Teach To Grow Canada Foundation

Empowering Educators to Teach for the Future

What we do?

Fostering a Rich Educational Landscape: From Visible Thinking to Tailored Tutoring

Making thinking visible

Making thinking visible in education enhances comprehension, encourages metacognition, and improves communication. It enables educators to assess comprehension, provide tailored support, and stimulate critical thinking. A collaborative and inclusive learning environment emerges, fostering peer learning and enhancing problem-solving, resulting in a richer educational experience.

Differentiation

Differentiation is a critical component of modern education. Differentiation refers to the practice of tailoring instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students in a classroom. It involves recognizing that students have varying levels of readiness, interests, and learning profiles, and then adjusting teaching strategies and content accordingly.

Flag Time

Flag Time is a differentiated structured strategy that happens once a day. It tailors activities to individual needs, readiness, learner profiles, and interests, promoting independence, self-confidence, and risk-taking. It uses diverse assessment methods to motivate students to take the next step in their learning, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Documentation

Documentation in education involves the systematic recording and preserving of activities, processes, and outcomes. It helps educators track progress, tailor instruction, and make data-informed decisions. Students benefit by self-assessing, reflecting on their learning, and setting improvement goals. Ultimately, documentation enhances accountability, communication, and educational effectiveness.

Classroom Management through a Positive Approach

Positive classroom management prioritizes proactive strategies, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement to foster student engagement and cooperation. It emphasizes building strong teacher-student relationships, promoting self-discipline, and cultivating a respectful, motivated, and responsible classroom atmosphere for a harmonious learning experience.

Teaching protocols

Teaching protocols are structured methods in education that enhance learning. They offer teachers clear guidelines for organized, effective teaching, improving consistency and engagement. Protocols are particularly useful for specific skills or subjects, fostering structured and productive learning environments.

Thinking routines

Thinking routines are essential in classrooms, nurturing critical thinking, content engagement, and effective expression. They encourage active participation, reflection, and collaboration, enhancing students’ ability to grasp complex concepts, make connections, and explore ideas independently. This fosters an inclusive learning atmosphere where students learn to question, analyze, and communicate, enriching their educational experience.

Tutoring

We provide tailored tutoring to inspire a love for learning and curiosity in children. Our approach incorporates up-to-date learning strategies, fostering autonomy and metacognition. We aim to nurture their natural curiosity and help them become independent learners.

Mission statement

At our teacher coaching business, our mission is to empower educators to become lifelong learners who embrace differentiation, stay updated on the latest learning strategies and methodologies, and bring passion to their teaching. We aim to foster an open mindset in utilizing materials and resources, creating positive experiences for both teachers and students. By developing metacognition in teachers and students, we strive to cultivate reflective practitioners who continuously grow and optimize their teaching practices. Our commitment is to support and inspire educators in their journey towards excellence, enabling them to make a lasting impact on the lives of their students.