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Michael Zwaagstra
Michael Zwaagstra is a public high school teacher and author of “A Sage on the Stage: Common Sense Reflections on Teaching and Learning.”
Mandatory E-learning Is Yet Another Education Fad
Thomas Edison is considered one of the world’s greatest inventors. Some of his inventions include the incandescent light ...
Viewpoints
September 10, 2019
Opinion: Raising Teacher Certification Standards Makes Sense
Prospective Ontario teachers will soon need to pass a basic math test in order to receive a teaching ...
Viewpoints
August 27, 2019
Opinion: Governments and Teachers’ Unions Should Remain at Arm’s Length
In 2016, the Alberta NDP government signed an unusual memorandum of understanding with the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA). ...
Viewpoints
August 19, 2019
Opinion: Report Cards in Canada Should Be Clear, Not Confusing
Suppose you have two students. One comes home with a mark of 95 percent in science while the ...
Viewpoints
August 12, 2019
Michael Zwaagstra: Education Reforms in Canada Should Focus on Substance
Several provincial governments are trying to improve their K-12 education systems. British Columbia recently embarked on a curriculum ...
Viewpoints
July 29, 2019
Michael Zwaagstra: Canada’s Curriculum Guides Should Focus on Content Knowledge
What do students learn in school? This is one of the most important questions citizens can ask about ...
Viewpoints
July 22, 2019
Expanding Charter Schools in Canada Is a Good Idea
Considering the success of charter schools in Alberta, it is surprising that no other province allows independent parent ...
Viewpoints
July 12, 2019
New Ontario Education Minister Must Save the Ship
Imagine you are the captain of a cruise ship and the ship is sinking. What should you do? ...
Canada
June 24, 2019
Faulty Education Theories Oppress Disadvantaged Students
Is dodgeball a harmless game or legalized bullying? This was the riveting topic of a paper three education ...
Viewpoints
June 19, 2019
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