Upcoming PL for OCEOTA Members
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OC ETFO/FEEO Status of Women Committee is hosting a documentary screening on Wednesday February 22nd (virtually) with the director of the documentary Subjects of Desire. The documentary is about media portrayal of Black women. The director, Jennifer Hollness, will be joining us to speak about the documentary, share some clips and answer questions.
Members can watch the documentary on their own time once they register, or can join us for a screening on February 22nd from 4:30 to 6:00, followed by the discussion with the director from 6:30-8:00.
Register here for Defensive Teaching Workshop
Learn how to avoid career-ending allegations and what steps to follow if there is an allegation. Allegations and conduct that violates the OCDSB policies or OCT standards of practice will be discussed and how to best protect a yourself from the risk of an allegation.
NEW 2022-23 Elementary Science & Technology Curriculum Resources
The revised curriculum describes the knowledge and skills that students are expected to learn. It is organized in five areas with STEM skills and connections being taught and assessed throughout all areas of learning. Fundamental science and technology concepts and skills connected to real life are to prepare students for success now and in the future. Throughout the grades and areas of learning, students learn to apply their understanding with increasing sophistication.
Video overview Science and Technology KEY CHANGES TO CURRICULUM (Gr.1-8 Chart)
Key changes to curriculum (context chart)
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| The Program in Science and Technology |
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The Program in Science and Technology
Fundamental Concepts and “Big Ideas” in Science and Technology The Strands and Topics in the Science and Technology Curriculum
Scientific and Engineering Design Processes
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| Program Planning and Cross-Curricular and Integrated Learning in Science and Technology |
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Science and Technology content:
General “Program Planning” sections on the Curriculum and Resources website apply to all curriculum, including: |
| Assessment and Evaluation of Student Achievement |
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ETFO Environmental Resources
The resources examine environmental issues and include information, materials, and links to organizations working to protect the environment. The following links provide information that members can use to address environmental issues:
- Webcast entitled: An Overview of Climate Change for K-8 Educators with a Focus on Assessment has been uploaded to the ETFO secure website with four accompanying lesson plans for members https://members.etfo.ca/Webcasts-to-support-Classroom-Practice.
- information on significant environmental days
- links list of environmental articles at ETFO Voice
- links for environmental organizations
- Environmentally and Socially Active Communities
- AQ Environment and Climate Justice
- Climate Change Primer
- Social Justice, Equity, and Environment Calendar
For great PD options visit the
Ontario Teachers’ Federation PD Calendar
Access to OCDSB Training Modules
Deepening our Understanding of the Relationship between Well-Being and Racism
Bullying Prevention & Intervention Google slideshow
Assessment and Evaluation (In person)
Four webcasts have been uploaded to the ETFO website with three accompanying lesson plans for each. The topics of the webcasts include:
- Virtual Learning 101 for Occasional Teachers
- Mindfulness
- Community Building – Early Years/Primary
- Community Building – Junior/Intermediate
