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Loving the thinking and creativity during this minds on activity! Students also created their own variations to the task @OLFMilton

@asphodelsheepco @FCCagriculture @esta_kelly That hat is too nice to use on the farm.

@FCCagriculture @esta_kelly

Let’s see your farm dog photos, #CdnAg! #NationalDogDay 📷: @esta_kelly

Tracy and I are very impressed at the level of engagement this evening. Great work! Feel free to tweet out any last words before you sign off and enjoy the rest of your evening. #PQP2

@mcmullinkds @stephaniemac_9 @FilLettieri

@stephaniemac_9 @FilLettieri When the teacher is engaged as much as the students, it is very easy to do this. #PQP2

If we implement specific strategies to support a culturally responsive approach to teaching and learning, how will we assess the impact on student learning and achievement? #PQP2

@FilLettieri @DsmallMrs Interesting point @FilLettieri . But why does this idea not translate to eqao or other standardized tests? Because the students feel they aren't getting anything from it? (i.e. "going for the win) #pqp2

@DsmallMrs Data collection is critical @DsmallMrs . I like to compare it to keeping score in a game. Do you ever notice the difference in performance when you keep score? #PQP2

If we implement specific strategies to support a culturally responsive approach to teaching and learning, how will we assess the impact on student learning and achievement?

@frade_george @FilLettieri We have to consider however they traditional methods of summative assessment are not always responsive to cultural factors that may impact students. #pqp2

@FilLettieri Student learning/achievement can be measured using standardized test results, report card marks/grades, high school course selections, etc. Also important might be the assessment of student and staff perceptions on topics like inclusivity and discrimination. #PQP2 @FilLettieri

@FilLettieri Emphasize the use of diagnostic and formative assessments. Powerful supports to provide meaningful feedback. #pqp2

@adapat23 @FilLettieri Great point! Be brave to address your own biases. Do you have cultural assumptions? Be willing to change.

@FilLettieri Teachers having a social consciousness and being aware of their own privileges or otherwise to be able to identify what and when curriculum content needs adaptation/ change. Encourage inquiry based teaching learning led by students curiousity and experiences #PQP2@Filletteri

How can we lessen dominant perspectives in our curriculum so that contributions from different backgrounds can be better understood and integrated into learning?#PQP2

@FilLettieri Examine the curriculum, ask questions about your teaching material. Does it provide a balanced study of cultures? Does it avoid stereotypes? Does it reflect contributions of both genders from different cultures? #pqp2

@parlagreco_9 @stephaniemac_9 @FilLettieri Great idea! Try to take moments to speak one on one with the parents too, build relationships, trust and rapport.

@stephaniemac_9 @FilLettieri Great thoughts! Perhaps on parent information nights, there could be a place for parents/guardians to share an element of their culture that they are proud of. #PQP2

Great conversations! Now our next question: How do we work with our communities to help everyone appreciate the importance of culturally responsive teaching? #PQP2 @FilLettieri

@frade_george @LindaRomani @FilLettieri

@LindaRomani @FilLettieri Linda 😀 you are going to town with these images!!! Great prep !

@FilLettieri Begin the year with a family history project, encourage students to learn about their cultural heritage and share what they learn with the class. #pqp2

@LindaRomani @FilLettieri

What does a classroom look like, sound like and feel like when it is inclusive and when instruction is responsive to the full range of student diversity? #PQP2

@FilLettieri Students are learning differently, connecting to their background, language, family structure, and social or cultural identity. #pqp2

@FilLettieri Students having choice when completing assignments. #pqp2

Starting the year off right with math resources from @MakeMathMoments and @MrOrr_geek. Using problem based lessons and building student confidence. #cpcolearnbydoing

@asphodelsheepco Is it powerful enough to take care of those thistles near the trampoline? Ouch

I just love these auto mowers 😉

This week the grade 3's completed a structure challenge. 2 pieces of newspaper, nothing else! Cut, bend or fold. How tall can you build a tower? @lclightmilton

@LcChimenti grade one students learning about renewable energy. Wind energy - it will never run out! @lclightmilton

@LCMamolo grade 1 students learning about renewable energy. Wind energy - it will never run out! @lclightmilton