A wonderful opportunity presented itself a couple of years ago when I applied to take part in Project Overseas. This is an excellent professional learning opportunity where teachers can learn and teach at the same time, while they help to build a global professional learning community.
My experiences as a teacher from a minority culture pushed me to become an activist in my school. The result has been a change in our school culture and an improved learning environment for our students.
Last year Bobbie Chatha became a coach at her school, supporting colleagues as they looked for ways to improve literacy instruction.
Graduates of education faculties embark on an exciting learning journey. Teachers have the opportunity throughout their careers to teach in a variety of roles in their school. A leadership role appeals to some. At one time, this meant becoming a principal.
Leaders are a valuable asset to any organization. But what makes a teacher-leader and how do we recognize that person in our system? How can we encourage teachers to take on such roles?
Organizations build strength and increase their relevance when they tap into all the resources and the diverse bodies of knowledge available in their community. That was the message delivered by George Dei, the keynote speaker at ETFO’s annu
It’s called the principal’s qualifications program (PQP) but it’s not just for those who aspire to be administrators.Participants in ETFO’s PQP courses have found they are a valuable learning experience for anyone who wants to b