My colleague Heather Lageman in the Learning Forward Foundation writes about a “Professional Learning Legacy”. This concept intrigues me as we enter a very different year of learning for everyone here in the BC system. The context of our schools … Continued
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Chris Kennedy shows us why it is important to tell the Canadian Education Story
Chris Kennedy is the Superintendent of Schools/CEO at West Vancouver Schools. One of the most progressive voices in BC education, Chris has been featured by Macleans Magazine as one of the 100 young Canadians to Watch. Kennedy is a writer … Continued
Networking Dinner Sparks Conversation and Debate
Principles for Communicating Student Learning Communicating student learning (CSL) is interwoven with curriculum design, instructional strategies and formative assessment. CSL is a process by which teachers can provide a continuous window into student learning. Students, teachers, and parents design together, … Continued
Design Thinking: Some Divergent Ideas to Consider
Design Thinking: Some Divergent Ideas to Consider Have you read Jessica Lahey’s Article in the Atlantic? How Design Thinking Became a Buzzword at School The trendy concept is in high demand among educators, but its specifics are vague. Jessica Lahey, … Continued
Highlights from April 28th, 2016 Network Dinner
Highlights from our evening of learning, April 28th, 2016, Learning Forward BC Network Dinner Video clips Delta Team, Annieville Elementary Principal Wendy Shields shares the learning journey of Annieville school in relation to their Reggio-inspired and inquiry-based approach to learning. … Continued
Conference 2016- Vancouver BC
When: Dec. 3-7, 2016 Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3, Canada For more information on this exciting conference opportunity, visit the Learning Forward website via the following link: Conference information Save $75 on a 3-, … Continued
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President’s Message – Sue Elliot – January 2016
Supporting Innovative Practice “Countries that wish to improve the effectiveness of professional development provided to teachers should increase the amount and variation of school embedded offerings such as mentoring and coaching, creating networks of teachers who learn together, and … Continued
RESEARCH PROJECT IN PLACE
Learning Forward BC enters into Research Project with University of Toronto ( OISE) and Learning Forward . For more information and updates contact Audrey Hobbs Johnson at audreyhj@shaw.ca
Thoughts from the President-Sue Elliot
ENGAGEMENT is at the heart of our work as educators. Teachers engaging and guiding students in order to develop a passion for learning, teachers tapping their own interests to inspire students, and work with other teachers to create a … Continued