Jigsaw Learning Archived Blogs

Social Emotional Learning Online

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:22:00 +0000

Students learning in the online realm benefit from the same considerations as those in brick and mortar buildings. Planning should take into account explicit opportunities for students to engage in social emotional learning in order to develop self-awareness, engage in self-management, promote responsible decision-making, enhance social awareness, and fortify relationship skills.

Planning with Technology in Mind: Considering the 4 Levels of Interactivity in eLearning Design

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:05:00 +0000

As we aim to design learning content for our students in asynchronous, synchronous, blended and/or flipped classrooms, we benefit from considering the 4 Levels of Interactivity for lesson design in elearning environments.

Responsive Behaviour Support: Crisis Management

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0000

Having a predetermined set of strategies and supports in place in the event of severe behaviour situations is critical when a student is out of control, potentially harmful to others or possibly self-injurious. Understanding your school’s processes and procedures is critical when a student crisis occurs as it typically involves a team approach to respond in the most appropriate manner.

Overcoming Innumeracy Part 4: How Do We Talk to Leaders About Mathematics?

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 20:07:00 +0000

In an environment that sometimes feels driven by results and accountability, how does a classroom teacher talk to school leaders (and/or district leaders) about mathematics?

Indra’s Net: The Story of Interconnectedness

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 20:24:00 +0000

Regardless of our job title, in a community we are all leaders if we choose to own it. We are jewels in Indra’s net and through intentional choices, we are creators of our community.

Responsive Behaviour Support: Behaviour Support Plan

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:31:00 +0000

Whether you are a parent/guardian, administrator, teacher or educational assistant, working collaboratively with your student's support team to create a plan will help a student make improvements in their behaviour.

Responsive Behaviour Supports: Collecting and Analyzing Data

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:08:00 +0000

Effective data collection allows teachers and intervention team members to pinpoint and respond to student’s needs and make decisions about interventions and support based upon that data.

Le soutien proactif du comportement: Intervention en cas de crise

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:18:00 +0000

La gestion de crise est une composante importante pour la création d’un environnement scolaire sécuritaire, positif et bienveillant. Les écoles développent des procédures pour gérer efficacement les crises existantes et potentielles. Ces procédures permettent de réagir de façon ponctuelle et efficace. De plus, elles permettent de mettre en place des mesures proactives et d'orienter l'élève, le personnel et la famille vers les services d’appui les plus appropriés pour eux.

Overcoming Innumeracy Part 3: How Do We Talk to our Colleagues About Mathematics?

Mon, 24 May 2021 21:30:00 +0000

Research into mathematics teaching indicates there is anxiety among some educators that has the ability to negatively influence the success of students’ mathematics learning. Such a concern requires addressing.

Le soutien proactif du comportement: Plan d’intervention

Mon, 17 May 2021 16:33:00 +0000

Bien que les éléments clés pour un soutien proactif du comportement soient mis en place au sein d’une salle de classe ou d’une école, certains élèves ont besoin d’un soutien plus intensif et personnalisé. Le plan d’intervention s’avère un outil important pour répondre efficacement aux besoins de ces élèves et pour assurer un suivi tout au long de l'année scolaire.

Le soutien proactif du comportement: Collecte et analyse des données

Tue, 04 May 2021 02:02:00 +0000

Pour bien orienter et enrichir les discussions lors des rencontres touchant les besoins des élèves, il est important d’avoir des données comportementales. La collecte de données permet de cerner les besoins des élèves et de prendre des décisions éclairées par rapport aux interventions les plus appropriées à mettre en place pour assurer la réussite de ceux-ci. Ce billet offre des pistes, des outils et des ressources pour assurer cette collecte de données.

Overcoming Innumeracy Part 2: How Do We Talk to Parents About Mathematics?

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 19:05:00 +0000

This blog is written from a perspective of helping parents understand the current curriculum and inviting them into the math learning.

Le soutien proactif du comportement: L’équipe d’intervention

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:22:00 +0000

Ce billet aborde l'importance de mettre en place des mesures de soutien proactives et de gérer les défis comportementaux en équipe! Cet élément est le septième des 10 éléments clés pour un soutien proactif du comportement.

Le soutien proactif du comportement: Intervenir face aux écarts de conduite majeurs

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 20:08:00 +0000

Dans le billet blog précédent, il a été question des interventions face aux écarts de conduite mineurs, donc d’interventions de niveau 2 du continuum de soutiens. Ce billet aborde les interventions face aux écarts de conduite majeurs, le sixième des 10 éléments clés pour un soutien proactif du comportement.

Creating a Clear Picture of Community

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 20:42:00 +0000

When we examine the concept of community, we immediately have a picture in our mind of a group of individuals with common values working together towards a common purpose, supporting each other, and making sure everyone is looked after. A thriving community works towards a purpose that is greater than what one person can accomplish alone.

A Deer in the Headlights: My Life as a Beginning Teacher

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 19:42:00 +0000

In order to feel successful, beginning teachers require intentional and focused coaching and mentorship to develop their pedagogical knowledge, skills and talents.

Le soutien proactif du comportement: Intervenir face aux écarts de conduite mineurs

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:03:00 +0000

Bien que des interventions préventives, telles que l’établissement de relations positives, l'environnement de la classe, la mise en place de routines et l’enseignement explicite d’habiletés sociales et des attentes comportementales soient mises en oeuvre dans l’environnement scolaire de l'élève, des écarts de conduite peuvent tout de même survenir régulièrement en salle de classe. Il est important d’intervenir face à ces écarts de conduite, mais comment le faire de façon efficace?

Overcoming Innumeracy Part 1: How Do We Talk to Students About Mathematics?

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:50:00 +0000

The goal of this four part blog series is to consider the following questions: What is it about the way we talk about mathematics that promotes the acceptance of "I can't do that"? What might we do to shift the conversation?

Le soutien proactif du comportement: l’enseignement explicite des attentes comportementales

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:07:00 +0000

L’enseignement explicite des comportements est le quatrième des 10 éléments clés pour un soutien proactif du comportement.

Responding to Reoccurring Behaviour Concerns: An Examination of Tier 3 and Tier 4 Supports

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:32:00 +0000

How do we respond to students when they continue to experience difficulties and exhibit challenging behaviours? Tier 3 and Tier 4 supports may be required and involve more intensive supports from a trained team as well as professional external supports.