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Voice Magazine
The winter issue of Voice will be arriving in your mailbox in the middle of December. Winter features include Teaching Math Outside the Textbook by Vera Teschow, a reflection on the Write to Give Program by Amy McLaren, and a story on fighting poverty at a Barrie elementary school by Rosemary Renton. At etfovoice.ca, read Shamim Murji's reflection on her experience with Project Overseas. Join us on Facebook for all of the latest posts and information and keep an eye on our website for new articles and online exclusives. |
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Book Club for Primary Teachers
ETFO Online Book Clubs and Early Learning Central have teamed up to create a series of online book clubs for primary teachers!
Three new online book clubs will be offered in the winter and spring of 2014 including: Primarily Play, Primary ETFO Arts, and Social Justice Begins with Me. Participants will log in for an hour or two each week, read postings, and share ideas, experiences, and artifacts through threaded discussions. For more information, please contact Janet Millar Grant.
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additional qualifications
Destination AQ Courses Open for Registration
ETFO is offering six AQ courses in Europe in July 2014. Interested teachers can take their Kindergarten Part 1/2/Specialist AQ in Italy (Bologna, Rome, Sorrento) or their FSL Part 1/2/Specialist AQ in France (Paris, Nice). Candidates who register prior to December 16th receive a $200 discount on their trip.
Facilitated by one of our exemplary instructors, 70 hours of work is completed online between April 15th and June 24th. While overseas, participants will be led through a further 30 hours of face-to-face activity by the same instructor. This onsite learning is integrated with the destination. Click here for more information.
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Canadian Journal of Teacher Research
The Canadian Journal of Teacher Research (CJTR) is proud to announce its launch and a call for papers for the 2014 Winter edition. This online journal is a forum for teacher researchers who wish to publish their work in a peer reviewed publication, present key ideas from their research, and interact with readers. CJTR aims to improve practice on the basis of research evidence and understanding.
The first issue will focus on literacy, multi-literacies, and the implications of literacy for student and teacher learning, school-based curriculum and instruction, school systems, and teaching. Submissions should be made to Professor Jim Parsons, University of Alberta.
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As a member of Ontario's education community, Edvantage is your rewards program. With over 40 partners across Ontario, Edvantage gives you access to great discounts, contests and special events.
Play "Let the Edventure Begin!" now to win a trip for two to New York or Chicago, The runner-up will win a Goodlife Fitness Club membership. Visit the Edvantage website now to begin. The contest ends December 2nd, 2013.
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Awards
ETFO Awards Program
The ETFO awards program recognizes the excellent work of our members as educators. Awards for curriculum projects, published and unpublished written works, arts and culture projects, and multi-media productions acknowledge the excellent work of our members. Application deadline for these awards is February 1, 2014.
Click here for a full listing of awards available through ETFO or for more information, contact Lorna Larmour at 416 962-3836 ext. 2212.
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Get Involved
ETFO Standing Committees
Here's your chance to become involved in your union by applying to an ETFO Standing Committee. Becoming a member of a standing committee will provide you with the opportunity to share your expertise and become an empowering voice on Federation issues related to provincial policies, positions, programs, and initiatives.
2014-2016 applications are currently being accepted. Click here for more information. Deadline for applications for the 2014-2016 term is March 1, 2014.
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Upcoming
Workshops and Events
Assertiveness Training (November 22-23), The Workshop Presenter's Palette (December 2-3), Difficult Workplace Situations (January 17-18) and other upcoming workshops.
See ETFO's calendar for upcoming events and the highlights page of etfo.ca to find out what's new at the federation.
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