At Connect, outdoor and environmental education have been embedded in our charter and teaching philosophy for years but many of the outdoor experiences we focus on have been off school grounds. The bulk of students’ outdoor time however, is local. … Continue reading Envisioning our Future Outdoor Spaces
Our Grade 7’s have been working on a project we call the iHistory project, in which they choose, research, and communicate the most remarkable aspects of a historical story involving their own family. We are nearing completion of 100 projects … Continue reading Grade 7 iHistory Projects – The Most Remarkable
-by Kevin Sonico, Grade 9 Math/Science Teacher In the Inspiring Action on Education document (Alberta Education, 2010a), the Ministry of Education discussed research’s essential role in contributing to student success by informing policy and pedagogy. Charter schools would play an … Continue reading Research Experience and Its Impact on Teaching Practice: Four Charter School Teachers’ Perspectives