This Week at Doulos: April 22

This week at Doulos we have been working hard at taking as much training and as many courses as we can, supplied by the Ministry of Education, to allow us to teach in person! Last week all of our Spanish speaking staff participated in a 20 hours, online course, named “Todos Abordo” (All Aboard). The course included information regarding disease control, Covid-19, social emotional needs/gaps, and reentry protocols for schools across the country.

All classroom teachers and assistance is also participating in a training to prepare for the first 2 weeks back. This training includes a specific social emotional program that includes emotionally supportive activities and resources for all teachers to implement for the first 10 full days of re-entering. We are grateful the government/ministry of Ed is aware of the gaps we will need to fill for our students, and grateful they are providing resources and training. This gives us so much hope!

Aside from training and meetings, we are still teaching full online classes. In Kindergarten, my classes run from 8:30 until 9:10, and another group class from 9:20 until 10. It is a long time for 5 year olds to stay on a screen, and learn effectively. Our live calls are supplemented by take home packets and pre recorded videos. The packets are filled with family games that enhance the Expedition/unit we are teaching, worksheet practice, books to read, and activities to do. Pre recorded videos include Read Alouds, physical movement, daily practice, and simple modelling.

In Highschool, students participate in 50 minute live calls, as well as receive online assignments, and prerecorded videos. Matt then meets with students for additional time online to answer questions, mentor, disciple, and provide feedback.

Below are a few videos of what’s going on at Doulos this week. We have permission to have up to 15 students on campus, who have met certain criteria and need to be here, so you will see videos with some kids in them. As well, our Resource specialists are incredibly innovative and have brought our Motor Lab TO students’ houses to help with “Learning Body Ready Minds” outside their homes. They also focus on social emotional growth and connecting with students.

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