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Food For Thought: What is Progressive Education and What Are the Benefits?

What Is Progressive Education? Whenever an approach challenges the traditional ‘norm’ of education, the reaction tends to be to believe falsehoods. Progressive education is no exception. Some people find change hard. However, the harsh reality is that education is a catalyst of change. As such, it should always be at the forefront of reflecting changes…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

A Focus on Applied Math

Real life provides us with all the reasons we need to learn math. This is why math at Pear Tree Elementary is focused on and real-world contexts and application – and never in isolation. A BBC article about UK minimum wage increases provides us with a perfect example of why we do this. Personal finance…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

What is Theme Based Curriculum?

With so many methods of teaching that schools offer, it might be confusing to know which methods are more effective. Luckily, with a theme-based curriculum, students experience an almost unlimited variety of amazing real-life topics, which makes learning much more fun and challenging. Let’s talk about theme-based learning, what it offers and why it is…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

Analogy: House vs Home

We all recognise that a great home isn’t about the house; it’s about the people in that house. With that in mind, why do many parents think that a great school is about the school building? The heart of any school is the teaching team. Bad teachers equal an unhealthy school. Unfortunately, many schools pitch…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

“Learning Styles” Myth

In the March 2019 edition of BC Parent Magazine, there is an article titled “Your Child’s Learning Style” by Karen Johnson which promotes the debunked myth about learning and cognition.

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

Let’s Talk Money: Is Private School Tuition Worth It?

Students in private schools have a 9% higher standardized test score compared to those in public schools. The study further suggests that 22% of those who attended private schools achieved higher education qualification compared to those who attended public schools. This goes a long way to show you why the private schooling system is important. Most parents…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

7 Benefits of Project Based Learning Your Children Will Enjoy

Have you heard the term “project-based learning”? If you’re researching schools for your children, you may have encountered the concept. So, what is project-based learning? What benefit does it present that traditional schooling might not? Project-based learning is a teaching method where students learn through solving real-world problems. Led by a teacher, the children work together…

Elaine Au

Private Schools Vancouver: How To Find the Very Best

The private schools Vancouver landscape can be overwhelming, with dozens of top-rated schools. Here’s how to get to grips and find the very best for your child. When sending their children to daycare or preschool, first-time parents often wonder if the time away from home will cause issues. The answer is no, as long as the…

Elaine Au

Pear Tree Elementary Students Win with New Provincial Exams

As schools around the province prepare for a new way of doing things, it will be business as usual for Pear Tree Elementary students this fall. That’s because changes the province is making to high school provincial exams are ones that Pear Tree was founded on seven years ago. Starting this summer, one of…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

Pear Tree Team at UBC’s 2018 IOP Conference

Pear Tree Elementary is pleased to announce that its team will be presenting at UBC’s 2018 IOP Conference on May 5th At UBC’s IOP Conference, Alexis Birner (M.Ed.), Andrea Page (M.Ed.), Louisa Chan (M.Ed.), and Paul Romani (M.Ed.) will all be presenting about different topics: Alexis and Louisa will be discussing the use of iPhones for…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)