OTF Works to Represent the Profession (OTF Report)
“It is not enough to be busy. The question is: What are we busy bout?” When Henry David Thoreau made this remark he was not relating them to the activities of OTF, but his words resonate.
Voices
Connecting Classrooms to the Community ( CTF Report)
UNESCO describes the role of education for sustainable development as helping people “develop the attitudes, skills, and knowledge to make informed decisions for the benefit of themselves and others, now and for the future, and to act upon those decisions.” This is th
Connecting with Colleagues (Occasional Teachers' Column)
Working as a daily occasional teacher is exciting, rewarding, challenging, and stressful all at the same time.
Building a Classroom Community (New Teachers' Column)
“Education is a social process. Education is growth. Education is not a
If It Happens to You (Professional Relations Services)
Many of you will have read the Robert Munsch story, Thomas’ Snowsuit, to your students. When Thomas refuses to put on his snowsuit to go out to play at recess, his teacher and hi
The Evolution of Access Without Borders (Equity and Women's Services)
In 2006, as the social justice chair of my local, I attended the ETFO annual leadership conference. The two-day event ignited my interest in equity work.
Sharing, Teaching, Learning (Professional Services)
Every year thousands of ETFO members take part in a rich form of professional learning, learning that takes place in their own classrooms. It’s a learning opportunity that happens when they agree to become associate teachers. Associate teachers are those who volunteer
Thinking It Through
Open the door of an effective kindergarten classroom and all of your senses will be engaged. Colourful bulletin boards provide the backdrop to bold paintings; student posters advertise the class restaurant.
Collective Agreements and the Human Rights Code (Collective Bargaining)
Quick quiz – how long is your collective agreement? 25