Author Archives: J Martens

About J Martens

Educator living in Vancouver and working in SD37 Delta. Supporting Numeracy while learning how formative assessment, literacy, inquiry, and technology serve to improve learning and increase engagement (for teachers & students).

Teaching as Hospitality

Posted on September 20, 2017 by J Martens

  “Good teaching is an act of hospitality toward the young, and hospitality is always an act that benefits the host even more than the guest. The concept of hospitality arose in ancient times when this reciprocity was easier to … Continue reading →

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Building a Foundation for Teaching – My Story

Posted on September 13, 2017 by J Martens

Originally posted on Renovating My Classroom:
REPOSTED SEPTEMBER 2012 This is an accounting of where I am in my practice, how I got here and where I hope to go.  This is not a how-to but simply my story.   I…

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Just a Teacher…

Posted on August 31, 2017 by J Martens

This past May I completed a multi-year project called My Masters Degree by submitting my thesis paper titled “Just a Teacher…” Over the coming weeks and months I will tease out elements that I found particularly helpful in my own … Continue reading →

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Just Saying…

Posted on November 18, 2016 by J Martens

Its NOT: implementing a new curriculum 21st century teaching & learning building inclusive classrooms learning through inquiry project-based learning standards-based grading <insert something else you think you ‘have to do’> Its about all of us getting our collective sh*t together and … Continue reading →

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Black Box #1

Posted on November 7, 2016 by J Martens

The sheet below is one that a BC teacher uses to great effect in her classroom. Assume this is the only view we have of the classroom (i.e. its a black box). What must be happening in the classroom? HT Peter Liljedahl

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Term Overview Examples

Posted on October 28, 2016 by J Martens

Source of our inspiration: Glenpark School in Plymouth UK New source of inspiration (HT Dallas Thor) If you are inspired to do something similar please share back (would love some intermediate examples).  Downloadable Template (word) K-1 Example (@anniekinders) SD37 Grade 1 … Continue reading →

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UbD – Stage 1 Example(s)

Posted on October 28, 2016 by J Martens

More to come as time permits and as others generate. If you have something to share please send to jacob@renomyclass.com and I’ll add it to this post (and credit you of course) ubd-stage-1-sc-7

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UbD Lite

Posted on October 23, 2016 by J Martens

Some examples of teachers clarifying and sharing learning intentions More examples PPT Slides

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Term Overviews – Elementary Examples

Posted on October 7, 2016 by J Martens

Home page: http://www.glenpark.plymouth.sch.uk/home Year 1 Fall Overview http://www.glenpark.plymouth.sch.uk/curriculum/year-1 Year 2 Fall Overview http://www.glenpark.plymouth.sch.uk/curriculum/year-2 Year 3 Fall Overview http://www.glenpark.plymouth.sch.uk/curriculum/year-3 Year 4 Fall Overview http://www.glenpark.plymouth.sch.uk/curriculum/year-4 Year 5 Fall Overview http://www.glenpark.plymouth.sch.uk/curriculum/year-5 Year 6 Fall Overview http://www.glenpark.plymouth.sch.uk/curriculum/year-6

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Resources – Aboriginal Perspectives

Posted on January 27, 2016 by J Martens

Weaving Aboriginal Perspectives into the Curriculum (SD37) Aboriginal Worldviews and Perspectives in the Classroom First Peoples Principles of Learning (J. Chrona) First Peoples Principles of Learning (BC Ministry of Ed)

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