Concentration is a matter of practice
Staying focused in a world of electronic distractions is no easy task. What can be done to improve this ability? Think of it as a muscle that only needs to be exercised regularly. It's easier to assimilate knowledge when we're focused...
The place of animals in the classroom
Living things have their place in the classroom. Some teachers will choose to provide a variety of plants to create green corners in the classroom, or turn to a wildlife representative. The psychological and other benefits are significant if teachers and schools respect certain conditions.
The portfolio: the ultimate showcase
To summarize in a few works the work of an artist in visual arts, the portfolio is ideal. In fact, many art faculties require this type of summary document from their future students. They must therefore learn to create one, whether it is physical or digital. Moreover, the concept can be transposed to other educational contexts.
Constructive alignment, the antidote to generative laziness
Everyone is looking to optimize their time as much as possible, and this is also evident in the students. This adds to the pressure on teaching staff to reflect on their didactic approach, all the more so in a context where generative AI is gaining ground. What if the answer lay in constructive alignment?
The teacher, free and master of his or her pedagogical choices
Since the publication, in 2001, of a resolutely professionalizing orientation, the Quebec Ministry of Education has been committed, in collaboration with Quebec universities, to developing a training program for future teachers based on the acquisition of professional skills. Teachers have every right to choose what is best for their students, but how far can they go?