Gallery of Inquiry - Documents
Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. (2010.) Renewed curricula: Understanding outcomes. [electronic resource].
Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. (2001) Classroom Curriculum Connections: A teacher’s handbook for personal –professional growth . [electronic resource].
Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. (2008) Connections: Policy and guidelines for school libraries in Saskatchewan. [electronic resource].
Saskatchewan Professional Development Unit and Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. Powerful instructional practices: A resource for teachers and administrators..(2011). [electronic resource].
Videos have been produced to accompany the print resource and are available on Recommended Online Video Education Resources (ROVER).
Stewart Resource Centre. (2013). Inquiry: Resources to help you effectively use the process. Saskatoon, SK: Stewart Resource Centre, Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation. [electronic resource].
- This document may be used in professional learning workshops or meetings to provide participants with an overview of curriculum renewal including examination of student outcomes in each area of study. Alternatively, the same topics included in this document may be addressed on separate occasions, and in more depth, over a longer period of time.
Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. (2001) Classroom Curriculum Connections: A teacher’s handbook for personal –professional growth . [electronic resource].
- This document describes a model for teacher-directed professional development in relation to Saskatchewan's Core Curriculum.
Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. (2008) Connections: Policy and guidelines for school libraries in Saskatchewan. [electronic resource].
- This document describes the contributions of school libraries to student learning and presents a renewed vision for school libraries in the province. It is based on research and is intended to provide assistance to school divisions and school staff in planning for effective school libraries that will meet the needs of students and teachers into the future.
Saskatchewan Professional Development Unit and Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. Powerful instructional practices: A resource for teachers and administrators..(2011). [electronic resource].
- For teachers, this document provides a definition and explanation of each practice, what context might best support each practice, examples of the practice in action, planning and reflection questions, and indicators of effective implementation. For administrators, the basic information that is provided for teachers has been repeated. Also, guidance for coaching is provided to enable administrators to better support their teachers as they work to incorporate these practices into their instructional repertoire.
Videos have been produced to accompany the print resource and are available on Recommended Online Video Education Resources (ROVER).
- Concept Attainment N1035 (22:58 minutes)
- Concept Formation N1036 (15:21 minutes)
- Manipulatives in Mathematics N1037 (17:50 minutes)
- Structured Academic Controversy N1038 (18:35 minutes)
- Supporting Student Metacognition N1039 (16:33 minutes)
- Synectics N1040 (17:38 minutes)
Stewart Resource Centre. (2013). Inquiry: Resources to help you effectively use the process. Saskatoon, SK: Stewart Resource Centre, Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation. [electronic resource].
- A list of professional materials available to borrow from the Stewart Resource Centre compiled in April 2013.
