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Charting Your Path to Implement Gr 4-6 ELAL
Charting Your Path to Implement Gr 4-6 ELAL
As you prepare to implement the new English Language and Literature curriculum, explore the plans and resources that are currently available as a starting point. Collaborate with others to create timelines, plans, or your own scope and sequence while examining the program of studies and newly created planning documents.
Addition and Subtraction in the New K-6 Math Curriculum
Addition and Subtraction in the New K-6 Math Curriculum
Beginning with a brief comparison between the new and old Alberta Curriculum on addition and subtraction. A focus on vocabulary, terminology and strategies will help support teaching these foundational concepts.
Data Informed Literacy Instruction (Reading)
Data Informed Literacy Instruction (Reading)
Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned professional looking for new ideas, join us for an engaging session in which we will explore how various forms of data (including screening tools) can be used as a starting point for improving student literacy. We will examine current research about reading and writing and discuss instructional strategies that can be used to improve literacy in various subjects.
Are your math students thinking about their thinking?
Are your math students thinking about their thinking?
An introduction to metacognition, with a focus on reflection and its place in a math classroom. Thinking helps students form a deeper understanding of what they are learning and to identify what they still need to learn. Let’s learn how to assist our students in becoming critical thinkers and problem solvers
Enhancing Writing in Senior High Social Studies
Enhancing Writing in Senior High Social Studies
Writing is one of the most cognitively demanding things students must do in high school and is a vital component of success on diploma exams. This session will provide researched based instructional strategies, curricular activities, and assessment practices you can use to help your students become more confident and proficient writers.
Choice Boards
Choice Boards
A choice board is any form of graphic organizer that allows students to select their learning experience and choose how they demonstrate their understanding. From menus to tic-tac-toe boards to scaffolded questions, come learn a few different ways to build these tools and incorporate them into your math class to increase engagement and make learning more accessible to every student.
Grade 4 - 6 ELAL Curriculum Journey
Grade 4 - 6 ELAL Curriculum Journey
Grade 4-6 teachers want to have time to plan and sequence the new ELAL curriculum? Come join us on this journey of curriculum implementation. Whether you are just starting out or continuing on your journey, this is an opportunity to collaborate with grade level colleagues to be ready for next year.
Getting Started with Guided Math
Getting Started with Guided Math
Wondering how to start using a Guided Math approach in your classroom? We will look at some organizing routines and setup that will help get you started with guided math. You will have the opportunity to explore math centers and games, leaving with activities you can use in your classroom. Guided Math allows you to scaffold small group instruction to meet students where they are at and take them where they need to go.
Integrating Reading and Writing in New ELAL Curriculum K-6
Integrating Reading and Writing in New ELAL Curriculum K-6
Highlights research on the benefits of integrating reading and writing instruction. Participants will investigate new curriculum for opportunities to integrate reading and writing instruction and also explore curriculum maps, planning documents, and literacy strategies on BGSD's Engaging Teachers site.
Grade 4 - 6 Math Curriculum Journey
Grade 4 - 6 Math Curriculum Journey
Grade 4-6 teachers come and start or continue your journey preparing to implement the new Math curriculum.
Linking Foundational Understanding to Success in Math
Linking Foundational Understanding to Success in Math
There are a number of common errors that students make in math. Are they linked to a lack of understanding of the foundations behind concepts and processes? We will look at some research around this and then explore areas where we can support students to develop the mathematical understanding needed to be successful from one level to the next.
Math fact fluency, going beyond memorization
Math fact fluency, going beyond memorization
Research shows that successful fact fluency means students are efficient, accurate and flexible in solving basic facts. We will break down what that means for teaching and assessing fact fluency in our classrooms. Looking at engaging ways to practice fact skills that help work toward creating math thinkers.
Number and Quantity in the New K-6 Math Curriculum
Number and Quantity in the New K-6 Math Curriculum
Deepen your understanding of the progression of early childhood number sense and quantity. Then use this knowledge to align with strategies for supporting mathematical learning of number and quantity outcomes, in the new Math curriculum.
Stripping Down Fractions
Stripping Down Fractions
Fractions are one of the most important foundational concepts students need to understand to be successful in future math courses and careers. During this session participants will explore the fraction progression and some foundational concepts to help students develop a clear understanding of fractions. Come be (re)introduced to the power and beauty of fractions and how to navigate a student's journey of building understanding.
Learning to Read while Reading to Learn
Learning to Read while Reading to Learn
As a grade 4-12 teacher, you likely have a wide range of reading abilities in your class. Regardless of subject, student reading ability is a key factor in learning and all teachers have a role in developing student reading skills. Research shows that learning to read and reading to learn occur simultaneously throughout the grades. We will explore research on how students learn to read and harness the power of collaboration to develop and share effective reading comprehension strategies.
What's hindering student success in Gr 4-12 Math? Ability, Motivation or both?
What's hindering student success in Gr 4-12 Math? Ability, Motivation or both?
What Makes Math Review Effective for Students Learning and Achievement?
What Makes Math Review Effective for Students Learning and Achievement?
As the end of the year approaches, we are planning for review with our students. Effective review is a critical component of the mathematics classroom, as it helps students consolidate and reinforce their understanding of key concepts and skills. However, not all reviews are created equal, and we need to be intentional in our approach to ensure that reviews are engaging, effective, and aligned with learning goals.
Share and explore different review strategies, while critically reflecting upon whether they are meaningful, engaging, and rigorous. Ultimately do they help students build their mathematical fluency and problem-solving skills, and lead to greater student success?
Through the lens of research and collaboration, explore the difference between ability and motivation and how one, the other or both can affect students’ success in mathematics. It can often be hard to determine which is affecting students' success and how to help students overcome that barrier. We will provide some classroom strategies and ideas as well as time for collaboration to help teachers do just that.
Literacy Instruction: Science of Reading, Screening, and Comprehension
Literacy Instruction: Science of Reading, Screening, and Comprehension
Are you seeking fresh and refreshed insights to enhance literacy instruction? Join this session based on the science of reading in which screening data is leveraged to inform instruction and select targeted strategies for vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
The Value of Place Value
The Value of Place Value
Come learn about place value in a guided math framework. Be ready to explore, participate and discuss math workstations, as you learn more about the foundational skill of place value.
Morphology - meaning matters
Morphology - meaning matters
Morphology instruction is the study of words, how they are formed and used. Instructing students, we want them to understand that words carry meaning, as this enhances reading, vocabulary and spelling. We will look at some basics on helping you understand morphology, and explore ways to support a student's learning of morphemes, as it relates to the new Grades 1- 6 curriculum.
Physical Education and Wellness
Physical Education and Wellness
Navigating Writing in the Gr. 4-6 ELAL Curriculum
Navigating Writing in the Gr. 4-6 ELAL Curriculum
Embark on a journey to navigate the uncharted waters of the new Gr. 4-6 English Language Arts and Literature curriculum. We will explore effective strategies for writing instruction that are anchored in research and discuss innovative methods to make waves with assessing writing (including rubrics) to steer our students to success
Planning for K-6 Physical Education and Wellness
Planning for K-6 Physical Education and Wellness
Examine ideas for planning to teach and assess two organizing ideas: movement skill development and character development. Participants will also have time to explore PE&W curriculum maps and year plan templates on BGSD's Engaging Teachers website.
Phonics and the New K-3 Curriculum
Phonics and the New K-3 Curriculum
Following an overview of phonics and the Science of Reading research we will look at how they are integrated into the new ELAL curriculum. We will be discussing strategies to support phonics instruction, and where to get support in teaching phonics.
French Immersion
French Immersion
Readers Matters! Executive Functioning and Comprehension
Readers Matters! Executive Functioning and Comprehension
In addition to word-reading and language comprehension knowledge and skills, research suggests readers themselves play a key role in making reading happen successfully. We will explore the role of executive functioning in reading comprehension and how we can help students better understand what they read.
Comment intervenir en littératie en 4 à 6
Comment intervenir en littératie en 4 à 6
Le niveau d’instruction varie beaucoup chez les élèves dans nos salles de classes. Plusieurs de nos élèves manquent les connaissances de base en littératie en 4 à 6. On va examiner la recherche derrière la science de la lecture et partager les conseils pratiques et les activités qui pourront aider à mieux rejoindre tous nos élèves.
Sooooo Many Syllables
Sooooo Many Syllables
Effective phonics instruction is essential when teaching emergent readers and writers. Teaching letter sounds, letter groupings and syllables can be confusing. We will help clarify this by looking at all of the syllable types, working through examples for each and discussing the reasons why it is important to teach them. Splitting words into syllables helps students break them into more manageable pieces and is a skill that can be used with any literacy program to help students become better readers and writers.
La communication orale au secondaire
La communication orale au secondaire
L'utilisation fréquente de la langue parlée en classe permettra d'améliorer la compréhension de la lecture et de l'écriture. Grâce à une approche structurée mais authentique, les élèves utilisent leur langue tout en enrichissant continuellement leur vocabulaire. Au cours de cette session, nous explorerons les stratégies linguistiques qui encouragent la communication dans la classe, en parlant et en écoutant activement, ce qui ouvre la voie à la compréhension. Cette approche interdisciplinaire permet le développement de la langue orale chez nos élèves ainsi que de nombreuses autres compétences telles que la conscience de groupe, l'écoute active, la pensée critique, la prise de parole en public, la collaboration et la prise de risque. Grâce à une meilleure compréhension des moyens efficaces de relier les jeux au programme scolaire, les enseignants seront en mesure de mieux aider leurs élèves à développer une plus grande sécurité linguistique. La langue orale est le fondement de l'apprentissage de la lecture et de l'écriture, alors amusons-nous avec la langue !
By Marylou Gammons (Académie Gamin)
Teaching Phonological Awareness with Heggerty
Teaching Phonological Awareness with Heggerty
Looking for how to use the Heggerty resource to support the new curriculum outcomes? We will explore phonological awareness, and the progression of phonemic awareness in building reading and writing skills. You will have the opportunity to engage with the Heggerty resources and see how it can help support and assess the new learning outcomes in your classroom.
La littératie structurée: Repenser votre approche de la littératie pour tous!
La littératie structurée: Repenser votre approche de la littératie pour tous!
La morphologie (M à 6)
La morphologie (M à 6)
Nous allons faire une étude sur la morphologie des mots. On examinera les règles de formation des mots pour mieux comprendre le rôle critique de la morphologie dans le développement langagier des apprenants. Aidez vos élèves à devenir des ‘apprentis morphologues’!
Cette session revisitera les principes de la science de la lecture, ou la littératie structurée, qui ont été vus lors de la session du 11 octobre. Durant cette session, les enseignants auront aussi la chance d'aller plus loin dans leur compréhension de ces principes. Toutefois il n'est pas n'est pas nécessaire d'avoir participé à la session du 11 octobre pour assister à celle-ci. Ainsi la science de la lecture peut être utile aux enseignants et aux élèves de tous les niveaux scolaires en s'engageant dans le développement systématique et explicite de l'enseignement de la littératie. Il s'agit d'une approche phonétique fondée sur la recherche et s'appuie sur la conscience phonologique au début de l’élémentaire. Cela dit, il existe de nombreux points d'entrée pour les apprenants de tous âges, et cette approche peut être particulièrement utile pour les élèves ayant des besoins d'apprentissage divers. Des stratégies seront partagées afin d'aider à développer des compétences de décodage plus fortes, menant à une plus grande fluidité, résultant en une compréhension plus profonde.
By Elyse Morin (Académie Gamin)
The Writing Process (Grades 4-6)
The Writing Process (Grades 4-6)
La notion de quantité et d'addition/soustraction dans le nouveau curriculum de maths M à 6
La notion de quantité et d'addition/soustraction dans le nouveau curriculum de maths M à 6
Une exploration de la quantité et de son lien avec l'addition et la soustraction dans le nouveau curriculum pour commencer l'année scolaire.
The Reasons We Write: Purpose (Grades 4-6)
The Reasons We Write: Purpose (Grades 4-6)
Les mathématiques guidées
Les mathématiques guidées
Où commencer pour la mise en œuvre d’une approche de mathématiques guidées dans votre classe? Nous examinerons quelques routines d'organisation et une configuration qui vous aideront à initier les mathématiques guidées. Vous aurez l'occasion d'explorer des centres de mathématiques et des jeux, en sortant avec des activités que vous pourrez utiliser dans votre classe. Les mathématiques guidées vous permettent d'échafauder l'enseignement en petits groupes pour rencontrer les élèves là où ils se trouvent et les emmener là où ils doivent aller.
The Reasons We Write: Purpose (Grades 4-6)
The Reasons We Write: Purpose (Grades 4-6)
Les mathématiques guidées
Les mathématiques guidées
Où commencer pour la mise en œuvre d’une approche de mathématiques guidées dans votre classe? Nous examinerons quelques routines d'organisation et une configuration qui vous aideront à initier les mathématiques guidées. Vous aurez l'occasion d'explorer des centres de mathématiques et des jeux, en sortant avec des activités que vous pourrez utiliser dans votre classe. Les mathématiques guidées vous permettent d'échafauder l'enseignement en petits groupes pour rencontrer les élèves là où ils se trouvent et les emmener là où ils doivent aller.
Assessment and Pedagogy
Assessment and Pedagogy
Les stratégies de compréhension de lecture au primaire
Les stratégies de compréhension de lecture au primaire
Est-ce que tu veux aider tes élèves à mieux comprendre ce qu'ils lisent? On va examiner différentes stratégies de compréhension de lecture et l'importance de les enseigner explicitement.
Assessment TEA Time (Targeted, Efficient, Accurate)
Assessment TEA Time (Targeted, Efficient, Accurate)
Do you feel like you’re in a bit of hot water when it comes to assessing the new 4-6 curriculum? We will brew up ideas to target assessments on new learning outcomes and explore methods to infuse efficiency and accuracy into our assessment reporting practices.
Examiner le nouveau curriculum ensemble: FILAL M-3
Examiner le nouveau curriculum ensemble: FILAL M-3
Une examination guidée du nouveau curriculum de français immersion et littérature pour les enseignants de la maternelle à la 3e année. On va avoir du temps pour se familiariser avec les ressemblances et différences avec l’ancien curriculum, en plus du temps pour planifier et collaborer avec d’autres enseignants.
The Alphabet Soup of Assessing the New K-3 Curriculum
The Alphabet Soup of Assessing the New K-3 Curriculum
Navigate the OIs, GQs, LOs, and KUSPs of the new K-3 ELAL, MATH, PEW, SCI, and FILAL curriculum. We’ll identify the steps for assessing students with the new curriculum and explore how to use PowerTeacher Pro to accurately communicate student progress.
Est-ce décodable?
Est-ce décodable?
On va explorer le rôle des textes décodables et à quoi ça sert en salle de classe. Comment est-ce qu’on peut décider si des textes sont alignés avec notre curriculum et les besoins de nos élèves? Il y a des critères qu’on va examiner ensemble en ce qui concerne les textes décodables pour appuyer les élèves en lecture et en écriture en français.
Communicating Learning with Accurate Report Card Grades
Communicating Learning with Accurate Report Card Grades
Explore effective strategies for assessing and reporting evidence of learning of new curriculum, techniques to ensure grading accuracy, and ideas for providing constructive report card comments.
Une planification stratégique pour FILAL
Une planification stratégique pour FILAL
En préparation pour la mise en œuvre du nouveau programme de français immersion et littérature en septembre, explorez les plans et ressources disponibles en tant que point de départ.Utilisez les ressources et documents préparés par BGSD et d’autres conseils scolaires pour créer vos propres plans et guides pour FILAL.
Getting Up to Speed with Assessing New Curriculum
Getting Up to Speed with Assessing New Curriculum
What does assessing and reporting student learning look like in the new curriculum? How can we record assessment information in PowerTeacher Pro to accurately communicate student progress? We will discuss ideas to increase our efficiency and effectiveness as we explore assessment methods used by Black Gold teachers.
Science
Science
Integrating International Students into Classrooms
Integrating International Students into Classrooms
In November 2023, BGSD will be welcoming a cohort of international students from Colombia into some of our rural schools and communities for a one month homestay program. This session is to help Grades 7-12 teachers better understand this international student opportunity. Teacher expectations, specific cultural considerations and strategies for supporting international students will be discussed.
Designing a Scope and Sequence for K-3 Science
Designing a Scope and Sequence for K-3 Science
We all know that a well-structured scope and sequence provides a roadmap for instruction. Through conversation and collaboration, you will begin to develop a plan and/or a scope and sequence for your Science course next year. We will share plans and resources created for the new Science Curriculum that may help you in your preparations.
Understanding Prior Knowledge
Understanding Prior Knowledge
To improve student learning we need to better understand what prior knowledge they have, before we can move forward with instruction. Information from screening and other assessments helps teachers respond quickly to student needs. You will use data from Literacy and Numeracy screeners to make informed decisions to improve student learning. You will also have the opportunity to participate in collaborative dialogue about student data and plan activities that you can use in your classroom to accelerate learning.
New K-3 Science Guided Examination
New K-3 Science Guided Examination
Guided examination of the new Science Curriculum for K-3 teachers to recognize similarities and differences with the old curriculum, identify opportunities to incorporate digital tools, and begin planning with grade level colleagues.
Building a Writing Plan in Social Studies
Building a Writing Plan in Social Studies
This session will focus on developing a course long writing plan in Social Studies (7-12) and the essential role of text in this plan. We will explore how to strategically align various texts with units in your program of study and use these texts to develop thinking and writing skills.
Teacher Clarity Workshop
Teacher Clarity Workshop
Teacher clarity is more than posting learning intentions and success criteria. When learning is organized and intentional, and when students know what they are learning, great things can happen. In this session, you will explore practical techniques that you can implement right away to help students engage meaningfully with their learning. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues to refine these practices for your specific context.
Reflect, Renew, & Plan(t)
Reflect, Renew, & Plan(t)
Teaching strategies that effectively facilitate student learning progress, supported by evidence. Through the power of reflection, take time to acknowledge areas of opportunity for growth and renewal. Strategically plan(t) and nurture our students' growth and success.
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