Heather J. S. Birch
April 14, 2022
Tyndale's Got Talent
The 2021-2022 BEd cohort hosted a Talent Show and invited me to participate! Stephen and I sang this Irish Blessing to end the event.
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind blow at your back
May the sun shine warmly on your face
May the rain fall softly on your fields
And until we meet again
Until we meet again
May God hold you in the hollow
Of His hand
April 4, 2022
Chapter Publication - the story of the Tyndale BEd
This e-book features one chapter written about each teacher education program in Ontario. Tyndale's unique program is described by my colleague, Dr. Carla Nelson and I within Chapter 17.
LINK to the full book: Initial teacher education in Ontario: The four-semester teacher education programs after five years
LINK to Chapter 17: Teacher education at Tyndale: Faith-based, privately-funded, publicly accountable
March 28, 2022
Resources for learning about 'O Canada'
I compiled this resource to highlight diverse versions of O Canada and teaching tools designed to facilitate learning about the anthem. The Resource is linked HERE, and features:
Teaching resources related to the Canadian anthem
Unique versions of the anthem
Indigenous voices
Black Canadian voices
A capella versions
Voices of children
Instrumental versions
Alternatives to ‘O Canada’
This resource is the Appendix referred to in the article, Birch, H. (2022). Canadian Students Should Have an Informed Personal Stance on their National Anthem “O Canada.” Canadian Music Educator, 63(3), 39-46.
March 23, 2022
O Canada!
Article published in the Canadian Music Educator.
Birch, H. (2022). Canadian students should have an informed personal stance on their National Anthem, “O Canada.” Canadian Music Educator, 63(3), 39-46.
Canadian Students Should Have an Informed Personal Stance on their National Anthem “O Canada”
Mosaic made from tiles in the Long Line group pool, compiled by Kai Schreiber
January 14, 2022
Current podcast list
October 26, 2021
The Tyndale Community Commitments are first agreed to in written form, with lists of look-fors and signatures. These dot depictions are a visual way to represent our commitments to growing as a community in the areas of professionalism, excellence, equity, collegiality, and service.