The Multiliteracies Project

The Multiliteracies Project (MLP) social media accounts are now shut down as this SSHRC Insight research grant has come to a close, but a huge thanks to you all as its followers. The MLP will remain available to the public in its current form hosted through the Leddy Library at the University of Windsor. The domain remains the same as www.multiliteraciesproject.com.

Did you know our “ of Immigration at Pier 21” page also serves as a resource?

Watch video footage to learn more about the of the space and immigration. For example, check out this from a grade 5 book, and see how it corresponds to the videos featured on The Project site.

Link in bio.

““A balanced approach draws on evidence from decades of empirical studies done in sociocultural literacy that recognizes and how we communicate is always rooted in our particular social and cultural situation.”

https://theconversation.com/why-ontarios-right-to-read-inquiry-needs-to-broaden-its-recommendations-182378

Why Ontario's 'Right to Read Inquiry' needs to broaden its recommendations Direct instruction matters in learning to read, but reading can’t happen unless children are supported in making connections to what they know and their experiences.

MLP by B.Ed. preservice teachers. This is a cross curricular lesson: “a rendition of the historical Greek play Frogs by Aristophanes in the form of a puppet show.”

See more of the lesson plan at https://multiliteraciesproject.com/multiliteracies/greek-drama-a-puppet-rendition-of-frogs/

The Case of Curiosity: a multi-modal tool that emphasizes differentiated . engage with a variety of objects and achieve learning through a number of instructional strategies.

Get the free plan at:

https://multiliteraciesproject.com/case-of-curiosity/

RAFT, created by a secondary , is a research where choose their role, audience, format, and topic. To learn more about RAFT, visit our website (link in bio).

We are masked and ready to talk to you about the power of Multiliteracies at Open Streets, Windsor!! Come say hello to the MLP research team 👋

We’re excited to be at this Sunday, October 17 at the hub. Come by to chat with the Multiliteracies Project research team about multiliteracies and education!

Publication announcement! "Inclusive Education Supported through Multiliteracies Pedagogy" is now on .

Take a look: https://www.edcan.ca/articles/inclusive-education-supported-through-multiliteracies-pedagogy/

Inclusive Education Supported through Multiliteracies Pedagogy | EdCan Network This article shares examples of multimodal teaching methods and creative assessment strategies used by teachers to support lifelong learning and global citizenship, inclusive education, and cultural diversity.

When teachers take creativity to a whole new level! Check out Karen and the book she created with her students.

https://multiliteraciesproject.com/school-educators/secondary-teachers-students-karen-tompkins/

“Through this process, this student was able to pull out the most important parts from the unit to inform her understanding.”
How do you use mind maps in your classroom?

“I always say, you cannot learn a language without learning the culture.” - Ninia Sotto

Find out more about Ninia and her teaching methods at The Multiliteracies Project (https://multiliteraciesproject.com/adult-education/the-multicultural-council-of-windsor/the-multicultural-council-of-windsor-and-essex-county-ninia/).

Burgess (2012) notes that language and literacy learners are often placed in “subordinate roles” (p. 95). In Karolina’s class, however, adult language learners are active participants in the learning process. Visit Karolina’s page to learn more!

https://multiliteraciesproject.com/adult-education/the-multicultural-council-of-windsor/the-multicultural-council-of-windsor-and-essex-county-karolina/

What is the importance of Functional for Learners?

Karolina discusses key development with The Project.

Visit her page to learn more!

https://multiliteraciesproject.com/adult-education/the-multicultural-council-of-windsor/the-multicultural-council-of-windsor-and-essex-county-karolina/

The Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County – Karolina Gombos – The Multiliteracies Project Karolina Gombos, Adult Educator The Importance of Functional Literacy for English Language Learners through Key Vocabulary Development Karolina teaches lower intermediate adult learners at The Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County. When understanding language learning, the levels o.....

Interested in ? Would you like to learn more? Check out “Research Publications” made available to you through The Multiliteracies Project web platform.

articles by team: https://multiliteraciesproject.com/research-publications/

Ontario Literacy Professors, is proud and excited to share this new resource. This padlet shares various resources, that are open source, on important topics in literacy education.

Visit https://padlet.com/ontarioliteracyprofessors/literacies to learn more about , literacies research, literacies organizations and journals, literacies & curricula, & texts & literacies practices to share with children. aim to build equity in & through .

Whether you’re teaching a lesson on anatomy or Canada’s Food Guide, The Multiliteracies Project hosts various multimodal lesson plans and activities ready for you to use.

Click the link to visit Biology for interactive lesson plans and activities created by B.Ed. and M.Ed students.

https://multiliteraciesproject.com/category/biology/

Check out the Multiliteracies Project for more.

Gene Drop Lab Gene Drop LabDanielle VandervechtKaila D'AversaJaclyn KnezevSuejeet Mann Description of Pedagogical Tool: This pedagogical tool, the gene drop lab, is a paramount tool used to reinforce the genetics unit in the grade eleven biology curriculum. It is a cross-curricular tool that allows students with....

According to Scarino and Liddicoat (2009), “Learning involves a process of making connections – reorganizing unrelated bits of knowledge and experience into new patterns, integrated wholes” (p. 26).

Visit Karen Tompkins’ page to learn more.

https://multiliteraciesproject.com/school-educators/secondary-teachers-students-karen-tompkins/

Secondary Teachers & Students – Karen Tompkins Karen Tompkins, Secondary School Teacher “So showing what you know… students communicate on different levels, and if English...

A painting in grayscale by Joshua Redecop.

In his interview, Joshua talks about the importance of learning through trial and error supported by a teacher and through hands-on activities.

For Joshua, it’s important that classes encourage experimentation & self-directedness.

Vanessa Persaud speaks to The Project about what it means to be a teacher and a teacher’s role.

To see Vanessa’s video, head to multiliteraciesproject.com

The Project web platform features art work by secondary learner and Addison.

When exploring subject matter through , students, as designers, must make decisions about and materials needed to help them realize their .

To see more of Addison’s artistic designs and work, visit her page on multiliteraciesproject.com

How do you use in your class?

This was created in a secondary school class. Students had the choice to or , as long as they were able to convey the information.

Visit multiliteraciesproject.com for more!

Today’s feature post: The Body Book by secondary school student. This is a great method of engaging students in a experience.

Visit multiliteraciesproject.com for more great teaching and learning ideas!

The power of ! Today’s post features art work by Saina Ahmadi.

In this powerful sketch, Saina represents the Terezin Concentration camp.

encourages students to use to explore views that offer a social perspective.

What can we learn about and their stories just by looking at their luggage? Connor, a Pier 21 tour guide says a lot!

Check out multiliteraciesproject.com to learn more about ’s immigration , and about Angelina and the case of the Walnuts!

“Recognizing that students have different strengths, and what I might be, or what I might envision an object to look like, might not be a way a student can present their knowledge to me in the best way possible.” - A secondary school teacher speaks to The Multiliteracies Project.