Assessment for learning is a formative assessment that is used to gather and interpret what level of understanding students have on a topic or unit. Formative assessments help teachers pinpoint what subject areas students’ understand and what areas students’ need more time and help on. Assessment for learning also gives feedback on where students need … Continue reading Assessments →

British Columbia curriculum for social studies 10 was redone and introduced in 2015 whereas Saskatchewan social studies 10 curriculum has been established since 1992. Through analyzing the two documents there appears to be numerous differences. One difference between the two curriculums is that BC social studies 10 incorporates a component about establishing a positive classroom … Continue reading British Columbia Social Studies 10 curriculum vs. Saskatchewan Social Studies 10 curriculum →

As a future teacher it is important for me to incorporate different learning exercises and activities in my classroom in order to meet the diverse learning styles amongst my students. However, I will have preferred learning strategies to others and my preferences will differ by what subjects and topics I will be assigned to teach. … Continue reading Learning Strategies →

I took the personality test that is based on Briggs Myers’ personality type theory and was categorized as an ISTJ, which I found to be rather accurate to how I would personally perceive myself. ISTJ stands for “Introverted, Sensing, Thinking and Judging.” The personality type has been described to have a sense of right and … Continue reading What strengths does a teacher with an ISTJ personality bring to the classroom? →