Student Mindset: Artifact 6 & 7

I decided to use the student mindset discussion as my artifact 6 as growth mindset is one aspect that we as teachers are pushing and for the better! Although we are trying to change the mindsets of students there is still a barrier that we must overcome and this is that of people with fixed...

The Real World: Artifact 5

I included this artifact not only as a tool to look back on how fast changing the world has become during the past 20 years but also as a reminder that students are also changing along with the world. Not only are students creating a growth mindset but they are also being advocates for their...

Impact: Artifact 4

I chose the discussion of impact from module 4 as an artifact as there are a number of high-yield strategies that impact student learning but guided practice held my attention during this discussion. I found that this was an interesting topic to discuss as this impact not only affects student learning but motivation and behaviour...

Diagnostic Assessment: Artifact 3

I have included diagnostic assessment in my portfolio as an artifact as this is an essential part of the classroom in developing an understanding of student ability during a lesson Being able to pre-assess students creates a better understanding for the teacher to develop a new way of presenting information if there is a lack...

Discipline Techniques: Artifact 2

Including discipline techniques into my portfolio as an artifact I feel is important, as I was able to learn a new way of connecting with students. I found that during this module I was able to connect deeply with my experiences as a supply teacher last year and pull from experiences in discipline and reflect...

Student Voice: Artifact 1

I chose to include the artifact of Student Voice from Setting the Stage as I find this to be an important discussion that arrived in the classroom management additional qualification course. Being a relatively new Teacher I am constantly learning about how to develop my classroom management skills in order to have a relatively smooth running...

Reflection Special Education Part 1

Although this course is over there is still much to be learned about how to best support students with exceptionalities. I think that this course has helped me develop my overall development as a new teacher by fulfilling my learning goal of understanding of how the IEP and IPRC system works and how to further students'...

Gifted Program Vs. Integration Special Education Part 1

During the course we were asked to write about gifted programs vs. integration into the classroom. I completed this assignment through a Prezi presentation, I have attached the link and hope you enjoy reading about the two programs! https://prezi.com/view/8Pd6S0g0R4GWGhEd40u1/    

Working with Students with Exceptionalities Special Education Part 1

Resources for working with students with Autism Autism Ontario The purpose of this web page is to deliver techniques and information on how to support people with autism. The website also promotes public awareness in Ontario through a vast number of resources. On the home page there are a few resource that link to provincial...

Equity and Inclusion Special Education Part 1

What are some of the challenges facing teachers regarding inclusive education? What can you do to ensure the successful inclusion of children with exceptionalities in the regular education classroom? Inclusion means that all students are provided opportunity to develop skills needed to be successful in and out of the classroom with acceptance and equity for...

Communication Special Education Part 1

Reflect on your own practice. How do you communicate with parents of students with exceptionalities? What ideas presented in the article might you incorporate into your own practice? Communication with parents is the utmost priority in making sure that the students best interests are in line with the teacher and the parents. In my case...

Resources, Key Insights and Questions raised for Special Education Part 1

Throughout the course there have been a number of amazing resources shared that I would have never thought of! Since I have focused my research on Autism I have included the most relevant and interesting resources that were shared throughout the course at the bottom of the page. Since so much content has been viewed...