Facilitator of Professional Learning

By LisaGordon

  • Began Career at LDSB

  • Facilitated a High Yield Literacy Strategies Workshop

    • Activated Prior Knowledge using a KWL Chart and graphic organizer
    • Shared examples of instructional strategies and how to teach the High Yield Strategies in classrooms across all curriculum areas

  • Assessment and Evaluation Workshop

    • I, with the help of another colleague, shared the process of "tracking" and "assessing" student work
    • Discussed how to track expectations and follow the board’s Assessment and Evaluation policy

  • Literacy Material Development

    • LLLF (Language Literacy Learning Facilitator)
    • Analyzed our school specific data and developed a plan
    • Worked with various departments on developing materials and reflecting on practice

  • Staff Helping Staff

    • Focused on high yield strategies
    • Discussed how HYS could be used in our classrooms
    • Collaboratively reflected on the lesson/strategy and received feedback from a peer
    • Embedded strategies into daily lessons and units
    • Worked specifically with two teachers on developing materials for their history course

  • Facilitated Scribe Training

    • Developed a presentation for scribes about Ministry Protocol

  • Facilitated Design Down and UDL Training

    • Worked with a small group of staff members
      • Three days of release time- two days back to back and a third day later to assess progress and develop assessment activities
      • I was available for questions throughout the process

  • Department Head

    • Acted as a leader and resources provider
    • Worked with two members within my department
    • Shared instructional practices and materials, as well as, knowledge of curriculum and board/Ministry policy

  • Literacy Question Facilitator

    • Facilitated workshop on creating effective multiple choice questions

  • Language Literacy Concultant Interview