BCPVPA professional learning videos

Supervision for Learning: Introduction

Supervision for Learning Video 1 of 5

To support principals and vice-principals in identifying the key elements involved in aligning values within an organization. PowerPoint resources for Supervision for Learning videos are available here.
Gaila Erickson
(2:18 minutes)

Supervision for Learning: Overview

Supervision for Learning Video 2 of 5

To support principals and vice-principals in identifying the key elements involved in aligning values within an organization. PowerPoint resources for Supervision for Learning videos are available here.
Gaila Erickson, Bruce Beairsto, Kevin Leach, Jennifer Gardner, Laird Ruehlen

(7:00 minutes)

Supervision for Learning: Clarifying Purpose

Supervision for Learning Video 3 of 5

This session will provide information that will be helpful in determining the elements that need to be clarified before a purpose can be achieved through Supervision for Learning. PowerPoint resources for Supervision for Learning videos are available here.
(20:12 minutes)

Supervision for Learning: Structures and Support

Supervision for Learning Video 4 of 5

This session will provide principals and vice-principals with ideas for how to create "time structures" within their individual contexts. Once the time structures are created, this session will investigate ways to make this time purposeful and productive with the goal being "improving student learning." Considerations will be given to challenges and "next steps" for implementing change. PowerPoint resources for Supervision for Learning videos are available here.
(17:08 minutes)

Supervision for Learning: Learner Focused Dialogue

Supervision for Learning Video 5 of 5

This session is designed to help principals and vice-principals understand the term and purpose of "learner-focused dialogue" to develop strategies that will assist with to use evidence to encourage discussion with the learner. PowerPoint resources for Supervision for Learning videos are available here.

(17:36 minutes)

A Focus on Full-day Kindergarten

Why full-day kindergarten is better than half-day kindergarten
Dr. Janet Mort
(24:29 minutes)

The Connection between Early Learning and School Success

Dr. Janet Mort
(4:59 minutes)

The Role of Play in Full-day Kindergarten

How can a teacher spark play
Dr. Janet Mort
(12:14 minutes)

Five Characteristics of a Successful Full-day Kindergarten

Dr. Janet Mort
(11:05 minutes)

Key Concepts in Teaching and Learning

Estimation strategies for calculation and problem solving
Number Strand – Grade 4/5
Produced in association with the Ministry of Education
(22:30 minutes)

Janet Mort on Moral Stewardship and Action:
Schools and Early Child Development

Dr. Janet Mort on early child development.
(54 minutes)

Kindergarten Early Learning Assessment

An in-depth look at how teachers use assessment criteria to better understand each learner and to plan lessons based on assessment data.
(31 minutes)