L'ÉQUIPE-CHOC ENGLISH COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
April 2022
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Dearest Colleagues,
As warmer weather is (hopefully) around the corner, our energy level is likely to increase. This is why we decided that the focus of our newsletter this month would be self-regulation.
Psychologist Barbara Fredrickson has found that too much positive emotion—or too little negative emotion—makes people inflexible in the face of new challenges. So, self-regulation is really about moderating our emotions to bring up that balance. Here are a few emotional self-regulation strategies that can help you avoid any drain of your energy and maintain a healthy learning atmosphere.
First, monitor what you are feeling so that you do not suppress intense positive or negative feelings. Research has shown that suppression uses up cognitive resources making you unable to carry out the task since the unpleasant emotion is not likely to go away. Second, you can focus on self-confidence, which provides you with the power to regulate your emotions in different situations and respond appropriately to embarrassing situations or problems. Then, coping proactively is essential in order to feel secure and comfortable, but you also need to expect the unexpected and plan for it, as you cannot anticipate all possibilities, but you can prepare for more alternatives. Finally, make sure to lift your spirit in difficult moments, even when you are overwhelmed by things that are out of your control. In these moments, it is not easy to regulate our emotions, but is it definitely worth it.
Our emotions are central to the construction of our identity, so when they are not managed and controlled appropriately, they can hinder students’ learning. Keep that in mind and give self-regulation strategies a try.
All our best,
Julie & Micheline
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L'Équipe-choc Pedagogical
Math Community Après-Cours FGA
Monday, May 16 & Tuesday, May 17 2022
You can choose from the following dates/times, as the information of the session is the same for both. Go to the Après-cours FGA website and click the big red button. Visit the Mathematics Community »
- Monday, May 16, from 11:45 to 13:00
- Tuesday, May 17, from 15:45 to 16:45
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Science Community Après-Cours FGA
Wednesday, May 25 2022
You can choose from the following dates/times, as the information of the session is the same for both. Go to the Après-cours FGA website and click the big red button. Visit the Science Community »
- Wednesday, May 25, from 11:45 to 13:00
- Wednesday, May 25, from 15:45 to 16:45
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AQIFGA
AQIFGA Conference
Wednesday, April 27 to Friday, April 29 2022
The 16th edition of the AQIFGA Conference will be held online from April 27 to April 29, 2022. The organizing committee is from Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys. It is working very hard at putting finishing touches to the event calendar of activities. You can find the details and program of the conference here. Best of luck to all presenters!
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RÉCIT AGE
ACE 2022
ACE 2022 took place March 16th 2022. Visit After-ACE 2022 and experience Gathertown while viewing the 2022 workshops! The environment can handle a maximum of 25 participants at one time. If you’d rather pick your choice from the list of workshops, visit this page.
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RÉCIT Wrap-up
with Marc Gariépy
We had the pleasure of participating in the latest episode of RÉCIT Wrap-up, with Marc Gariépy. We were invited to talk about collaboration. We shared our ideas on how to achieve daily collaboration, even with 250 kilometers between us.
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INSPIRATIONAL READING/VIEWING
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Edutopia
How to Teach Self-Regulation
by Nina Parish
To succeed in school, students need to be able to focus, control their emotions, and adjust to change.
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Eliminating Math Anxiety
A Technique to Eliminate Math Anxiety
by Dr. Katie Nall
Emotional Freedom Technique (or tapping) is an evidence-based research tool that helps students eliminate math anxiety.
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TED Talk Sydney
The Sense You Never Knew You Had
by Eddie Woo
In this illuminating talk, high school mathematics teacher and YouTube star Eddie Woo shares his passion for mathematics, declaring that "mathematics is a sense, just like sight and touch" and one we can all embrace. Using surprising examples of geometry, he encourages everyone to seek out the surrounding patterns, for "a whole new way to see the world".
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Mindful Chair Yoga
A 6 Minute Mindful Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Try out these gentle chair-based stretches done with a meditative awareness call.
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PARTNERS, WHAT DO YOU
RECOMMEND TO OUR READERS ?
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RÉCIT AGE
Why Use Choice Boards?
by Giovanna Salvagio
Have you been learning about Blended Learning? Then you may have heard about Choice Boards. In this article we go through the merits of using choice boards, strategies for their function in the classroom and tools that you may use to design your own choice boards.
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L'Équipe-choc Services éducatifs complémentaires
Stress: Friend or Foe?
by Karine Martin
Is stress truly an enemy we must defeat? Are stress, anguish, and anxiety all synonyms? While mental health, exposure to stress and anxiety issues are hot topics, our knowledge related to these subjects is often poorly developed.
How’s Your Flexibility?
by Karine Martin
We shift our body to change direction. We shift our car into a new lane to avoid accidents. We can also learn to shift our thinking process to become more adaptable to the situation at hand. This is an example of cognitive flexibility.
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REFERENCE & RESOURCES AVAILABLE
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Ministère de l’Éducation
Services and Programs of Study (2021-2022)
Administrative Guide (2015 Edition)
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Teachers' Competencies
Reference Framework for Professional Competencies for Teachers.
Thank you, Karine Jacques and Tanya Marcil for this great poster, which was adapted from the Référentiel des compétences professionnelles - Profession enseignante.
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Info/Sanction
A list of all the info-sanctions published since 2019 concerning the Adult General Education and Semi-Skilled careers has been compiled for you as a reference. Consult your Centre sanction representative for more details.
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BIM - Math and Science
A list of all the active BIM exam versions is available for your consultation.
DBE Mathematics - BIM List
For more details on the math exams contact Clementina Santoianni
514 252-3700, poste 5078
santoiannic@grics.ca
DBE Science and Technology - BIM List
For more details on the science exams contact Barbara Choquette
514 251-3700, poste 3888
choquetteb@grics.ca
www.grics.qc.ca or bimenligne.qc.ca/en
DBE English Language Arts & CCBE English Language of Instruction - BIM ELI/ELA
For more details on ELA exams, contact Steven Jansma
jansmas@grics.ca
www.grics.qc.ca or bimenligne.qc.ca/en
FBD - Français Langue Seconde & FBC - Francisation - BIM FLS/LAN
For more details on French exams, contact Maria Carrera
carreram@grics.ca
www.grics.qc.ca or bimenligne.qc.ca/en
DBE - Social Sciences - Social Sciences
For more details on Social Science exams, visit
www.grics.qc.ca or bimenligne.qc.ca/en
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SOFAD - Resources
SOFAD develops learning resources designed in accordance with the Quebec curriculum and adapted to the needs of learners. There are also teaching practices for both in-class and distance learning in Adult General Education.
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A final thought to leave you with...
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