Bootcamp 2022
De-streaming Grade 9 Language courses (ENG1D and FSF1D)
By Becky Styles and Naomi Zagala
Date and Time: Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 1:30 pm Eastern
In this collaborative session, grade 9 language teachers are invited to network with each other on ways in which we can offer diverse and engaging programming to our grade 9 language students. We’ll focus on accommodating the needs of students formerly in applied courses—ENG1P and FSF1P—in the ENG1D and FSF1D courses this coming year. Come with your own ideas and resources, and we’ll establish a community of support for each other in de-streaming grade 9.
Learning Goals:
- We are learning to design a de-streamed course that accommodates the diverse learning needs and skillsets of all students.
- We are learning to create lessons, materials, and projects that support diverse learning styles.
- We are networking with other teachers to build a community of support and shared resources.
Presented By: Becky Styles and Naomi Zagala, Hamilton District Christian High School
Speaker Bios: Becky received her English and Education degree in 2014 from Redeemer University College. She began her teaching career in England and returned from over the pond to teach English at Hamilton District Christian High School in 2017. Her goal is to spark a love of learning in students and to promote the acquisition and development of critical thought. She also aims to inspire compassion and empathy in her students as they learn about the world around them. In her spare time, Becky loves to hike, play with her puppy, and teach yoga.
Naomi grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in French and a Bachelor of Education from Redeemer University in 2017. She began her teaching career at Milton Christian School, where she taught French and Language Arts, and now teaches French and History at HDCH. Naomi has also worked as an occasional teacher for the Hamilton-Wentworth and Halton District school boards. She loves languages and appreciates the humility that she has experienced when discovering new cultures and perspectives. In her spare time, she plays the bass guitar and loyally supports the Montreal Canadians.
Audience: Grade 9 -12 educators
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