Constructive alignment is the fancy term we use to describe the connection between learning activities, assessment, and the learning outcomes that we expect students to
Author: johnchurchley
I am a retired education professional. I started as a secondary school music and math teacher, but also had roles as a Curriculum Coordinator (educational developer), Vice Principal, Principal, District Principal (HR), and Assistant Superintendent (HR then Elementary Education). After 32 years enjoying this K-12 work at School District #73 (Kamloops/Thompson), I received a tenure track appointment as Principal Lecturer at Thompson Rivers University (TRU). I taught in the School of Education and was Chair before moving to the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) as an Educational Developer. This final role was likely my favourite job of all, and gave me an opportunity to share what I had learned throughout my career.
I continue to stay connected as a contracted Offshore Schools Inspector for the BC Ministry of Education. I also consult and offer workshops in educational leadership and educational development topics (such as ISW facilitation). I write educational songs for fun and as a way to spice up some of these topics at workshops and in courses.
I also produced the Adventures in Teaching podcast for CELT, which can be accessed at https://www.tru.ca/celt/podcasts
Putting the “Active” in Active Learning
Educators know that students need to be active learners – not passive receivers of information. However, getting physically active as part of the active learning
BOPPPS – the ISW song
This song is a resource for anyone presenting an ISW (Instructional Skills Workshop). If you don’t know what that is, then you may not get
What’s the policy?
http:// One of my pet peeves over the years is the indiscriminate use of the word policy. Call me a policy geek, but often when
Ethical Grading
http:// What a dull sounding post title. It needs something…..how about another song? Something about grading practices that applies to both K-12 teachers and post-secondary
Salmon Fry
Running out of ideas for your salmon unit? Need something zippy to get your class going after Thanksgiving? Try out “SALMON FRY – a song
