Shows
Teach like a BosseS3, E9: Science of Reading and Teacher Idea Fund ProjectsScience of Reading Links for Podcast
Ontario Human Rights Commission - Right to Read Inquiry
•Executive Summary: https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/right-to-read-inquiry-report/executive-summary
•Full Report: https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/right-to-read-inquiry-report
National Reading Panel (USA 2000)
•National Reading Panel - https://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/nrp/findings
Reading League - A group of interdisciplinary researchers working to communicate findings from the collective body of reading research
•Reading League – https://www.thereadingleague.org/knowledge-base/
•Check out their fun kids show for insight...
2022-06-2422 minTeach like a BosseS3, E8: Inspiring ESD projects at Goulter SchoolHave you ever wondered what ESD stands for and how you can integrate it in your classroom and school? Goulter School staff members come together to share their passion for education for sustainable development in this episode of Teach like a Bosse.
-what it is
-projects grounded in ESD principles such as True Colours Day that celebrate diversity
-their involvement in the Eco-Globe Schools program. Learn more here: https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/esd/eco_globe/
-making ESD multimodal so that children can connect with the principles in different way...
2022-05-2725 minTeach like a BosseS3, E7: Take care of yourself with MTS HumanaCareYou can’t teach like a bosse unless you take care of yourself like one.
On January 1, 2022, MTS unveiled its new Member and Family Assistance Program, featuring counselling services offered through HumanaCare. This program replaces MTS’ Educator Assistance Program (EAP).
Through HumanaCare, MTS members and eligible family can receive one-on-one counselling, as well as an array of other wholistic support services. These include family, relationship, grief and bereavement counselling, as well as support for substance use, depression, work related stress, diet and nutrition, even legal and financial counselling.
In this episode of Teach like...
2022-05-0317 minTeach like a BosseS3, E6: What student teachers want you to knowDo you remember back to your student teaching days? Would you be interested in hosting a student teacher someday? Listen to the newest episode of Teach Like a Bosse as we interview some of Fort La Bosse's student teachers. We learn more about:
-their programs of study
-why they wanted to become teachers
-goals for their placements
-favourite resources and books
-their future aspirations
-their advice for practicing teachers who mentor student teachers
Episode 6 is jam-packed full of interesting interviews and new ideas to help you...
2022-03-2545 minTeach like a BosseS3, Ep5: Teaching like a bosse at Hutterian colony schoolsHave you ever wondered what it’s like to teach at a Hutterian colony? In this episode, we’re joined by some of our Fort La Bosse colleagues who teach at Boundary Lane and Plainview Colony schools. Mike Thiessen interviewed these four educators to learn more about their teaching practices, memorable moments, and Hutterian colony life. Tune in to find out how they teach like bosses in a very unique and special setting.
2022-03-0327 minTeach like a BosseS3, Ep4: Enliven your classroom with engaging and experiential service learning!In this new episode of Teach like a Bosse, we focus on a great example of service learning at Oak Lake Community School...the 21st Century Seniors project.
What is service learning?
According to Eyler and Giles (1999), service learning is a form of experiential education where learning occurs through a cycle of action and reflection. Students collaborate with others through a process of applying what they are learning to community problems. At the same time, they reflect upon their experience as they seek to achieve real objectives for the community and deeper understanding for themselves....
2022-01-3126 minTeach like a BosseS3, Ep3: Beyond your Bachelor of Education degree--graduate studies for educatorsHave you ever wondered about continuing your education as a teacher? VCI teacher Cody McPhee interviews Tricia Hayward and Carrie Tapp about their pursuit of graduate degrees. In this interesting conversation, these Fort La Bosse teachers discuss the advantages of further education as well as the challenges and strategies for success. These three educators who have enrolled in three different programs at three different universities offer a wealth of advice and information if you're considering a similar path.
2021-12-2122 minTeach like a BosseS3, Ep2: Educating like a Bosse with EAs"Educational assistants (EAs) provide a valuable contribution to classrooms in Manitoba. An educational assistant supports the work of professional staff, such as teachers and clinicians. They are valued members of the school community who make a significant contribution to the work of the school and toward the education of all students." Manitoba Teachers' Society, Teachers and Educational Assistants: Roles and Responsibilities (available at http://www.mbteach.org/pdfs/hb/HB-TandEA_Manual_ENG.pdf). Tune in to this month's episode to hear an interview with Teresa Sanheim, student services administrator, as well as listen to the thoughts shared by our...
2021-11-2516 minTeach like a BosseS3, Ep1: Freshen up your classroom practice!Pandemic teaching is getting old, so this episode of Teach like a Bosse is all about freshening up your classroom practice with new tools and ideas. Keep listening to find out how you can spice things up with discussion tools, podcasts and audiobooks, fun formative assessment, and book creation and response to text. Whether you teach Kindergarten or Grade 12, we guarantee that you’ll find something new to try in this jam-packed episode.
2021-10-2832 minTeach like a BosseSeason 2, Episode 10: School Improvement and Teaching in Trinidad & TobagoDanielle is an educator in Trinidad who is deeply committed to school improvement and adding value through her contributions in the field of education. Devon met her when she traveled to Trinidad and Tobago in 2015 to deliver professional development workshops as part of Project Overseas. In this episode, Danielle tells us all about the school system in Trinidad and shares her passion for school improvement and ongoing professional learning. It's jam-packed with interesting information about what school looks like in this island country and we know you'll find Danielle totally inspiring as she shares about her career and her com...
2021-06-3059 minTeach like a BosseSeason 2, Episode 9: Reading for Change: Exploring Indigenous Education Through LiteratureThe best professional learning arises from a true need. This fall, nine Fort La Bosse teachers came together to apply for a Manitoba Teachers’ Society collaborative learning team grant. We were eager to learn more about Indigenous education, culture, and history, with the goal of increasing our knowledge and comfort level. Although enhancing classroom practice was the ultimate goal, we felt that real change would be difficult without a deeper understanding of the issues.
We decided that the best way to accomplish this was through reading and discussing Indigenous literature in a facilitated book club format. With th...
2021-05-3131 min
Teach like a BosseSeason 2, Episode 8: Mind your mental health with Courtney BertrandMental health is always an important topic, and as this pandemic continues to drag on, it’s really coming to the forefront. Fortunately, we have great mental health supports right in Fort La Bosse. In this episode of Teach like a Bosse, Devon spends some time chatting with our new school counsellor, Courtney Bertrand. In this 30 minute episode, Courtney shares information on three important topics:
1) How educators can support students and families during this difficult time
2) Strategies and resources that educators can access to care for themselves
3) Her own self-care practices that maintain he...
2021-04-3027 minTeach like a BosseSeason 2, Episode 7: From digital citizens to digital leaders with Jennifer Casa-ToddJennifer Casa-Todd is a well-known Canadian teacher-librarian and author of Social LEADia: Moving Students from Digital Citizenship to Digital Leadership. Listen in as Jennifer shares about how she uses social media in her teaching practice, her favourite books (she's all about young adult fiction these days), how she takes care of herself (hint: it's not about disconnecting), and her go-to tech tools.
2021-03-2631 minTeach like a BosseSeason 2, Episode 6: Why Seesaw stands out with Laura HeyOnline learning platforms and portfolio tools have come to the forefront in the last twelve months. Often considered the domain of early years teachers and students, Seesaw is a powerful (and free) classroom platform that fosters communication, sharing, reflection, and feedback. This episode is NOT just for Kindergarten-Grade 4 teachers--Seesaw ambassador Laura Hey walks us through how she uses Seesaw in her Grade 3 classroom, the opportunities to integrate it with Google Classroom, and why this tool truly stands out.
Seesaw Information, Resources, and Professional Learning Communities https://web.seesaw.me/
Teaching with Neons Facebook Group https://w...
2021-02-2629 minTeach like a BosseSeason 2, Episode 5: Supporting students with technologyJoin Mike Thiessen as he chats with Debbie Leslie and Jenn Anderson about how they use technology to support students with diverse needs. They share their favourite tools and apps to enhance academic and social skills, fine motor development, accessibility, and self-regulation. Jenn and Debbie also discuss the successes and challenges they've experienced and pitfalls to avoid with assistive technology.
2021-01-2922 minTeach like a BosseSeason 2, Episode 4: An Interview with a Legendary LibrarianTawnis McLeod is well-known in Fort La Bosse School Division as a passionate reader, lover of books, and expert librarian. Tune in as Julie Hole and Julie Sabourin chat with Tawnis and discuss Elkhorn School's extensive library collection. Listen right until the end as all three share book recommendations to help you discover your holiday read!
2020-12-1855 minTeach like a BosseSeason 2, Episode 3: The Pandemic Lives of Grade 6 StudentsGrade 6 students share their experiences during the pandemic—both in and out of school. Tune in to learn how COVID-19 is impacting their lives, what they think about remote learning, and the surprising silver linings of this difficult time.
2020-11-2635 minTeach like a BosseSeason 2, Episode 2: Podcasting in EducationIn this collaborative first anniversary episode, Mark Keown and Devon Caldwell are joined by Michelle Lam and Dr. Jackie Kirk, co-hosts of BU CARES Research Connection podcast. As you listen, you'll learn more about how to get started with podcasting and recommended tools/software/apps. All four hosts share the lessons they've learned about podcasting, favourite episodes they've recorded, and the podcasts they love to listen to. Tune in to discover how to teach like a bosse with podcasts!
Check out the BU CARES (Brandon University Centre for Aboriginal and Rural Education Studies) podcast, Research Connection--you can f...
2020-10-3036 min
Teach like a BosseSeason 2, Episode 1: Changing Education with Dr. Eva BrownJoin Devon Caldwell as she chats with Dr. Eva Brown (@ebrownorama) about disruptions to education--the challenges experienced and opportunities available to educators during pandemic teaching. Dr. Brown is a passionate lifelong learner who offers suggestions for how teachers can leverage technology to teach like a bosse! Connect with Dr. Brown on Twitter!More information on Tech Manitoba available here.
2020-09-2534 min
Teach like a BosseSeason 1, Episode 9: Take care of yourself like a bosse!Happy summer holidays teacher friends! You've taught like a bosse for the last ten months, now it's time to take care of yourself like a bosse...and the June episode is packed full of suggestions for self-care and wellness. This unique episode is a compilation of three different interviews on three different topics.FITNESS: Mark Keown chats with Julie Mathieson, VCI high school teacher and fitness instructor, about the importance of adding physical fitness into your daily life. Julie shares suggestions for establishing a routine as well as activities to try. Julie owns FORM Studio outside of Virden, and offers...
2020-06-2949 min
Teach like a BosseSeason 1, Episode 8: Teaching like a bosse during a pandemicJoin professional development co-chair Mark Keown as he discusses pandemic remote teaching and learning practices with four special guests: Tyler Mitchell, Regan Brereton-Waller, Keely Woods, and Deb Peters. Sharing their experiences from a variety of grade levels and positions, these Fort La Bosse teachers relate their triumphs and challenges as they overcome distance to teach like a bosse during one of the strangest times in our history.
2020-05-2950 min
Teach like a BosseSeason 1, Episode 7: Safer Schools with Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA)In the aftermath of the Nova Scotia tragedy, Mark Keown, Virden Collegiate principal and PD co-chair, explores a very timely topic--keeping schools and communities safe. He is joined by Don Nahachewsky (Virden Junior High principal) and Teresa Sanheim (student services coordinator) as they discuss the protocols and procedures in place through VTRA (Violence Threat Risk Assessment) in Fort La Bosse School Division.
2020-04-2445 min
Teach like a BosseSeason 1, Episode 6: Remote learning resources with Leah ObachJoin host Devon Caldwell as she discusses remote learning with Park West School Division's LwICT teacher leader. As a technology coach, Leah supports teachers in their efforts to take learning online during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Leah shares what is working well, the challenges teachers are facing, and her top 3 tools you need to try! Follow Leah on social media @leaho77 @mrsobach and check out her blog, The Passionate Educator, at http://mrsobachsclass.blogspot.com/.
2020-04-2422 min
Teach like a BosseSeason 1, Episode 5: It all adds up...mRLC Numeracy with Brad & TaraJoin host Julie Hole as Fort La Bosse School Division/Manitoba Rural Learning Consortium (mRLC) facilitators Brad Hayward and Tara Pitz share their experiences with the Numeracy Achievement Project. Learn more about this program (including pacing and spiral curriculum), what's happening in middle years classrooms, and future directions with these local numeracy experts!
2020-03-2618 min
Teach like a BosseSeason 1, Episode 4: Dakota language, culture, and teachings in FLBSDIn episode 4, Mike Thiessen (ICT consultant) chats with Linda Eastman and Lola Thunderchild about their roles in sharing Indigenous culture, language, and teachings in Fort La Bosse School Division. Humour and storytelling make this episode a memorable one! Listen to find out how you can integrate Indigenous perspectives into your classroom practice and access a wealth of human and material resources to teach like a BOSSE!
2020-02-2729 min
Teach like a BosseSeason 1, Episode 3: Supporting a student teacher in YOUR classroomThinking about mentoring a student teacher? Or maybe another pre-service teacher is arriving in your classroom this March? Well this podcast is for YOU! Student teachers share what they wish their cooperating teachers knew--including the best ways to help support and guide them. Tune in for another great episode that will help you (and your student teacher) TEACH LIKE A BOSSE!
2020-01-3129 min
Teach like a BosseSeason1, Episode 2: Retired teachers share their storiesTune in to this second episode as retired teachers share what they know now that they wish they knew then! During an informal interview, retired educators Lori Greig and Laura Wright recount their most powerful professional learning experiences and significant life lessons from a career in teaching. Every educator will take something away from this humorous and inspiring conversation!
2019-12-1626 min
Teach like a BosseSeason 1, Episode 1: Meet the professional development committee!Do you know who is planning your professional learning? Find out more about the people who serve on Fort La Bosse School Division's professional development committee in the first-ever episode of Teach like a Bosse. Discover more about these educators as they share their most impactful professional learning experiences and what has inspired them to teach like a BOSSE!
2019-10-2921 min