August 2005: Expanding the Professional Dialogue Symposium
Sue Jackson, Learning Coordinator, Thames Valley District School Board
Judy Speirs, Student Achievement Officer, Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat
In the video segments below, Sue Jackson and Judy Speirs look at literacy fundamentals and discuss strategies that work. Literacy is defined and effective classroom practices that principals should be seeing in their classrooms are discussed. Highlights from the Literacy for Learning document are emphasized. The session concludes with what principals need to do to promote literacy and professional learning communities within their schools.
Video Segments:
- Introduction (Length: 2 minutes)
- UNESCO's Definition of Literacy (Length: 1 minute)
- Effective Classroom Practices (Length: 11 minutes)
- Literacy for Learning (Length: 10 minutes)
- A Comprehensive Literacy Program (Length: 3 minutes)
- Shared Reading Technique and "Look Fors" (Length: 10 minutes)
- Conclusion (Length: 5 minutes)
Additional Materials:
- Study Guide PDF
Dan Peter, K-8 Mathematics Consultant, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
In the video segments below, Dan Peter looks at the information contained in the Expert Panel Report and the layout of the revised Ontario Curriculum. He talks about the importance of making problem-solving the mainstay of mathematical instruction, and discusses the critical elements of the learning environment. Assessment in mathematics is highlighted and appropriate resources are identified. Peter concludes the session by applying many of these ideas to mathematical activities.
Video Segments:
- Introduction (Length: 3 minutes)
- Teaching Through Problem Solving (Length: 3 minutes)
- The Learning Environment (Length: 9 minutes)
- Assessing Effectively (Length: 2 minutes)
- Resources (Length: 1 minute)
- Math Activities (Length: 35 minutes)
Additional Materials:
- Study Guide PDF
Dr. Avis Glaze, Chief Student Achievement Officer, Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat
In the video segments below, Dr. Avis Glaze expresses her gratitude for the partnership that has developed between the Principals' Associations, the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat, and other organizations. She stresses the importance of emotional intelligence and its role in developing strong leaders. She also describes the focused work that leads to concrete improvements in education and highlights this activity using examples within the issue of equity. She invites questions and comments, touches briefly on the topic of EQAO, and ends with a refocus on the important nature of the work of principals.
Video Segments:
- Introduction (Length: 4 minutes)
- The Importance of Emotional Intelligence
(Length: 2.5 minutes) - Leadership Research (Length: 2.5 minutes)
- Focused Work (Length: 1 minute)
- Equity (Length: 4.5 minutes)
- Comments and Questions (Length: 5.5 minutes)
- Testing (Length: 3 minutes)
- The Role of the Principal (Length: 2 minutes)
Additional Materials:
- Study Guide PDF
