Professional Development
Explore demographic learning activities using the data from the Population Reference Bureau. Student will interpret data, tabulate, graph and synthesis conclusions about global trends in a world of 7 billion.
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Spatz Theatre Training (6 hours)
Louisa Adamson and Graeme Campbell
Citadel High School
Oct 2014
SSTA Conference - The 'Winds Of Change' (6 hours)
Louisa Adamson and Graeme Campbell
Citadel High School
Oct 2014
SSTA Conference - The 'Winds Of Change' (6 hours)
Social Studies Teacher's Association
Lockview High School
Lockview High School
Oct 2013
Session A: Nova Scotia Community Counts – An Incredible Resource
Malcolm Shookner - Chief Statistician - Community Counts and Statistics Nova Scotia Department of Finance
Nova Scotia Community Counts is a website that provides a common platform for social, economic, environmental and cultural data from many sources about our communities. It offers easily accessible and understandable information products – tables, charts, maps and profiles - at 16 levels of geography. It also offers comparisons of community information at the local, regional, provincial, and national levels.
Session B: “Lost Boys of Sudan” – Education & International Development
Wayne MacIntyre & Jacob Deng
This session will focus on one of the "Lost Boys of Sudan" - Jacob Deng, now a resident of Halifax. In effect, Jacob's story is a case study that highlights the need for universal education, human rights, and gender equality, as seen through the lens of international development. During his presentation, Jacob draws heavily from facts that are in his book and that come from personal experience. Using these facts, he makes connections that underline the need for human rights and equality, both needed for international development. Teachers and students are afforded an opportunity to get involved.
Session C: Data Demography Global Geography
James Rooney - Citadel HighExplore demographic learning activities using the data from the Population Reference Bureau. Student will interpret data, tabulate, graph and synthesis conclusions about global trends in a world of 7 billion.
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Leading Youth through Challenge to Achievement: The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Leader Training (3 hours)
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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Leader—Online Record Book Training (9 hours)
NSCC - EduFest
Connie Miller (Nova Scotia Duke of Edinburgh Award Authority)
Aug 2013
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Removing the Mask—Facilitating Conversations around Healthy Living with Boys (7 hours)
NSCC - EduFest
Moe Green (NS Coordinator of Youth Health, Department of Health and Wellness)
Aug 2013
A pilot project experimented with a gender segregated Healthy Living 9 class this past year with a focus on boys. Classes were held in circle with an emphasis on interactive exercises and conversation. An overarching theme was masculinity and present-day expectations around what it means to be a man, and how those expectations impact the health of guys as well as the health of other genders.The nontraditional environment created a unique space for safe to explore issues that guys rarely discuss with their peers. Participants will leave with an understanding of what youth engagement looks like and with a toolkit of ideas to make Healthy Living class truly a relevant and meaningful experience for youth.
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Understanding Bullying/ Cyberbullying and Responding Effectively (5.5 hours)
NSCC - EduFest
Kathleen Richard (Anti-bullying/Nova ScotiaYouth Advisory Council Coordinator, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development)
Barbara Kaiser (Author of Challenging Behaviour in Elementary and Middle School:
Understanding, Preventing and Responding Effectively)
Aug 2013
Providing information about understanding and responding to bullying and cyberbullying.
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Barriers to Improving Student Achievement (1 hour)
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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Leader—Online Record Book Training (9 hours)
NSCC - EduFest
Connie Miller (Nova Scotia Duke of Edinburgh Award Authority)
Aug 2013
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Removing the Mask—Facilitating Conversations around Healthy Living with Boys (7 hours)
NSCC - EduFest
Moe Green (NS Coordinator of Youth Health, Department of Health and Wellness)
Aug 2013
A pilot project experimented with a gender segregated Healthy Living 9 class this past year with a focus on boys. Classes were held in circle with an emphasis on interactive exercises and conversation. An overarching theme was masculinity and present-day expectations around what it means to be a man, and how those expectations impact the health of guys as well as the health of other genders.The nontraditional environment created a unique space for safe to explore issues that guys rarely discuss with their peers. Participants will leave with an understanding of what youth engagement looks like and with a toolkit of ideas to make Healthy Living class truly a relevant and meaningful experience for youth.
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Understanding Bullying/ Cyberbullying and Responding Effectively (5.5 hours)
NSCC - EduFest
Kathleen Richard (Anti-bullying/Nova ScotiaYouth Advisory Council Coordinator, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development)
Barbara Kaiser (Author of Challenging Behaviour in Elementary and Middle School:
Understanding, Preventing and Responding Effectively)
Aug 2013
Providing information about understanding and responding to bullying and cyberbullying.
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Barriers to Improving Student Achievement (1 hour)
Gorsebrook Junior High School
Guest Speaker: Alexa Bagnell (IWK)
Nov 2012
Recognizing and addressing stresses, anxieties, and wellness in youth and adults.
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Assessment, Evaluation and Communication of Student Learning Policy and
Procedures (1 hour)
Gorsebrook Junior High School
Facilitator: Agnes Greer/ Maria Rouvalis
Nov 2012
Review of the Assessment and Evaluation Documents on Document Depot
Facilitator: Agnes Greer/ Maria Rouvalis
Nov 2012
Review of the Assessment and Evaluation Documents on Document Depot
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SSTA Conference - The 'New' Teacher Today
Practical Approaches for Teachers in Today's Challenging Classroom (6 hours)
Social Studies Teacher's Association
Oct 2012
Session A: OurCloud: Have you drifted into the 21st Century EdNet options available to your classroom now? Wayne Hamilton, Dept. of Education
Session B: Undertaking the World by Analyzing Cartoons - Turk MacDonald, Lockview High School
Session C: Engaging Students in the Democratic Process - Neeta Kumar-Britten
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Production Technology Machines: Basic Safety and Operating Procedures (10 Hours)
Nova Scotia Department of Education Summer Institute
Facilitator: Craig Thornton
Aug 2012
Teachers who participate in this two-day hands-on session will learn the basic skills required to operate and teach in a production technology facility. This workshop will also focus on manufacturing processes, including jigs and fixtures. Lab and machine safety and operation will be covered in detail, and practised by all participants. This session will include safety testing procedures for students, basic lab safety, and safe and practical operation of machines such as the band saw, drill press, table saw, jointer, thickness planer and hand power tools. This institute can serve as a refresher for veteran technology educators or as an introduction for teachers new to the field.
Nova Scotia Department of Education Summer Institute
Facilitators: Healthy Communities Coord., Health & Wellness Laura Barbour; Sexual Health Coordinator, Health & Wellness Lisa Tobin
Aug 2012
Children and youth today are growing up in a hypersexualized environment. This interactive workshop will look at the health and education-related impacts that this environment is having on young people. Discussion will focus on the role that educators can play in countering the negative effects of sexualization.
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ESL Assessment Practices (14 hours)
Halifax Regional School Board/ Immigrant Settlement & Integration Services (ISIS)
Feb 2012
Keynote Speaker: Joanne Millard Associate Director of Academic Programs, English Language Institute
at York University.
Interactive session focusing on Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment in Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening.
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French as a Second Language - Intermediate 4 (50 hours)
Université Sainte-Anne - Halifax
Jan 2012 - March 2012
This 10 week program is specially designed to improve and develop the French language proficiency of participants.
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Grade 8 ELA CAT Test Marking Session (2 Days)
Halifax Regional School Board
Mar 2011
Marked standardized grade 8 ELA tests with other teachers and education professionals. Worked in small groups to develop mutually agreed upon assessment parameters before marking tests.
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Effective Presentation Skills For The Classroom (1.5 hours)
Gerard Cormier - N.S. Teacher's Union
Mount St. Vincent University
Apr 2011
Interactive session focusing on public speaking, appearance, delivery, and technologies.
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Effective Teaching (1.5hours)
Andrew MacNeil - Halifax Regional School Board Principal (Elementary)
Mount St. Vincent Unversity
Apr 2011
Interactive session focusing on engaging students in the classroom.
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Homophobia Awareness (1.5 hours)
Gerard Cormier - N.S. Teacher's Union
Mount St. Vincent University
Apr 2010
Interactive session focusing on sexuality awareness and acceptance, bullying, and the role of the teacher within schools.
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EDANS Conference (6 hours)
Educational Drama Association of Nova Scotia
Citadel High School
Oct 2009
Professional development in the areas of Drama and Theatre Arts at all levels of curriculum.
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Principles Of Child Development (8.0 hours)
High Five Ontario
2003
HIGH FIVE is the premier certification for front line leaders for children and the ultimate source of accessible tools, training and resources that lead to excellence in children's programming.
