Critical Thinking and the Questioning of History Texts
While teaching a Western Civilization course to high school students, I found a unique opportunity to introduce the topic of critical thinking along with the subject matter.
Classroom Perspectives
Shaking up Shakespeare: Digital Tools for Digital Students
Many students dread reading Shakespeare because they think his works have nothing to do with their 21st century interests.
The Value of Diversity: A Poetic Celebration of Asian Heritage Month
In honour of Asian American Heritage month, which is celebrated every May, I tasked the students in my three Asian American Literature classes with a special project.
Éy Swáyel! Welcoming Indigenous Pedagogy as a Canadian Educator
As an educator in Canada, whose homeland has been inhabited by Indigenous peoples long before me, I have the opportunity and responsibility to teach this history to my students.
5 Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness with Your Students
Now is the perfect opportunity for teachers and students to develop consistent mindfulness practices, together.
It’s Alive! Teaching with Horror Stories in the Classroom
Throughout my years of teaching, I’ve discovered that students are often more eager to read and discuss horror stories than other material.
Morbid Fascination in the Classroom: Engaging or Inappropriate?
Students often display a morbid curiosity that I feel I cannot ignore, but can I lean into it? Can I use this fascination in a way that engages students, but also humanizes them?
From Concepts to Kicks: Bringing Art to Life
As an elementary school art teacher, it is my job to engage my students and get them thinking critically about what and how they create.
Keeping It Old School: The Retro Arcade Project
I wanted to design a new project that could be about classes working together, communicating, and listening to each other.
Making Rose Hip Tea from Scratch: A Math Activity
This collaboration between the Library Learning Commons, a grade 9 math teacher, and Indigenous Education blossomed into a beautiful place-conscious learning opportunity.