Learning how to motivate students is very complex but important for teachers. In our EDUC 421 class, we learned many different techniques that we can try in our classrooms. The most important aspect to motivating students is relationship, getting to know each one of them. Understanding what the student is interested in so we can…
Our EDUC 421 was able to go to Harwin Elementary three times during the semester to practice teaching a class. I was paired up with a wonderful partner to teach a grade 1 / 2 class. Neither one of us have ever taught a class before so we were both nervous. We had to teach…
For the SD57 Pro-D day, our EDUC 376 Numeracy class was able to attend the three Carole Fullerton sessions at Van Bien. The sessions were primary, intermediate, and middle school. I learned a lot about Cuisenaire Rods that I certainly didn’t know before. There are 10 different rods, each a different colour and each one…
In our EDUC 376 class, we had the opportunity to attend the Math Night at Edgewood Elementary school. We were put into random groups to create a math game for the grade that we would like to teach. I was paired with a great partner whose Mom was a kindergarten teacher. She was able to…
Two Rivers Gallery, Prince George, BC On Thursday, November 21, 2024, we visited The Two-Rivers Gallery in downtown Prince George. They opened early so we could have this amazing experience. This experience was a great example of Place-based learning because we were able to connect to our local community and learn about culture that is…
Cottonwood Island Nature Park, Prince George, BC On October 10th our EDUC 394 class met at Cottonwood Park for our 8:30 am class. It was a brisk fall day so I was glad that I wore two layers of clothing. The scenery was breathtaking with the deep blue sky overhead and thousands of golden leaves…
Update from November 28, 2024: Now that the first semester is almost over, my special necklace represents more than just my Grandma. It represents my classmates who are all kind and who include everyone easily. The beads represent each of us because we are all unique, different colours and shapes, yet we are all needed…