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Connectivism: 21st Century Learning In Action, John Barnett, Vance Mcpherson, Rachel Sandieson

Research Day (Arts & Humanities, FIMS, and Education)

“Teaching in the Virtual World” was a Masters level course in the Faculty of Education, delivered entirely online through WebCT Owl. There were 18 participants including the instructor. Each student created and taught one module on a topic in which they had experience or interest. Each module contained curriculum materials prepared by the student and a discussion that they facilitated and moderated.

This research aims to explore the practical application of Connectivist learning theory in a Masters course called “Teaching in the Virtual World” from the viewpoints of three course participants – the instructor and two students.

A Critical Analysis Of Equal Education Rights And Opportunities To All: The Case Of Iran, Ali Khorsandi Taskoh

Research Day (Arts & Humanities, FIMS, and Education)

The right to education and equal educational opportunities for all has been considered a ‘universal entitlement’. Almost everywhere in the world, the main goal of a successful education system is to provide equitable educational opportunities to members of society to enable them to accomplish their diverse needs and interests.

Tuning Into The Future: Informal Learning And Music Education, Ruth Wright, Carol Beynon, B. A. Younker, V. Meredith, Jennifer Hutchison, Leslie Linton

Research Day (Arts & Humanities, FIMS, and Education)

When adolescents are engaged in learning, research has shown a decrease in alcohol and drug use, higher retention rates and fewer failures throughout high school, lower rates of depression as well as lower rates of anti-social and criminal behaviours. Attention to student engagement with a priority on 21st century learning skills requires the examination of various pedagogies, including using informal learning practices as the foundation for instruction with adolescents in schools.

This pilot project targets Grade 7 to 10 students in two school settings where adolescent engagement is a priority; it examines the viability of implementing informal learning practices within …

Interdisciplinary Higher Education: Criticism, Challenges And Obstacles, Ali Khorsandi Taskoh

Research Day (Arts & Humanities, FIMS, and Education)

During the past two decades, extensive attentions have been paid to interdisciplinary activities by educational institutions and according to the corresponding needs, it has also been extended to ‘interdisciplinary higher education’.

The Story Of The Nation In Wartime: U.S. And Canadian History Teachers Teach World War Ii, Lisa Y. Faden

Research Day (Arts & Humanities, FIMS, and Education)

This poster is about a book chapter that examines the enacted curriculum of World War II history in required Canadian and U.S. high school history classes.

Comparative And International Education, Faculty Of Education, Uwo, Marianne Larsen

Research Day (Arts & Humanities, FIMS, and Education)

Our vision is to research, engage with and promote the study of education in international contexts from critical, comparative and ethically-responsive perspectives. We aim to provide opportunities for debate and discussion around the impact of globalization on education, the objects/subjects of our research, and the analytical approaches we deploy to understand education within the contemporary moment.

Cultural Transgression: The Pursuit Of Art And Education, Ann Langeman

Research Day (Arts & Humanities, FIMS, and Education)

My research focuses on the transformational role art and education played in my life and seeks to explore broader cultural and educational implications of these experiences.

Cantonese Chinese International Language Programs: An Opportunity Or A Lost Cause To The Promotion Of Chinese Language Maintenance?, Tiffany Y. Y. Ng

Research Day (Arts & Humanities, FIMS, and Education)

This master’s research examines first language (L1) maintenance in a second language (L2) environment; in particular, the importance, implications, and challenges in relation to the International Language (IL) programs are explored.

Attending A Demonstration School: Its Impact On Students' Self-Concept And School Motivation, Gabrielle Young, Jacqueline Specht

Research Day (Arts & Humanities, FIMS, and Education)

Using mixed-methods, this study follows students as they transition from a two-year elementary demonstration school and are re-integrated into high school. This exploratory study examines the impact of assistive technology and the degree to which attending a demonstration school impacts students' self-concept and school motivation.

Exploring Collaborative Teaching And Learning Models In A University Drama Literature Classroom, Kim Solga, Jennifer Boman, Elan Paulson

Research Day (Arts & Humanities, FIMS, and Education)

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Integration Of Mathematics And Science: Views Of Ontario Elementary School Teachers, Abdul Malik

Research Day (Arts & Humanities, FIMS, and Education)

The purposes of this research study are: 1. To examine the perceptions of Ontario elementary school teachers in relation to the integration of mathematics and science teaching and the effects of integration on students’ learning and teaching practices. 2. To explore the problems and issues experienced by elementary school teachers in integrating mathematics and science teaching with the existing separate subject curricula.