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Considering
Literacy:
A
Review of York University's "Living Literacies" Conference:
Nigel
Scott gives us a report on what was said in answer to the question: "What is
reading and writing now?" (January
2003)
The
English Language arts Network's New Season: 2002/03
ELAN's
new executive is set for an exciting year next year - one that should see membership
grow, and increase our commitment and passion for teaching English Media, and
Language Arts in Ontario.
(June 2002)
Judge
Not Lest Ye Be Judged: The Simpsons, Cereal Boxes and Censorship
Gord
Fast, a Niagara English teacher, makes the censors an obstacle to literacy.
(May
2002)
Mentoring
and the Role of the Principal
Mike
Simpson, a Principal with the District School Board of Niagara, writes about
the critical role Principals must take in mentoring today's new teachers. (May
2002)
ELAN
Takes a Stand on Teacher Re-certification
Mike
Budd, Teacher Consultant for the Greater Essex County District School Board,
Chair of the Provincial OSSTF Educational Services Committee, and a member of
ELAN, offers his support for ELAN's decision not to become a service provider.
(February,
2002)
Working
Smarter in English and History
In this
article, Professor John Myers of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
argues for a stronger connection between the curriculae of English and History.
(February,
2002)
The
Dead Poets' Society: Antidote to Conformity
A
new teacher looks at a film that still has relevance for the English Teacher
(September,
2001)
How
did they Mark the Grade 10 Test (2001) ?
A brief
inquiry into the standard for the writing component (2001 administration), working
back from comments on the individual student reports.
(April
2001)
Confessions
of a Failed Change Agent
Feeling
bad about your implementation of the new curriculum? Read this one and keep
misery company. (April
2001)
Two
Years Into the New Secondary Curriculum: Pass, Kick, or Play.
Ian Esquivel,
a Toronto English Department Head, takes a sporting look at his struggles with
the new curriculum. (March
2001)
Jo
Rowling and the Wizards' Dome
Neil Anderson
takes a look at Ms. Rowling's Skydome appearance. (Jan
2001)