Teacher Feedback
“You and your program were inspirational to all of us; students and teachers included. It helped to bring our learning community together in ways that would not otherwise be possible. It is several weeks later and we are still talking about it.”
Teacher- Maniwaki Adult Education Centre
“I have seen examples of students who have shown confidence, leadership, camaraderie or even a smile from ear to ear. Some of these students have never shown this in any other aspect of their lives at school. Emotional challenges or learning difficulties take a back seat during these types of learning activities. For these sometimes fragile teenagers, here is an opportunity for students to develop their personalities with a focus on individual growth” –
Teacher- St. Michael’s High School- November, 2006
“Some Secondary 5 girls were planning not to participate in all areas of the Canoe Clinic Program; in particular they had reservations about the ‘canoe over canoe’ rescue. However, during the course they learned new skills and gained confidence. As a result, these students successfully completed all of the challenges that day… a character building day to say the least”
Teacher– Maniwaki Woodland School- October, 2006
I feel that I have learned and grown so much as a professional from being involved in this project. I am particularly impressed with the positive impact it has had on the students in my classroom. For example when cross-country skiing, the class has really come together as a team because we have to organize ourselves to get outside during gym class, get the skis on, and together create tracks cooperatively that everyone can use for practice. To provide ‘real meaning’ to the learning, the students were then able to put their newly acquired skills to use by going on a cross-country ski trip in Gatineau Park, where they skied a total of 8 km. They were so proud and I am too!
Teacher -Wakefield School- February, 2007
“I am amazed at how ‘there are no discipline concerns’ when we are engaged in these activities. Everyone is respectful, extremely cooperative and working together. When students are asked to write of their experience no-one has an empty page; it provides meaningful writing opportunities that all of the students understand, can learn from, and share together. Interestingly, some of the older students who are sometimes quite reluctant to publicly speak, eagerly and proudly took the role of the teacher to explain their project to younger students-Teacher
Queen Elizabeth School-November, 2006
“Not only are the learning opportunities in this project linked to the Q.E.P. and Project Based Learning, but also, one just has to look at the faces of the students to see how engaged they are…it is a true testament to the power of this program”
Teacher- Queen Elizabeth School- November 2006
“I have experienced excitement and anticipation from my students when we are about to begin the lesson and I have received many positive comments from the High School students. The impact in our school is significant because student feedback is positive. As well, teachers are commenting that the students are energized and they seem to be attending more regularly”
Teacher- St. Michael’s High School- November, 2006
“Overall it was a special day of learning; teachers and students bonded together in a different way. During the day the students were independently using their compasses… also the older students were practicing their leadership skills by helping the younger ones. Unprompted, some students wrote poems on their own. We even got a hug from a shy student”
Teachers-Poltimore School- November, 2006
“I feel that my knowledge of environmental awareness and outdoor skills has been extended from having support from a coordinator (Alan Earwaker) in the class and leading workshops. This project continues to be inspirational”
Teacher -Wakefield School- February, 2007
“Being able to offer Environmental Awareness and Outdoor Life Skills activities during Physical Education Class promotes alternative and interesting ways for students to learn about health, fitness and the environment”
Teacher- Chelsea School – November, 2006
“This is a much needed educational initiative; many students have been missing out on an essential part of their learning! Bringing Environmental Awareness and Outdoor Life Skills to the class through team-teaching support and professional development workshops, helps build teacher confidence and skills that they can carry on for years to come”
Teacher -Wakefield School- November, 2006
