A blog to help you navigate "All Things Education" as you prepare for and complete the B.Ed Professional Program experience @ Lakehead University in Orillia. This blog centralizes all internal (and campus specific) communications circulated throughout the year. Check this blog frequently for relevant instruction, information and updates that will assist you in your academic journey! Can't find the information you need? The Lakehead University website should always be the first place you look.
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Friday, February 5, 2021
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Have You Recently Graduated With Your Bachelor of Education Degree?
Fieldstone Day School is currently looking for an LTO (Primary – Grade 1 or 2) for February 2021 to June 2021.
About us
Fieldstone is a private co-educational and non-denominational Cambridge School where students are inspired to achieve great things. As a Cambridge School, we teach a curriculum that sets the global standard for education designed to help students develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. Academic achievement in the context of a well-rounded co-curricular programme prepares our students for success in the fast-changing modern world.
Responsibilities
• Teaching online and onsite according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students;
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class;
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her students;
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behaviour of one’s students;
• Communicating, consulting and co-operating with other members of the school staff, including those having posts of special responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students;
• Advising and co-operating with the Head of School, Assistant Head and other teachers in the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral care arrangements;
• Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and learning of the subjects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Education (B.Ed.)
- OCT Certification (preferred)
- Communication Skills: You must be able to speak clearly to students, other teachers, parents and administration officials.
- Instruction Skills: You will have to explain new ideas and unfamiliar concepts with authority and in a clear and concise way so that students can understand.
- Writing Skills: Teachers write progress reports, notes home, emails, etc.
- Patience: The students you work with will have different backgrounds and abilities.
- Creativity: Teachers must find ways to involve students into their lessons. Additionally, teachers have to work with students with different learning styles.
- People Skills: Engaging parents and creating positive and healthy relationships with students and faculty.
How to apply
If interested in this position, please apply directly to the indeed posting. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Please be advised that due to the high volumes of resumes received; only selected candidates will be contacted.
Job Type: LTO
Contract length: 5 months
Expected start date: February 2021
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
REMINDER - Math Workshop Available - Prep for Provincial Math Test (MPT)
The Faculty of Education is offering some additional math prep at no cost, intended to help you get ready to take the Provincial Math Proficiency Test (MPT). Remember that in order to fulfill all requirements of certification with the Ontario College of Teachers, applicants must successfully pass the Provincial Math test, hosted by EQAO. For more information about the MPT, please visit the website: https://
Message from ESTA-O - Events on Feb 3, 2021
Dear ESTA-O members,
Please feel free to join in any of these sessions happening today! See the links below.
- 10:30am - Introduction to using Apply to Education
- 12:00pm - Mindful Midweek (occurs weekly)
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm - Learn about Additional Qualifications
- 4:30pm - Introduction to using Apply to Education
- Please fill in the Teacher Candidate Experience Survey and be eligible to win Lakehead prizes!
Mindful Midweek (Hosted by Dr. Sarah Hunter)
Join Dr. Sarah Hunter for a short, 20-minute mindful practice that begins at 12pm every Wednesday. You and anyone in your home is welcome to join!
Time: 12pm
Date: Every Wednesday
Additional Qualifications Chat with Stéphanne from OCT (Hosted by ESTA-O)
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Introduction to Apply to Education Platform (Hosted by Apply to Education)
Time: 4:30 PM
https://attendee.gotowebinar.
Teacher Candidate Experience Survey (Organized by Operation Happy 2 Be Here)
Don't forget to fill out the Faculty of Education Teacher Candidate Experience Survey! After filling it out, you'll be eligible to win Lakehead gear through a draw! This survey will close before reading week, so fill it out to ensure your voice is heard!
Link: https://forms.gle/
ESTA-O Updates:
We encourage you to share this e-mail with your fellow teacher candidates, especially those who haven't signed up for our mailing list on Clubs.LUSU.ca. Remember: Only registered members will receive regular email updates.
How can your friends join the mailing list? Go to this link, select "Education Student Teachers' Association of Orillia" and click "Join Club" in order to confirm your registration.
Sincerely,
Your ESTA-O Team
ESTA-O supports Teacher Candidates in the Professional B.Ed Program, through Audacity, Advocacy and Student Life.
Join as an ESTA-O member: https://
Join our Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/
Connect with us on Instagram & Twitter: @OrilliaESTA
Website: http://orilliaesta.
Available Webinar Thursday Feb 4th, 2021
It is tomorrow night, Thurs. Feb. 4 @ 7 PM
https://www.bigmarker.com/
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
REMINDER - HOPING TO GRADUATE IN JUNE 2021? - Importance of Creating Your Ontario College of Teachers Profile - Due By Feb 19th, 2021
This reminder is being sent out to all Year 2 students who have yet to submit crucial information needed to recommend you to the Ontario College of Teachers for your certification, once you are deemed eligible to graduate.
Monday, February 1, 2021
$500 ETFO AWARD for Graduating P/J Teacher Candidates
Hurry! Please apply for the $500 ETFO AWARD for Graduating P/J Teacher Candidates. One award per campus, per Faculty.



