Centering Indigenous Pedagogies in Math Education 23-24
Webinar Series 2023-24 Centering Indigenous Pedagogies in Mathematics Education is a 4-part webinar series where leading scholars and educators explore strategies for centering Indigenous pedagogies in mathematics education. Sessions focus on classroom teachers sharing examples, ideas, and questions on various Indigenous pedagogies such as Indigenous Storywork, teaching mathematics with/from place and land, and culturally responsive […]
Engaging All Learners in the Middle Years 22-23
Student Voice, Literacy and Numeracy Series 2022-23 Greater Victoria School District 61 and the Rural Education Advisory invite educators in BC to join in a conversation about engaging all learners in the middle years. Our three-part interactive webinar series in 2022-23 will be hosted by Dr. Leyton Schnellert with special guests for each session focused […]
Culturally Responsive Math Education 22-23
Webinar Series: How can we assess students’ mathematical knowledge and competencies through the practices of CRME? In this series we explore the nature of culturally responsive mathematics education through connections to land, story, community and mathematics. We look to nature and Indigenous perspectives to conceptualize learning that includes cycles of feedback (with self, others, environment, and materials) and discuss approaches and principles for culturally responsive math assessment.
Engaging All Learners in the Middle Years 21-22
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Series Greater Victoria School District 61 and the Rural Education Advisory invite educators in BC to join in a conversation about engaging all learners in the middle years. Our four-part interactive webinar series aired in 2021-22 and is hosted by Dr. Leyton Schnellert with special guests for each session. Series Teaser: […]
Supportive Learning Communities: Power, Processes and Consequences
This video explores the importance of creating inclusive, supportive learning communities in our schools. Through real stories and classroom experiences, educators share their approaches to teaching that underscore the importance of fostering inclusive learning spaces.
The Power of Formative Assessment
This film dives into the power of formative assessment with teachers and scholars from across BC, Canada.
Student Voice and Agency in Assessment
This film examines student voice and agency, featuring interviews with students, teachers and scholars from across B.C., Canada.
Re-imagining Math Education 21-22
Webinar Series: Connecting Math, Community & Culture This 4-part webinar series, invites teachers at all levels to join discussions and sharing for re-imagining mathematics education through culture, community, and teaching for social and ecological justice. Organized by: Leyton Schnellert (UBC), Jo-ann Archibald (UBC), Janice Novakowski (SD 38 Richmond UBC), Cynthia Nicol (UBC). Session 1 Teaching […]
Inclusion: Disability Justice Video
Disability justice disrupts colonial visions of exclusion and ableism and nurtures a more inclusive education system for all.
Inclusive Education: Student and Parent Voice in IEP’s Video
Parents and students are critical partners for inclusive education and in the creation of IEPs (Individual Education Plans).
Culturally Responsive Math
This film highlights the importance of planning math learning through a culturally responsive lens that builds on the identities of learners and their funds of knowledge. This lens for mathematics learning is linked to greater student success and equity.
Social Emotional Learning & Well-being
“Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.” (CASEL, 2022) SEL […]
Student Teacher Relationships
Positive student-teacher relationships are integral to students’ social and academic lives (Hamre & Pianta, 2010). Students with caring, positive relationships with their teachers have been shown to have better well-being (Braun et al., 2019), increased prosocial behaviours (Wentzel, 2002), and more engagement and success in school (Engels et al., 2016). Many things can contribute to […]
Peer Relationships
Positive peer relationships are associated with academic achievement, sense of connection to school and overall health and well-being (Juvonen, Espinoza & Knifsend, 2012; Ladd, Kochenderfer & Coleman, 1997; Li, Doyle Lynch, Liu & Lerner, 2011). There are many ways to foster positive peer relationships in the classroom through various strategies, routines and learning experiences. Here, […]
Engaging All Learners in the Middle Years 24-25
Webinar Series Educators in BC are invited to a webinar series exploring the engagement of middle years learners in multi-age and multi-grade classrooms hosted by Dr. Leyton Schnellert and Tammy Renyard and featuring special guests. Session 1 Inclusion, Creating Access for All, October 2024 Watch the first session of Engaging All Learners in the Middle […]
Engaging All Learners in the Secondary Years 22-23
Webinar Series: How Reading, Writing and Thinking Grow from Oral Language With support from the Ministry of Education, BC’s Rural Education Advisory, UBC’s Edith Lando Virtual Learning Centre, and the Greater Victoria School District invite educators in BC to join in a shared conversation about literacy learning in the secondary years. Sessions have a blend […]
Nurturing Positive Relationships
Nurturing positive relationships is a key component of cultivating a caring community of learners. We are social beings by nature and long to experience a sense of connection and belonging. It only makes sense that we should aim to establish positive relationships in our classrooms because this is where students and educators spend so much […]
