Allan Byres

A Culturally Responsive Classroom – Rooted in the idea of cultural competency, teachers, and leaders do not attempt to ignore or erase students’ unique cultural identities. Instead, students are encouraged to come with their full authenticity and are accepted and valued.

Loved being able to see the amazing accessible playground ideas generated in Ms.Parents class today! An excellent #adst project @homma_school #sd38learn Thanks for allowing me to play a small part in it!

Congrats to Mr.Crowe @RAMcMath for putting three mud kitchens together with his Skilled Trades Exploration class. Many happy hours of fun created through #ADST. Lots of learning, followed excellent questions like “I wonder how we could have done that better?” #sd38learn

Another amazing day learning and exploring #Instructionalcoaching with a group of amazing educators and @jimknight99 #sd38 #sd38learn

Totally consumed by the concept of FLOW #instructionalcoaching #jimknight99

This has been a question that haunts my thoughts. “The problem as I see it is that we are married to a system that has not been properly re-evaluated for 21st-century capabilities” But it does not consider education to be broad based. Inclusive of electives?

Well done to everyone for a fun and enjoyable Science Jam. Congrats @ncampbell38 #sd38learn

Looking forward to another amazing day discussing our beliefs and habits around #betterconversations. So lovely to have @annghoffman here in #sd38. #sd38learn

Had some enriching and thoughtful conversation this afternoon about Inquiry with @trev_mackenzie. Thanks to these desicated Richmond teachers for coming out and being willing to learn and grow as we pursue #inquiry #sd38learn

Such amazing science going on @stevescyclones with the @14stevesk1. #make #physics @sd38learn

I have found the 4 pillars and their questions to be very helpful in framing a students passion or interest! #sd38learns #InquiryMindset

I have been working on this project deal with a few colleagues in #sd38. Let me know if you’re interested in giving it a try in your classroom. #sd38learn facebook.com/82295304916/pos… #edutopia

Wrapping up a day of being inspired and looking into #inquiry with @trev_mackenzie Trevor Mackenzie! Thanks to a great team for hosting this series in #sd38 @sd38learn @davidg_h @ncampbell38 @jnovakowski38 @mcoll38

What are your provocations for #ADST ? Had a great session with @davidg_h and a group of enthusiastic educators #maker #inquiry #designthinking @sd38learn

Excited to start our Dive Into Inquiry with Trevor Mackenzie. @trev_mackenzie @sd38learn

Anytime someone connects fishing lures and robots they pretty much grab my attention! Also talk of connecting real life situations to school is a huge win for student engagement! edutopia.org/article/agricul… #sd38learns #engagement #Robotics

Honored to be a part of Science Jam 2019! Great to be able to work with dedicated educators who are prepping classes to show off their science skills. Thanks for leading @ncampbell38! #sd38 #sd38learns

Learning more about the art of dialogue today! “Dialogue is an ideal for which we strive” and practice brings us closer to that ideal! Great day of learning! #CSELP_SFU #SD38 #SD33learns @Inspire4Ever

Love this idea and the way it allows for real time collaboration at moves away from a regular timetable #SD38 #sd38learn #academicengagement