Chiila Elementary Tsuu T'iina
An experience to remember
My teaching opportunity at Chiila Elementary on the Tsuu T'iina reserve south of Calgary was one that I will always remember. I was placed in a special education class that served grades three, four, and five.
My most memorable moment at the school was when I designed an inquiry project which attempted to answer the question "How do we provide food, clothing, and tools for 100 people without any stores?" in creating this inquiry, I created a website for the students to interact with. To further engage the learners, I invited an elder in to speak about the importance of the buffalo in Tsuu T'iina culture.
After viewing this integration of technology and inquiry, Phil Field, a university consultant with Ambrose University College noted that,
"Mr. Busch develops highly appropriate learning plans for students who struggle with reading and writing. He is a creative and innovative thinker who developed an inquiry project around basic needs. As part of this lesson, Mr. Busch created a web site that students could use to access reading materials and write their responses. Even the most reluctant writers participated in this project!"
My most memorable moment at the school was when I designed an inquiry project which attempted to answer the question "How do we provide food, clothing, and tools for 100 people without any stores?" in creating this inquiry, I created a website for the students to interact with. To further engage the learners, I invited an elder in to speak about the importance of the buffalo in Tsuu T'iina culture.
After viewing this integration of technology and inquiry, Phil Field, a university consultant with Ambrose University College noted that,
"Mr. Busch develops highly appropriate learning plans for students who struggle with reading and writing. He is a creative and innovative thinker who developed an inquiry project around basic needs. As part of this lesson, Mr. Busch created a web site that students could use to access reading materials and write their responses. Even the most reluctant writers participated in this project!"
