Blog of Grant, Tom, containing my thoughts, comments and questions.

May-202010

TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT

    As  I indicated at our Learning Team Celebration the other day I am proud to be a teacher and even prouder to be a Coquitlam Teacher.  As a system we are changing the way we approach professional learning.  We do some things very, very wel ...[Read More]

Published: May-20-10 | 1 Comment | 0 Links to this post
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May-62010

LISTEN TO YOUR STUDENTS

A recent visit to Gleneagle Secondary reminded me of how terrific school can be if all work in harmony to develop a positive, supportive and collaborative school culture.  Students at Glenfeagle are active in organizing events in support of social ...[Read More]

Published: May-06-10 | 0 Comments | 0 Links to this post
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Apr-282010

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

I am finding myself reviewing old treasures as I declutter my office and give away books and journals that I have used as reference material.  In reading several of these journals and books written on the subject of  school improvement, it has b ...[Read More]

Published: Apr-28-10 | 0 Comments | 0 Links to this post
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Apr-162010

21st CENTURY LEADERS

We hear the phrase "21st Century Learners" a lot these days.  Most articles or books on the subject try to answer the question, "What skills do learners require to be successful participants and contributors in today's society?" ...[Read More]

Published: Apr-16-10 | 1 Comment | 0 Links to this post
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