Afraid to Indigenize?

Shirley Hardman, Sr. Advisor on Indigenous Affairs Indigenizing the Curriculum can be a tricky, but inspiring, proposition once you have made a commitment to transform your course outline or lecture notes. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. While I worked with teachers in the K – 12 system I witnessed a number of teachers who … Read more

Dr. Ian Affleck on Motivating Students

Dr. Affleck compares teaching mathematics with his love of coaching water polo and shared how his experience with the sport has influenced his philosophy of teaching. For someone to learn to swim, he or she must not be afraid of the water. New swimmers should be prepared for what will be expected of them, and … Read more