Bruce Ravelli: 4 pages that changed a life

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I meet a number of profs by asking students which profs have stood out to them. Bruce was one of those. Here he shares a ‘Classroom Moment’ in his career A 4 page article, ‘The Promise’ by Charles Wright Mills

Young teacher: Precious moments in the wilderness

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A new teacher graduate is dropped into a classroom for a maternity leave. Passionate about the rewards of being in the wilderness she ends up organizing a class trip to a Scouts Canada adventure camp.

” I knew I had them” when they asked for the lavender oil

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A new teacher finds big rewards while offering yoga at a residential program for challenged youth.

Transforming: Working with real turkeys

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A new teacher helps at risk youth find purpose and meaning through taking responsibility for the raising of turkeys.

Thanks for listening to the teacher

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Little comments, recognitions and appreciations can have a life changing influence. In this case with a primary school student.

Mindfulness: A classroom moment

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A grade 2 boy shows his compassion, presence, understanding and leadership in a busy day.

Coastal Naturalist Teaching Moment

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Great teachers find ways to know what elements of their lessons can keep, and what to drop.

Senior Matric at Craigdarroch Castle, 1945

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Brief insights into a unique time in the many uses of Craigdarroch Castle in Victoria, BC 70 years ago.

Coastal Naturalists: dealing with big questions

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Working the audience for fresh answers to frequent questions.

Helping child with learning challenges get past frustration

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Helping students move past frustrations and acting out, through intuition, calm hands-on action, and music.