Category Archives: Educational Leadership

#SelfReg: An Inquiry Reflection

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Anthony_Perrotta

Over the course of my learning as a student in the Master’s of Education course “Self-Regulated Inquiry,” at Queen’s University, the realization that goal setting is an enabler of self-regulation was most pressing. It was with this critical new knowledge … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Learning, Education, Educational Leadership, Uncategorized | Tagged Cultural Responsive Teaching and Learning, Distal Goals, Proximal Goals, Self Regulated Learning

With Self-Regulation Intention Matters.

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Anthony_Perrotta

In my current Master’s of Education course amply titled “Self Regulation Inquiry,” there has been a number of pressing moments of realization that speaks to both my teaching and student learning. What I thought I knew about Self-Regulation as a … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Learning, Education, Educational Leadership, Uncategorized | Tagged Distal Goals, Proximal Goals, Self Regulated Learning, Self Regulation and Goal Setting, Self-Reg

Finding the Success in Failure

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Anthony_Perrotta

Like many high school teachers across Ontario, I’m presently navigating the turbulent seas of culminating activities and final exams. This is an incredibly stressful time of year for students. As students thrive for the best mark possible, I often ask … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Educational Leadership, Uncategorized | Tagged Goal Setting, Self Regulated Learning, Self Regulated Learning and Goal Setting, Self Regulation, Success in Failure

What my son taught me about Self-Regulation

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Anthony_Perrotta

Yesterday, I was schooled by my five-year old son. Coming down the stairs early morning yesterday, my son was already in an assertive mood. Always the self-advocate, he expressed how he didn’t want to attend a new sports program I … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Educational Leadership | Tagged Mindfullness, Self Regulated Learning, Self Regulation, Stuart Shanker, The Shanker Method

Multi-literacy and Student Empowerment

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

As a current Masters of Education student at Queen’s University with a focus on media literacy, my goal is engage in deep learning that will not only let me reflect on practice but also impact and evolve my pedagogy. As … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Learning, Education, Educational Leadership, Media Literacy and Pop Culture | Tagged 21st century learning, Cultural Responsive Pedagogy, Global Competencies, Media Literacy, Multiliteracy, Video Production in Education

Innovation with a Pause: Reflecting on Learning Matters

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

As part of my Masters of Education program Innovation in Teaching and Learning the most recent task was to develop a Philosophy of Practice. Whereas a Philosophy of Education may be deemed more theoretical and idea driven, the notion of … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Learning, Education, Educational Leadership, Student Voice | Tagged Online Portfolios, Social Media, Social Media in Education, STEAM, Student Reflection, Student Voice, What is Learning?

Innovation: The Reality of Tech-Enriched Learning

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

Exploring Innovation: As I continue to be entrenched in my current Masters of Education course (Innovation in Teaching and Learning), the dialogue about how creativity, innovation, teaching and learning can be defined has been on-going. From developing or rather revisiting … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Learning, Education, Educational Leadership, Technology Education | Tagged CBC Spark, CBC Spark Tech Divide, Tech Divide, Tech Education

Cultural Responsive Pedagogy: Reflecting on Purpose

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

As a write this blog as part of my own going reflection and my Masters of Education course Innovation in Teaching & Learning , I can confidently assert that I value the enrichment of professional learning. Throughout the course my teaching career, … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Educational Leadership, Uncategorized | Tagged Cultural Responsive Pedagogy, Dr. Marlyn Morris, OECTA

Happy 1st Day of School!

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

It’s the start of another school year and I can’t believe that it’s been 13 years since I walked into my first classroom as a permanent teacher. The pre-day butterflies I had then have persisted each and every year and … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Educational Leadership, Uncategorized | Tagged life long learning, Masters of Education, Media Literacy