September 6th, 2012 by Jennifer O. | Comments Off
The theme of International Literacy Day 2012 is Literacy and Peace. This theme was adopted by the United Nations Literacy Decade (UNLD) to demonstrate the multiple uses and value that literacy brings to people. For over 40 years now, UNESCO has been celebrating International Literacy Day by reminding the international community that literacy is a human right and the foundation of all learning.
~text from the UNESCO Website
More on United Nations International Literacy Day: Literacy and Peace here.
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September 5th, 2012 by Jennifer O. | Comments Off
The B.C. Ministry of Education plans to overhaul the Kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum, with a focus on thinking, ideas, and concepts over facts. See BC’s Curriculum Transformation discussion paper here.
Full Vancouver Sun article here.
By Janet Steffenhagen, Vancouver Sun September 4, 2012
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September 4th, 2012 by Jennifer O. | Comments Off
September marks Life Literacy Month – a month to celebrate literacy and lifelong learning. Did you know that nearly nine million adult Canadians struggle with low literacy? Get involved this month, increase your own literacy skills, and encourage everyone to get the skills they need to live a fully engaged life. Don’t forget to also look out for learner stories throughout the month, and be inspired by how literacy impacts lives.
~text from ABC Life Literacy Canada website
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August 27th, 2012 by Jennifer O. | Comments Off
Read Janet Steffenhagen’s comments on the Ministry of Education’s re-assessment of grades K-12 education.
Full article here.
Vancouver Sun article by Janet Steffenhagen, August 21, 2012. 11:11 am • Section: Report Card
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August 20th, 2012 by Jennifer O. | Comments Off
“B.C. Education Minister wants new focus on reading: One-third of students aren’t meeting expectations. Reading in the early grades will be the top priority for the next school year in B.C. because one in three children still struggle with literacy.”
~ quoted text, full Vancouver Sun article here.
By Janet Steffenhagen, Vancouver Sun July 25, 2012
Ministry of Education’s A New Focus on Reading document here.
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August 15th, 2012 by Jennifer O. | Comments Off
Children’s Literature in the Classroom: Engaging Lifelong Readers
“Many reading programs today overlook an essential component of literacy instruction—helping children develop an enduring love of reading. This authoritative and accessible guide provides a wealth of ideas for incorporating high-quality children’s books of all kinds into K-6 classrooms. “
~from the Publisher’s website
Author profile here.
UBC Library Holdings Information here.
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July 4th, 2012 by Jennifer O. | Comments Off
Read the latest news on the B.C. Teacher’s labour dispute and walkout from The Vancouver Sun online news source.
Full article here.
Original source article here.
By Kim Nursall and The Canadian Press, THE CANADIAN PRESS June 29, 2012
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June 28th, 2012 by Jennifer O. | Comments Off
Check out the Education Library’s new addition to the dvd collection: Why Reading Matters. A BBC 4 Production.
“Science writer Rita Carter tells the story of how modern neuroscience has revealed that reading, something most of us take for granted, unlocks remarkable powers. Carter explains how the classic novel Wuthering Heights allows us to step inside other minds and understand the world from different points of view, and she wonders whether the new digital revolution could threaten the values of classic reading.”
UBC Library Holdings information here.
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June 27th, 2012 by Jennifer O. | Comments Off
Read Kathryn Ovenell-Carter’s moving article on why she is training to be a teacher in these trying times.
By Kathryn Ovenell-Carter, 25 Jun 2012, TheTyee.ca
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June 25th, 2012 by Jennifer O. | Comments Off
Read The Vancouver Sun’s Report Card: A letter of thanks from a grateful parent to B.C. teachers.
Full article here.
By Janet Steffenhagen, June 21, 2012. 5:08 pm • Section: Report Card
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