Devon Stokes-Bennett

BCTF Regional New Teachers Conference – Prince George, April 2015

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Description: Come to Prince George for a unique educational conference and professional development experience. On Day One, join with 1000 other K-12 teachers from the North Central BC zone for the “Educational Spring Fling” – choose from dozens of workshops and excursions related to the many aspects of teaching and learning in today’s schools. On Day Two, participate in workshops designed for New Teachers including sessions from BCTF presenters and representatives […]

Understanding the Roles and Responsibilities of a Teacher Assistant

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Understanding the roles and responsibilities of a teacher assistant working in your classroom often arises as a question and challenge for new teachers. What is a teacher responsible for in designing learning experiences for students with special needs? In what way can a teacher assistant be asked to implement programs for special needs students? How much can a teacher ask of a teacher assistant? I discovered a great little document […]

Teachers Learn Better at School

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      A recent blog from educationtoday shows OECD research supporting the effectiveness of professional learning that is embedded in teacher’s work at school. The message is clear: prioritize professional development activities that take place in school settings and that are sustained, collaborative, and focused on problems of practice. These are the activities that have the most positive impact on classroom practices. This is the work of formalized mentoring partnerships.