Achieving Excellence

Big Idea

Have more resources
available online

Make teaching more fun
by having more online games

For the classroom

Have fun interactive games such as:
Prodigy, ABC YA, Tumble Books,
Google Docs to hand in assignments

Ensuring students are engaged is
of great importance. Since technology
is ingrained and a part of our students
lives, we should seek for ways to keep
our instructions engaging for them

Big Idea

No biases

Approachable
teachers

More Humour

For the classroom

Teachers shouldn't show favouritism

Teachers should not get upset easily
but rather have a calm demeanor

Teachers model respectful and fun behaviours

Teachers develops relationships
that put students at ease and make
students feel welcomed. It is important that
teachers make their classrooms a safe space
for students to feel comfortable to learn free from
descriminationa dn bullying. Promoting inclusiveness
and equity.

Big Idea

IEPs for more students

Tailor to students learning styles

Have mentors for students

Allow creativity and promote curiosity

Have more time for one-on-one
assistance

Engage students in Active learning

For the classroom

Ensure IEPs are being followed and
developed as needed

Have a variety of teaching tools
and styles to engage all students
regardless of their own learning difference

Teachers need to teach students the skills
to become an active learner and how they
can take an active role in their own learning
and setting appropriate goals

Since we are teaching students with diverse needs
we need to ensure we individualize their learning to maximize their potential.

Big Idea

Street smart skills

Community building

Cultural literacy

For the classroom

Help students to become aware of the
cultures around them and be inclusive

Assist students to learn about their own
community and what resources are
available to them

Help students to develop leadership skills
and take initiative

Big Idea

Get out of the classroom

Everyday Life Skills

Re-evaluate the curriculum

For the classroom

Demonstrate to students why
they are learning or doing certain activity

Help students apply what they are learning
to everyday life situations

Use other spaces around the school as teaching spots
Get outside, use the gym, walk the halls and
get students out of the classroom whenever appropriate

Students who see why they are completing tasks and how they will be beneficial to them in the future, will do better and feel they have a purpose for the work they are learning.