Can teacher's leverage students' interest in video games to achieve positive learning outcomes? A couple of researchers investigate the answer in a publication by the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat. Their conclusion is that teachers can boost student engagement levels by presenting them with math and literacy lessons using well-selected computer or iPad games that offer a context for adaptive learning and constructivist learning through an online community of players, while also utilizing their problem solving skills and creativity. The key, however, is selecting appropriate games. The following article offers some recommendations.
Thursday, 29 June 2017
Monday, 19 June 2017
Ensuring Safety for Student Engagement
Student engagement can only occur if students feel that their learning environment is safe and supported. The following professional advisory by the OCT informs its members of their responsibilities to ensure a safe learning environment.
Link: https://www.oct.ca/Home/Resources/Advisories/Safety
The OCT lays a framework for dealing with safety in learning environments using the 3 R's of Recognize, Report, and Reflect.
When completing my Focused Observation Booklet, I examined how my associate teacher ensured safety for her students. The first photo below are the classroom rules that were created to prevent accidents and conflicts with peers. They are clearly written and posted on an easily visible part of the wall. The second photo below is of her lesson during Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week.
Link: https://www.oct.ca/Home/Resources/Advisories/Safety
The OCT lays a framework for dealing with safety in learning environments using the 3 R's of Recognize, Report, and Reflect.
When completing my Focused Observation Booklet, I examined how my associate teacher ensured safety for her students. The first photo below are the classroom rules that were created to prevent accidents and conflicts with peers. They are clearly written and posted on an easily visible part of the wall. The second photo below is of her lesson during Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week.
Sunday, 11 June 2017
Parent Engagement is Key to Student Engagement
As a parent, I can understand the importance of parent engagement on student achievement. I find that by volunteering at my children's school, meeting with their teachers, and asking them about their school day I am better able to support their learning. Also, showing an interest in their education motivates them to impress me with their learning.
However, I am aware that there are barriers to parent engagement such as language, single parenthood, parent educational level, and cultural influences. The following document lays a policy framework for engaging parents in their children's learning. Essentially, it acknowledges the importance of parent voice by providing multiple ways for parents to express their views and receive responses from educators.
Link: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/involvement/pe_policy2010.pdf
However, I am aware that there are barriers to parent engagement such as language, single parenthood, parent educational level, and cultural influences. The following document lays a policy framework for engaging parents in their children's learning. Essentially, it acknowledges the importance of parent voice by providing multiple ways for parents to express their views and receive responses from educators.
Link: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/involvement/pe_policy2010.pdf
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