Julien Morizio
A Simple Guide to Substitute Teaching: Before the Bell
It is now ten minutes before class starts. Either you are in the hallway, waiting for the class that was in before you to wrap up, or are...
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Julien Morizio
- Aug 27
- 3 min
A Simple Guide to Substitute Teaching: Before Going to the School
Image generated by ChatGPT You might receive the call or email from the secretary, the principal, the teacher who needs a replacement, or...
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Julien Morizio
- Aug 25
- 3 min
Recent Initiatives in Indigenous Education
Photo by Archkris on Wikimedia Commons, featuring the Honourable Murray Sinclair, Chief Commisioner of the Truth and Reconciliation...
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Julien Morizio
- Aug 25
- 2 min
Indigenous Education: What All Schools Can Gain by Incorporating Indigenous pedagogy
Picture taken out in the field behind Kapawe'no First Nation School on a snowy day, in preparation for the day's dogsledding activity. As...
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Julien Morizio
- Aug 25
- 3 min
A Simple Guide to Substitute Teaching: Introduction
If you are reading this, you have probably noticed the endless supply of resources on the topic of substitute teaching. If you are...
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Julien Morizio
- Aug 13
- 2 min
Effective Conflict Resolution for Children: The Power of 'I Statements'
Empowering Students to Effectively Communicate and Overcome Challenges Whether you witnessed it firsthand in your classroom or heard...
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Julien Morizio
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Qualities of Effective Teachers
Opinion Piece As a field supervisor and former school principal, I have come to find a quality most common among effective teachers,...
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Julien Morizio + ChatGPT
- Jan 31
- 4 min
The Evolution of Quebec's Language Laws: How Bill 101 Shaped the Education System
A Brief Historical Overview of Quebec's Language Legislation and Its Lasting Impact on Education from the 1960s to Today "A teacher...
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Anthony Musto & Julien Morizio
- Sep 10, 2023
- 3 min
Land-Based Education: A Vehicle for Reconciliation
Some educators might find the subject of Truth and Reconciliation intimidating to approach or discuss in the classroom. Fortunately,...
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Julien Morizio
- Aug 3, 2023
- 2 min
Tech as a Tool for Ed, or Ed as a Tool for Tech?
UNESCO's latest report on technology in education, recommending the ban of smartphones in schools, urges educators to reflect upon the...
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Julien Morizio
- Jul 27, 2023
- 3 min
Words and Their Effect on Student Identity
Every child wants to be good. It just happens that some don't know how to be good. I have found that no matter how much a child...
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Julien Morizio
- Jul 20, 2023
- 3 min
When Challenging Becomes Discouraging
Spending time with a student 1-on-1 is a privileged position. Not only do you get to know them as individuals, you also develop a better...
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Julien Morizio
- Jul 13, 2023
- 3 min
Increasing Student Commitment
When a fellow educator uses a token system of sorts to reward a student — whether it be a series of check-marks or smiley faces on a...
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Julien Morizio
- Jul 6, 2023
- 3 min
Multiple Intelligences: Flawed but still Useful
Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences is well-known in education. However, it is not universally accepted. I remember, during...
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Julien Morizio
- Jun 29, 2023
- 3 min
Perfectionism: A Busy Trap
An article by Natasha Frost has been making waves on LinkedIn recently. It is about a recent study that suggests that perfectionism is...
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Julien Morizio
- Jun 22, 2023
- 2 min
Countering Gender Stereotypes with Growth Mindset
Boys are weaker than girls in reading and writing... but better at mathematics. Is that really so? The average teacher, making an...
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Julien Morizio
- Jun 15, 2023
- 3 min
Teaching Logic to Elementary School Students
I was once offered a summer teaching assignment for a Grade 5 Math and Logic class. Coming up with material for the Math component was...
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Julien Morizio
- Jun 1, 2023
- 2 min
Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset
Two students received a failing grade on their math test. Jimmy saw his work covered in red ink and thought to himself, "I'm dumb... I'm...
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Julien Morizio
- May 25, 2023
- 2 min
The Pomodoro Technique: A great way to improve attention and time management
Maintaining focus is possible for every student. While some have difficulty concentrating on their homework for over five minutes, they...
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Julien Morizio
- May 18, 2023
- 3 min
Increasing Student Commitment
When using a token system to reward a student — whether it be a series of check-marks or smiley faces on a chart leading up to a prize —...
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