L'ÉQUIPE-CHOC ENGLISH COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
March 2023
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Dear Readers,
Spring is just around the corner and with it comes a time of renewed life. Nature’s resilience inspired us to make it the focus of our newsletter. Of course, resilience has been a very popular word these past three years, and there is still much relevance to developing resilience, especially in an educational context. Marilyn Price-Mitchell, a developmental psychologist and author defines resilience as the “art of cultivating an approach to life that views obstacles as a critical part of success.”
Resilience requires practice; it works like a muscle and is built through perseverance and repetition. Above all, resilience is the belief that while you can't control everything in your learners’ lives, there are many aspects you can control, including your attitude. Here are simple strategies to help your students build resilience through simple attitude adjustments.
- Developing resilience involves setting personal goals that are ambitious, yet achievable. To facilitate such an undertaking, a more open attitude towards the discomfort and resistance that will stand in the way of achieving these goals is necessary.
- Learning from obstacles is key to becoming a resilient person. By creating a culture where setbacks and disappointment are an honoured part of learning, praising learners for their hard work and grit, we will guide learners to success.
- Stress or frustration are forms of pressure that we need to spring back from. Fostering resilience acknowledges and compliments learners who take responsible risks and challenge themselves.
In the next few weeks, focus on the things you can control. You might not be able to control what is going on in the world right now, but you can control your news intake, your kindness towards others and yourself, your attitude. And remember to treat yourself with kindness and tend to your health first.
Until the next time,
Julie & Micheline
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RÉCIT AGE & L’Équipe-choc Pedagogical
Cross-curricular Après-cours - Learner Engagement and Accountability
March 21st, 2023 from 16:00 to 17:00
With the rise of online learning in recent years, the issue of student engagement in online classes has become increasingly important. While online classes offer many benefits, they can also pose challenges for students' motivation and engagement. Teachers must find innovative ways to promote engagement and participation in online classes. Pear Deck is an interactive presentation tool that can be used to improve student engagement in online classes.
Join us to learn more about this amazing resource!
Les Après-cours FGA
Institut TA
48th Annual Conference: Support One, Support All
Take part in the greatest Inclusive Education event in North America on March 22, 23 and 24, 2023!
L’Équipe-choc Pedagogical
Science Après-cours
March 29th, 2023 from 16:00 to 17:00
This very special session will be dedicated to the TSG-4059 Lab Video Library. You will be taken on a complete tour of the resource and granted the opportunity to ask questions to the creators of this extraordinary learning and teaching tool.
Save the date and come and join us at the Science Après-cours!
ELA Après-cours
April 18th, 2023 from 16:00 to 17:00
Save the date for ELA Après-cours! This session’s focus will be on transforming evaluation rubrics into learner-friendly tools. Keep an eye out for more details to come through your Pedagogical Consultants.
Math Après-cours
April 19th, 2023 from 16:00 to 17:00
Save the date for Math Après-cours! This is an open invitation to all teachers and CP to come together and continue the conversation about the CCBE and DBE. Please fill out this survey because your opinion matters. Also, add your name and email in the communication list if you would like to be invited to furthering the conversation. See you all then!
AQUOPS
Colloque AQUOPS 2023
April 4th to 6th 2023
Apprendre ensemble à l’ère du numérique!
Un colloque axé sur la pratique et le concret présentant une multitude d’outils technopédagogiques et d’idées facilement transposables à la classe d’aujourd’hui. Un colloque qui rassemble : enseignants, conseillers pédagogiques, directeurs, étudiants en enseignement, professeurs des facultés d’éducation et autres intervenants du milieu scolaire.
AQIFGA
AQIFGA Conference
April 27 & 28, 2023
The 2023 edition of the AQIFGA conference is taking place on April 27th and 28th, 2023 in Chicoutimi.
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Equipe-choc Pedagogical
TSG-4059 Lab Video Library Publication
March 21, 2023
After much work and dedication, the Lab Video Library project is finally on the AGEResources website! You will find this resource under TSG-4059 in the Science section of the Resources tab. This library was designed for the practical portion of TSG-4059. Come to the March 29th Sciences Après-cours to learn everything about it.
A special thanks to SWLSB, CSSMI and PROCEDE for supporting this initiative.
SOFAD
New Resources in French Second Language
SOFAD has updated their list of resources. Go to the following link for details.
Carrefour FGA
Redesigned Alexandria FGA Platform
The redesign of the Alexandria FGA Library was launched last February 14th, 2023.
- Explore the 1600 resources in the virtual library.
- Discover the 300 professional development opportunities available in the new OASIS section for teachers.
- This platform, developed by and for the AGE network should be celebrated.
Click here to watch the launch video.
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Services éducatifs complémentaires et SARCA
Discussion sur les transitions FGJ - FGA/FP
Les Après-cours FGA
Come and join the Discussion sur les transitions FGJ-FGA/FP on March 30th, 2023 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.
Formation Nationale en Mathématiques
Experiential Math
Session’s recording available to all!
Experiential Math involves learners being placed at the centre of their own understanding of mathematical concepts and practices. Through this type of learning, students can identify problems, use constructive reasoning to make viable arguments and apply mathematics to real-life problems. You are welcome to view the recorded session that took place last February 23, 2023.
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INSPIRATIONAL READING/VIEWING
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The Highly Effective Teacher.com
How to Promote Resilience in Your Students
by Marie Amaro
Resilience is the ability to cope with negative life events and challenges. It has been described as the capacity to ‘bounce back’ from difficult situations and persist in the face of adversity. Developing resilience in young people is considered by many as the antidote to the epidemic of mental ill-health across our society today. The rate of students with anxiety and depression is of growing concern (Sawyer et al, 2000; Mission Australia, 2009) and schools are uniquely placed to contribute to healthy student attitudes and self-awareness.
TEDx
Vanderbilt University
The Duality of Resiliency
By Harold Brown
If nothing is guaranteed, we know that there will be obstacles throughout life that will innately stimulate our desire to be resilient. However, if we are not mindful, we miss an opportunity to explore and understand the dual nature of resiliency, thereby leaving pieces of ourselves unresolved. In this talk The Duality of Resiliency, Harold will explore how he has navigated resilience from a different perspective in order to continually progress in a holistic way.
TEDx
Centennial College Toronto
A Key Ingredient in the Student Resilience Recipe
BBy Joanne Dominico
Joanne Dominico is a Learning Strategist on Student Resilience at Centennial College’s Morningside Campus. Joanne has over 15 years of experience working in diverse educational settings and has worked with learners of all ages.
Progress Learning.com
What Is Hybrid Learning? Benefits and Tips for Teachers
Today, teachers are facing increasing demands, including engaging with students both in person and virtually, while also keeping up with advances in pedagogy and technology. The Benefits and Tips of a hybrid learning strategy can help meet these demands.
Driven
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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/Sanction published since 2019 regarding the Adult General Education and Semi-Skilled Careers has been compiled for you as a reference. Consult your center Sanction Representative for more details.
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BIM
A list of all the active BIM exam versions is available for your consultation.
DBE Mathematics - BIM List
For more details on Math exams, contact Clementina Santoianni
514 252-3700 (5078)
santoiannic@grics.ca
www.grics.qc.ca or bimenligne.qc.ca/en
DBE Science and Technology - BIM List
For more details on Science exams, contact Barbara Choquette
514-251-3700 (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 ELI/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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