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By Jenn on September 20, 2012
The conference program features a range of sessions that will interest teacher-librarians and educators from all levels, and anyone interested in improving their teaching skills in literacy (e.g. visual, critical, etc.), research, and technology. Please contact Heather Daly if you have questions: hdaly@sd43.bc.ca or 604-937-6380. Keynotes include: Dr. David Loertscher, San José State University School of Library & Information Science […]
By Jenn on August 15, 2012
Children’s Literature in the Classroom: Engaging Lifelong Readers “Many reading programs today overlook an essential component of literacy instruction—helping children develop an enduring love of reading. This authoritative and accessible guide provides a wealth of ideas for incorporating high-quality children’s books of all kinds into K-6 classrooms. “ ~from the Publisher’s website Author profile here. […]
By Jenn on June 28, 2012
Check out the Education Library’s new addition to the dvd collection: Why Reading Matters. A BBC 4 Production. “Science writer Rita Carter tells the story of how modern neuroscience has revealed that reading, something most of us take for granted, unlocks remarkable powers. Carter explains how the classic novel Wuthering Heights allows us to step […]
By Jenn on June 14, 2012
“Patrick Ness’s novel A Monster Calls has won both the prestigious Carnegie Medal and its sister prize for illustration for the first time in the awards’ history.” ~from the BBC News Website. Read full article here. Publisher information and discussion guides here. UBC Library Holdings information here.
By Jenn on June 6, 2012
Enjoy a new addition to the collection at the Education Library: Reading the World: What Young Children Learn from Literature. “Reading the World is invaluable for early years teachers, nursery nurses, teaching assistants and other practitioners, but will appeal also to parents and carers, those who teach children at Key stages 1 and 2 and to students on initial teacher […]
By Jenn on May 28, 2012
Read the results of three public meetings hosted by the VSB surveying public opinion of the future of Vancouver Schools. Full Vancouver Sun article here. By Zoe McKnight, The Vancouver Sun May 27, 2012 © Copyright (c) The Vancouver Sun
By Jenn on May 25, 2012
Check out the latest DVD on waste-free living: The Clean Bin Project. Filmed in British Columbia, this multi award winning documentary questions Canadian attitudes towards waste and presents options for sustainable living. “Is it possible to live completely waste free? In this multi-award winning, festival favourite, partners Jen and Grant go head to head in […]
By Jenn on May 16, 2012
Read Chris Kennedy’s posting on encouraging reading in students and his involvement in the TD National Reading Summit III – A Reading Canada: Building a Plan. “Chris Kennedy is the Superintendent of Schools/CEO with the West Vancouver School District (West Vancouver, BC). He has taught secondary English and Social Studies, and been both an elementary and secondary school principal.” More here. ~from […]
By Jenn on May 14, 2012
Read the latest news on a community meeting about Vancouver school issues from The Vancouver Sun. Community Meeting information here. Meeting is Tuesday, May 15 at Britannia Secondary School. By Janet Steffenhagen May 8, 2012. 3:59 pm • Section: Report Card © Copyright (c) The Vancouver Sun
By Jenn on May 11, 2012
The Kalevala: Tales of Magic and Adventure Check out the award-winning Suomen Lasten Kalevala: classic epic Finnish literature, compiled from ancient oral poetry. Beautifully illustrated by Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin; translation by Kaarina Brooks. UBC Library Information Holdings here. Publisher’s Information here.