As part of my Professional Seminar, we were asked to create a hypothetical grant proposal in groups and present this to the class. My group decided to plan a visit to three charter schools in New York City to see…
My third field experience took place over three months at Beurling Academy in Verdun. I had a great time teaching three wonderful Grade 10 and 11 math classes (science option) and was sad to leave the school. Below I have…
Beurling Academy Midget Girls VolleyballImportant Information about the season Download the info sheet as a PDF with attached parental permission slip: Midget Girls Volleyball Info Sheet. Coach: Mr. McCarthy (McGill student teacher) Room A207 Email: me@stephenmccarthy.ca Team Fee: $30 payable…
What better topic to do a podcast on than… podcasting? With a group of McGill students, I investigated the use of podcasting in teaching, and especially the use of podcasts in inclusive settings. Take a listen to our conclusions by…
One of the assignments for my Instruction in Inclusive Schools class is a welcome letter to students and parents which lays out my class expectations and instructional goals for the class. I should note that this was more a though-experiment…
My first McGill field experience took place at James Lyng High School near my place in St. Henri. It was a memorable experience for many reasons, most so since it was my first exposure to education in poverty. I have…