Professional Learning at Let’s Talk Science is defined as a continuous process of acquiring and updating knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to enhance teaching effectiveness, student learning outcomes, and professional growth.
We offer formal and informal learning opportunities, collaboration with colleagues, reflection on practice, and engagement with research and best practices in education. Our professional learning program aims to support educators in adapting to changes in curriculum, technology, pedagogy, and student needs, ultimately fostering a culture of lifelong learning and improvement within the education system.
What is Let’s Talk Science’s definition of Professional Learning?
Professional Learning at Let’s Talk Science is defined as a continuous process of acquiring and updating knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to enhance teaching effectiveness, student learning outcomes, and professional growth.
We offer formal and informal learning opportunities, collaboration with colleagues, reflection on practice, and engagement with research and best practices in education. Our professional learning program aims to support educators in adapting to changes in curriculum, technology, pedagogy, and student needs, ultimately fostering a culture of lifelong learning and improvement within the education system.
- Continuous Learning: Education is a dynamic field, with new research, technologies, and methodologies emerging regularly. Professional learning allows educators to stay updated on the latest developments, strategies, and best practices in teaching and learning.
- Model Lifelong Learning for Students: By modeling lifelong learning, educators not only inspire students to become enthusiastic and self-directed learners but also equip them with the skills and mindset needed to succeed.
- Meeting Student Needs: Students come from diverse backgrounds and have unique learning styles and abilities. Professional learning helps educators develop the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the diverse needs of their students.
- Improving Education: When educators have the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to excel in their roles, students are more likely to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Adapting to Change: The education landscape is constantly evolving due to changes in technology, curriculum standards, and student demographics. Professional learning helps educators adapt to these changes and navigate new challenges effectively.
- Networking and Collaboration: Education is an isolating profession. Collaborative learning experiences allow educators to share ideas, learn from one another, and work together to improve student outcomes.
- Educator Wellbeing: Prioritizing your growth and development and building a network of educators supports an individual's overall well-being. When educators feel supported and valued, they are more likely to be satisfied with their jobs and remain in the profession.
Why is Professional Learning important?
- Continuous Learning: Education is a dynamic field, with new research, technologies, and methodologies emerging regularly. Professional learning allows educators to stay updated on the latest developments, strategies, and best practices in teaching and learning.
- Model Lifelong Learning for Students: By modeling lifelong learning, educators not only inspire students to become enthusiastic and self-directed learners but also equip them with the skills and mindset needed to succeed.
- Meeting Student Needs: Students come from diverse backgrounds and have unique learning styles and abilities. Professional learning helps educators develop the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the diverse needs of their students.
- Improving Education: When educators have the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to excel in their roles, students are more likely to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Adapting to Change: The education landscape is constantly evolving due to changes in technology, curriculum standards, and student demographics. Professional learning helps educators adapt to these changes and navigate new challenges effectively.
- Networking and Collaboration: Education is an isolating profession. Collaborative learning experiences allow educators to share ideas, learn from one another, and work together to improve student outcomes.
- Educator Wellbeing: Prioritizing your growth and development and building a network of educators supports an individual's overall well-being. When educators feel supported and valued, they are more likely to be satisfied with their jobs and remain in the profession.
Between marking papers, lesson planning and supervising students, you’ve got a lot on your plate. It’s sometimes hard to know where to fit Professional Learning into your life.
Luckily, our team of former in-classroom educators has designed an experience that fits your busy schedule. Options include:
- 30-minute virtual webinars (live or recorded)
- 45-minute virtual co-learning in-class opportunities
- 1-hour educational expert keynote
- 2–3-hour self-paced teacher courses
- Live in-person sessions
How can you plan Professional Learning in your schedule?
Between marking papers, lesson planning and supervising students, you’ve got a lot on your plate. It’s sometimes hard to know where to fit Professional Learning into your life.
Luckily, our team of former in-classroom educators has designed an experience that fits your busy schedule. Options include:
- 30-minute virtual webinars (live or recorded)
- 45-minute virtual co-learning in-class opportunities
- 1-hour educational expert keynote
- 2–3-hour self-paced teacher courses
- Live in-person sessions
Yes, you can and it’s free! We also offer various sessions to meet your specific needs.
Can you request an in-person Professional Learning session?
Yes, you can and it’s free! We also offer various sessions to meet your specific needs.
Yes. Every Professional Learning option is free, including having a facilitator come to your school for a half-day or full-day session. At least 15 educators are required to book a session.
We offer Professional Learning at no charge thanks to support from our generous donors.
Are all the Let’s Talk Science Professional Learning courses free?
Yes. Every Professional Learning option is free, including having a facilitator come to your school for a half-day or full-day session. At least 15 educators are required to book a session.
We offer Professional Learning at no charge thanks to support from our generous donors.
Yes. Education specialists across Canada have built and tested these sessions in multiple settings. Offerings are customizable to meet your specific needs as an educator.
Are the learning opportunities offered suitable for every educator, including early years and informal?
Yes. Education specialists across Canada have built and tested these sessions in multiple settings. Offerings are customizable to meet your specific needs as an educator.
Yes. Our team records every Coffee and a Keynote, Lightning Learning and LIVE STEM, and we will share it with registered participants.
Will I get a recording if I register for a live event?
Yes. Our team records every Coffee and a Keynote, Lightning Learning and LIVE STEM, and we will share it with registered participants.
Professional Learning at Let’s Talk Science is defined as a continuous process of acquiring and updating knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to enhance teaching effectiveness, student learning outcomes, and professional growth.
We offer formal and informal learning opportunities, collaboration with colleagues, reflection on practice, and engagement with research and best practices in education. Our professional learning program aims to support educators in adapting to changes in curriculum, technology, pedagogy, and student needs, ultimately fostering a culture of lifelong learning and improvement within the education system.
What is Let’s Talk Science’s definition of Professional Learning?
Professional Learning at Let’s Talk Science is defined as a continuous process of acquiring and updating knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to enhance teaching effectiveness, student learning outcomes, and professional growth.
We offer formal and informal learning opportunities, collaboration with colleagues, reflection on practice, and engagement with research and best practices in education. Our professional learning program aims to support educators in adapting to changes in curriculum, technology, pedagogy, and student needs, ultimately fostering a culture of lifelong learning and improvement within the education system.
- Continuous Learning: Education is a dynamic field, with new research, technologies, and methodologies emerging regularly. Professional learning allows educators to stay updated on the latest developments, strategies, and best practices in teaching and learning.
- Model Lifelong Learning for Students: By modeling lifelong learning, educators not only inspire students to become enthusiastic and self-directed learners but also equip them with the skills and mindset needed to succeed.
- Meeting Student Needs: Students come from diverse backgrounds and have unique learning styles and abilities. Professional learning helps educators develop the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the diverse needs of their students.
- Improving Education: When educators have the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to excel in their roles, students are more likely to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Adapting to Change: The education landscape is constantly evolving due to changes in technology, curriculum standards, and student demographics. Professional learning helps educators adapt to these changes and navigate new challenges effectively.
- Networking and Collaboration: Education is an isolating profession. Collaborative learning experiences allow educators to share ideas, learn from one another, and work together to improve student outcomes.
- Educator Wellbeing: Prioritizing your growth and development and building a network of educators supports an individual's overall well-being. When educators feel supported and valued, they are more likely to be satisfied with their jobs and remain in the profession.
Why is Professional Learning important?
- Continuous Learning: Education is a dynamic field, with new research, technologies, and methodologies emerging regularly. Professional learning allows educators to stay updated on the latest developments, strategies, and best practices in teaching and learning.
- Model Lifelong Learning for Students: By modeling lifelong learning, educators not only inspire students to become enthusiastic and self-directed learners but also equip them with the skills and mindset needed to succeed.
- Meeting Student Needs: Students come from diverse backgrounds and have unique learning styles and abilities. Professional learning helps educators develop the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the diverse needs of their students.
- Improving Education: When educators have the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to excel in their roles, students are more likely to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Adapting to Change: The education landscape is constantly evolving due to changes in technology, curriculum standards, and student demographics. Professional learning helps educators adapt to these changes and navigate new challenges effectively.
- Networking and Collaboration: Education is an isolating profession. Collaborative learning experiences allow educators to share ideas, learn from one another, and work together to improve student outcomes.
- Educator Wellbeing: Prioritizing your growth and development and building a network of educators supports an individual's overall well-being. When educators feel supported and valued, they are more likely to be satisfied with their jobs and remain in the profession.
Between marking papers, lesson planning and supervising students, you’ve got a lot on your plate. It’s sometimes hard to know where to fit Professional Learning into your life.
Luckily, our team of former in-classroom educators has designed an experience that fits your busy schedule. Options include:
- 30-minute virtual webinars (live or recorded)
- 45-minute virtual co-learning in-class opportunities
- 1-hour educational expert keynote
- 2–3-hour self-paced teacher courses
- Live in-person sessions
How can you plan Professional Learning in your schedule?
Between marking papers, lesson planning and supervising students, you’ve got a lot on your plate. It’s sometimes hard to know where to fit Professional Learning into your life.
Luckily, our team of former in-classroom educators has designed an experience that fits your busy schedule. Options include:
- 30-minute virtual webinars (live or recorded)
- 45-minute virtual co-learning in-class opportunities
- 1-hour educational expert keynote
- 2–3-hour self-paced teacher courses
- Live in-person sessions
Yes, you can and it’s free! We also offer various sessions to meet your specific needs.
Can you request an in-person Professional Learning session?
Yes, you can and it’s free! We also offer various sessions to meet your specific needs.
Yes. Every Professional Learning option is free, including having a facilitator come to your school for a half-day or full-day session. At least 15 educators are required to book a session.
We offer Professional Learning at no charge thanks to support from our generous donors.
Are all the Let’s Talk Science Professional Learning courses free?
Yes. Every Professional Learning option is free, including having a facilitator come to your school for a half-day or full-day session. At least 15 educators are required to book a session.
We offer Professional Learning at no charge thanks to support from our generous donors.
Yes. Education specialists across Canada have built and tested these sessions in multiple settings. Offerings are customizable to meet your specific needs as an educator.
Are the learning opportunities offered suitable for every educator, including early years and informal?
Yes. Education specialists across Canada have built and tested these sessions in multiple settings. Offerings are customizable to meet your specific needs as an educator.
Yes. Our team records every Coffee and a Keynote, Lightning Learning and LIVE STEM, and we will share it with registered participants.
Will I get a recording if I register for a live event?
Yes. Our team records every Coffee and a Keynote, Lightning Learning and LIVE STEM, and we will share it with registered participants.