Cohort 21 | Gareth Jones | Activity https://cohort21.com/members/gjones/activity/ Activity feed for Gareth Jones. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:13:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-CA 30 hourly 2 1cae926c589970f7f54569ed86e363bf Gareth Jones posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jennylaqua/2025/11/29/building-a-culture-of-belonging-and-respect-in-grade-6/#comment-5 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:42:31 -0400 Jenny, I really appreciate how clearly you’ve named what’s happening in the room, the peer drama, the interrupting, the lack of support during presentations, and that heavy “bad class” identity that can start to stick if it goes unchecked. Your How might we question feels spot on, because this isn’t just behaviour, it’s belonging and respect, an…Read more

In reply to - Jenny Laqua wrote a new post on the site Jenny Laqua Building a Culture of Belonging and Respect in Grade 6Building a Culture of Belonging and Respect in Grade 6 Your Design Thinking Challenge: How might we […] ]]> 2873a5f5cc6dc59b8f320ab16d9e2706 Gareth Jones posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/marcandreplouffe/2025/11/29/design-thinking-action-plan/#comment-6 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:42:21 -0400 Marc-André, this is an interesting direction, and I like how you’ve framed the challenge in a way that’s honest about what students are actually doing, making a rational choice based on effort versus perceived value. I’m curious though, what data are you using to back up the “why” here, beyond what we think is happening anecdotally? Have you g…Read more

In reply to - maplouffe wrote a new post on the site Marc-André Plouffe Design Thinking Action PlanDesign Thinking Action Plan: Motivating Students in the French Bilingual Stream Challenge: How might we motivate our current […] ]]> 2fd7e51a80448b6ae75192dbb9b88bed Gareth Jones posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/susanmatthews/2025/11/29/my-hmw-questions/#comment-7 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:05:58 -0400 Susan, I really enjoyed this. Your How Might We question is so practical, it gets right at the three things we all wrestle with in stations, scaffolding thinking, keeping engagement high, and not drowning in tracking. The QR code to Google Form approach feels like a smart “minimum viable” system, quick for kids, real time for you, and actually use…Read more

In reply to - Susan Matthews wrote a new post on the site Susan Matthews My HMW Questions… Designing a Station-Based Learning System: From Challenge to Action Plan By: Susan | Date: December 2024 The Challenge: How Might […] ]]> 0f40f1622e30c42e268deba8992351fe Gareth Jones posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/irinaklimenko/2025/11/29/dt-action-plan-authentic-french-francophone-connections/#comment-8 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:17:22 -0500 Irina, I really felt the care and the honesty in this. You’ve named a very real tension, your students are still building, the francophone community deserves something genuine, and you need a model that doesn’t quietly become “one more thing” on your plate. Your How might we question holds all three with integrity, and that matters.

I love th…Read more

In reply to - Irina Klimenko wrote a new post on the site Irina Klimenko DT Action Plan: Authentic French-Francophone ConnectionsHow might we create authentic experiences between Junior Core French students with limited language […] ]]> bc9e9516415939c194a0f1f8e769c62f Gareth Jones posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/emilyburkart/2025/11/30/building-a-proactive-regulation-support-system-in-elementary/#comment-3 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:12:38 -0500 Emily, I really appreciated reading this. Your How Might We question is clear, compassionate, and it names the reality in JK to Grade 3, when one child is dysregulated, the whole room feels it, and the teacher is trying to do everything at once. I love the shift you’ve made from reactive support to proactive skill building, that idea of building t…Read more

In reply to - Emily Burkart wrote a new post on the site Emily Burkart Building a Proactive Regulation Support System in ElementaryThe Challenge How might we help young students build strong self-regulation skills by creating […] ]]> 608ee2ef5b128ea61278d686dd05a123 Gareth Jones posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/marcandreplouffe/2025/10/04/what-the-eisenhower-matrix-actually-showed-me/#comment-3 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:13:09 -0500 Marc André,

Thank you for sharing this. The way you described spending most of your day dealing with whatever is loudest really captures that feeling so many of us have, especially when the urgent keeps winning out over what actually helps students learn.

I really appreciate how clearly you have named what you want to protect at Ashbury.…Read more

In reply to - maplouffe wrote a new post on the site Marc-André Plouffe What the Eisenhower Matrix Actually Showed MeI did this exercise today, where you sort your work into urgent vs. important, and honestly? It was kind of […] ]]> 124f4421503d607d63a2df3f6c19af6a Gareth Jones posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/victorarhin/2025/12/14/from-theory-to-practice-peer-recognition/#comment-8 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:12:45 -0500 Victor, I really enjoyed reading this. Your How Might We question gets right to the heart of the issue, students attaching value only to what’s graded, and you’ve named the root problem well, visibility of growth. The “Student of the Week” peer recognition is such a simple lever, but it’s powerful because it shifts the culture, not just the task,…Read more

In reply to - Victor Arhin wrote a new post on the site Victor Arhin From Theory to Practice: Peer Recognition How Peer Recognition Transformed Student Attitudes Toward Formative Learning The Challenge We Identified Here’s a […] ]]> 456b9c5b1f344a19ffc60e54c0a10cf1 Gareth Jones posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/colindarling/2026/01/29/alumni-giving-empowerment-design-thinking-action-plan-take-2/#comment-7 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:12:10 -0500 Colin, this “take 2” is really strong. Your How Might We question feels human and clear, and I love how you’ve built a phased plan that matches your capacity while still giving the work a long runway. The historically grounded, personalized giving experience is a real point of difference, and Phase 1 is spot on, one excellent giving category will…Read more

In reply to - Colin Darling wrote a new post on the site Colin Darling Alumni Giving Empowerment: Design Thinking Action Plan (TAKE 2)Before diving into our third face-to-face session tomorrow at SMLS, I thought it might be […] ]]> b9127b36dd0f3f2ce0c764f039fcbce5 Gareth Jones posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/susanmatthews/2025/10/04/first-blog-post-urgent-vs-important/#comment-3 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:00:51 -0500 Susan,

Thank you for sharing this. The way you described the start of the year as a whirlwind, and then intentionally naming a clear focus, really resonates. I love that your north star at HTS is about student agency and a continuous feedback loop, rather than just keeping up with the pace of middle school math. It feels like such a powerful…Read more

In reply to - Susan Matthews wrote a new post on the site Susan Matthews First blog post Urgent vs Important As a new middle school math teacher, the beginning of the school year felt like a whirlwind of trying to manage […] ]]> 4e547b7ac2e82f02e067074ac917104f Gareth Jones posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/victorarhin/2025/10/04/urgent-vs-important-reflections-on-the-return-to-school/#comment-2 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 18:53:48 -0500 Victor,

Thank you for sharing this. The way you used the Eisenhower Matrix as a mirror rather than just a tool really landed with me. Naming those “not urgent, not important” tasks as things we do to look like we have it all together feels very familiar, and there is a lot of power in choosing to let them go.

I really appreciate how cle…Read more

In reply to - Victor Arhin wrote a new post on the site Victor Arhin Urgent vs Important – Reflections on the return to school Beyond Grades to Growth: My Commitment to Experiential Learning This week, I wrestled with the E […] ]]> 5d6787ffe0f8294f83786bb35ba70e9f Gareth Jones posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jennylaqua/2025/10/04/from-fire-fighting-to-flow-my-commitment-to-intentional-teaching/#comment-2 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 01:04:53 -0500 Jenny,

Thank you for sharing this. The way you described the matrix exposing the gap between the teacher you are and the teacher you are becoming really stayed with me. It is so honest to name how the constant fire fighting of the day can crowd out the deeper, intentional planning you know will make the biggest difference for your…Read more

In reply to - Jenny Laqua wrote a new post on the site Jenny Laqua From Fire-Fighting to Flow: My Commitment to Intentional TeachingThe Eisenhower Matrix was supposed to help me organize my tasks. What it actually did was […] ]]> 443763a3efbec0fc76fd020cf56c97c1 Gareth Jones wrote a new post on the site Gareth Jones https://cohort21.com/garethjones/?p=99 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 20:11:07 -0500 A New Year, A New PD Opportunity!
A New Year, A New PD Opportunity!

The rush of back to school hits everyone differently: the excitement of being new, or welcoming new staff, as well […]

]]> 0 3b2cb67fb14931b55eeefb717702b46e Gareth Jones posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/melodybarclay/2025/11/22/coaching-continuum/#comment-107 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:14:08 -0500 Melody,

I really appreciate this reflection and the way you are returning to Cohort 21 with the same powerful question, now as a coach. Your shift from seeing high student interest as a problem to solve to seeing it as proof of engagement and passion is such a strong stance. You are clearly thinking about how to create more pathways, not fewer…Read more

In reply to - Melody Barclay wrote a new post on the site Melody Barclay The Return to CohortLast year, I took on the role of Student Leadership Coordinator. I came to Cohort 21 as a participant with the intention of developing […] ]]> ecfc224b1eea8e220bc950b16901a7a8 Gareth Jones posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/emilyhenderson/2025/10/04/refocusing-priorities-a-commitment-to-student-centered-teaching/#comment-2 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:52:11 -0500 Emily,

Thank you for sharing this reflection. The way you used the Eisenhower Matrix to expose how much energy was going toward work that feels urgent but is not truly important really resonates with me. Naming email, uniform checks, and administrative tasks as the things that create the illusion of productivity, yet do not move learning…Read more

In reply to - Emily Henderson wrote a new post on the site Emily Henderson Refocusing Priorities: A Commitment to Student-Centered Teaching Professional reflection often reveals uncomfortable truths about how we allocate our […] ]]> cfc560d15f159ef05b3da60479afb9e4 Gareth Jones posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/irinaklimenko/2025/10/04/from-matrix-to-movement-why-im-finally-ready-to-build-bridges/#comment-5 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:39:09 -0500 Irina,

Thank you for sharing this. The way you named your careful over preparation as something that can quietly slip into the “not important, not urgent” space really struck me. It takes a lot of honesty to recognise that work which brings you joy and looks impressive from the outside does not always serve what students most need on the ins…Read more

In reply to - Irina Klimenko wrote a new post on the site Irina Klimenko From Matrix to Movement: Why I'm Finally Ready to Build Bridges The Eisenhower Matrix taught me something I wasn’t expecting. I already knew that I […] ]]> f3042fb8ac3b7ceb6eab281dd494b07f Gareth Jones changed their profile picture https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14087/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:14:25 -0400 0 cfbbd905c97f313c4517a743faf5067a Gareth Jones wrote a new post on the site Gareth Jones https://cohort21.com/garethjones/?p=86 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:04:54 -0400 Let's ALL Be Well Beings: A Facilitator's Journey Into Authentic Wellbeing Let’s ALL Be Well Beings: A Facilitator’s Journey Into Authentic Wellbeing This was day one of a new journey for me, facilitating a group of […]

]]> 1 4058157be5b341913a75a6b9b335e8e9 Gareth Jones posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/tanjaness/2024/10/22/urgent-and-important-reflections/#comment-13 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 03:05:39 -0500 This is a timely and very important initiative! I admire your focus on connecting science, physical education, and technology’s impact on mental health. For engagement, consider real-life scenarios or hands-on activities to make the topic tangible. Grade 7 and 8 are ideal for forming healthy habits, but scaffolding for older grades could deepen…Read more

In reply to - Tanja Ness wrote a new post on the site Tanja Ness Urgent and Important reflections I am very excited and grateful to be a part of Cohort 21. Meeting all the participants at our face to face session was motivating […] ]]> e6b6e48b960957f88b629aaf49973b1e Gareth Jones changed their profile picture https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/13519/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:25:44 -0400 0 a623c48bded0b14532d9637165cca7f8 Gareth Jones posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/garethjones/2024/01/29/how-might-we/#comment-8 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:13:48 -0400 Hi Michael,
Looking forward to connecting on Friday. The teacher band is going viral! Ha! See you at UCC

In reply to - Gareth Jones wrote a new post on the site Gareth Jones How Might We… How might we develop financially literate students who gain a new respect for and resilience towards all matter’s money? After a Covid hit […] […] ]]> b245cd0512ca233ee3a926bff4f9f34e Gareth Jones wrote a new post on the site Gareth Jones https://cohort21.com/garethjones/?p=81 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:12:44 -0400 Developing Respect and Resilience for Financially Literacy Cohort 21 – Season 12 “Sharing your learning”    Guiding Question for Inquiry and Action Plan How might we develop financi […]

]]> 2 390e394f1f3c2892a1d5227496bcb70b Gareth Jones wrote a new post on the site Gareth Jones https://cohort21.com/garethjones/?p=77 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:32:24 -0500 How Might We… How might we develop financially literate students who gain a new respect for and resilience towards all matter’s money? After a Covid hit […]

]]> 2 391ff2f39a494a9482d5f3a9450a58a2 Gareth Jones posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/garethjones/2023/09/29/what-is-going-well/#comment-5 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:59:08 -0500 Hi Lisa, After a Covid hit last session, I look forward to seeing you in Port Hope this Friday.

In reply to - Gareth Jones wrote a new post on the site Gareth Jones Urgent vs Important – Reflections on the return to school Cohort 21 came to me as a recommendation from colleagues of mine who had experienced this valuable […] ]]> 59c9b603e2ec0ffe9907e2037df0b4da Gareth Jones's profile was updated https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/13468/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:32:24 -0500 0 53b57e052fe0e4847aa8939fe8a08e81 Gareth Jones wrote a new post on the site Gareth Jones https://cohort21.com/garethjones/?p=1 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:46:51 -0400 What is Cohort 21 ?
What is Cohort 21 ?

What is Cohort 21 ? Cohort 21 is structured, but organic. It is rooted in current research, with an eye […]

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