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Reclaiming The Radical: Using Fiction To Challenge The "Facts" Of A Neoliberal Discourse In Lifelong Learning, Patricia A. Gouthro, Susan M. Holloway
Reclaiming The Radical: Using Fiction To Challenge The "Facts" Of A Neoliberal Discourse In Lifelong Learning, Patricia A. Gouthro, Susan M. Holloway
Education Publications
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Pedagogy For Mobile Learning Using Videoconferencing Technology, Dragana Martinovic, Jelena Magliaro, T. Pugh
Pedagogy For Mobile Learning Using Videoconferencing Technology, Dragana Martinovic, Jelena Magliaro, T. Pugh
Education Publications
The objective of this paper is to describe the pedagogical and related organizational approaches implemented for mobile learning utilized between a school board and its partnered institutions: Faculties of Education and research institutes. While the two learning events described here were intended to provide mobile ICT-enabled and collaborative learning opportunities for students, the research component of the project was designed to explore the adoption of video-conferencing technology and other collaborative Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) amongst educators. The objective was to evaluate, from the educators’ perspectives, the benefits and obstacles associated with the use of emerging technologies within daily, classroom …
Measuring The Impact Of Restorative Justice Practices: Outcomes And Contexts, Glenn Rideout, Roland Karen, Geri Salinitri, Frey Marc
Measuring The Impact Of Restorative Justice Practices: Outcomes And Contexts, Glenn Rideout, Roland Karen, Geri Salinitri, Frey Marc
Education Publications
Under the supervision of the board's superintendent responsible for implementation of the Safe Schools legislation and with the support of its senior administration, a committee was selected that included nine principals and four vice-principals. The goal of this committee was to research restorative justice practices and to become familiar with what has been developed and implemented across Ontario. Input was sought from the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF). One of Ontario's leading consultants facilitated the RJ training and provided expertise and guidance in the implementation of restorative justice in the pilot …
Supporting Associate Teaching And Mentoring Of Teacher Candidates: Building A Community Of Practice, Roland Karen, Clinton Beckford
Supporting Associate Teaching And Mentoring Of Teacher Candidates: Building A Community Of Practice, Roland Karen, Clinton Beckford
Education Publications
Associate teachers play a significant role in the preparation of pre-service teachers in Canadian universities. The literature on the subject indicates that the practicum component of the pre-service teacher education is considered by teacher candidates to be their most valuable learning experience. Therefore, Faculties of Education are constantly exploring new ways of engaging associates in re-imagining their role and clarifying expectations and support from the faculty. This paper presents preliminary findings from a survey of associate teachers conducted by the Faculty of Education at a mid-size, comprehensive university in south-western Ontario, Canada. The survey explored the perceptions of associate regarding …
Associate Teacher Perspectives Of The Triumvirate Relationship In Teacher Education: The Role Of Faculty Advisors, Roland Karen
Associate Teacher Perspectives Of The Triumvirate Relationship In Teacher Education: The Role Of Faculty Advisors, Roland Karen
Education Publications
The literature suggests that teacher candidates identify the field experience as a valued aspect of their pre-service education. In field experience, associate teachers are significant contributors to the success of the triumvirate relationship (associate teacher/teacher candidate/faculty advisor). A study was conducted using an anonymous questionnaire to explore, from the perspective of associate teachers, potential strategies and/or recommendations that may strengthen this relationship. The findings of the study, specifically related to the expectations concerning the role of the faculty advisor to support associate teachers, are presented. Reflective practice is discussed in terms of its relevance to the triumvirate relationship. The article …
Miriam Toews’ A Complicated Kindness: Restorying The Russian Mennonite Diaspora, Natasha G. Wiebe
Miriam Toews’ A Complicated Kindness: Restorying The Russian Mennonite Diaspora, Natasha G. Wiebe
Education Publications
A literary critique is presented wherein the author examines the novel “A Complicated Kindness,” by Miriam Toew as a restorying of the Russian Mennonite diaspora. The prominence of the diaspora in Canadian Mennonite discourse is referenced, and the personal narrative approach used in Toew’s novel is discussed as a method of connecting readers to the Mennonite experience.