Higher expectations and new curriculum demands mean that some children are spending much more time on homework. Now some parents are starting to wonder how much homework is too much.
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Higher expectations and new curriculum demands mean that some children are spending much more time on homework. Now some parents are starting to wonder how much homework is too much. |
  Teacher Testing: Government Pushing Ahead A new qualifying test, re-certification, an induction program and standardized performance appraisals - the pieces of the government's teacher testing program are starting to take shape. Find out more about what the government plans. Mentoring Tradition Firmly Established in Ontario's Other Professions A surge of young teachers in Ontario classrooms calls for mentoring as an essential component of professional development. There's a strong tradition of mentoring in other professions where it's seen as an essential element of beginning practice. U.S. Business Group Promotes Teaching as a Profession A high-powered American business group calls for significantly improved resources for teachers - and major pay hikes, too. Cyberspace Citizenship Target Day is a current affairs lesson using the Internet and designed for the new Civics course, although the approach and skills apply to a variety of subject areas. Impact, Inspiration and Interest: Award-Winning Teacher Mark Bridges Engages Students with Video Mark Bridges loves to use videos to support his classroom teaching. His first tips for his colleagues interested in doing the same - keep it short so student interest doesn't flag. |
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