Founder & Managing Director of Inspiration International Education. Specializing in educational initiatives that include: ESL Summer Camps for international teachers & their students; Teacher Recruitment Consultant for agencies in London & the south of England from 2016 to present. Instructor, Faculty of Education, Brock University from 2008 to 2023. Elementary school administrator & educator from 1977 to 2008 for Halton District School Board, Ontario, Canada.
Table of Contents - Alphabetical Order
- BLOG ENTRIES
- MY BIOGRAPHY
- 21st CENTURY EDUCATION
- ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION
- BLOGS & ARTICLES THAT INSPIRE
- CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
- DIVERSITY, EQUITY & DIFFERENTIATION
- ESL / ELD / ELL RESOURCES
- HIGH YIELD STRATEGIES
- INDIGENOUS EDUCATION / TRUTH & RECONCILIATION
- INSPIRATIONAL LEADERS
- INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
- INTERVIEW PREPARATION & QUESTIONS
- LEADERSHIP
- NTIP RESOURCES
- ONLINE INSTRUCTION
- ONTARIO CURRICULUM & RESOURCES
- RESUME & COVER LETTER - POLISH IT UP
- SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- SPECIAL EDUCATION
- STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
- TECHNOLOGY in the CLASSROOM
- WELLNESS FOCUS
- SPECIAL ATHLETIC TRACK MEET
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Saturday, 28 July 2018
USING PHOTOS TO TEACH
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
A Photo is worth a thousand words.
Check out this strategy to teach your ELL students!
Click Here > Using Photos to Teach ELL Students
Also Posted to the ESL/ELL Tab
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Sunday, 8 July 2018
READING COMPREHENSION AND THE INFLUENCE OF PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
Previous knowledge is so important to reading well.
It has a significant impact on reading comprehension scores.
Read this article to find out more.
Thanks to educator Chuck Phillips for sharing this article with me.
Click Here For > Previous Knowledge and Comprehension
Also posted to this Web Page / Blog, Articles that Inspire Tab
Previous knowledge is so important to reading well.
It has a significant impact on reading comprehension scores.
Read this article to find out more.
Thanks to educator Chuck Phillips for sharing this article with me.
Click Here For > Previous Knowledge and Comprehension
Also posted to this Web Page / Blog, Articles that Inspire Tab
EdCan Network
This is a site with many exciting articles on educational topics.
All up-to-date and relevant today!
Click here > EdCan Network
Also posted to Blogs and Articles That Inspire
This is a site with many exciting articles on educational topics.
All up-to-date and relevant today!
Click here > EdCan Network
Also posted to Blogs and Articles That Inspire
Saturday, 7 July 2018
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
WHAT ARE MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES AND HOW DO THEY AFFECT LEARNING?

Anna Kucirkova, wrote me after seeing this web page / blog and invited me to post
the articles about Multiple Intelligences on the following university web page.
(great marketing!)
Check it out!
Thanks Anna!
Click Here for the Web Page of Articles> Multiple Intelligences
Also posted to the High Yield Strategies Tab
WHAT ARE MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES AND HOW DO THEY AFFECT LEARNING?

Anna Kucirkova, wrote me after seeing this web page / blog and invited me to post
the articles about Multiple Intelligences on the following university web page.
(great marketing!)
Check it out!
Thanks Anna!
Click Here for the Web Page of Articles> Multiple Intelligences
Also posted to the High Yield Strategies Tab
Tuesday, 29 May 2018
TEACHING ELL THROUGH CONTENT
Check out the strategies listed in this article.
Check the subtitles
Think about what ideas you can implement!
Click Here: Teaching ELL Students Through Content
Also posted to ESL/ELL Tab
Check out the strategies listed in this article.
Check the subtitles
Think about what ideas you can implement!
Click Here: Teaching ELL Students Through Content
Also posted to ESL/ELL Tab
Friday, 18 May 2018
EMPOWERING MODERN LEARNERS
We are almost 2 decades into developing Learning Strategies for the 21st Century.
The new term being adopted is "EMPOWERING MODERN LEARNERS"!
Check our this site and the references that are guiding the Peel Board of Education and it's teachers as they develop engaging strategies for their future classrooms!
Click Here: EMPOWERING MODERN LEARNERS
This article is also found under the High Yield Strategies Tab
We are almost 2 decades into developing Learning Strategies for the 21st Century.
The new term being adopted is "EMPOWERING MODERN LEARNERS"!
Check our this site and the references that are guiding the Peel Board of Education and it's teachers as they develop engaging strategies for their future classrooms!
Click Here: EMPOWERING MODERN LEARNERS
This article is also found under the High Yield Strategies Tab
Tuesday, 20 March 2018
ONLINE GAMES FOR ALL AGES AND SUBJECTS
Check out these sites for online educational games.
1. Check out ABCYA games. They come highly recommended.
Click here: abcya.com
2. Ten Free Online Educational Games by MindShift
Check out the ones that you can use.
Click Here: Online Games
3. Teacher Recommended: 50 Favourite Classroom Apps By MindShift
Click here: 50 Favourite Apps
Also posted to Technology Tab
Check out these sites for online educational games.
1. Check out ABCYA games. They come highly recommended.
Click here: abcya.com
2. Ten Free Online Educational Games by MindShift
Check out the ones that you can use.
Click Here: Online Games
3. Teacher Recommended: 50 Favourite Classroom Apps By MindShift
Click here: 50 Favourite Apps
Also posted to Technology Tab
Wednesday, 28 February 2018
TEACHER HIRING STATISTICS REPORT
FUTURE SUPPLY AND DEMAND STATS FOR ONTARIO
EVALUATION FEEDBACK ON THE QUALITY OF TEACHER EDUCATION
By: The Ministry of Education in Ontario - 2017
The hiring outlook for Ontario Teachers after 2017 is improving.
Statistics are showing a sharp rise in employment
Teachers College continues to be a work in progress.
Click here for the study: Teacher Hiring Statistics - 2017
Posted also to International Education Tab
FUTURE SUPPLY AND DEMAND STATS FOR ONTARIO
EVALUATION FEEDBACK ON THE QUALITY OF TEACHER EDUCATION
By: The Ministry of Education in Ontario - 2017
The hiring outlook for Ontario Teachers after 2017 is improving.
Statistics are showing a sharp rise in employment
Teachers College continues to be a work in progress.
Click here for the study: Teacher Hiring Statistics - 2017
Posted also to International Education Tab
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
ARE GRADES A THING OF THE PAST?
I HOPE SO!
It's an industrial revolution strategy.
Do you want a doctor or teacher with 85% ?
Or do you want a professional or educated applicant that is knowledgeable with refined skills?
I work in an academic environments where students and professors have achieved high academic "GRADES" but they are not always a good fit for their chosen professions and are not very successful. There were other skills that they needed to develop and these skills were not reflected in their high "Grades".
Check out this article on Grades.
Lets use a system that promotes learning and excellent teaching and does not prevent and limit it.
Click here for: Grades: Are they a thing of the past? EDUCATION WEEK.
Also posted to the Assessment and Evaluation Tab Above
I HOPE SO!
It's an industrial revolution strategy.
Do you want a doctor or teacher with 85% ?
Or do you want a professional or educated applicant that is knowledgeable with refined skills?
I work in an academic environments where students and professors have achieved high academic "GRADES" but they are not always a good fit for their chosen professions and are not very successful. There were other skills that they needed to develop and these skills were not reflected in their high "Grades".
Check out this article on Grades.
Lets use a system that promotes learning and excellent teaching and does not prevent and limit it.
Click here for: Grades: Are they a thing of the past? EDUCATION WEEK.
Also posted to the Assessment and Evaluation Tab Above
Wednesday, 21 February 2018
Inspiration International Education
Inspiration International Education Ltd.
Creating professional development opportunities for teachers in England
I develop work placements in locations East and West of London and London Center.
We also develop opportunities for teachers throughout China with our Nobleton business partners.
Director & CEO: Mark Wickens BA, B.Ed., M.Ed.
Contact Information / Email: mark@inspirationedu.ca
Experience:
I have been facilitating the placements of teacher candidates in International School Locations for over 10 years.
Mission:
To develop the best international teaching and educational leadership experiences that you can have in areas south west and south east of London, England.
Vision:
To develop inspirational professional development experiences for teachers through international education placements in England, so that they may become the best educators they can be to empower the modern learners of today and inspire the exciting classrooms of tomorrow.
Motto:
Coaching students for success with enthusiasm and determination
Teaching Locations
NorthWest of London South East of London
Watford Area Kent
Salisbury Medway
Devon Central London
Somerset
Positions Available
Language/English - all grades
Math - all grades
Science - all grades
Music
Intermediate Subjects
The Team
I have an excellent team I trust
Write Me Today For An Experience of a Lifetime!!!
You Will Be Glad You Did!
THIS IS A PRIVATE INITIATIVE AND NOT CONNECTED TO MY BROCK POSITION
Also Posted to the International Tab
Creating professional development opportunities for teachers in England
I develop work placements in locations East and West of London and London Center.
We also develop opportunities for teachers throughout China with our Nobleton business partners.
Director & CEO: Mark Wickens BA, B.Ed., M.Ed.
Contact Information / Email: mark@inspirationedu.ca
Experience:
I have been facilitating the placements of teacher candidates in International School Locations for over 10 years.
Mission:
To develop the best international teaching and educational leadership experiences that you can have in areas south west and south east of London, England.
Vision:
To develop inspirational professional development experiences for teachers through international education placements in England, so that they may become the best educators they can be to empower the modern learners of today and inspire the exciting classrooms of tomorrow.
Motto:
Coaching students for success with enthusiasm and determination
Teaching Locations
NorthWest of London South East of London
Watford Area Kent
Salisbury Medway
Devon Central London
Somerset
Positions Available
Language/English - all grades
Math - all grades
Science - all grades
Music
Intermediate Subjects
The Team
I have an excellent team I trust
Write Me Today For An Experience of a Lifetime!!!
You Will Be Glad You Did!
THIS IS A PRIVATE INITIATIVE AND NOT CONNECTED TO MY BROCK POSITION
Also Posted to the International Tab
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