There’s no such thing as a teacher who doesn’t have a diverse classroom in one form or another. We have a world of children from all over the globe in our classrooms. As teachers, we are expected to understand all our students and to give them the best education we can.
New technologies have had a tremendous impact on learning. They have brought many benefits to students and teachers. But they have also led to some destructive behaviours.
The Canadian Teachers’ Federation provides a vast array of programs, services, and resources to educators in Canada and around the world.
We know that having a sustainable future relies on teaching today’s youth about ecological processes and our interactions with the environment. We want young people to become environmental stewards and we want such action to be grounded in sound knowledge.
Commercialism in Canadian Schools: Who’s Calling the Shots
From an early age, children naturally immerse themselves in drama, dance, music, the visual arts, literary arts, and the media: to play, to learn, to communicate, to celebrate, and to discover who they are.
Media are a powerful force in the lives of youth. In particular, digital media have changed the way they communicate, play, and learn.
As I look back over the past year, what becomes apparent is ETFO’s vital role at the heart of so many of activities here at CTF. I want to express our heartfelt thanks for your contributions throughout the past school year.
“Schoolhouse commercialism includes a wide range of corporate marketing activities.
The election of a new federal government has opened the door to both challenges and opportunities for the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF).