Teaching Philosophy
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Critical Pedagogy
Child Centred
Set Students Up for Success
Nurturing the Whole Child
Fostering Independence
Cooperative Skills
Emphasis on Critical Thinking
Encouraging Curiousity & Creativity
Inquiry & Expereince Based Learning
Knowledge Building
Cross-Curricular Integration
Technology Integration
Transferable Skills
Environmental Connections
Predictability
Community
(Obiakor et al, 2002)
MOTIVATION, ENGAGEMENT
& TIME ON TASK
Universal Design for Learning
Differentiated Instruction
Accomodating Multiple Intelligences
Explicit Teaching and Modelling of Essential Skills
Assistive Technology
Variety of Groupings
Assessment for, assessment as and assessment of learning
Meaningful and Relevant Learning Experiences
Hands-on learning expereiences
Student Choice
Build on Students' Interest & Strengths
Strategic Scheduling
Daily Opportunities to Practice Skills
Extra Time to Complete Tasks
Variety of Spaces to Work in & Tools to Work with
SAFE INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM
Acceptance, Respect and Appreciation for Each Child's Unique Self
Model, Teach, and Encourage Mindfulness,
Empathy, Self Regulation & Character Traits
Tribes Learning Communities (Gibbs, 2006) & Classroom Agreements based on respect
co-created with students
Consistent and Clear Expectations and Outcomes
Regular opportunities for
school and community integration
“Tell me and I forget,
teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
- Benjamin Franklyn
COLLABORATIONS
Education for All (2005) hilights that collaborations and community connections are essential to exceptional learners success. We foster collaborations with:
Administrators,
Fellow Teachers, Librarians, Tutors,
Educational Assistants (EAs), Child Youth Workers,
Psychologists, Occupational Therapists,
Support Staff, Social Workers,
Families, the Community
and any relevant parties in our students' lives.
