In this section you’ll find information that will assist you in your role as an Occasional Teacher. It isn’t subject specific but is related to Ontario’s Schools. This is where you’ll find information about classroom management, character education, and safe schools to name but three topics.
Classroom supports
The Brown Bag Teacher
Great ideas for organizing your classroom.
Teaching and Learning Native Languages
The Government of Canada provides a comprehensive list of resources for teaching and learning many of the Indigenous languages used across Canada. Helpful for the classroom, and to help you develop your teaching practice.
The Balanced Literacy Diet
This resource provides an overview of balanced literacy in the elementary grades. It was developed by university-based and school-based literacy experts, working together to put what is known about best practice into a form that we hope you will find both effective and practical.
Math Knowledge Network
The MKN uses evidence-informed practices to improve mathematics education. The three guiding principles: addressing educator-identified needs for improved student learning, changing attitudes toward mathematics and fostering inclusion. The 4 contributing communities of practice include Math Leadership, Critical Transitions, Indigenous Knowledge, and Computational Thinking. Supported by many Ontario school boards, universities, and education organizations, the MKN is a hub for resources that you can use in your classroom, and as a tool to expand your knowledge of mathematics education to further develop your professional practice.
Life is not easy: laughter means survival
As teachers struggle with finding ways to include FNMI content and perspectives in their teaching, Indigenous people are stepping forward to sharing their perspectives in story. This free downloadable book, written in both Anishinaabemowin and English, shares stories that can help you develop a lens for examining issues from the perspectives of FNMI peoples.
Google Tools for Education
Wishing you know more about Google tools for education? Wish no more! Google has an entire library of online tutorials to help you, from basics of using their platform to info on how to use the tools to facilitate learning of the diverse needs of the students in your classrooms.
Children’s Mental Health Ontario: Teacher Resources
This page contains resources that describe the most likely mental health problems to be present in today’s classrooms. These guides offer tips on early identification and intervention, practical suggestions on how to accommodate and respond to students with mental health problems, and information on combating stigma in the classroom.
ETFO FNMI Resources for Educators
• FNMI Growth Chart Literacy Prompts & Poster Grades K-8. (Online)
• FNMI Brochure: What have you heard? Addressing misconceptions about Indigenous Peoples in Canada. (online interactive resources)
• Engaging Learners Through Play: Teacher Resource Guide (available to purchase)
World Wildlife Fund Canada
Canadian students and educators can take hands-on action to help protect nature. Living Planet @ School creates a continuous journey for students to connect with actions that help protect nature and the environment throughout their academic path. They focus on the experience of taking action, supporting students with action-oriented toolkits throughout the year and the opportunity to devise their own projects with funding from WWF-Canada.
Common Sense: Digital Citizenship
| Help students take ownership of their digital lives. All students need digital citizenship skills to participate fully in their communities and make smart choices online and in life. Award-winning K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum:
Addresses top concerns for schools. Prepares students with critical 21st-century skills. Supports educators with training and recognition. Engages the whole community through family outreach. |