DEVELOPING THE ORGANIZATION
COLLABORATIVE CULTURE AND CLARITY
Team Building Exercises to Establish Collaborative Culture
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An Imagination Creativity Innovation Cohort team-building task lays the foundation for immediate collaboration with teacher candidates.
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Breakout Boxes and Amazing Race group challenges build a collaborative culture in the classroom, or could also be used for teacher team building.
Morning Meditation, January 24, 2014
PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY
Communication with Parents
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Parent and Community member class visits: Talent, experience and learning opportunities galore through the parent, parish and local community.
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Remind App "reminds" parents of upcoming events
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Class Website/Blog keeps students on track and parents informed
CONNECTING TO THE WIDER ENVIRONMENT
Arts Integration
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UOttawa Teacher Candidates share BITS (Best Ideas in Teaching) by enriching learning in all subjects by integrating the arts. The BITS Showcase shares ideas and community venues that teacher candidates and practicing teachers can use.
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UOttawa ICI Cohort Orientation takes learning out of the classroom; taking advantage of the nation's capital.
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Students, faculty and community members expressed their connections to Canada in a visual response to Canada's Sesquicentennial.
Service on committees within the community develop relationships, connections and learning. All contribute to further development of the educational organization.
SAFE HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
Social Justice and Catholic Social Teachings
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My Grade 12 Religion students shared important topics about safety, health and justice in relation to local and global environments.
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Holy Cross Health and Safety Committee work ensures a safe physical environment and safe workplace practices.
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Teachables in Visual Arts and Science have required WHMIS training and updating.
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First Aid, CPR, AED Certification
