This course is designed to occur within a PAA 9 rotation. That means this course, and subsequently, the unit plan will only be eight weeks long. Click…… Read more “Cooking 9”
Cooking 30 Semester Plan
Here you can find a copy of a semester plan for Cooking 10 using the Saskatchewan Cooking Curriculum. Currently, it is a month-and-a-half-long plan, but will be…… Read more “Cooking 30 Semester Plan”
Cooking 10 Semester Plan
Here you can find a copy of a semester plan for Cooking 10 using the Saskatchewan Cooking Curriculum. Currently, it is a month-and-a-half-long plan, but will be…… Read more “Cooking 10 Semester Plan”
The Amazing Jodi Carrington
I have never interacted with Dr. Jody Carrignton. This means I have not read her book Kids These Days, I have not listened to her on social…… Read more “The Amazing Jodi Carrington”
The Dialects of English Among Indigenous Populations
The article titled Whose English Counts? Indigenous English in Saskatchewan Schools by Andrea Sterzuk (2008) details the power dynamic that exist between Saskatchewan’s Indigineous peoples and white…… Read more “The Dialects of English Among Indigenous Populations”
Early Literacy Programs
1: The three points found below are significant to me as a teacher because it highlights the importance of acquiring multiple languages. It can be so difficult…… Read more “Early Literacy Programs”
Scaffolding for English Language Learners
In evaluating the lesson plan “Hunger Hurts” (grades 9-12), I quickly realized this would not suit English Language Learners. As the lesson goes on it becomes increasingly…… Read more “Scaffolding for English Language Learners”
How to Promote Multilingualism in the Classroom
Write open ended questions – that is question that require more than a one word answer. (Hint start with why or how). How do students benefit from…… Read more “How to Promote Multilingualism in the Classroom”
The Ties Between Colonization and Language
While watching the language of Empire documentary I realized how dangerous language can be. In this video I learned the following: While I’ve learned all these ideas…… Read more “The Ties Between Colonization and Language”
Francophone Education
Saskatchewan amended its Education Act to recognize the rights for French speakers to establish french school boards in 1993. ONLY IN 1993! I am utterly shocked…… Read more “Francophone Education”