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Teaching and Learning in Guatemala

Roz Owen

During  the  2009  March  break,  11 elementary  teachers  travelled to  Guatemala —  a  trip  during which we would teach and learn. Most of us were members of the Simcoe County Teacher Local and most of  us  didn’t  know  each other  before going on the trip.

Leading and Learning With the Community

Harpreet Ghuman

When I was a young learner there was a clearly defined understanding of the role of teachers in schooling and in their interactions with students and families.

2009 Global Action Week (CTF Report)

Emily Noble

Join millions around the world for The Big Read The Global Campaign for Education is calling for an exciting action on April 22, The Big Read, which we hope will unite  millions as did The World’s Biggest Lesson last year. Last year, our World’s Biggest Lesson was a resounding  s

Helping Internationally Trained Teachers (OTF Report)

Hilda Watkins

Gaining access to  the  teaching profession can be a lengthy and somewhat challenging process. There  are  cyclical  fluctuations  that  result  in teacher shortages and surpluses, making it difficult at times for trained teachers to get full-time jobs. Ontario  currently has  a  surplus  of  tea

The Power of Collaborative Global Learning

Mali Bickley

Juliette, Kiera, and Michelle, 11-year-old students from Barrie, are online asking their new friend Rawa what it is like to live in Iraq. Michelle asks, “What is it like knowing that there is war so near to you?

Local Works Create Global Awareness

Jacquie Chewier and Jackie Febers

Members of the Halton ETFO local have helped develop a curriculum resource that teaches students about  human rights in Afghanistan and here at home.