Willena Harrison- Chair, Thorah Central P.S., (705) 426-5858
The Professional Learning Committee is responsible for planning and delivering relevant opportunities of professional growth for members.
Professional Development Committee Terms of Reference
Minutes:
NEW! E.T.F.O. Durham Local Loan Library!
We are taking the time to celebrate the wonderful resources created for our Teachers, by our Teachers! Not sure what to order from ShopETFO? Well now you can simply ‘check it out!’ The Professional Development Committee have made the following publications available for you! All you have to do is send an email to me via lotus notes with the name of the publication that you would like, how long you would like it, and the name of your school.
Media:
Les racines de l’égalité
Ressources conçues pour aider le personnel enseignant à favoriser chez les élèves l’établissement de relations saines et fondées sur l’égalité ainsi que la prise de conscience de la violence à l’endroit des femmes.
http://www.etfo.ca/Resources/ForTeachers/Documents/
Roots of Equality
These resources are designed to help foster students’ healthy, equal relationships and raise awareness of violence against women. Included are lesson plans for grades 1 to 8, workshops for grade 7/8 girls’ conferences, and tip sheets for educators and parents.
http://www.etfo.ca/Resources/ForTeachers/Documents/
Teaching for Deep Understanding in the Classroom
This resource is for teachers who believe that deep understanding for all students should be the goal of education. It explains what teaching for deep understanding looks like in the elementary classroom, provides examples of lesson plans, student activities, assessment tools, and links to online resources.
http://www.etfo.ca/ProfessionalDevelopment/ETFOsBookClubs/
Imagine A World That Is Free From Fear– $20
This book provides resources for addressing issues related to homophobia and heterosexism.
More Than A Play – $5
Written by some of Canada’s foremost playwrights, this is a collection of nine short plays that explore equity and social justice issues. For junior and intermediate classes.
Poverty and Schools in Ontario: How Seven Elementary Schools are Working to Improve Education– $10
Researchers investigated 11 schools to discover how teacher practice affects student success. The authors provide details of teachers’ work in seven schools with students and communities. Their conclusions demonstrate how others can work successfully in similar situations.
Reflections of Me – ETFO’s Body Image Curriculum
This is a research-based resource that assists teachers in ensuring that children develop positive body image and self-esteem. Sold for individual grades from K to 6 – $20 each
Grade 7 & 8 Kit – $50
Created as resources for Reflections of Me…The ETFO Body Image Project
Social Justice Begins with Me – $65
Also available as a CD for $45
This revision of We’re Erasing Prejudice for Good is a literature-based, anti-bias curriculum resource with lessons by grade and division. There are 20 lessons and a resource guide for each grade.
ETFO Arts Resource – $22
A practical step-by-step handbook for junior grade teachers who are inexperienced in arts education. It introduces all the elements of dance, drama, music, and visual arts and shows you how to use the arts to support literacy and other subjects. ETFO Arts comes with a music CD and a Norval Morrisseau print.
Thinking It Through: Teaching and Learning in the Kindergarten Classroom– $75
This resource addresses the entire kindergarten program. Eleven separate chapters interconnect to help you plan your whole program and create dynamic and stimulating learning experiences for students.
Take a Closer Look – $18
Teach your grade 7 and 8 students to become critical and informed consumers of mass media. This resource addresses expectations in reading, media communications, writing, drama, the arts, science and technology, and health and physical education. A practical guide to exploring issues of media violence.
Take a Closer Look – Junior Supplement – $4
This supplement to Take a Closer Look provides curriculum links for grades 4 to 6.
The Heart and Art of Teaching and Learning: Practical Ideas and Resources for Beginning Teachers– $20
This book provides a practical resource for the many “firsts” a beginning teacher will encounter and encourages teachers’ personal learning journey. Though intended for beginning teachers, all teachers will find this resource valuable.
ETFO Special Education Handbook: A Practical Guide for All Teachers – $15
Instructional, environmental, and assessment strategies that all teachers can use to address a range of student needs. It includes an overview of special education in Ontario, suggested resources, and a glossary of special education terms.
Arresting Violence – $24
Explore why young people are violent and learn how their behaviour as bullies or in gangs affects school life in general and victims in particular.The CD has print-ready overheads.
Not sure if these are for you? Check them out in the attached ShopETFO Resource Catalogue! See something we don’t have, or have a great suggestion? Just let us know!
