Strengthening literacy through the strengthening of oral language, hands-on learning, community building and Indigenous story
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To use Indigenous literature (graphic novels) written by Indigenous authors with my Gr. 8 English class as they worked on an inquiry/research question.
Each member of the team chose a specific research-based strategy to try to increase Indigenous learner achievement in literacy, reading, or numeracy.
On improving and maintaining the Forest Classroom environment, as well as students becoming leaders in environmental stewardship and Indigenous forestry practices.
We wanted to gain a deep understanding of the history of Indigenous People, to have a deeper understanding of their culture
Building engagement using numeracy-based games to consolidate competency and curricular expectations
Students’ interactions with each other and with adult staff members reflected an overall misunderstanding of what it means to be kind, caring and respectful.
On increasing student engagement by connecting passion to school-based events and classes, as well as providing safe and welcoming spaces for our students.
Centered on the second principle of the First Peoples Principles of Learning where learning is holistic, reflexive, experiential and relational, striving to help our students feel more connected by creating opportunities for cultural awareness and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion
Communication skills, collaborative problem solving and cross-grade team building.
On student engagement with the core competencies and goal setting
We explored using a multi-year, academically focused cohort model to see if we could establish a greater sense of belonging and connection to impact transition rates positively
Library Learning Commons as Safe Spaces for Students
On increasing family engagement and voice in students’ literacy development
We looked at a diverse group of 2/3 students with a range of reading abilities from pre-K to middle of grade 3.
Including local Indigenous elders more strongly at our school.
How can we ensure that we all (students and staff) have a sense of belonging?
To assist students in discovering flexible learning spaces within the school and to create optimal environments conducive to their learning