March 2019

Professionally Speaking

The Publication of the Ontario College of Teachers

Supporting Students’ Mental Health

The College’s latest advisory helps OCTs assist students with mental health concerns.

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Good Governance

Committed to continuous improvement, the College conducts an external review of its governance practices.

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A New Era

Today’s teacher candidates will enter the most promising labour market since the turn of the century.

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Upfront

Photo of Noni Classen, the director of education for the Canadian Centre for Child Protection.

Connections

In Your Profession

In Your Classroom

Tools of the Trade

Photo of Rebecca Chahine, Ontario Certified Teacher, smiling at students helping in the classroom. There are tubs filled with classroom waste.

Departments

Great Teaching

Rebecca Chahine, OCT, and her students understand that small changes can often mean big differences, especially when looking at energy and the environment.

Remarkable Teacher

The Baroness von Sketch Show’s Aurora Browne and Jennifer Whalen get serious about the teachers who inspired them to think creatively and have a deep respect for the arts.

Final Exam

World-renowned education expert John Hattie discusses how teachers can implement “visible learning.”