My 3 take aways from the conference:
Janet Duncan: I've learned so much about how people with exceptionalities were treated in different countries across the globe. It saddened me to know that people were kept on islands like they didn't exist. People are still treated like that in some places. I think Canada is way ahead!
Joanne Syms- This presentation was real! I enjoyed listening to Joanne. She really made me see different perspectives on bullying. Her real life experiences really added to her presentation. I had tears in my eyes at some parts.
Rola- This presentation really created an awareness for me. All of the little things we must consider when teaching students from different countries and the baggage that they may bring. She also spoke about the positive side of having a diverse population in our province...in our country.
I also liked the networking during breaks and during lunch. I felt like a student again!
Conference Day can be a nice break in the middle of the sessions and allows us to catch up with our colleagues or make some new friends. Janet Duncan's session was very interesting. We have our struggles with equality here, but nothing like it is in some other countries. As teachers and parents it is important to have support both emotionally and financially, so we can do the best for our students and children.
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