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Month: March 2018

collaboration, Critical thinking, Cross-curricular, Culture, Uncategorized

Cultural celebrations: Carnaval!

March 10, 2018 Jen Spain Leave a comment

Our languages department recently celebrated Carnaval at our school for the first time, and I wanted to share what we did for others who are planning cultural celebrations. For those who may not have heard of it, Carnaval is celebrated in a few parts of the world, and this quick video (in French) explains its … Continue reading →

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Alternative strategies for professional engagement

March 5, 2018 Jen Spain 2 Comments

In my school, staff meetings are necessary events that teachers have to attend, but I think it's fair to say that they are not generally seen as more than that. As department head, I also hold one meeting per month, and I've done the same in my roles on various committees. Whatever the topic, it's … Continue reading →

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