Big Ideas in Education

Big Ideas in Education

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  • Globalization and our Schools

      Globalization is affecting our classrooms, culturally, linguistically, technologically, environmentally, economically, politically, socially, and the list goes on. Many of the developments that go along with Globalization, such as technological developments, provide new opportunities and productive changes in our classrooms and education system. However, we must also grapple with the pace of Globalization and the […]

    Deborah McCallum; Big Ideas in Education

    October 2, 2012
    Big Ideas in Education, Globalization
  • Making the Shift to Inquiry Based Instruction

      Currently I am re-examining my instructional practice, and trying to understand how I can effectively teach students to nurture a sense of wonder about the Natural world around us. With my current focus, on integrating FNMI strategies into the Science Curriculum, I have decided that Inquiry Based Learning is a strategy worthy of researching […]

    Deborah McCallum; Big Ideas in Education

    October 1, 2012
    Best Practices, First Nations, Ideas for Learning Strategies, Inquiry Based Learning, Science
    Inquiry Based Learning, Science
  • Key Characteristics of Effective Educators

      The relationship between Educator and student is so important, especially during the students formative years. To be able to engage students in the learning process effectively, the reality is that this relationship needs to be perceived of as strong, solid, and based on trust and respect. Effective Educators are those who have strong relationships […]

    Deborah McCallum; Big Ideas in Education

    September 25, 2012
    21st Century Learning, Best Practices, Big Ideas in Education, Leadership
  • Tips for Teachers of Aboriginal Students

      Tips for Teachers of Aboriginal Students http://workingeffectivelywithaboriginalpeoples.com/tips-for-teachers-of-aboriginal-students?utm_source=August+29+newsletter&utm_campaign=May+2++2012+newsletter+&utm_medium=email

    Deborah McCallum; Big Ideas in Education

    September 24, 2012
    Aboriginal
    Working Effectively with Aboriginals
  • Creating a Collaborative Classroom Culture: Culturally Relevant Teaching

    Students today are 21st Century Learners, and digital Natives. They have the ability to connect with other people and cultures and exceptionalities from around the globe. Classroom activities that include ways to connect in this way can help students gain the knowledge and skills that they need for future success. People who work together are […]

    Deborah McCallum; Big Ideas in Education

    September 24, 2012
    Uncategorized
  • Reasons to include eLearning in your Planning and Assessment

    Incorporating eLearning into our curriculum is the way of the future, and can be included in our present planning and assessment of our students. eLearning is beneficial for the following reasons: it allows for collaboration using technology it helps students develop 21st century thinking skills it deepens understanding of content prepares students for the global […]

    Deborah McCallum; Big Ideas in Education

    September 24, 2012
    21st Century Learning, Big Ideas in Education, eLearning
  • Restorative Practice Circles

    Restorative Practice Circles are based upon the First Nations tradition of Talking Circles. First Nations, Metis & Inuit cultures are built upon oral traditions, therefore Talking Circles have been important ways to maintain and pass down important cultural teachings. Restorative Practice is a form of justice, where in the classroom, it could be comprised of the […]

    Deborah McCallum; Big Ideas in Education

    September 19, 2012
    Aboriginal, Big Ideas in Education, Communication, Community, Culture & Caring, First Nations, Multicultural Counselling, Restorative Practice Circles
    Aboriginal peoples in Canada, education, First Nation, Indigenous peoples, Inuit, Medicine wheel, Metis, Restorative Practice, Restorative Practice Circles, talking circles
  • Helping our Children to ‘Walk the Good Path’ in life: The Seven Grandfather Teachings & Educating our Children

    The Seven Grandfather Teachings tell us that you live your best life, when you can demonstrate toward others, the constructs of Truth, Love, Humility, Courage, Honesty, Respect, & Bravery. From a First Nations perspective, you ‘Walk the Good Path’ when you demonstrate Truth, Love, Humility, Courage, Honesty, Respect, and Bravery. The 7th Generation Principle also […]

    Deborah McCallum; Big Ideas in Education

    August 22, 2012
    Aboriginal, Big Ideas in Education, First Nations Metis Inuit Perspectives, Seven Grandfather Teachings
    Decolonizing the curriculum, First Nations, FNMI, Indigenous, Metis & Inuit, Seven Grandfather Teachings, Seventh Generation Principles
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