Learning Environments: Exemplar J2

Standard: Designing Learning Environments to Support Participatory Learning

Theme: Designing for the Individual

Growth Phase: Evolving

Growth Indicator: Students have opportunities to develop self-confidence and explore their identity


An Ontario teacher/teacher-librarian explores themes of self image and identity using the book Meet Willie O’Ree (MacLeod).  “Learning experiences” for grades 4-6 include making, tinkering and modifying, reflective practices and additional resources.

Khokhar, R.  (2023).  Student Well-Being: Self-Image and Identity.  Retrieved from https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ylyb0s2qvzaor1/StudentWellBeing_lp_SelfImage.pdf?dl=0


The Coordinator for Libraries and Information Services in SD38 Richmond, British Columbia, explores themes of social equity and health using the book From the Ashes:  My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way (Thistle).  “Learning experiences” for grades 11-12 include making, tinkering and modifying, reflective practices and additional resources. 

Rubio, R. (2023).  Student Well-Being: Social Equity and Health.  Retrieved from https://www.dropbox.com/s/sm1tcj1ri0d0mgm/StudentWellBeing_lp_SocialEquity.pdf?dl=0


Ontario teacher-librarian and author Casa-Todd shares some unique ideas for involving students in three areas – book purchasing as well as seeing themselves in the virtual and physical spaces of the LLC. For example, students jot a brief sticky note review of a book they have read and are asked what song would represent the book – they are then posted with the song on the virtual LLC.  

Casa-Todd, J.  (2023, January 22).  3 Big Ideas to amplify student voice in your Library Learning Commons [Blog post].  Retrieved from https://jcasatodd.com/3-big-ideas-to-amplify-student-voice-in-your-library-learning-commons/