She talks about Executive Functions. It turns out that play and especially dramatic play is key to the development of self –regulation.
“Her work is scientifically illustrating the educational power of things like play, sports, music, memorization and reflection” The more parts of an individual that get involved, the more the brain changes. The research is “turning modernity on its head”
Here is short slide show clip....
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jan@peopleforeducation.com
November 29, 2009
This time the book is a podcast. When you’re tired or busy with another task, well the podcast can be just the thing. Recently I heard Learning, Doing, Being: A New Science of Education. If you were intrigued by Alanna Mitchell’s recent Atkinson Series: Brainstorm about the developments of brain science and the impact on education, then this podcast may interest you.
From Speaking of Faith produced by American Public Media, host Krista Tippett talks with writers, artists, scientists, thinkers and theologians about ” belief, meaning, ethics and ideas” . Last week she interviewed neuroscientist (and dancer) Adele Diamond who now teaches at UBC .
She talks about Executive Functions. It turns out that play and especially dramatic play is key to the development of self –regulation.
“Her work is scientifically illustrating the educational power of things like play, sports, music, memorization and reflection” The more parts of an individual that get involved, the more the brain changes. The research is “turning modernity on its head”
Here is short slide show clip....
Join the conversation at Book Chat
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Good point, marbat. I have often viewed it like that: School councils are advisory, and I would think that would also apply to where fundraised money is directed as well, ie, a recommendation can be made to support a specifed area with some fundin...
Hi Gay,
My bias is that our education system should be about producing critical thinkers. I hold this view largely because I think it promotes the greatest possibility for self-determination. I also agree with you that we need to learn to be cons...
I've noticed a few very exciting things happening across the country as teachers and even entire school divisions begin to embrace the digital in education. As a social tech trainer and consultant in the education and non-profit sectors, I am alwa...
Hi,
I am interested to know if a majority of school Parent Councils have and control their own bank accounts, separate from the school, for the monies they receive from their fund raising activities. Are there any guidelines to follow?
Who stipula...
The Aboriginal population is often forgotten in discussions across the board, but education is the most important one that many people are unfamiliar with. The Aboriginal population in Canada is the fastest growing population in the country, and t...
The PRO Grant confirmations have been made. Do you know if your school council applied and was successful in receiving a grant for parent involvement/outreach/communication? Are school councils finding good ideas for their $500 parent involvment f...
Heather, thank you so much for posting this information in our discussions! I know I would like to pay a lot more attention to the education of our Aboriginal population and how to help advocate for equitable schooling. I think you are absolutely ...
Wow - I just read through all your posts and you guys are really thinking! I'm not sure if everyone (all people) would ever be able to agree on the purpose of education. But wouldn't it be great if we could agree on a set of general principles? I ...
I agree with your point Ross about the EQAO seeming to be more of a product of the political structure of the education system, rather than the design of the desired approach. While some kind of standardized testing likely has a place in the syste...
Hi Gord,
Since you are part of a PIC that seems to be working well with their Board and Parent Councils, maybe you can clear my head.
1. What is the mandate of a PIC and where can I find this on the web?
2. Who elects members of the PIC?
3. Are P...
Thanks, Sheila for the suggested video of Sir Ken. I enjoyed it.
It seems that all three of us are preaching to the converted. I think that this is an issue that should be discussed but in a larger forum such as a Townhall Meeting or a televised ...
I just phoned the TDSB. I made a mistake in my previous comment. THe money was allocated to schools last year under budget item Plan Column 41500. THis year the money did not arrive yet. Having said that there was no communication last year or bef...
Regarding the Parent Involvement/Engagement fund in its 3rd year
This is from the TDSB Budget page "School Council Allocation
School Council allocation of $1.25 per pupil is provided to schools for School Council related costs that schools incur s...
The Aboriginal population is often forgotten in discussions across the board, but education is the most important one that many people are unfamiliar with. The Aboriginal population in Canada is the fastest growing population in the country, and t...
Thank you for your thoughts here, Heather. It's a good question about how instruction time is being used...in school and out of school hours. Did you get a chance to input on this consultation? Keep sharing your ideas here regardless! Welcome to t...
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