As I read Sachin Maharaj’s op ed piece: “We are wasting our young teaching talent”, I reflected on …
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Alternative Assessment — Another Way
Recently, I posted my thoughts regarding ‘The Exam Question’, an article which was published in the …
A Different Choice for Student Assessment
As I prepared to write this companion piece to my thoughts on ‘The Exam Question’ – one on …
The Exam Question — My Thoughts
An article titled ‘The Exam Question’ was published in the Ottawa Citizen on January 9, 2016. It was …
An Act of Rebellion: Educating in a Quantum Age
What is the potential for educators? Is a new paradigm for the teaching profession possible? I …
Take Us to Your Leader: Leadership Styles
One section of the first module of Respect in Sport, deals with the four leadership styles. As I …
Who Do You Teach?
Have you ever wondered about the students you teach? Ever thought about who they are, what drives …
Reflection – an instrument to support an educator’s professional renewal and transformation
When I remember my experiences as a classroom teacher, I know that while I was teaching music and …
An Educator’s Advice to Parents
I was an educator for 33 years in the public school system in Ontario. As I think back to my …
Some Presuppositions Regarding Education and Curriculum
I presuppose that human nature is neither good nor bad and that human nature is in some …
Education and the Power of Possibility
A friend recently gave me a copy of “The Exhaustion of the American Teacher” by John Khun. As I …
Educating for a Quantum Age
I have been an educator for as long as I can remember. Even before I completed any teacher training …
I have always believed that people should have opportunities to realize their full power. Are you ready to explore your journey?