Learning Services | School District No. 40(New Westminster)

Welcome!

Our department seeks to assist teachers, administrators, staff members, parents and the community to provide students with the best possible learning experiences. We

support teachers to provide opportunities for students to develop their knowledge, attitudes and skills
focus on research-based teaching, learning and assessment in support of District and school-based goals
co-plan and co-teach learning rounds, workshops, tool-kit training sessions, teacher research interactions (literacy and numeracy), grade and group/department focus sessions
assist administrators to focus on quality learning experiences in classrooms
assist administrators to run learning-focussed staff meetings to improve student achievement and potential
monitor student achievement throughout the grades in the District and assist teachers to refine instruction

Learning Services appreciates the opportunity to work with teachers and others to enhance learning opportunities provided to all students. Please contact any one of us to assist you in achieving your goals for student learning.

Learning Styles

Learning styles are various approaches or ways of learning. There are three major types of learners: visual, auditory and tactile/kinesthetic. Most individuals have one for which they show a stronger affinity.

Visual Learners generally think in terms of pictures. They like to see things written down and remember things best when seeing something written. They find visual learning tools (maps, graphs, charts, picture, etc.) extremely effective.

Auditory Learners generally learn best by listening and talking aloud. They like to learn through classroom discussions and reading alouds. Verbal repetition is an effective means of study for auditory learners.

Kinesthetic Learners typically learn best by doing. They are naturally good at physical activities (e.g., sports, dancing) and enjoy learning through the hands-on methods. Some kinesthetic learners may seem fidgety and have a hard time sitting still in class. They learn well from experimenting and first-hand experience. They learn best when activities are varied during a class.

The SmartReading/Writing process developed in the New Westminster School District encompasses these learning types as well as others. For more information on SmartReading and Writing, contact Sandra Pace at space@sd40.bc.ca.

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