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Continue reading →: Using the SAMR to implement AI in the Classroom
Enhancing Reading and Writing with the SAMR Model in the AI Era *Disclosure* – I wrote this blog post myself with my idea of using the SAMR model to support understanding AI. I used AI to review it for me and clarify before I posted. My goal here is to…
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Continue reading →: Blog series on inclusive education
In this resource, I will review the critical components of creating and sustaining a safe, equitable, and engaging learning environment for all students in a series of 6 blog posts. Each post in this 6 part blog series will focus on a different aspect of inclusive education. I will delve…
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Continue reading →: A comparison of assessment approaches for reading
The following is a comparison of approaches to reading assessment that I believe are part of the crux of the ‘reading wars’. I think it is important to recognize that teachers do it all each day. If you’re a teacher working with students in kindergarten through third grade, you know…
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Continue reading →: #6. Better Practices in Teaching and Learning
This is the final blog post of the 6 part blog series. This post explores best practices to create an inclusive classroom environment through inquiry and various student groupings. It covers the challenges of using inquiry, the impact of different student groups on inclusiveness, and the importance of digital, innovative,…
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Continue reading →: #5. Mindsets
This blog post is #5 in a series of 6 posts and focuses on the role of mindset in student learning and achievement and its impact on student self-esteem and achievement. Growth Mindset in the classroom is about the concept of “Growth Mindset” in the school, which Carol Dweck proposed.…
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Continue reading →: #4. Building Positive Relationships
This is blog post #4 in a series of 6 posts about inclusion in classrooms and schools. This particular blog post focuses on the role of social and emotional learning (SEL) in an inclusive classroom. Here I will analyze the impact of SEL on student academic learning and well-being, the…
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Continue reading →: #3. Creating an Inclusive Environment
This blog post is #3 in a 6-part series that focuses on creating an inclusive classroom environment where all students feel safe, cared for and included. It covers elements of a positive school climate, social barriers, the impact of inclusion on all students, the effect of behaviour on inclusion and…
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Continue reading →: #2. Diversity in the Classroom
According to the Special education in Ontario Kindergarten to Grade 12 – Policy and resource guide, when considering the setup of an inclusive classroom, several key issues and concerns need to be addressed in each of the following categories. Some key issues and concerns need to be considered when setting…
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Continue reading →: #1. Equitable and Inclusive Schools
Welcome to the first blog post in this series of 6 blog posts on Equitable and Inclusive Schools. This post will dive into the meaning of inclusion and inclusive classrooms by examining inclusion in schools, identifying common barriers and obstacles, and exploring the roles of school teams in building inclusive…