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
Resources in Special Education
This is a large collection of online special education resources gathered by Michigan State University.
Substituting in the Special Education Classroom
This article is from the Sub Journal, a publication of the Substitute Teaching Division of Utah State University contains valuable information for OTs who are called to work in a special education classroom.
Substituting in the Special Education Classroom
PBS: Misunderstood Minds
This American site is a companion to the PBS special Misunderstood Minds, and profiles a variety of learning problems and expert opinions. It is designed to give parents and teachers a better understanding of learning processes, insights into difficulties, and strategies for responding.
Ministry of Education Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation Supports
This document lists the supports that the Ontario Ministry of Education has developed which focus on planning, assessment and evaluation.
Character Development in Action K-12
This resource is a compilation of successful practices used in the implementation of Character Development initiatives.
Educational Computing Organization of Ontario (ECCO)
The Educational Computing Organization of Ontario (ECCO) exists to share and disseminate information and to advocate and promote the effective use of computers and associated technologies in the education process.
Kathy Schrock’s Guide to Technology for Teachers
Kathy Schrock is one of the foremost experts in the field of education technology. Her site contains 1000s of tips, tricks, and tools for teachers wishing to integrate technology into their instructional program.
4Teachers.org
4Teachers.org works to help you integrate technology into your classroom by offering online tools and resources. This site helps teachers locate and create ready-to-use Web lessons, quizzes, rubrics and classroom calendars. There are also tools for student use. Discover valuable professional development resources addressing issues such as equity, ELL, technology planning, and at-risk or special-needs students.
Three-Step Interview
In the three-step interview students work in groups of three with each student assuming a different role: interviewer, interviewee, and reporter. This document explains how to use this strategy effectively in the classroom.
Four Corners
In the Four Corners strategy students to make a decision about whether they strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree in response to a statement, issue or question. Students with similar responses are grouped in order to discuss their ideas. Each group then presents to the class.