FALL 2020 PD Schedule
Due to COVID-19 safety measures, we will be hosting PD sessions online via Zoom for the Fall semester.
September 17
Numeracy in a Nutshell, presented by Dr. Richelle Marynowski
This session will highlight the elements of numeracy and provide participants with opportunities to engage in numeracy activities. There will be a balance of theory and activity.
This session will highlight the elements of numeracy and provide participants with opportunities to engage in numeracy activities. There will be a balance of theory and activity.
September 24
Teaching and Learning through Place and Conscious Pedagogy, presented by Dr. Sharon Pelech
This session will explore how curriculum and learning can be interwoven with the place where students will live. Examples of PCP will be provided!
This session will explore how curriculum and learning can be interwoven with the place where students will live. Examples of PCP will be provided!
October 6
Meet Edwin: Nelson Education's Comprehensive Digital Learning Ecosystem, presented by Beth Cormier and Sherri Ross, from Nelson Education
Many districts are already piloting this innovative resource, and it has numerous features to support instruction and learner engagement. Sign up for the session and get a free account! See also https://edwin.nelson.com
Many districts are already piloting this innovative resource, and it has numerous features to support instruction and learner engagement. Sign up for the session and get a free account! See also https://edwin.nelson.com
October 8
Meet Edwin Part 2: Nelson Education's Comprehensive Digital Learning Ecosystem, presented by Beth Cormier and Sherri Ross, from Nelson Education
This session will build on Tuesday's session to provide more practice and explore additional features. You can still attend if you missed the first session. Sign up for the session in advance to activate your account for practice. See also https://edwin.nelson.com
This session will build on Tuesday's session to provide more practice and explore additional features. You can still attend if you missed the first session. Sign up for the session in advance to activate your account for practice. See also https://edwin.nelson.com
October 13
N/A
October 15
N/A
OCTOBER 20
Classroom Culture, presented by Peter Ehrman
Peter Ehrman will present on the importance of building a positive classroom culture.
Peter Ehrman will present on the importance of building a positive classroom culture.
October 22
Getting Feedback: Strategies and Insights to Help You Receive, Interpret, and Use Feedback. presented by Jenna Lowe
The work of this session will help you prepare to get and use feedback in practica experiences, but also set yourself up for a career in which you remain professionally growth-minded.
The work of this session will help you prepare to get and use feedback in practica experiences, but also set yourself up for a career in which you remain professionally growth-minded.
October 27
Tips and Treats: Understanding the Supervision Process to Promote a Successful Practicum, presented by Dawn Burleigh and Greg Ogilvie
Understanding the supervision dynamic can contribute to a more enjoyable and productive practicum experience. In this workshop, students will be introduced to various tips to help them navigate practicum supervision and get the most out of the experience.
Understanding the supervision dynamic can contribute to a more enjoyable and productive practicum experience. In this workshop, students will be introduced to various tips to help them navigate practicum supervision and get the most out of the experience.
October 29
NO PD SESSION. PSI Orientation Day
November 3
Creating a Positive Classroom Environment During PSI: Tips from the Field, presented by Greg Ogilvie, Rhona Harkness, Arlene Purcell, and Keith Griffioen
Are you worried about managing a classroom during PSI? This panel presentation will provide practical tips on how to create a positive classroom environment
Are you worried about managing a classroom during PSI? This panel presentation will provide practical tips on how to create a positive classroom environment
November 5
Managing Your 3Fs When Overwhelmed, Stressed, or Frustrated, presented by Dawn McBride, Reg. Psychologist in the Counselling Faculty
An introduction to learning and naming the 3+F stress reactions - in youth and teachers - using emotional regulation theory and strategies
An introduction to learning and naming the 3+F stress reactions - in youth and teachers - using emotional regulation theory and strategies
November 10 - Final PD session
How to Thrive in PSI: COVID Edition, presented by the EUS
A brief spiel and Q&A to discuss/answer students' questions and concerns - from a student teacher point of view!
A brief spiel and Q&A to discuss/answer students' questions and concerns - from a student teacher point of view!
November 17
PSI in Session!! Good luck everyone!