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Oakville raged over streaming vs. destream ing, national standardized testing and aspects of curriculum. Many issues are hardly original and the common denominator of disâ€" content seems to be parental concern and student apathy. w wail SAY * Model 2168â€"£E57 * Preloaded Software Dos 6.0 * Bonus Software The electronic age in which we are immersed presents educators with a doubleâ€"edged sword. Great educational tools have emerged. Alongside such addictive diversions as pocket video games. It would seem that as a result of mass marketâ€" ing and "technoâ€"glitz," many chilâ€" dren are becoming disenfranchised from the joy of spontaneous learning in many important areas. Many participants in educational debate advocate a "back to basics" approach. In their eyes, a stronger emphasis should be place on the 3 R‘s and many insist that higher stuâ€" dent achievement standards are a One aspect of the debate that is often overlooked is that children, like adults must be willing and inspired participants in the learning process. In order to be successful in school or at work, we have to enjoy being there. We have to feel like we belong and that there is ultimately a purpose for our participation. must Many families have discovered that there is indeed an approach to education that has consistently recâ€" ognized these concemns and that does inspire many to a lifelong love of learning. As a Montessori educator, Continuing Education courses have something for everyone Oakville Beaver Staff By BARB JOY interest. Besides the day and evening English as a Second Language classes in many separate schools throughout Oakville, the board is offering ballroom dancing this year, an art form that is making a tremendous comeback. In response to the wishes of many people, it‘s also having Italian conversational classes because "there‘s a real interest in learning to speak French and Italian," said Brenda Reddy, program manager for the board‘s continuing education program. "We are trying to offer what people want," she said. "At the end of each course, we ask them (students) to complete an evaluation and he Halton Roman Catholic School Board is busy night and day with courses to satisfy practically every Halton Roman Catholic Separate School Board QIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIâ€IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllIllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllIIIIIIIllIllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllll! originally a student and now a teachâ€" er/administrator, I have always felt immersed in a challenging and rewarding educational philosophy. For nearly a century, Montessori education has provided children with a rich and diverse learning environment. Founded by renowned Italian educator Dr. Maria Montessori, Montessori education had become widespread in Europe by the time of her death in 1952. Characterized by the unique learning materials she developed Starting with threeâ€"yearâ€"old chilâ€" dren, the Montessori preschool classroom is a carefully prepared environment designed to stimulate interest and exploration. A developâ€" mentally appropriate curriculum recognizing the planes of developâ€" ment of children in approximate three year intervals, (3â€"6, 6â€"9 and 9â€" 12), Montessori encourages indeâ€" pendent learning and pursuit of indiâ€" vidual interest. - and holistic interdisciplinary cur riculum, Montessori is now a global ly successful educational alternative The three year multiâ€"aged classâ€" room is rich in choice and opportuâ€" nity. older children serve as role L_IO_I_IL_IL_L_IL_IL_IL_Iâ€"Booobcoodhs: '-Iwould like to know more about U.S.C.‘s | Registered Education Savings Plan. Name: Bn en ooo fened ts ce at | Address: . i.â€".0y n $3 fa 2 Province: Cw rffn n rmmanies dieereaiihes n tnns [ Postat codeâ€"â€"__ _ _ ~= * Phone: [ } , Your children‘s names (under 13 years of age) With USC You‘re Never Alone 260 Church St., No. 7 Oakville, Ontario. L6J 1N6 _ 845â€"1472 A dynamic system, involved in the Oakville community and providing quality Catholic education, in English and French language schools, at the Junior Kindergarten to O.A.C. level and Continuing Education, to students and adults of all ages. 1. McCauley Chair of the Board Présidente du Conseil UNIVERSITY_ SCHOLARSHIPS of. Cancde we also ask them what other courses they‘d like to see in our program." Because some people don‘t want to commit themselves to a 10â€"week course, the board is focussing on workshops which run for three weeks or less, said Reddy. There is everything from woodworking to faux finishes. An interâ€" esting course for the homemaker is folk art where "anything country" goes. "If you have a plain vase at home, for example, you can paint something from your wallpaper to bring it all together," said Reddy. This year, too, the board is offering selfâ€" defence classes for women (and hopefully their daughters), a skill that should serve them well in these troubled times. A new American Sign Language course offered in Milton in January brought a rush of registrants to the program‘s offices, so many that a second class had to be set up. Hearing people who had hearingâ€"impaired friends, a 802 Drury Lane, P.O. Box 308, Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Y2 Tel. 632â€"6300 < a KA 1.\ plan * a kn L 1,!; \ Call Scholarship Consultar z _’\1" Tm & of North America, the enr io _â€"_ Tt : 2 No q ¥° » ment agent, toll free anytime 2 4 A".‘i p/& formation A \H L â€"â€"â€"12 )/ & request more in or "Daddy, can | have 116,400 for school?" Hp DREA models and have the chance to help younger classmates. As younger children progress to this stage withâ€" in the group, their positive selfâ€" image and confidence grows as much as their expanding knowlâ€" edge. In the elementary years, in addiâ€" tion to helping children reach their full potential in language and mathâ€" ematics, the curriculum also interreâ€" lates all aspects of culture including history, geography, botany, zoology and ecological awareness. Through individual and group lessons, the children are provided with the knowledge and inspiration to individually research and follow up work. In fact, the Montessori curricuâ€" lum acts as an important catalyst, empowering children with the tools and independence to explore their world. Strategies for problem solvâ€" ing and cooperative effort are stressed. French, music, drama, art and physical education are also inteâ€" gral components of the elementary program. The vast majority of Montessori graduates (and their parents), report that their Montessori experience was of great benefit in preparing We Make House Calls Un systeme dynamique, impliqué dans la communauté a Oakville, offrant une éducation catholique de qualité aux éleves et aux adultes dans ses écoles francaises et anglaises depuis la matemelle jusqu‘ a la fin du secondaire et ce, par l‘entremise de ses programmes en éducation perrmanente. C G Bumas bus driver with a few deaf passengers, a drivâ€" ing school instructor with hearingâ€"impaired clients â€" these were only some of those wantâ€" ing to learn sign language. And they did â€" with the help of an instructor who was also hearingâ€"impaired. "It was a fun class," said Reddy. "People were thrilled with it." It will be offered again in Milton where the E.C. Drury School for the Deaf is located and it could be offered in Oakville if there is enough of a demand for it. That means a miniâ€" mum of eight people for cost recovery and a maximum of 20, depending on the course, to assure individual instruction. Reddy said to look for flyers in area newsâ€" papers on Aug. 25th. They will include regisâ€" tration forms. You can register by phone or fax and a VISA number, if so inclined. The continuing education department‘s number is 634â€"2300. them for future social and academi challenge. Seeing a Montessori classroo in action can be a startling sight fo many first time observers. The qualâ€" ity of the work and level of studen interest is an impressive sight fo most. Often, I have witnessed visiâ€" tors stare in amazement at the bus yet calm classroom and remark tha "1 wish there had been a school lik this for me when I was that age!" In truth, part of the secret 0 Montessori‘s success is that i makes such wonderful commor sense! Montessori provides the per fect balance of inspiration, expecta tion and challenge. C. G. Bymes Director of Education Directeur de l‘éducation As Montessori teachers, we dr! expect a lot from our students an often even we are amazed by th results of an educational metho that first and foremost recognize the needs of the child. , Gordon . <Phippen is © teacher/administrator at Oakville‘ Dearcroft Montessori School Dearcroft was founded in 1968 ana is one of Canada‘s oldes: Montessori schools. For more information on their progranm please contact him or Mrs Rosemary McConnell at 844â€"2114. Situated on a 10â€"acre site, the facility includes a computer lab, fullâ€" size gymnasium, Science Lab, Art and Music Rooms. For more detailed information about Femm hill School, appointments for visits, or application for admission please contact Midge DesRoches at Femm Hill is a coâ€"educational school for students in preâ€"school through Grade 8 who will respond to a challenging programme. Individual attention, a strong academic curriculum, a warm and supportive atmosphere and traditional values are the key to the learning environment. 3300 Ninth Line, Oakville, Ontario 257â€"0022