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ÉQUIPE-CHOC ENGLISH COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

December 2020
Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to the launch of the Équipe-Choc English Community monthly newsletter. The goal is to keep you connected and updated on all the latest news, services, workshops, exams, and everything curriculum and pedagogy related.

My name is Micheline Ammar, I’m your new curriculum consultant in math and science for l’Équipe-Choc. I have taught both subjects for more than a decade! I proudly took on this new challenge from my predecessor Sonya Fiocco, and we are anxiously awaiting the Language counterpart subsequently taking on Isabelle Bertolotti’s role. Both Isabelle and Sonya did a phenomenal job in laying the foundation on which we will now continue. Thank you, ladies! We wish you both all the best in your endeavours.
 
My induction in this role has been very well-supported and I look forward to many wonderful collaborations and contributions. During this challenging and unprecedented year, we have united as a stronger and more resilient educational community.

With the holidays quickly approaching, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and happy holiday season. Take this opportunity to unwind, indulge in some self-care and enjoy precious moments with your loved ones.

Best wishes,

Micheline Ammar

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DO NOT MISS!

PD Annoucements

National Mathematics Workshops 2020-2021

Math workshops are available to all Adult General Education teachers in French and in English. Bilingual sessions will also be available on several dates with a variety of subjects for discussion. Learn more »

Next French workshop will be held on January 21st 2021.
Next English workshop will be held on January 29th 2021.

The Anglophone Community First Après-Cours AGE

On December 7th 2020, The English Pedagogical Consultants (EPC) in collaboration with RECIT held the first live Anglophone Community Après-Cours AGE. The topic of discussion was Hybrid teaching. Teachers from all centres across Quebec attended. Watch the recording »

Autochtones/Indigenous community

On December 11th, l'Équipe-Choc Pedagogical First Nations and Inuit sector hosted their first math focus group session. Watch the recording »

Stay tuned for the next one!

BREAKING NEWS

The Équipe-choc English Community website

The NEW site for Adult General Education sector, math and science, is available to all! The site contains resources to support teachers in the province. With the support of Sonya Fiocco, I was able to transfer all the math and science resources previously housed on the DBE implementation site. A big thank you to Sonya and all the teachers who contributed to the wonderful work. I’m inviting you all to take a look and provide ways in which it could be improved. Your feedback is important to me, and I will continuously strive to improve the site according to your needs.

PARTNERS, WHAT DO YOU
RECOMMEND TO OUR READERS?

Complementary Educational Services of
l’Équipe-Choc Recommends

Students Engagement

If academic motivation is on your mind, then, the Complementary Educational Services of l’Équipe-Choc is there for you. Learn about the many factors that may contribute to such a challenge. Learn more »

Read (French only) their latest newsletter »

RECIT AGE Recommends

Kahoot

If you've never used Kahoot in your classroom, you must try it soon. It’s a great formative assessment tool. Students will enjoy reviewing concepts in an engaging way. Learn more »

Visit RECIT AGE website »

REFERENCE RESOURCES AVAILABLE

Info/Sanction

A list of all the info sanctions published in the year 2020 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.

BIM - Math and Science

BIM is looking for a team to develop exams for the following courses: TSG-4059-2 versions C and D, TSG-4060-2 versions C and D, TSC-4064-2 version D, PHS-5062-2 version D, BLG-5070-2 versions B and C and D, BLG-5071-2 versions B and C and D. If a centre is interested, please let your centre pedagogical consultant contact Barbara Choquette at Tel.: 514 251-3700, ext. 3888  www.grics.qc.ca or www.bimenligne.qc.ca

SOFAD - Resources

SOFAD develops learning resources in accordance with the Quebec curriculum and adapted to the needs of learners as well as teaching practices, for both in-class and distance learning in Adult General Education.

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