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Jivin’ Johnny’s Let’s Talk!Midland, ON: J Johnny Press,2004112 pgs., $17.95Reviewed by Jane CliffLet’s Talk! is a user-friendly classroomguide written by teacher/author Jivin’ Johnny, also knownas John Philips. The book containsinteresting situations andstimulating questions that helpstudents explore over 40 contemporarytopics ranging fromschool, dating and honesty towork, war and the media.The author provides an excellentoverview of how to bestorganize a class for small andlarge group discussions, paneldiscussions, oral presentationsand impromptu speeches, formaland informal debates, writingand projects.The book is divided into thematicsections each of whichcontains authentic scenarios andquestions that serve to stimulateconversations and enhancethinking capabilities.The section called “Let’s talkabout Morality,” describes the followingscene: “While leaving acrowded parking lot, you accidentallyknock out someone’sheadlight. What would you do?What if somebody saw you? Whatif you were sure that nobody sawyou? Suggest a situation – real orimagined–that involves a moraldecision.”“Let’s talk about Society” presentsstudents with a situationin which their neighbourhood isasked to be home to a halfwayhouse for recovering addicts. Thequestions that follow ask studentsto consider what a communityis and who is includedand excluded. Extended questionsrelated to this scenarioprompt students to think abouthow growing up in a slum orghetto might affect one’s life andoutlook, or what it would be liketo be homeless.Let’s Talk! is a highly accessibleand relevant resource for teachersof grades 6–12. It is designedto build confident speakers andrespectful listeners through astimulating exchange of ideas,opinions and shared feelings. Thediscussion questions are perfectprompts for both drama andwriting. Additionally, it marrieswell with all areas of the Ontariolanguage curriculum.Jane Cliff is a Grade 6 teacherwith Peel District School Board.Election of Members to the OntarioCollege of Teachers Governing CouncilAn election for members of the Ontario College of Teachersgoverning council will be held this fall. The term ofoffice for elected members expires in November.The governing council is the body that sets Collegepolicy. There are currently 31 members: 17 are electedand 14 are members of the public appointed by the provincialgovernment. Teachers hold 14 positions.As part of Bill 78, introduced in the spring, the governmentis proposing legislative amendments that will alterthe way the OCT election is run and who will be eligibleto run for office. It will also add six elected members tocouncil and determine how these new positions will beallocated. We won’t know the specifics until the legislationpasses and the necessary changes to the regulationsare made.It has been suggested that the government may restrict,or prohibit altogether, the candidacies of anyone active inETFO at the local or provincial level, of retired teachers,and of occasional teachers.ETFO has significant concerns about these restrictions:we recognize the important role that the elected councillorsplay and we do not want to see that role weakened.ETFO may endorse candidates who we feel will bestrepresent the needs of Ontario’s teachers. ETFO may alsodiscourage members from participating in the elections ifmembers who are active in the federation are prohibitedfrom being candidates.Watch for an all-member mailing at the end of Augustthat will set out ETFO’s position and recommendations.If you are moving be sure to update your memberrecords before the end of July. Go to etfo.ca and clickon “Update your member records” in the Quicklinksmenu.The current timeline for College elections is:June 24Nominations openJuly 14Nominations closeSeptember 5Voting beginsOctober 24Voting ends• These timelines depend on when the legislation ispassed and when the regulatory changes are filed.40 etfo voice SUMMER 2006
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