2026
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February
Helping Boys Learn Better: Retrieval Practice and Executive Function
Read MoreDiscrepancies between the sociological structures in the educational system and the biological maturation of boys result in academic challenges in school that persist into adulthood, putting their health and well-being at risk (Reeves, 2022). As teachers of boys, it is incumbent upon us to determine the changes needed in our classrooms to help boys develop executive functioning skills and achieve academic success. -
Teaching Toward Reconciliation
How can teachers use their positions to listen, shift power dynamics, and take steps towards Truth and Reconciliation with their students? My personal experience aligns with other non-Indigenous educators who feel anxious, are fearful of cultural appropriation, and are uncertain about how to cover this content respectfully.Read More -
January
Fostering Motivation to Create Engaged Learners
In school communities like Crescent, we continually reflect on ways to engage our students, whether in the classroom, during study periods, in Mentor Group, or on the sports field.Read More -
The Power of Imagination for Meaningful Learning
One aspect of human learning that remains constant is that knowledge that engages students emotionally is more likely to be remembered (Judson, 2022). New learning gains meaning and ownership when the connections are personal, discovery has merit, and as a result, it is enjoyable and memorable.Read More
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