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May 26, 2010
ISSUE #9
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SPACES STILL AVAILABLE FOR CONTACT AND THE
DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL SCHOOLS INSTITUTE (DSS) |
A few spaces are still available for both CONTACT 2010, a summer
teachers’ conference to be held in Cornerbrook NL, August 10-13, 2010, and
the Developing Successful Schools Institute (DSS), a conference for school
leaders, to be held July 5-8, 2010 at Mount Alllison University in
Sackville, N.B.
Go to the Federation website
www.peitf.com
for details about those two opportunities and grant availability.
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TEN-MONTH TERM POSITION IN TEACHER EDUCATION - UPEI |
Closing Date: June 1, 2010
Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a letter of
application including a statement of teaching philosophy, a current
curriculum vitae, and documentation to provide evidence of successful
teaching to: Dr. J. Tim Goddard, Dean, Faculty of Education, University of
Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3,
Fax: (902) 566-0416. Applications may be submitted by e-mail to
dean_ed@upei.ca.
Applicants must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent
directly to the above email address prior to the closing date. Only
complete files will be considered. Applications will be received until 01
June 2010. Review of candidates will commence in June and the position
will remain open until filled. The Selection Committee would like to thank
all applicants for their interest in the University of Prince Edward
Island; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. All
positions are subject to funding and budgetary approval. In accordance
with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents
will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in
employment.
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PARKS CANADA ON-LINE TEACHER RESOURCES CENTER |
Parks Canada on-line Teacher Resources Center provides fun, educational
classroom ready lesson plans, activities and information linked directly
to PEI school curriculum in science, geography, social studies and
history. The Teacher Resource Center can be found on the Parks Canada
website:
http://www.pc.gc.ca/apprendre-learn/prof/index_e.asp
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EDUCATING FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP:
A SUMMER COURSE FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY TEACHERS, UPEI |
The Faculty of Education at UPEI in collaboration with UNICEF Canada
and the Canadian International Development Association (CIDA) presents
Effective Lessons for Teaching in an Interdependent World
A Summer Course for Elementary and Secondary Teachers 8:30 am to 4:30
pm daily, July 5th - July 9th 2010.
WHY: Economic, social, environmental and technological transformations
have greatly changed the global context, which requires students to become
citizens who can engage in the increasingly interconnected world
effectively, responsibly, and ethically. Bringing the global dimension
into teaching practice can provide exciting new possibilities for
educators, enrich existing curricula, and connect it to real life issues
around the globe.
WHAT: This institute is designed to provide teachers with an
introduction to global citizenship and inspiration so they can help
students become informed and active citizens of Canada and the globe.
Through an enhanced awareness of social and pedagogical inclusive learning
environment as well as equitable treatment for all students, participants
of this course will broaden their cultural and pedagogical perspectives.
This, in turn, will prepare them to help students intellectually and
morally examine the crucial issues in the world while developing an
appreciation for human diversity and social justice. Lesson plans and
background materials will be demonstrated and distributed. All teachers
attending will receive a copy of the facilitator’s guide: Educating for
Global Citizenship. The guide will provide teachers with sample lesson
plans, as well as resources and links to further their examination of this
issue and integrate global citizenship into their practice. The guide is
provided at no charge.
FACILITATORS/INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Linyuan Guo, Assistant Professor, Faculty
of Education, UPEI
Dina Desveaux, Global Classroom Programme Manager, UNICEF Canada
CREDITS: 3
REGISTRATION:
• UPEI students follow regular course registration process.
• Non-UPEI students. Registration form is available at this
link:
http://www.upei.ca/registrar/files/registrar/Unclassified%20Form%20Oct09.pdf
Please mail the form along with $100.00 non-refundable registration fee to
UPEI Registrar’s Office or register in person at UPEI Registrar’s Office.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Dr. Linyuan Guo, 1- 902- 620 5147 or
liguo@upei.ca
Dina Desveaux, 1- 800-308 3248 ext # 8812, or
ddesveaux@unicef.ca
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L.M. MONTGOMERY AND THE MATTER OF NATURE |
The University of Prince Edward Island’s L.M. Montgomery Centre will be
hosting a conference: L.M. Montgomery and the Matter of Nature, June 23 -
27, 2010. More than 65 papers from presenters from a dozen countries will
be presented. Teachers may be interested in attending some of the several
workshops that will be available. For more information go to:
http://www.lmmontgomery.ca/events/conference2010
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UNDERSTANDING MEDIA LITERACY: INSIDE PLATO’S CAVE
A 3-CREDIT ONLINE COURSE |
This new media education course was written and field tested by
Canadian media educators. The course is designed especially for grades
7-12 teachers who want to help their students develop an informed and
critical understanding of the nature, impact and techniques of the mass
media. The course and the interactive discussion forums that accompany the
units will help teachers understand media theory then transform theory
into practice as they develop lessons for their own students and teaching
situations.
This course recognizes that although mass media have come to dominate
many aspects of our society, children have few opportunities to develop
media literacy skills in formal settings. A basic assumption of the course
is that media literacy helps children develop an informed understanding of
the nature of the mass media, its techniques, and effects. More
specifically, it is education that aims to increase under-standing and
enjoyment of how the media work, how they produce meaning, how they are
organized and how they construct reality. The course aims to provide the
means by which teachers and others can foster media literacy in children
so that they can critically analyze and evaluate the form and content of
media, create media, communicate using media, and understand their use and
purpose. The course is offered by Athabasca University, a recognized
Canadian public university with 30,000 online students. Teachers can take
this 13 unit course as a six week summer session or study at their own
pace during the year. The course is offered as EDUC 115 and CMNS 315.
Course fees are average for online courses. Individualized study (work at
your own pace) is available throughout the year. Registration opens 10
August 2010. The 2010 summer session runs July 5-August 15 (registration
June 1-10 ) For more information, the course website at Athabasca
University is found at
www.athabascau.ca/platoscave/
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VETERANS AFFAIRS CANADA LEARNING RESOURCES |
Veterans Affairs Canada offers educators a wide selection of free,
bilingual resources about Remembrance and Canada’s military history, from
the South African War to today. Our resources are available in multiple
formats. If high-quality printed copies are what you need, you can request
many of our materials using our easy-to-use on-line ordering system (there
are absolutely no shipping charges). And if you are looking for instant
access to our materials in your library, our Veterans Affairs Canada Web
site is the place to go. Let’s explore some of the resources that you
might find useful to engage students. These can also be shared with other
teachers in your school.
Veterans Affairs Canada Historical Resources
‘Remembrance’ is an important part of being a well-informed Canadian.
How can we truly understand the country we have today without a knowledge
of the sacrifices and achievements that have been made by our Veterans and
current Canadian Forces members to protect the peace and freedom we enjoy?
That is where our wide selection of historical resources can come in.
For a country that has an international reputation for peace, Canada has
taken part in many wars and conflicts. Knowing what Canada did - and why -
is important. Veterans Affairs Canada has a wide selection of historical
publications like public information sheets and historical booklets,
covering many chapters of our military heritage from the First World War
to modern-day Canadian Forces efforts. Our concise public information
sheets are ideal for providing an overview of a subject, helpful to
teachers looking to give their students some historical background in an
easy-to-digest manner. Our longer historical booklets (some of which are
more than 50 pages in length) offer more in-depth information on a
subject, making them very useful for research projects or other situations
where a more detailed historical account is required. Check out the
‘History’ portion of our Web site to explore some of our resources. Most
of our materials are available in HTML and downloadable PDF formats, and
we offer our streaming video resources in Flash, Window Media and
QuickTime formats. You can also order high-quality printed versions of
many of our materials using our on-line ordering system.
Veterans Affairs Canada Learning Materials
Veterans Affairs Canada also produces high-quality resources created
specifically for educators. Our comprehensive multimedia learning kits
offer videos/DVDs, in-depth historical information, lesson plans and a
variety of other resources like posters, music CDs, postcards and
information sheets to give educators the tools with which to engage their
students. We currently offer kits about the First World War, the Second
World War and the Korean War. We also offer on-line learning modules for
you and your school focusing on specific military events, such as D-Day
and the Battle of Normandy, the Italian Campaign, the Battle of the
Atlantic, and the Liberation of Belgium and the Battle of the Scheldt. And
that is not all. ‘Heroes and Poppies - an Introduction to Remembrance’,
the ‘60th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War Teacher’s Guide’
and the ‘50 Way to Remember’ information sheet offer a wealth of
activities that educators can use as starting points to incorporate
Remembrance into their teaching, while the ‘Candlelight Tribute Ceremony’
information sheet has instructions for organizing a ‘candlelight tribute’
that a school could conduct to show that we remember Canadians who have
given their lives in service.
Other Veterans Affairs Canada On-line Resources
2010 is a milestone year for many significant events from Canada’s
military history. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Canadian
Navy, the 95th anniversary of the Newfoundland Regiment’s fighting at
Gallipoli during the First World War, and the 65th anniversaries of the
liberation of the Netherlands, the Murmansk Run, the liberation of Hong
Kong prisoners of war and the end of the Second World War. Veterans
Affairs Canada will be offering a variety of historical and educational
resources with information on these events. 2010 also saw Canada play host
to the world at the Vancouver Winter Olympics. You can explore our
Olympics Web feature to learn about Canadians who both served Canada in a
military uniform and competed for our country at the Olympics over the
years. We offer a number of other interesting Web features, exploring
subjects like the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War, the
55th anniversary of the Korean War armistice, and the Canadian Forces - in
the service of peace. We have many other on-line resources, as well. For
example, ‘Experience Vimy’ allows users to visit the Canadian National
Vimy Memorial in France without leaving their chairs. Students can use
their computer mouse to swoop up and down and zoom in and out to view the
memorial from many different angles. You can also read the names of the
11,285 Canadians who died in France during the First World War and who
have no known grave which are inscribed on the base of the monument.
‘Heroes Remember’ is a database of videotaped interviews with Canadian
Veterans, containing approximately 2,400 English clips and more than 560
French clips. With this tool, students can search for first-hand accounts
from men and women who served in the navy, army, air force, Merchant Navy,
or on the home front; stories related to significant chapters in our
country’s military heritage; and even find interviews with Veterans from
their own communities, regions or provinces. There are a variety of
interesting components associated with this resource, such as a section
focusing on the contributions of Chinese-Canadians during the Second World
War. Through video clips and archival footage, the La force francophone
Web feature provides first person accounts from French speaking Canadian
men and women from all walks of life who served both at home and overseas
during the Second World War. This feature honours these Francophones from
across Canada by giving them the opportunity to tell their stories on a
number of different themes. In the First World War Audio Archive Web
component you can learn about Canada’s participation in the First World
War by listening to audio recollections of Veterans, as they recall their
life and times during the war years. As well, you can view a selection of
Canadian artist William Redver Stark’s collection of First World War
sketches, showcased in six thematic galleries. A visit to the medals
section provides information on service medals awarded during the First
World War. Finally, in the learning corner one can explore a variety of
multimedia presentations. Veterans Affairs Canada’s array of educational
and informational resources can help you meet your provincial curriculum
goals while fostering students’ understanding of the sacrifices and
achievements of those who have served in the cause of peace and freedom.
Visit the ‘Youth & Educators’ section of the Veterans Affairs Canada Web
site today and see what you may have been missing.
May 7, 2010
ISSUE #8
This year’s PEITF Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 22,
2010 at the Belvedere Golf Club. Finger foods will be available after your
round of golf with music by the Pedagogues. Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. For
more information go to:
http://www.peitf.com/peitf_golf_tournament.pdf
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PARKS CANADA ON-LINE TEACHER RESOURCES CENTER |
Parks Canada on-line Teacher Resources Center provides fun, educational
classroom ready lesson plans, activities and information linked directly
to PEI school curriculum in science, geography, social studies and
history. The Teacher Resource Center can be found on the Parks Canada
website:
http://www.pc.gc.ca/apprendre-learn/prof/index_e.asp
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YOGA IN SCHOOLS
3RD SUMMER TEACHER TRAINING INTENSIVE - HALIFAX, N.S. |
Yoga 11 is changing the lives of both teachers and students! Be one of
the many teachers bringing this transformational practice to their
schools. This four day intensive workshop leads to a 200 hr certification,
which is required to teach yoga in the schools. Graduates will receive
Yoga 11 and 12 lesson plans, and Yoga for autism and elementary programs
as well as one year mentorship during implementation. "This program,
created and lead by Jenny and Blair, has revitalized and prepared an
inspired group to deliver the new PSP Yoga 11 curriculum. The joy and
gratitude is palpable throughout the journey. This course has and will
change many lives, having lasting effects within the education system."
Sue Stevenson, Active Living Consultant Leader(s): Jenny Kierstead is a
former Phys. Ed teacher and the founder of Breathing Space Yoga Studios.
She contributed to the development of the Yoga 11 and 12 curriculums as
well as the Elementary Yoga Program. She is also the co-creator of the
Yoga for Autism. Blair Abbass was the first teacher to bring Yoga 11 to
the Halifax Regional School Board. He is a contributing designer of the
Yoga 11 and 12 curriculums in the area of meditation. August 9 -12th,
2010, 9:00am - 4:00 p.m.
Breathing Space Yoga Studio, Halifax , $ 500.00 +hst - 444-YOGA (9642)
or
info@BreathingSpaceYogaStudio.ca
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www.BreathingSpaceYogaStudio.ca
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EAL ACROSS THE K-12 CURRICULUM
SYLVIA HELMER’S SUMMER COURSE AT UPEI |
August 12 - August 18, 2010
Herself a non-native speaker of English and the holder of a doctorate
in education, Sylvia Helmer has extensive classroom experience at all
levels, from kindergarten to university. She has taught mainstream
subjects and ESL, both domestically and overseas, and has worked as a
curriculum adaptation specialist for the Vancouver School District(VSD).
On secondment from the VSD, Sylvia is currently teaching at UBC in the
Faculty of Education. She is the co-author of the book, Look at Me When I
Talk to You, ESL Learners in Non-ESL Classrooms. If you have questions
about the course, please direct them to UPEI. For your information a link
to the summer School Timetable for courses in the Faculty of Education at
UPEI is provided here:
https://secure.upei.ca/cls/dropbox/SummerTime.html
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STEPHEN HAWKING LECTURE CONTEST - "I LOVE SCIENCE" |
Your students have the chance to win a trip to see
Stephen Hawking live and in person! Perimeter Institute for Theoretical
Physics is sponsoring a video contest to challenge high school students to
use their creative genius, and in 30 seconds or less, explain why "I Love
Science" in a thought-provoking, creative and entertaining manner. The
entry period for the contest is April 10 – May 10, 2010. The two Grand
Prize winners will receive an all-expenses paid round-trip to Perimeter
Institute in Waterloo, Ontario, and be part of the June 20th "Hawking at
the Perimeter" television special, featuring Professor Stephen Hawking.
Contest Eligibility:
All Canadian students in grades 9 – 12 (CEGEP in
Quebec), aged 14 – 19 enrolled full-time in a Canadian public, private or
home school are eligible to enter. For full entry and contest details,
please have your students visit the "I Love Science" website at:
http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/Outreach/Students/I_love
_science_video_contest/.
We thank you in advance for sharing this with your
students, and have created a poster which may be printed and posted from:
http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/images/outreach/ilovescience/ilovescience_poster.pdf.
If you have any questions about the contest, please feel free to
contact us at:
lovescience@perimeterinstitute.ca.
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THE 23RD ANNUAL ISLAND LITERARY AWARDS
ARE STILL OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS! |
The deadline for submissions is approaching for the
most significant public awards event recognizing student writers on
PEI-the Island Literary Awards. As the Prince Edward Island Writers’ Guild
(PEIWG) prepares for the Island Literary Awards (ILAs), young writers are
encouraged to participate. The 23rd Annual ILAs will take place in
Charlottetown on September 19th, 2010. As in past years there will be cash
awards, readings from winning authors, and a reception. The ILAs have two
categories for young people, made up of the Bell Aliant Creative Writing
Awards for Young People and the Department of Education and Early
Childhood Development Young Writers’ Awards. There are no entry fees for
either of these two categories. There are also other ILA categories (for
Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Poetry and Writing for Children-please see
the PEIWG website) and there is a $20 entry fee in these categories.
The deadline for submissions is May 28th. Please inform
your students of the deadline and entry guidelines. Forms have been posted
on the PEIWG website at
www.peiwritersguild.com. Click on the ILA button.
STUDENT CATEGORIES
Creative Writing Awards for Young People: Students may
write on the topic of their choice and enter one of four sub-categories:
Early Elementary, Late Elementary, Junior High and Senior High. A maximum
of five pages of poetry, or a ten-page short story, will constitute an
entry. Longer submissions will not be accepted. Again, there is no entry
fee. Prizes: $100 (First); $75 (Second); $50 (Third)-all to be awarded in
each sub-category
The Department of Education and Early Childhood
Development Young Writers Award: Students attending intermediate school
(grades 7-9 inclusive) may enter a story, a poem or a series of poems on a
topic of their choice. A maximum of 10 pages will constitute an entry.
There is no entry fee. Prizes: $75 (First); $50 (Second); $25 (Third)
The school with the highest number of student
submissions will be recognized with a School Participation Award
certificate at the Awards Ceremony. Submissions may be delivered to any
public library across PEI, or mailed to The 23rd Annual Island Literary
Awards, Attn : Trina O’Brien Leggott, Confederation Centre Public Library,
PO Box 7000, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 8G8.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR STUDENTS TO ENTER TO WIN
LIFE-CHANGING EDUCATIONAL EXPEDITION TO THE CANADIAN ARCTIC! |
This is an update about Brita’s Eco-Challenge Student
Grant Program, which will send three of Canada’s most promising young
environmentalists on a life-changing educational expedition to the
Canadian Arctic this August, with award-winning organization Students On
Ice (SOI).
As part of its FilterForGood platform, Brita has
brought back its Eco-Challenge Student Grant Program for a second year.
The deadline has now been extended from April 30th to May 31st, giving
students one more month to submit an Eco-Challenge entry to win one of
three Brita-funded spots on the Students on Ice ship, valued at
approximately $10,000 each. To learn more or to apply for an Eco-Challenge
grant, students should visit
www.FilterForGood.ca. Please spread the
word about this incredible learning opportunity for high school students.
Students now have until Monday, May 31st to tell us why and how they are
environmental ambassadors and leaders in their school or community, and
why they feel they would benefit from a trip to Canada’s Arctic. Brita
will let grant recipients know by July 9 if they should start packing
their bags. The ship leaves harbour on August 4, 2010.
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A TRANSFORMATIONAL DAY™
MAY 29TH AT THE DELTA PRINCE EDWARD, CHARLOTTETOWN! |
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Charlottetown!
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April 7, 2010 ISSUE #7
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Global Action Week
Le Semaine mondiale d’action |
It is that time of year again. Global Action Week is
fast approaching. This year, Global Action Week takes place April 19 - 25,
2010 with the theme Global Action for 1 Goal: Education for all. In 2010,
the FIFA World
Cup will take place in Africa. With global attention on Africa, the GCE
will use this historic moment to raise unprecedented public awareness and
encourage global action to achieve the Education for All goals. Visit
www.join1goal.org for more
information. CTF is inviting short video clips of teachers and students
from across Canada passing a soccer ball and reinforcing the campaign
message to pick up on the FIFA World Cup and the theme "1 Goal". Videos
will be stitched together and presented to federal Members of Parliament
and Senators at the annual CTF Global Action Week breakfast on Parliament
Hill on April 20. A sample video format featuring CTF President Mary-Lou
Donnelly and her daughter is posted here:
http://www.ctf-fce.ca/multimedia/view.aspx?view=20.
Videos should not be longer than 15 seconds. A sample promotional flyer to
share with your teacher members is attached to this memo. Deadline to send
videos: April 12, 2010.
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Le Semaine mondiale d’action s’approche à grand pas! Nous vous invitons
à participer dans la campagne canadienne, car vous avez démontrez de grand
intérêt envers l’importance du financement de l’éducation, non seulement
au Canada mais partout au monde. La Semaine mondiale d’action de cette
année se tiendra du 19 au 25 avril 2010 et aura pour thème 1BUT :
L’éducation pour tous. En 2010, la Coupe du monde de la FIFA aura lieu en
Afrique. Profitant du fait que le monde entier aura les yeux rivés sur ce
continent, la Campagne mondiale pour l’éducation se servira de ce moment
historique pour sensibiliser l’opinion publique comme jamais auparavant et
encourager une action mondiale pour l’atteinte des cibles de « L’éducation
pour tous et toutes ». Pour plus d’information :
www.join1goal.org/fr.
La FCE invite le personnel enseignant et les élèves du Canada à réaliser
de courtes vidéos montrant des élèves et des enseignants en train de se
passer le ballon et d’appuyer le message de la campagne de manière à unir
la Coupe du monde de la FIFA et le thème « 1BUT ». Les vidéos reçues
seront mises bout à bout et présentées aux membres du Parlement et du
Sénat fédéraux à l’occasion du déjeuner annuel de la FCE, qui aura lieu le
20 avril sur la Colline du Parlement pendant la Semaine mondiale d’action.
Une vidéo de démonstration mettant en vedette Mary-Lou Donnelly,
présidente de la FCE, et sa fille, peut être visionnée à l’adresse
suivante :
http://www.ctf-fce.ca/multimedia/view.aspx?view=20.
Les vidéos ne doivent pas dépasser 15 secondes. Vous trouverez ci-joint un
dépliant promotionnel que vous pourrez distribuer à vos membres
enseignants. La date limite pour envoyer une vidéo est le 12 avril 2010.
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PEITF Course Offering - Spaces Are Still Available
I.D.E.A.S.: Brain-Based Ways We Think and Learn |
The first class will be conducted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 in the
Summerside area commencing at 6:00 p.m. The instructor will be Lloyd
Mallard. To register, contact Joanne at Federation House 569-4157 or toll
free within PEI: 1-800-903-4157.
Course Description:
This course is about how we think and learn and will explore current
information about how our marvelous brain takes in, stores, retrieves, and
uses information. New knowledge about how the brain works is tremendously
valuable to educators. It allows us to design lesson plans, discover and
implement instructional strategies and create classroom environments that
work toward enhancing brain-compatible learning and teaching. This results
in a difference between students who are only mildly interested in
learning - simply going through the motions - and those who are fully
engaged in learning.
Please Note:
The course fees for spring 2010 are $400. payable at the first class
(includes all materials);
The course fee is tax deductible;
A minimum of 15 participants is required; and,
This course is recognized for credit (professional) by the PEI Teachers’
Certificate and Standards Board (3 semester hours).
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Live-streamed Webcast of a Day of Inspiration™, May
5th, 2010, 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. AST, $237 |
A Day of Inspiration™ is a series of one-day events designed to empower
youth. Suitable for all students in grades 8-12, it provides a chance to
learn from leading visionaries in a fun and unique way. Since 2007, A Day
of Inspiration™ has been providing excellent experiential learning
opportunities in high energy environments that complement schools’ student
empowerment initiatives. In these tough economic times, amidst the
backdrop of global turmoil, schools require a cost effective solution when
offering extracurricular activities that empower students to make a
positive difference in their own lives, their communities and the world at
large. On May 5th, 2010 your school is invited to login to the
live-streamed webcast of A Day of Inspiration™, in what could be North
America’s largest assembly ever! There is no registration fee per person.
Your entire school can participate for just a fraction of the cost of
hiring your own speaker or attending an offsite youth leadership
conference. With this special offer, your entire school has the
opportunity to attend this live, webcasted event on May 5th for only $237.
You just need a high speed internet connection, a large screen projector
and space to accommodate your participating students. At the May 5th
event, you will find A Day of Inspiration™’s celebrated suite of carefully
prepared talks, demonstrations and performances on a wide range of
subjects to foster learning, inspiration and empowerment -- and to provoke
stimulating dialogue. The theme of the May 5th event is empowering youth
to make a difference. Speakers include Kimmie Weeks, Founder / Executive
Director of Youth Action International and Dr. Samantha Nutt, Founder of
War Child Canada and recently name to the Order of Ontario. For additional
information, visit
http://www.ADayOfInspiration.com, call
1.888.406.0777 or e-mail
terri@adayofinspiration.com.
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Take the Great EcoKids Challenge |
Earth Month is fast approaching and so is the deadline to The Great
EcoKids Challenge. If your school or class has been involved in
environmental projects and activities, Earth Day Canada would like to
recognize and award this fantastic work by encouraging you to enter the
9th Annual Great EcoKids Challenge. SONY Prizes will be awarded to winning
schools in three categories: primary, junior and intermediate. A SONY
Cybershot Digital Camera will be awarded to the teacher leading the
winning project in each category and every student team member will
receive a SONY W-Series Walkman® MP3 Player! Inspire your students, school
and community and rise to The Great EcoKids Challenge. Submit your
application by April 30th, 2010 at
www.ecokids.ca
Click here for more information:
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/challenge/psa.cfm
Click here for information on video:
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/challenge/psa.cfm
February 18, 2010
ISSUE #6
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Federation Course Offering, Spring, 2010 |
I.D.E.A.S.: Brain-Based Ways We Think and Learn
The first class will be conducted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 in the
Summerside area commencing at 6:00 p.m. The instructor will be Lloyd
Mallard. To register, contact Joanne at Federation House 569-4157 or toll
free within PEI: 1-800-903-4157.
Course Description:
This course is about how we think and learn and will explore current
information about how our marvelous brain takes in, stores, retrieves, and
uses information. New knowledge about how the brain works is tremendously
valuable to educators. It allows us to design lesson plans, discover and
implement instructional strategies and create classroom environments that
work toward enhancing brain-compatible learning and teaching. This results
in a difference between students who are only mildly interested in
learning - simply going through the motions - and those who are fully
engaged in learning.
Please Note:
- The course fees for spring 2010 are $400. payable at the first class
(includes all materials);
- The course fee is tax deductible;
- A minimum of 15 participants is required; and,
- This course is recognized for credit (professional) by the PEI
Teachers’ Certificate and Standards Board (3 semester hours).
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Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary
Democracy
Forum des enseignantes et des enseignants sur la démocratie
parlementaire canadienne |
From October 31 to November 5, 2010, on Parliament Hill, get an
insider’s view of Canada’s parliamentary system. Meet parliamentarians,
and political, procedural and pedagogical experts. Explore key issues in
parliamentary democracy. Develop and gather resources for teaching about
parliament, governance, democracy and citizenship. Application deadline is
April 30.
www.parl.gc.ca/teachers
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Du 31 octobre au 5 novembre 2010, sur la colline du Parlement, observez
de l'intérieur le système parlementaire canadien. Rencontrez des
parlementaires et des spécialistes de la politique, de la procédure et de
l'enseignement. Analysez des aspects clés de la démocratie parlementaire.
Élaborerez des ressources didactiques sur le Parlement, la gouvernance, la
démocratie et la citoyenneté. La date d’échéance est le 30 avril.
www.parl.gc.ca/profs
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UNICEF Canada’s Global Classroom |
The latest UNICEF Canada’s Global Classroom newsletter with curriculum
connected resources on Children’s Rights, Climate Change and lots more is
available at this link:
http://globalclassroom.unicef.ca/pdf/newsletters/uen_jan10.pdf
In addition to the newsletter check out this web link:
http://globalclassroom.unicef.ca/pdf/humanitarian.pdf for the
resource Humanitarian Emergencies for intermediate and secondary teachers
who may be looking for supplementary teaching material for the devastating
earthquake in Haiti and the connection to the global humanitarian effort
that is occurring right now. UNICEF Canada’s Global Classroom programme is
currently updating the resource. If you would like to pilot the new
lessons please contact Kelly Quinlan by email at:
kquinlan@unicef.ca.
PEI CITIZEN ADVOCACY - Would you like to volunteer as a friend for an
adult with an intellectual disability? It is well known that graduating
from high school can be the beginning of a life of isolation for Islanders
with intellectual disabilities. Many lead lonely lives, without the very
ordinary friendships which most of us rely on. PEI Citizen Advocacy is a
non-profit organization which matches volunteers (advocates) with adults
who have an intellectual disability (partners) on a one-on-one basis. The
advocate becomes not only a friend but also a supporter who can stick up
for their partner. Through their friendship the partner feels a greater
sense of belonging to the community-at-large.
You may catch a movie together, have a coffee, visit a friend or go for
a swim. It may be a couple of hours a month or a couple of hours a week.
Volunteer advocates make a huge impact on the lives of those they are
matched with. A partner recently said: "My advocate is a great friend. She
gets me out in the community and helps me with any problems. Our
friendship makes me feel happy". PEI Citizen Advocacy is presently looking
for people interested in becoming advocates for six people from across
PEI. If you are interested or would like to find out more about us we may
be reached at our office at 566-3523 or at
peica@eastlink.ca.
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The Maury Project - July 12 – 23, 2010
Subsidized Professional Development Opportunity! |
The Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) has been
invited to send one Canadian teacher to the American Meteorological
Society’s (AMS) two-week summer oceanography workshop for teachers.
Who can apply:
Elementary and high school teachers from across Canada
Where:
US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland
Cost:
Workshop expenses (incl. accommodations) are covered by the AMS.
CMOS and the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (CNC/SCOR)
each provide $300 (total $600) for travel expenses to and from Annapolis
Deadline for applications: March 8, 2010
Questions?
Contact Sheila at
education@cmos.ca
For more information and an application form please go to
http://www.cmos.ca/ProjectMaury.html
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Edu-kits on Acadian history available free of charge
at the Musée Acadienne in Miscouche |
Find easy to use edu-kits on Acadian history available free of charge
at the Musée Acadienne in Miscouche (902) 432-2880. The kits are bilingual
and contain all equipment necessary for the smooth delivery of the
activities including a well detailed lesson plans.
(Activity descriptions in French follows)
Grades 2 to 6 - "Building an Aboiteau and a Dyke"
This activity lasts 45 to 60 minutes. Students will learn how Acadians
used the reclaimed marshlands around the Baie Française (Bay of Fundy) and
le Bassin des Mines (Minas Basin), by building "aboiteaux" (Acadian
sluices) and dykes to drain the land and to stop the sea from coming back
on the land at high tide. Students will work in teams to discover how to
build a dyke.
Grades 4 to 9 - "The Mysterious Mixed up Artifacts"
This activity lasts 45 to 60 minutes. Imagine life in 17th and 18th
Century Acadia through its artifacts. Objects made by humans represent a
complete gamut of activities; among them, the most fundamental are linked
to our essential needs: eating, drinking and protecting ourselves from the
elements. Even without written documentation, objects can speak eloquently
about their users. Students will help uncover the past using systematic
approach of the archaeologist: practicing focused observation,
classification, comparison, in a team-work context. The degree of
complexity for this activity varies according to the grade level.
Grades 6 to 10 - "Deportation: 1755"
Indoor activity that lasts 60 to 75 minutes. Role play the events of the
Deportation from Grand-Pré. Students will begin the activity by viewing a
short film. We ask that they pay close attention to the words, the sounds,
the instruments, the mannerisms and the movements that they find
important. This is followed by a role-play of the deportation with each
student taking on the role of an Acadian individual who was deported. The
goal of this activity is to provide students with a more personal
comprehension of the events of the 1755 Deportation.
Grades 7 to 12 - "Evangeline"
This activity lasts 90 minutes. Evangeline, A Tale of Acadie was published
by the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in 1847. The poem became
universally popular and was translated into French in the 1860s. The
Acadians adopted Evangeline as a heroine. This role play will provide
students with the opportunity to act out the story for themselves.
2e à 6e année - « Construire un aboîteau et une digue »
Activité qui dure 45 minutes. Les étudiants apprendront comment les
Acadiens cultivaient les basses terres le long de la baie Française (Fundy)
et du bassin des Mines (Minas Basin), en construisant des aboîteaux et des
digues pour drainer le sol et empêcher l’inondation de la mer. Les
étudiants travailleront en équipes pour construire une digue.
4e à 9e année - « Un mélange mystérieux d'artéfacts »
Activité à l'intérieur qui dure 45 à 60 minutes. À l'aide des artéfacts,
imaginez la vie en Acadie au 17e et au 18e siècles. Les objets fabriqués
par les humains témoignent de toute une gamme d'activités. Les artéfacts
les plus importants sont liés aux activités essentielles comme manger,
boire et se protéger des éléments. Même sans documentation écrite, les
objets nous renseignent sur les personnes qui les utilisent. Les étudiants
découvriront le passé, en se servant des démarches systématiques de
l'archéologue : l'observation attentive, la classification et la
comparaison dans le contexte du travail en équipe. Cette activité varie de
complexité selon le niveau scolaire.
6e à 10e année - « La Déportation : 1755 »
Activité à l'intérieur qui dure 60 à 75 minutes. Un jeu de rôle basé sur
la Déportation. Les étudiants commencent par regarder un petit film. On
leur demande de prêter une attention particulière aux mots, aux sons, aux
instruments, aux gestes et aux mouvements qu'ils trouvent significatifs.
Ensuite le jeu de rôle sur la Déportation commence – chaque élève prend le
rôle d’une personne qui a été déportée. Le but de cette activité est
d'amener les étudiants vers une compréhension plus personnelle des
événements de la Déportation de 1755.
7e à 12e année - « L'histoire d'Évangéline »
Activité qui dure 90 minutes. En 1847, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow a publié
Evangeline, A Tale of Acadie. Ce poème est devenu populaire à travers le
monde. Il a été traduit en français en 1865. Les Acadiens ont adopté
Évangéline comme héroïne. Les étudiants feront un jeu de rôle pour mettre
en scène l’histoire d’Évangéline.
February 3, 2010
ISSUE #5
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Teacher Exchange Opportunity |
Mikko Käyhko, Wife and two teenaged sons, Teaches in Muurame, Finland
School is Nisulanm:aen Koulu - Full time secondary Phys. Ed and Health to
be taught in ENGLISH. 19 years experience, good references. It is
preferable that the incoming teacher be male. Sorry! The school phys ed
department is apparently very well equipped. The town of Muurame sits
between two lakes joined by a river which runs through the center of town.
Recreational opportunities include skiing at Riihivuori Ski Resort,
hiking, all water sports, golf etc. House is a truly lovely four bedroom
home which including sauna in Jyväskylä. Has done a previous exchange to
Illinois. If you are interested, please contact Carol Wilkins, Teacher
Exchange Coordinator, Canadian Education Exchange Foundation,
220 Bayview Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 4Y8,
(705)739-7596, e-mail: cwilk@ceef.ca -
www.ceef.ca
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Scholarships for Students |
The Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC) offers scholarship
opportunities to any Canadian student, 25 years of age or under, who is
enrolled or planning to enroll in post-secondary education in the next 12
months. PSAC will award five scholarships to students pursuing
post-secondary education by means of a random draw. Application forms are
available online at:
http://www.psac.ca/career-resources/scholarships-a-grants
and must be submitted to the PSAC office by 4:30 p.m. on April 23, 2010. A
poster is available by clicking this link:
http://www.psac.ca/images/edfund/2010_scholarship_poster_public.pdf
Funding is made possible by the PSAC Education Fund which
has a goal of creating awareness of career opportunities in the petroleum
industry and helping to develop the future workforce. For further
information, please visit the PSAC website at www.psac.ca or contact PSAC
at (403) 264-4195 or by email at info@psac.ca.
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Fourth National Biennial Conference on Adolescents
and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder |
Facing the Future Together: Where Do We Go From Here?
Brochure:
http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/Brochures/AdultswithFASD_Brochure.pdf
Please Click Here to Register:
http://www.peopleware.net/index.cfm?siteCode=1268
Conference Date: April 14-17, 2010
Conference Location: The Hyatt Regency (655 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC
V6C 2R7)
Rooms at a reduced rate of $189 (double occupancy):
http://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_gi_new&groupID=702836
The rooms can be shared at only $95 per person; however, it is your
responsibility to find a roommate. Registration: Please register
before March 5th, 2010 to receive the reduced yearly bird rate
Online:
http://www.peopleware.net/index.cfm?siteCode=1268
By Fax: Fax completed registration form to: 604-822-4835
Toll free within North America: 1-877-328-7744; Other callers:
604-827-3112
By Mail: Please complete the registration form and mail it to the address
indicated on the bottom of the form. Contact Info: Jo Nam, Phone: (604)
822-2801 Fax: (604) 822-4835
Email:
ipinfo@interchange.ubc.ca
Website:
www.interprofessional.ubc.ca
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Looking for a way to engage the young girls and
women in your classrooms?
Cherchez-vous un moyen d’amener les filles et les jeunes femmes de vos
classes à prendre une part active dans la société? |
Like you, we want to enhance the educational experience for students
and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow. Experiences is a
national mentorship program for girls aged 12 – 17 and young women aged 18
– 25, that aims to provide them with the leadership skills and confidence
to consider elected office, whether that is school council next year or 24
Sussex Drive down the road! Mentors will introduce their mentees to the
impact of politics on their lives, and what they as young girls and women
can do to make a difference: from the importance of voting and playing a
role in your community, to throwing your hat in the ring! Experiences will
open doors for young women today and for years to come. We invite you to
explore the mentorship opportunities available on our website and register
at
www.equalvoice.ca/experiences
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Cherchez-vous un moyen d’amener les filles et les jeunes femmes de vos
classes à prendre une part active dans la société? Tout comme vous, nous
souhaitons enrichir l’expérience éducationnelle des élèves et leur offrir
des occasions d’apprendre et de grandir.Expériences est un programme de
mentorat d’envergure nationale à l’intention des filles de 12 à 17 ans et
des jeunes femmes de 18 à 25 ans. Le programme a comme objectif de
permettre aux participantes de développer des compétences en leadership et
d’acquérir une meilleure confiance en soi afin de les inciter à se porter
candidates à des élections, que ce soit au conseil d’école l’année
prochaine ou, rien de moins, qu’au 24, promenade Sussex! Les mentors
amèneront les mentorées à réfléchir sur les répercussions de la politique
dans leur vie et sur ce qu’elles, à titre de filles et de jeunes femmes,
peuvent faire pour changer les choses : poser un geste important comme de
voter, s’engager dans sa collectivité ou même se lancer en campagne
électorale! Le programme Expériences élargira les possibilités qui se
présentent aux jeunes femmes aujourd’hui et pour des années à venir. Nous
vous invitons à découvrir notre programme de mentorat accessible sur notre
site Web (www.equalvoice.ca/experiences)
et à vous y inscrire.
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A Mental Health Service for Infants, Children,
Youth, and their Families |
This web-based resource assists teachers in dealing with behaviours of
children ages 3 to 14 in their classrooms. Focused on those behaviours
teachers observe that they find troubling or worrisome, it helps them
understand the behaviours, why they may occur, how to know whether they
may indicate a mental health problem, and how to address them. It also
provides strategies for promoting good mental health in the classroom. The
resource can be found at
www.hincksdellcrest.org/abc
. An enhancement to adapt the ABCs of Mental Health to the high school
level is now under development. The first step will be to ask secondary
school teachers and support staff about their students’ behaviours that
are most troubling to them. Informed by the teachers’ responses, we will
identify topic areas to be developed by mental health experts. The
resulting resource will address high school teachers’ expressed concerns
and help them understand adolescents’ behaviours and mental health
difficulties. We are inviting secondary school educators and support
workers across Canada to tell us about the behaviours they find troubling.
They can do this through an on-line questionnaire, available at:
http://surveymonkey.com/s/mentalhealthresourceteachers
January 8, 2010
ISSUE #4
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Certificate in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign
Language |
Study Abroad Canada Language Institute (formerly Study Abroad Canada) is
offering its first publicly advertised online, group-paced delivery of our
Certificate in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language. The course
dates are January 14 – April 8, 2010 with a one week break mid-term.
Visit
http://www.studyincanada.ca/tesl.php
This online, group-paced course will be delivered using **Moodle, The 11
week course will be divided into two-week modules, each focusing on a
different aspect of teaching, with an additional introductory week at the
beginning of the program where we will focus on learning how to navigate
the course and getting to know each other. Students can expect to spend
approximately 20 hours on coursework every two weeks, with a total of 100
hours overall.
This program is recognized by TESL Canada, after completion, students can
apply for the TESL Canada Professional Certificate: Standard One.
Cost of the program $1,500.00; Texts and Materials $350.00+GST and
Practicum fee $250.00
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2010 Forum for Young Canadians Program |
This is an exciting opportunity for your students to experience the
2010 Forum for Young Canadians program!
Enhancements to the 2010 program mean your students have even more
opportunity to share their opinion, experience the political system
first-hand and understand how decisions are made nationally in Canada.
Applications are being accepted now; ensure that students from your
school have the opportunity to:
- gain a better understanding of the national decision-making process
in Canada;
- express their opinion and contribute to the revised 2010 program;
- represent their school at a national youth forum;
- acquire tools for community engagement when they return home;
- enhance their leadership and second official language skills;
- network with other youth from across the country;
- travel to Ottawa and experience the richness of Parliament Hill;
- live a rewarding, exceptional and memorable experience.
Four sessions of the program are offered each year. The 2010 scheduled
dates are February 21-27, February 28 - March 6, March 21-27 and April
18-24. The cost of participation is $895 and includes:
- travel to and from Ottawa;
- accommodation and meals walking distance from Parliament Hill;
- attendance at the MP's dinner, Senate's breakfast and all other events;
- all session materials and program support.
Bursaries are available, visit the Forum Website (www.forum.ca
<http://www.forum.ca/> ) for program
updates and the latest program news. The students selected to represent
each province will spend one week with up to 150 other young leaders
arriving from coast to coast. Their classroom revolves around Parliament
Hill and their teachers are Ministers, Members of Parliament, Senators,
senior public servants, members of the national media and business
leaders. Their safe and secure participation is ensured through the
supervision of a professional staff team.
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Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
Master of Education Programs |
The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) offers a variety
of Master of Education programs across five departments of study: Adult
Education and Counselling Psychology; Curriculum, Teaching and Learning;
Human Development and Applied Psychology; Theory and Policy Studies in
Education; and, Sociology and Equity Studies in Education. Applications to
these graduate programs are currently open.
Teachers entering a full-time master's degree program at OISE are
eligible to apply for The William Waters Scholarships in Urban Education
which offers $30,000 in scholarship funding to two teachers. Scholarship
applications for the 2010-11 academic year are due January 14, 2010.
Successful candidates will have an interest in social justice and
school success and will participate in activities related to research,
professional development, advocacy and teacher education.
For more information about the scholarships, visit
http://cus.oise.utoronto.ca.
For more information about OISE's graduate programs, visit
www.oise.utoronto.ca.
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Benchmarks of Historical Thinking Summer Institute
in Ottawa
le projet Repères de la pensée historique à Ottawa |
Library and Archives Canada will be hosting the Benchmarks of
Historical Thinking Summer Institute in Ottawa next summer. This exciting
institute will take place July 5-10, 2010, and will include lectures,
breakout groups and visits to Ottawa sites rich in historical value, such
as the Canadian War Museum and the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
Offered by The University of British Columbia, this bilingual program is
open to applicants from across Canada and provides credit (3-credits) and
non-credit registration options! As a participant, you will use
historical-thinking concepts to design active, hands-on learning
experiences for students and/or museum visitors. The registration deadline
is April 1, 2010, and because of limited space you are encouraged to
register early. This summer, combine a great trip with relevant and
practical professional development. Learn more today! -Visit the bilingual
website (http://eplt.educ.ubc.ca/programs/institutes/bht
)
Contact Jo-Anne Chilton (joanne.chilton@ubc.ca,
1-888-492-1122)
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Nous avons le plaisir de vous annoncer que Bibliothèque et Archives
Canada organisera l'Institut d'été sur le projet Repères de la pensée
historique à Ottawa, l'été prochain. Cet institut passionnant aura lieu le
5 au 10 juillet 2010 et comprendra des exposés, des séances de groupe et
des visites aux sites historiques
d'Ottawa, tels que le Musée canadien de la guerre et le Musée canadien
des civilisations. Offert par l'Université de la Colombie Britannique, ce
programme bilingue est ouvert aux candidats à travers le Canada, avec (3
crédits) ou sans unité (crédité ou non). En tant que participant, vous
ferez appel aux concepts de la pensée historique pour concevoir des
expériences actives et pratiques pour les
étudiants ou les visiteurs de musées. Vous pouvez vous inscrire
jusqu'au 1er avril 2010, mais comme les places sont limitées, nous vous
invitons à vous inscrire le plus rapidement possible. Cet été, combinez
cette belle occasion de voir du pays avec une expérience de
perfectionnement professionnel inoubliable. Pour plus d'information : -Visitez
le site Web bilingue (http://eplt.educ.ubc.ca/programs/institutes/bht
)
Communiquez avec Jo-Anne Chilton (joanne.chilton@ubc.ca,
1-888-492-1122)
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Canada’s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Science Camps for Students and Teachers |
Canada’s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI), is now
accepting applications for their free summer science camps for students
and teachers with a keen interest in modern physics. All expenses are paid
for those applying within Canada. For detailed information regarding these
camps please visit www.issyp.ca and
www.einsteinplus.ca.
- International Summer School for Young Physicists (ISSYP)
- EinsteinPlus Teachers' Workshop
- CAP Teaching Award (Teachers in Canada only)
- ISSYP and EinsteinPlus
For students - the application deadline for the ISSYP is Wednesday,
March 17, 2010
For teachers - the application deadline for EinsteinPlus is Wednesday,
March 31, 2010
CAP Teaching Award
The deadline for submitting nominations for the CAP Award for
Excellence in Teaching High School/CEGEP Physics is January 15, 2010.
Visit www.cap.ca for more information.
Please note that this award is only open to teachers working in Canada.
Additional information is available online at
www.perimeterinstitute.ca.
December 10, 2009
ISSUE #3
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INTERESTED IN A TEACHER EXCHANGE TO ALBERTA |
A Junior/Intermediate School teacher of Language Arts Drama, Social
Studies is seeking an exchange to the Atlantic Provinces for the 2010/2011
school year. Interested persons can contact Carol Wilkins at the Canadian
Educational Exchange Foundation (705) 739-7596 or via e-mail
cwilk@ceef.com or Bob MacRae at
Federation House 569-4157 or toll free within PEI 1-800-903-4157.
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IWK COMMUNITY EVENT/SERIES |
IWK PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES presents a full-day professional workshop on
"Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)" with Dr. Esther
Deblinger, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)
What: This workshop will provide an introduction to and overview of
Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, a treatment program that has
evolved as the standard of care for children and adolescents who have
experienced abuse and/or other childhood trauma. Topics to be covered
include psychoeducation, parenting and coping skills, trauma narrative
development and processing, conjoint parent-child sessions and personal
safety. This workshop will be of interest to psychologists, psychiatrists,
social workers, pediatricians, and others interested in child welfare. It
is a part of the Dr. G. Wayne MacDonald Professional Lecture Series, an
annual lecture that was established in honour of Dr. G. Wayne MacDonald,
former Director, Psychology, IWK Health Centre.
Fees: Before April 1st $110.00 / $70.00 (students)
After April 1st $125.00 / $85.00 (students)
When: April 23, 2010, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: O.E. Smith Auditorium, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, NS
Who: Dr. Esther Deblinger, Clinical Psychologist, is a Professor of
Psychiatry, and the co-founder and co-director of the CARES (Child Abuse
Research Education and Service) Institute at University of Medicine and
Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). Dr. Deblinger has conducted extensive
clinical research examining the impact and treatment of childhood
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and related difficulties, with
funding by the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect and the National
Institute of Mental Health. Dr. Deblinger has co-authored numerous
scientific articles and book chapters, and published four books including
the professional book, Treating Trauma and Grief in Children and
Adolescents: A Clinical Guide and the children’s book, Let’s Talk about
Taking Care of You: An educational Book about Body Safety. Dr. Deblinger
and her collaborators have developed and extensively tested Trauma-Focused
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). The program has been recognized as
an exemplary program and was given the highest classification for an
evidence-based practice by the U.S. Department of Justice. Further, the
program serves as the basis for the web-based TF-CBT training program
available at www.musc.edu/tfcbt
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TEACHER RECOGNITION AWARD |
The PEI Agriculture Awareness Committee Teacher Recognition Award is
awarded for excellence in incorporating agriculture in the classroom. The
successful candidate will have demonstrated efforts to incorporate
agriculture into the classroom activities above and beyond curriculum
standards or his/her responsibility as a classroom teacher.
Go to this link for nomination form
www.peitf.com/Teacher_Recognition_Award.pdf
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THE MATHIEU DACOSTA CHALLENGE |
Who was Mathieu Da Costa?
Born of African ancestry in the Azores, Mathieu Da Costa is believed to
be the first recorded black person to set foot in Canada and to have
worked on the ship that brought Samuel de Champlain to New France on the
expedition that spearheaded French settlement in Eastern Canada over 400
years ago. His role in Canada was to act as the interpreter between the
French explorers and the Mi’kmaq people. Today,
Mathieu Da Costa is celebrated as a role model for all Canadians.
What do you have to do?
If you are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada, between the ages
of 9 and 18, you can submit an original piece of artwork or writing
celebrating the contributions made by Canadians of Aboriginal, African or
other backgrounds to the building of Canada. This year, we have partnered
once again with the Parks Canada Agency to create the Mathieu Da Costa
Parks Canada Award. To be entered, submit an original piece of artwork or
writing in English or French celebrating the contribution made by a
National Historic Person of Aboriginal, African or other background to the
building of Canada. National Historic Persons are those who made an
outstanding and lasting contribution to Canadian history – as designated
by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. Please visit the
Parks Canada Agency’s Web site
for more information:
www.pc.gc.ca/mathieudacosta
What can you win?*
• An all-expenses paid trip to Ottawa, Ontario in April 2010
(accompanied by a parent/ guardian) including transportation, meals and
hotel stay;
• VIP seating at the Mathieu Da Costa Awards Ceremony in Ottawa,
Ontario;
• A certificate of achievement; and
• Other prizes.
In addition to the above prizes, the three winners of the Mathieu Da
Costa Parks Canada Award will win a one-year Parks Canada Family Discovery
Pass to discover and explore Canada’s amazing national parks and national
historic sites.
Categories:
Three winning entries will be selected by a jury from each age group
(9–12, 13–15 and 16–18) in each of the following categories:
• Original piece of writing in English;
• Original piece of writing in French; and
• Original piece of artwork.
For more information and full contest details, please visit our Web
site or call the toll free number:
www.mathieudacosta.gc.ca
1-888-77MULTI/1-888-776-8584
* Prizes are subject to change without notification and must be
accepted as awarded.
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LOOKING FOR A WAY TO ENGAGE THE YOUNG GIRLS AND
WOMEN IN YOUR CLASSROOMS?
CHERCHEZ-VOUS UN MOYEN D’AMENER LES FILLES ET LES
JEUNES FEMMES DE VOS CLASSES À PRENDRE UNE PART ACTIVE DANS LA SOCIÉTÉ? |
Experiences is a national mentorship program for girls aged 12 – 17 and
young women aged 18 – 25, that aims to provide them with the leadership
skills and confidence to consider elected office, whether that is school
council next year or 24 Sussex Drive down the road! Explore the mentorship
opportunities available on our website and register at
www.equalvoice.ca/experiences
Expériences est un programme de mentorat d’envergure nationale à
l’intention des filles de 12 à 17 ans et des jeunes femmes de 18 à 25 ans.
Le programme a comme objectif de permettre aux participantes de développer
des compétences en leadership et d’acquérir une meilleure confiance en soi
afin de les inciter à se porter candidates à des élections, que ce soit au
conseil d’école l’année prochaine ou, rien de moins, qu’au 24, promenade
Sussex! Nous vous invitons à découvrir et à vous inscrire au programme
Expériences (www.equalvoice.ca/experiences).
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September 23, 2008
Issue #2
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Provincial Professional
Learning Day - October 3, 2008
Program Notes |
Western School Board - Western Area Teachers’
Association
1. Please note this change in description
for Literacy in the Primary Grades at Westisle
Composite High School
Reading Comprehension Strategies for Grades 1-3
(Revised)
Facilitators: Kathleen Poirier and Audrey
Buchanan
Comprehension is what reading is all about. This
session will focus on explicit strategy
instruction for children in grades 1-3. The first
part of this session will involve the
explanation and modeling of each strategy. The second
part will allow participants to
"Make and Take"
Reading Tool Kits for each of the teachers’ students.
Participants are asked to:
1. Sign up for this session by e-mailing Audrey (axbuchanan@edu.pe.ca)
or Kathleen
(kmpoirier@edu.pe.ca)
by Thursday, September 25
2. Indicate in the e-mail the number of
students in you class.
3. Bring your Miriam Trehearne Resource
Book for grades 1-2 to the session on Oct 3
2. Reading Comprehension Strategy
Instruction at Three Oaks Senior High School will be
facilitated by Robyn McAulay, Elementary Language
Arts Specialist, Department of
Education and Early Childhood Development.
Share a favorite "teacher" website for a chance to win!
Remember to bring along an address for one of your
favorite "teacher" websites, to the Three Oaks Senior High School or
Westisle Composite High School. Enter the address on a ballot available
during the professional learning day and deposit it in our ballot box for
a chance to WIN terrific prizes! Collected websites will be categorized
and e-mailed to teachers.
Eastern School District - Eastern Area Teachers’
Association
Cheryl Perry’s Session Language and Literacy
Connections at West Royalty School has been cancelled.
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Post-PD Day Party With the
Pedagogues - October 3 |
Follow up your PD Day on October 3,
by coming to Ise's (former Dooly's) in the University Plaza where 'The
Pedagogues' will be performing. This band of teachers includes Craig
Ramsay (Dept. of Education), Greg Bungay (Dept. of Education), Glen
Gallant (Sherwood Elementary), Ryan Casey
(Montague Intermediate), and Mark Rooney (Stonepark
Intermediate). Their brand of music has been on display at previous PEITF
Conventions and will be sure to start your weekend off right with classic
covers from the 60's up to the present. Get your staff together, enjoy
some good food, beverages and music, and make it the first staff outing of
the year! The band will take to the Ise's stage about 4:00.
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World Teachers’ Day - October
5th |
The World Teachers’ Day web-site is up and running.
Go to:
English -
http://www.ctf-fce.ca/e/events/wtd/2008/index/asphttp://www.ctf-fce.ca/e/events/wtd/2008/index.asp
French: -
http://www.ctf-fce.ca/f/events/wtd/2008/index.asp
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Teachers in Harmony and
Friends Choir |
Teachers (and friends) : LOVE TO
SING? Come and join the TEACHERS in HARMONY and FRIENDS CHOIR. Rehearsals
are held every Friday afternoon 4-5pm in the Lecture Theatre at Colonel
Grey High School. We sing in four-part harmony, learn a great mix of music
and perform at different venues throughout the year. Along with the fun
and comradeship, we leave feeling refreshed and energized! P.S. You don't
have to be a teacher, we take friends too! Call Judy at 367-8944 for more
info or stop by next Friday.
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Interested in a Teacher
Exchange? |
• Do you have an interest in teaching overseas or elsewhere in Canada?
• Do you have a sense of adventure?
• Are you a flexible person who can adapt to change?
• Does the prospect of living and teaching in another community excite
you?
Plan to attend an INFORMATION MEETING to learn about the
exciting possibilities and how to arrange a teacher exchange.
Join Carol Wilkins, Co-ordinator of the Canadian Education Exchange
Foundation, and members of the Exchange Teacher Organization of NB.
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Date: Saturday, November
1, 2008
Time: 11:00 am (Lunch will be provided)
Place: TBA (Based on location of majority of registrants) |
For more information contact Bob MacRae, Executive Assistant, Staff
Development Services, PEITF, at 902-569-4157 (1-800-903-4157 toll free) or
rmacrae@peitf.com
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2e Symposium de l’Atlantique
La réussite des éléves en milieu minoritaire francophone: une
résponsabilité partagée |
les 6 et 7 novembre 2008, Holiday
Inn Express, Moncton (Nouveau-Brunswick)
L’AEFNB, en collaboration avec la Newfoundland and
Labrador Teachers’ Association (NLTA), la Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU)
et la Prince Edward Island Teachers’ Federation (PEITF), vous lance une
invitation à participer au deuxième symposium regroupant les associations
des enseignantes et des enseignants des provinces de l’Atlantique. Les
attentes de ce symposium visent à favoriser les discussions et les
échanges entre les partenaires du monde de l’éducation sur des
préoccupations communes touchant les minorités francophones de la région
atlantique, tout en plaçant l’emphase sur le partage des pistes de
solution gagnantes qui permettent la réussite des élèves en milieu
minoritaire.
Pour de plus amples informations ou pour vous procurer
le formulaire d’inscription, veuillez communiquer avec Bob MacRae,
569-4157, 1-800-903-4157.
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World AIDS Day 2008:
Participate in the "One Hour on AIDS" initiative! |
For World AIDS Day on 1 December
2008, Education International invites its member organisations to
participate in the "One Hour on AIDS" initiative. Building on the success
of last year, EI hopes that the lesson proposed in the "One Hour on AIDS"
activity kit can be taught in thousands of schools and union offices
around the world. The idea is simple, the message is clear: teachers have
a central role in raising awareness about HIV and AIDS. World AIDS Day is
an ideal opportunity to get involved. Start by taking one hour to talk
about HIV and AIDS on 1 December! Despite recent progress in combating the
spread of the virus, HIV and AIDS remains a significant threat to public
health in many countries, affecting teachers and students worldwide. EI
urges teacher unions in all countries to join this initiative and
highlight the importance of education in HIV prevention. In 2001,
governments pledged at the UN General Assembly that over 90% of young men
and women would have the knowledge needed to reduce their vulnerability to
HIV infection by 2010. However, the results of national surveys in 2007
show worryingly low numbers – around 40% – of young women and men have
accurate knowledge regarding HIV and AIDS. Education for prevention is a
must, not only in countries with high HIV prevalence, but equally in
countries with low prevalence where the trivialization of the virus is
leading to a rise in irresponsible sexual behaviour among young people,
resulting in a greater risk of HIV infection. As part of this initiative,
your union will receive the "One Hour on AIDS" activity kit, which
contains the "One Hour on AIDS" lesson plan and the "Take the lead on
AIDS" poster. The poster can be used to accompany the lesson and displayed
in union offices or classrooms as an ongoing reference point for HIV and
AIDS education throughout the year. All material can be downloaded at:
www.ei-ie.org/efaids
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Journée mondiale contre le
SIDA 2008: Participez à l'initiative "Une heure sur le SIDA" ! |
À l'occasion de la Journée mondiale
contre le SIDA, le 1er décembre 2008, Internationale de l’Education (l'IE)
invite ses organisations membres à participer à l'initiative "Une heure
sur le SIDA". Suite au succès des activités menées l'année passée,
l'IE espère que la leçon proposée dans le kit d"activité "Une heure sur le
SIDA" pourra être donnée dans des milliers d"écoles et de syndicats aux
quatre coins du monde. L'idée reste simple, le message est clair : les
enseignants ont un rôle clé à jouer dans le cadre de la sensibilisation au
VIH et au SIDA. La Journée mondiale de lutte contre le SIDA représente une
occasion en or pour s'engager. Commencez donc par prendre une heure pour
discuter du VIH et du SIDA le 1er décembre ! Malgré les progrès réalisés
récemment dans le combat contre la propagation du virus, le VIH et le SIDA
restent une menace pour la santé publique dans de nombreux pays et
continuent à toucher le corps enseignant et les étudiants de par le monde.
L'IE exhorte les syndicats de tous pays à se joindre à cette initiative et
à souligner l'importance de l'éducation dans la prévention du VIH. En
2001, les gouvernements se sont engagés à l'Assemblée Générale de l'ONU à
ce qu'ici 2010 plus de 90% de jeunes hommes et jeunes femmes acquièrent
les connaissances nécessaires afin de réduire leur vulnérabilité face au
VIH. Cependant, des sondages nationaux effectués en 2007 ont montré, de
manière inquiétante, que peu de jeunes filles et de garçons – environ 40%
– ont des connaissances exactes sur le VIH et le SIDA. L'éducation à la
prévention est un besoin inéluctable non seulement dans les pays à forte
prévalence de VIH mais aussi dans les pays à faible prévalence. Dans ces
derniers, la banalisation du virus entraîne l'irresponsabilité dans le
comportement des jeunes, avec comme conséquence un risque accru
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September 5, 2008
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Issue #1
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FEDERATION COURSE OFFERING |
Fall, 2008
Achieving Student Outcomes Through Cooperative Learning
The first class will be conducted on Tuesday September
23, 2008 in the Charlottetown area at 6:30 p.m. The instructor will be
Barb Forbes. To register, contact Lisa at Federation House 569-4157 or
toll free 1-800-903-4157.
Course Description:
Achieving Student Outcomes Through Cooperative
Learning:
This course will introduce you to practical skills that
will help our students increase their achievements while working in
groups. The goal is to help you become proficient with the skills of group
set-up, monitoring, and debriefing. You will learn to prevent typical
classroom problems that often occur during group work and effectively take
care of any other problems which may occur. You will learn to manage
collaboratively processes so that students learn academics and
interpersonal skills simultaneously.
Achieving Student Outcomes through
Cooperative Learning teaches you to do two types of cooperative
learning. The first, Cooperative Starters, involves students in
activities that can be done quickly (in less than ten minutes class time)
and can be immediately infused into your current teaching strategies. The
second, the Cooperative Learning 3-D Model, is appropriate for a class
period of 40-60 minutes. Here you will teach students to be
interpersonally effective, learn to monitor group work, and debrief
lessons at their conclusion.
Please Note:
The course fees for fall 2008 are $275. Payable at
the first class (includes materials);
The course fee is tax deductible;
A minimum of 15 participants is required to initiate
these courses; and,
These courses are recognized for credit
(professional) by the P.E.I. Teachers’ Certification and Standards Board
(3 semester hours).
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THE WORLD IS YOUR CLASSROOM |
Experience the personal and professional growth that
comes from a year of living and working in another country! The Canadian
Education Exchange Foundation facilitates reciprocal teacher exchanges for
the teachers of BC, NB, NS, ON, & PEI as mandated by each provincial
Ministry of Education. Destinations include the United Kingdom, Denmark,
Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia and some
U.S. states. Applications are now being accepted for the 2009 / 2010
school year. For more information: visit www.ceef.ca
, email: cwilk@ceef.ca
, telephone 705 739 7596
Island Teacher Store is affiliated with Booktales Book
Store in Cornwall Prince Edward Island. We have been working with teachers
for over twelve years doing book fairs and selling a variety of books. The
objective of Island Teacher Store is to help teachers find resource
products to enhance the learning experience for both the teacher and their
students here in Prince Edward Island. At this time our focus is primarily
on the elementary level but we will expand our product line and the grades
to which our products will appeal. Teachers will be able to order directly
online or phone the store and place an order using the online catalogue or
the paper catalogue. Call (902) 566-3484.
www.islandteacherstore.com
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REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2008 CONFERENCE ON LEARNING
DISABILITIES |
Time is running out! Reserve your spot now at the Nova
Scotia Conference on Learning Disabilities. The conference, which will
take place on October 2-3 at the World Trade and Convention Centre in
Halifax will feature keynote speaker, Sam Goldstein who will focus on ADHD
Assessments and Intervention. Other highlights include topics on
non-verbal learning disabilities, writing and reading strategies, post
secondary challenges and developing mathematical skills. As an added
incentive, we're offering an early bird draw for those who register by
September 12. These people will be entered into a draw for a day at the
spa! (courtesy of Interlude). Click on this link to find an information
package about this year's conference -
http://www.peitf.com/ConferencePDF.pdf
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Please visit our website for more information, or to register online at:
www.ldans.ca
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TD GREAT CANADIAN
SHORELINE CLEANUP |
This September we would like to invite you to join Canadians from coast
to coast as they clean up rivers, lakes, streams and ocean shorelines
during the 2008 TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. This conservation
initiative is now one of the largest direct action environmental events in
Canada, engaging tens of thousands of participants annually in every
province and territory. This year’s cleanup week will take place from
September 20-28, 2008. Shoreline cleanups are a great way for students to
work together to help improve their community. Any interested individual
simply needs to visit our website at
www.vanaqua.org/cleanup/ and pick a
river, lake, stream, wetland or ocean shoreline in their area, select a
date and time for their cleanup, and register the details with us.
Everyone who registers to organize a cleanup with us will receive a free
cleanup supply kit, which includes:
· Garbage Bags
· Recycling Bags
· Hat for the Site Coordinator
· Waiver Forms
· Rubber Gloves
· Data Cards
· Online access to a variety of resources including Site Coordinators
manual
The TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is suitable for all age groups
and a great way to get your students involved in an effort to look after
and protect our environment. If you would like further information on how
to register or about the cleanup itself, please feel free to contact us
toll free at 1-877-427-2422, or send us an email to shorelinecleanup@vanaqua.org.
Don’t forget to check our website at
www.vanaqua.org/cleanup.
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MEANING OF HOME WRITING CONTEST IN SUPPORT OF
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY |
From October 6 to November 14. 2008, students in grades
4, 5 and 6 can enter the Meaning of Home writing contest in support of
Habitat for Humanity. We wanted to make teachers aware of this
initiative as they begin the school year. By entering, students have the
chance to make a difference in their community – the winner will be part
of the ultimate gift: A $60,000 contribution towards the building of a
Habitat home in or near the winner’s community. The best part is: Teachers
can incorporate the writing contest into their classroom activities and
assignments. As you know, one of the key elements of language learning is
to interact and connect with individuals. Here’s how the writing contest
helps teachers meet some core requirements: The writing contest provides
students with the opportunity to produce an original piece of work that
reflects their capacity for independent critical thought. The contest is
an activity that students will see as meaningful; one that challenges them
to think creatively about a topic that directly impacts their lives – the
meaning of home – and will ultimately improve their writing skills. You
can download a complete, ready-to-go Education Module – including a lesson
plan, activity ideas, writing tips and a Habitat for Humanity fact sheet –
and full contest details at www.meaningofhome.ca (French:
www.sensdunchezsoi.ca)
With thousands of children avoiding school each day for
fear of being persecuted by their peers; and countless more dreading it
for the same reason, we are proud to present our award winning timely,
insightful, and truly practical handbook which shows parents, teachers,
school administrators, and community leaders how to create healthier,
safer schools and communities. Based on the psychology and physics behind
bullying, The Dance of Bullying - A Breakthrough Tools for Teachers and
Parents explains the interpersonal dynamics that cause one child to
harass another. This guide contains tools and techniques which will
enhance a child’s feelings of self-appreciation and gratitude. It contains
an array of skill-building tips for both educators and family members;
invaluable new insights into the thinking of both the bully and the
bullied; and specific actions to help adults intervene decisively. By
understanding the bullying dynamic, you will be able to intervene with far
greater impact and in a way that honors everyone involved. With your help,
all children can emerge from these relationships with greater self-esteem
and skill and you will be able to instigate significant changes in your
school and community. Dr. Donald Glendenning, Founding
President of Holland College and world renowned CBE educator says: "Here
is a practical book aimed at teachers, parents and front line
administrators. The Dance of Bullying provides learning
opportunities that should not be ignored. We invite you to join us over a light refreshment as we launch
The Dance of Bullying at the Delta, Prince Edward in Charlottetown on
September 29th, 2008 from 1:30 to 4:00. RSVP please by emailing a.taylor@pei.sympatico.ca by September 22nd, 2008. Further information is
available at the website: www.thedanceofbullying.com and the book is
available through www.chapters.indigo.ca in Canada, www.barnesandnoble.com.
in the United States and at the launch in Charlottetown on September 29th.
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REACHING FOR THE TIPPING POINT IN LITERACY |
WLKC (Work and Learning Knowledge Centre) and its
sister knowledge centre, the Adult Learning Knowledge Centre (AdLKC), are
pleased to announce the release of the Summary of the event Reaching for
the Tipping Point in Literacy, a joint knowledge exchange event held
February 4-5, 2008.
The report is available on WLKC’s website at
www.ccl-cca.ca/WorkLearning
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« ALPHABÉTISATION ET LITTÉRATIE : VERS LE POINT
TOURNANT » |
Le CSAMT et le Centre du savoir sur l’apprentissage
chez les adultes (CSAAd) ont le plaisir d’annoncer aujourd’hui la
diffusion du résumé de l’événement « Alphabétisation et littératie : vers
le point tournant », une initiative conjointe d’échange de connaissances
qui a eu lieu les 4 et 5 février 2008. Le rapport est aussi disponible sur
le site Web du CSAMT au
http://www.ccl-cca.ca/CCL/AboutCCL/KnowledgeCentres/WorkandLearning/index.htm?Language=FR
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