The future of Dufferin and Bloor?
This was a topic of discussion -- and a possible example for a Geographic Inquiry -- in the early part of 2018. Recently, in the Toronto Star an article raised a series of questions from Build a Better Bloor Dufferin (BBBD https://www.buildbloordufferin.ca/), a community group who want to make sure the area remains affordable for all residents in the neighbourhood. The article can be found here:
https://www.thestar.com/business/2018/06/15/residents-push-for-more-public-space-in-private-development.html
3/4 of the concepts of Geographic Thinking can be found in the article and in the photo I posted from the article: spatial significance, who will be able to afford to live in this space; geographic perspective, looks at the positions of the residents and what the developer has to say; interrelationships, how will the issue of space be negotiated, given the population increase in the community?
Over the past week, there was a great discussion on Ontario Today on the debate over the best method to teach Mathematics. This YouTube method comes from CTV in Winnipeg from 2016. The 51 minute show on CBC radio is worth a listen; it does not suggest that any one method is correct. In my opinion, there should be a mix of both methods but the foundational skills really should be developed so students feel confident and competent. I think this will make the exploring that much more exciting!
Here is the link to the show, hosted by Rita Celli: http://www.cbc.ca/listen/shows/ontario-today/episode/15550737
This was a topic of discussion -- and a possible example for a Geographic Inquiry -- in the early part of 2018. Recently, in the Toronto Star an article raised a series of questions from Build a Better Bloor Dufferin (BBBD https://www.buildbloordufferin.ca/), a community group who want to make sure the area remains affordable for all residents in the neighbourhood. The article can be found here:
https://www.thestar.com/business/2018/06/15/residents-push-for-more-public-space-in-private-development.html
3/4 of the concepts of Geographic Thinking can be found in the article and in the photo I posted from the article: spatial significance, who will be able to afford to live in this space; geographic perspective, looks at the positions of the residents and what the developer has to say; interrelationships, how will the issue of space be negotiated, given the population increase in the community?
Here is the link to the show, hosted by Rita Celli: http://www.cbc.ca/listen/shows/ontario-today/episode/15550737
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