Student Learning
This Business of Brain Based Learning
“Learning only happens when the biology of the brain is altered in some way”. Something has to happen in the brain for learning to occur.
November 27, 2018
Doreen Grey
Doreen Grey, a visionary leader for change in education, was Master’s Academy's first principal. Doreen is both a risk taker and an innovator of new ideas. Doreen and her staff have undertaken several breakthrough initiatives in the areas of assessment, student empowerment, core skill development, establishing a culture for change, and intrinsic motivation towards learning, etc. In her career as a teacher, Doreen championed the cause of transforming assessment, and has offered many professional development opportunities to educators around the province. Currently Doreen provides leadership in the development of Master's FUTURE READY Education Learning Model and the Professional Development Program.
Articles by Doreen Grey
Student Learning
Engaging the Brain – A Profound Learning Element
In a Profound Learning classroom student brains are engaged. They’re definitely not doing “nothing”!
November 15, 2018
Student Learning
This Is How Ownership and Empowerment Enhance the Brilliance of Your Child
We know that structures for both ownership and empowerment have to be in place to allow students into the learning journey. Seems clear enough! But is it clear enough?
September 27, 2018
Student Learning
Culture of Low Threat
“Put your hand up if you don’t understand and need more help,” says the teacher. Who does that? Who actually raises a hand, and in that vulnerable moment lets the whole class see that they don’t get it? Who will take this risk?
September 11, 2018
Advancement
August – Time for a Fresh Start
It’s that time of the year again! Just when we are getting accustomed to our world being green, we see that first yellow leaf show up on the poplar trees. Hold on to every day of summer you have left, but when thoughts begin turning to school, be ready with some anxiety reducing strategies. With
August 14, 2018
Imaginal
Driving Forces in Making Summer Decisions
So what are we going to do today? The question of the long days of summer! Here’s a story memory from our early days at Master’s Academy and College. It is about a grade five student who had a summer birthday and could not make up his mind on whether he would host a party
July 16, 2018
Advancement
Ending Well – Looking Back With Celebration and Gratitude
At the end of the race, we like to hear cheers! Good starts need great endings and successful endings lead to strong starts. “We seek endings, even as we clamor for more, too. It’s the bow and the falling curtain at the end of the play. We need that, and deep down we know it,
June 27, 2018