As learners begin to near the end of their time in the primary school, fostering independence and autonomy becomes a vital skill to prepare them for the next step in their school life. In this session, teachers will explore practical strategies to ensure every learner feels welcomed, supported, and prepared for the challenges ahead. We will discuss approaches that encourage learners to be courageous in facing new academic and social environments, equipping them with skills to navigate change successfully. Through collaboration and reflection, participants will learn how to develop structured transition plans that instil confidence and instigate a proud sense of accomplishment in learners as they take their next educational steps. We will share some of the approaches used in our Grade 4 and Grade 5 classrooms, and there will also be an opportunity for you to share what you do in your own schools.
Aims to introduce participants to the powerful methodology of Philosophy for Children (P4C). The workshop will demonstrate how P4C can significantly improve teaching and learning outcomes with minimal preparation required from educators.
Participants will explore the key features of P4C and learn facilitation tools and techniques that lead to fruitful philosophical inquiries. The workshop will highlight how P4C builds higher-order thinking, questioning, and speaking and listening skills across primary (and beyond?)
The session will showcase P4C's impact on developing critical thinking, oracy, and self-efficacy in students. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to experience how P4C creates a more collaborative learning environment and empowers children to take control of their own learning. The workshop will also address how P4C can be integrated into various subjects and used to explore challenging topics.
This session will explore the core principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and examine how educational technology (EdTech) can enhance inclusivity across diverse learning environments. Participants will discover practical strategies for leveraging digital tools to remove barriers, support diverse learning styles, and create more engaging, accessible, and student-centered experiences. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, this session will highlight how technology can empower all learners by fostering flexibility, accessibility, and equity in education.
We will take you through the comprehensive journey of developing our intervention program aimed at improving literacy and numeracy. We will detail the pathways we followed to determine the tools used in the program, as well as the assessment timelines we established to monitor progress. Each tool has been carefully selected to align with the specific needs of our students, and we will explain the rationale behind these choices.
We will model the data analysis protocols that we employ when reviewing assessment results with our teams. In addition, we will provide a detailed overview of what small group intervention looks like for different areas of literacy and numeracy, and discuss how we approach this work both inside and outside of the classroom setting.
We will touch on the crucial process of progress monitoring—explaining how we track students' growth over time and the methods we use to adjust instruction accordingly. Finally, we will outline the next steps that follow the implementation of our intervention strategies, ensuring a continuous cycle of improvement and support for each student. This session will offer practical insights and strategies that can be applied to any classroom seeking to enhance student outcomes in literacy and numeracy.
Morning Tubs provide an innovative and student-centered approach to starting the school day. This workshop will introduce educators to the benefits of Morning Tubs and how they can be used to strengthen collaboration, critical thinking, and social-emotional skills. Participants will experience engaging in Morning Tub activities firsthand, gain practical implementation strategies, and leave with a toolkit of ideas ready for immediate classroom use.
