Synopsis
The INTERFACE series has been built around developing flexible and inquiring frames of mind in young people. Through engaging selections and compelling and collaborative activities, students will develop "the habits of mind" that will equip them for active participation as individuals and
citizens in the 21st century.
INTERFACE will help students develop the skills of critical inquiry. Students will speak, listen, read, write, view, and present with the frame of mind of "knowledge builders" rather than primarily as recipients of the views of others.
There are four volumes in the Interface series designed for Grades 9 and 10 primarily in Ontario but will also fit in other provinces. Teachers and students can choose the volumes that work best for them to suit the multiple levels of students in their classrooms.
About the Author
Joan Green has had a distinguished career as an educator and leader in the public sector. She was the Director of Education for the Toronto Board of Education and, prior to that, served as a teacher, principal, and superintendent for the City of Toronto. In 1995, Joan became the CEO of the
Ontario Education of Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). In 2002, she was appointed a Commissioner on Education for the Province of Alberta. Joan is a published author on curriculum, assessment, leadership, and equity issues, and co-authored Northern Lights: Outstanding Canadian Women. She has
received many honours and awards, including the distinguished Educator Award from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, and the Leadership Award for Women in Educational Administration in Ontario. Joan has been a member of the board for hospital, university,
and cultural institutions, and is currently the Chair of the board of Roots of Empathy.
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