Instruction
Our professional accredited teachers focus on student achievement through joint problem-solving, the use of data, and implementation of carefully chosen instructional strategies.
All academic staff participate in weekly school-based instructional team meetings for effective problem-solving and to discuss and identify individual student needs. Multiple assessment strategies that include a variety of tools, such as PM benchmarks, rubrics, tests, exemplars, and self/peer evaluation will be used to closely monitor student progress and keep parents informed.
Debriefing after assignments is an important part of the evaluation process to help complete learning circle and identify areas of progress and needs for improvement. Elements of cooperative learning will include: think-pair-share activities, especially when introducing a new concept; peer-partnering seating arrangements; and heterogeneous and homogeneous groupings. Teachers will accommodate and modify the Ontario Ministry's Curriculum program based on each students individual needs and capabilities. We will differentiate instruction to ensure that all students are appropriately challenged and supported. These strategies work together to prompt students to take ownership of their learning.
