This Let's Talk workshop include :
- Two meetings
- May 6th, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, virtual, group
- May 19th, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, virtual, group
This offer is available in English.
Total number of participants : 25
For meetings taking place outside of school hours, participants will be remunerated according to the rules in place in their respective school service centers or school boards.
Participation Requirement
- Authorization from school administrator
Selection Criteria
In view of the popularity of some offers and a limited number of places, selection criteria has been retained to allow for a large number of participants :
- Cycle
- Proportional representation of the targeted schools of the two English-language school boards in Montréal as a priority, and of the three French-language school service centers depending on the spaces available
- The participation of the individual in other offers of professional development during the same school year
- The participation of the school in other offers of professional development during the same school year
Description
AMSFA’s Let’s Talk series include different topics related to effective pedagogical practices in disadvantaged area schools, centered on the values of equality, equity and social justice. This series of professional development offer participants an opportunity to reflect, discuss, and share important practices relevant to teaching in a Montreal disadvantaged school.
Let’s Talk about… evaluation
Among the many challenges we have faced since last spring is the issue of evaluation. Research confirms that one of the best ways to ensure educational success in disadvantaged area schools is to place an emphasis on learning. When we do so we remember that learning is the goal. One way of doing so is to understand, affirm and exercise our professional judgement. Now, more than ever, we must consider the important role we play as teachers.
Part 1: Prioritizing Learning over Evaluation - May 6th
Part 2: Professional Judgement - May 19th
Goals
- Know, understand and reflect on equitable classroom practices related to the evaluation of learning
- Support participants in recognizing and understanding the equity issues that arise with evaluation
- Share equitable classroom practices
Professional Development Animator
Chad Leblanc, Pedagogical consultant, EMSB
A Montréal School for All
Professional resource
Nancy Saltarelli : nancy.saltarelli@re-mtl.qc.ca
