Online Learning

With an ever increasing dependency on the internet for our everyday lives, it is no surprise that online learning increases in popularity each and every school year. While this method of learning works for many, it is interesting to look at why it sometimes fails. For more, click here.

Comparing the Curriculum in Alberta and Ontario

In 2003, the Ontario Ministry of Education developed a schedule for revision of all subjects. Most recently, the English curriculum was updated in 2007.

Alberta, on the other hand, claims to have one of the best education systems in the world, stating that "several countries around the world, including China, Hong Kong, the Republic of Ireland, and Thailand, have expressed interest in their curriculum".

This report will examine the similarities and differences between Alberta and Ontario, and evaluate which of the two is more conducive to student success.

Alberta and America... two different looks at educational accountability.

It is interesting to compare the response of Alberta and the United States in response to the push for educational accountability. While both certainly did respond, both on the side of policy makers and educators, here is a look at how the responses differed using Diane Ravitch's "A History of Accountability" and Alberta's Teacher Association article "Accountability in Education"

Accountability in Education- A Canadian Perspective

In Lorna M. Earl's article "Accountability: Where do Teachers Fit?", she examines a Canadian perspective of accountability and the responsibility of teachers. To read a summary of this article, click here.

A History of Accountability

"How to improve our public schools? Many policymakers argue that we can start by holding students, teachers, schools, and school districts accountable for student performance. This approach may sound perfectly reasonable—but it has the education profession up in arms."



For some background information on accountability in education, here is a link to an interesting article written by Diane Ravtich titled "A Brief History of Testing and Accountability". For the summarized version of this article, click here.

Classroom Management and Effective Leadership: A Case Study

Meet Jim. Jim is a new teacher who is having classroom management difficulties. Though he puts a lot of effort into his lesson planning, he never quite gets through his lessons without a problem with one or more students. The issue has been brought to the attention of his Department Head, Diana, who is going to attempt to help Jim through her effective leadership skills. To read more, click here.