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23 April 2009

Some Funnies (or so I thought...)

Posted by Christine Cosentino at 9:58 PM

Labels: literacy, technology, web 2.0

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Rethinking Literacy

It's time to move teaching and learning into the 21st century in a balanced, holistic and relevant way that is culturally proficient and pedagogically responsible.

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Differentiated instruciton is a social justice issue.

All students desire to earn their credits.

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Literacy Learning and Instruction

Literacy Learning and Instruction

This new framework formalizes and establishes a common language surrounding the great work the teachers in the YCDSB do everyday.

Facet 1: Metacognition

Facet 1: Metacognition

What Teachers Think About Teaching... What Students Think About Learning

Facet 2: Oral Communication

Facet 2: Oral Communication

Our Students NEED to Talk!

Facet 3: Differentiation

Facet 3: Differentiation

Responsive Instruction, Responsive Students

Facet 4: Functional Skills

Facet 4: Functional Skills

Teaching Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum

Facet 5: 21st Century Skills

Facet 5: 21st Century Skills

Preparing Our Students for a Knowledge-Based Economy

Facet 6: Spiritual Literacy

Facet 6: Spiritual Literacy

Our Faith as a Guiding Force Toward Social Justice

Facet 7: Critical Literacy

Facet 7: Critical Literacy

It's NOT Just About Critical Thinking Skills...

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Literacy is Priceless
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Le Monde de Maria Chapdelaine
Learning 4 Good PLS
The New Digital History Education
The Desire for Change
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Ontario Native Literacy Coalition
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Reaching the Rainbow
Reading Between the Lines - Manzine
The Evolution of Language and the Co-Evolution of Literacy and Conceptualization
The Rainbow/Holistic Approach to Aboriginal Literacy

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I have used blogging for a variety of purposes and in a number of different context over the years. I have found it an especially effective tool because:

-reflects the reality of the world our students live in
-removes the intimidation that the traditional pen and paper
tasks often entail
-technology has allowed for a great deal of emancipation and
therefore more students can express their thoughts because
they have access

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The Wisdom of Ningwakwe...

"Aboriginal literacy is about recognizing the symbols that come to us through the Spirit, Heart, Mind and Body, interpreting them and acting upon them for the improvement of the quality of our lives. Institutional education systems have tended to focus on the Mind – through cognitive outcomes, and possibly Body – through physical education, and subjects that teach physical skill, such as woodworking. That is, 50% of us is not being recognized and nurtured in that system.”