Presentations
Poster Presentations
February 19, 2009
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
MacLaurin Foyer
A student's choice: Enrollment in elective physical education A quest for knowledge: Designing inquiry-based learning experiences using information technology Safe spaces: heterosexism and education Gidakiiminaan - Our relationship to the land Pre-service teachers: Reflections on the integration Creating spaces that reduce stress and Teaching behaviours: Organization in the classroom |
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Overview: Concurrent Session #1
Thursday, February 19, 2009
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
| MacLaurin D101 | “Planning for teaching” as “planning for place-making” |
| MacLaurin D103 |
Rev it up! Ready-to-use drama activities for the elementary and middle school classroom |
| MacLaurin D105 | Transformative space or transitory experience: Student teacher narratives of a global citizenship field experience George Richardson and Lucy De Fabrizio, University of Alberta |
| MacLaurin D110 | Garage sale treasures Jodi Dittmar, Amanda Cumming, Ana Gabriela Ardila and Sandy Margetts, Brandon University ------------------------------------------------------------- Professional self reflection and journaling Lindsey Marie Brown, University of Winnipeg |
| MacLaurin D111 | Learning from the land: intergenerational mentorship on Quadra Island Lorna Williams and Aliki Marinakis, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D114 | Bringing aboriginal perspectives into the elementary music classroom Stephanie Davis, University of Manitoba |
| MacLaurin D115 | An alternative setting for student teacher’s to learn and become stronger and more well rounded future facilitators Catherine McGregor, Navi Bhatti and Carly Iacoviello, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D116 | A school advisor inquiry group: Thinking differently about teacher engagement in teacher education Wendy S. Nielsen and Anthony Clarke, University of British Columbia |
| MacLaurin D117 | Present as the professional speaker you are - or will be... Teena Louise Cormack, University of Lethbridge |
| MacLaurin D283 | AB + C = DE; utilizing the latest in technology from Texas Instruments to enhance, rethink, and truly “N-Spire” mathematics instruction John Y. Yamamoto, University of British Columbia |
| MacLaurin D287 | Using a thinking strategy as a vehicle between the space of the classroom, the space of students’ mathematical thinking and our teaching Rick Seaman, University of Regina |
| MacLaurin D288 | Teaching as the practice of wisdom David Geoffrey Smith, Jackie Seidel, Sandra Wilde and Dwayne Donald, University of Alberta |
Overview: Concurrent Session #2
Thursday, February 19, 2009
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
| MacLaurin D101 | Planning frameworks and its effect on student teaching Carolyn Bowles, Ottolene Ricord, Ron Sandland and Jaymi Johnston, Vancouver Island University |
| MacLaurin D103 |
An evolutionary path through pedagogical spaces and places Lizanne Foster, Simon Fraser University |
| MacLaurin D105 | A revolution 10 years later: a retrospective and prospective reflection on University of Calgary's Teacher Education Program Hans Smits, University of Calgary |
| MacLaurin D110 | Exploring banned and challenged books Nancy Louise Evans, University of British Columbia (Okanagan) |
| MacLaurin D111 | The gifted classroom: Working towards space for intellectual stimulation and personal growth Teresa Green, University of Calgary |
| MacLaurin D114 | Using the Nunavut principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) in the WCNP Ken Bell, Nunavut Arctic College |
| MacLaurin D115 | Learning to teach social studies using Web 2.0 tools: What works? Susan E. Gibson and Brenda Dyck, University of Alberta |
| MacLaurin D116 | Amusing the muses: Education & poetic imagination Carl Leggo, University of British Columbia |
| MacLaurin D117 | Elementary science and oral language – making chatter matter Brian Demosthenes Herrin, Simon Fraser University |
| MacLaurin D283 | Enhancing creativity in the classroom Guy Anthony Pomahac, University of Lethbridge |
| MacLaurin D287 | One foot in each world: Integrating theory and practice in a professional development school Donna Joan Forsyth, Brandon University |
| MacLaurin D288 | A performance ethnography of education Patrick Sebastian Tomczyk, University of Calgary |
Overview: Concurrent Session #3
Thursday, February 19, 2009
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
| MacLaurin D101 | Bringing the nature of science back to the classroom Sharon P. Macpherson, University of Calgary |
| MacLaurin A541 | Fluency – The Bridge to Reading Success Heather Baptie and Terry Dobson, Central Okanagan School District |
| MacLaurin D103 |
Field experience as a catalyst for academic change Mary Callele, Donna Douglas-Elliott and Irene Oakes, University of Saskatchewan |
| MacLaurin D105 | EI TELNIWT: Student experiences in a required Indigenous knowledge course Onowa McIvor and Carmen Rodriguez de France, University of Victoria ------------------------------------------------------------- School Improvement: The IQ framework and its influences on goal setting at Simon Alaittuq School Bev Anne Hill, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D110 | Borderless youth: Today’s students in digital spaces James Lorne Nahachewsky, University of Victoria ------------------------------------------------------------- DigiVisual poetics: Intermedia and art education Cam Hutchison, University of Manitoba |
| MacLaurin D111 | Story vines: An interactive story telling process Julie-Ann Kniskern, Katherine Johnson and Erin Watkins, Brandon University |
| MacLaurin D114 | A tapestry of tales: A reflection and presentation of a cross-cultural student teaching experience through narrative inquiry Stacey Alexis Abramson, University of Manitoba ------------------------------------------------------------- Inclusive post-secondary education: Can the spaces we create as K-12 educators be truly transformative to the lives of students? Heather Carley and Jessica Humphrey, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D115 | The role of field experiences in a teacher education program David William Chorney, University of Alberta ------------------------------------------------------------- School integrated teacher education in an elementary generalist PE course: Students video-reflections on their learning through doing Tim Hopper and Samantha Dixon, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D116 | Internship in Nunavut James McNinch, Del Fraser, Amber Kubat and Ooloota Maatiusi, University of Regina and Nunavut Arctic College |
| MacLaurin D117 | The multidisciplinary approach: A teacher candidate’s perspective on the development of media school JR Dingwall, University of Saskatchewan ------------------------------------------------------------- Music as a teaching tool for children – a pilot study Shannon Dawn Reed, University of Lethbridge |
| MacLaurin D211 | Draw from the past, create the future Kathleen E. Weisner, Gulf Islands School District |
| MacLaurin D283 | Responsive middle years programming – What our adolescents really need Kathy Sanford, Luanne Krawetz, Andrea Kaufmann and Todd Powell, University of Victoria ------------------------------------------------------------- Literacy Across The Curriculum Adam Khan, Michelle Billeck, Lindsay Harms, Zachary Stewart and David Zynoberg, University of Winnipeg |
| MacLaurin D287 | Using story vines and readers theatre to develop relationships with text, peers, and audiences Marlene McKay, University of Alberta ------------------------------------------------------------- Transforming Classrooms: Aboriginal Boys, Literature, and Reading Barb McNeil, University of Regina |
| MacLaurin D288 | Changing schools – imagining a sustainable future |
Overview: Concurrent Session #4
Friday, February 20, 2009
9:15 am - 10:30 am
| MacLaurin D101 | Examining teachers teach new teachers, in this new space Lawrence Holbrook, Denise LaPrairie and Ingrid Veilleux, University of British Columbia |
| MacLaurin D103 |
Learning from and with literature in K-12 classrooms: Every teacher’s trusted resource Pamela Joyce Winsor and Robin M. Bright, University of Lethbridge |
| MacLaurin D105 | Beyond transitions: Flourishing as an immigrant teacher in Alberta Sandra Joy Janusch, University of Calgary/Chinook Learning Service |
| MacLaurin D110 | Feeling’s ARE Groovy - an exploration of student emotion Matthew R. Christie, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D111 | Concept mapping – a formative assessment tool for gauging conceptual change Jeremy McIvor, University of Calgary |
| MacLaurin D114 | How working on one’s knowing-to act in the moment can improve pedagogical agency in pedagogical moments Thomas Falkenberg, Nancy Grant and Barbara McMillan, University of Manitoba |
| MacLaurin D115 | Does “A” stand for excellence? Creating third space between a Chinese parent and a Caucasian teacher Yi Li and Pamela Joan Young, University of Manitoba ------------------------------------------------------------- The Kenanow learning model: Bringing cultural identity in the classroom Kristjan Robinson, Jennifer Struthers, Ian Siemens and Brittany Armstrong, University College of the North |
| MacLaurin D116 | Eportfolio pain and pleasure: "Just make them short because no one wants to read them anyway" or do they? Tim Hopper, Kathy Sanford, Chris Filler, Luanne Krawetz, Jodean Sargeant and Navi Bhatti, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D117 | Bodies and brains in motion beyond gimmicks and games: Differentiated instruction in the physical education classroom J. Nicole Lunau, University of Calgary |
| MacLaurin D211 | Get CONNECTED! Using technology to educate Todd Christopher Powell, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D283 | Broad based assessment: Directions for success through multiple and diverse approaches Irene Naested, Mount Royal College |
| MacLaurin D287 | Value of place: Connecting classrooms with communities Carlo D. Pavan, Vancouver Island University ------------------------------------------------------------- How to become an ally: taking a closer look at our own privilege and creating anti-oppressive educational spaces Jenny George and Ali Donnelly, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D288 | U ARE SO BUSTED! Youth engagement in civic and legal learning Catherine E. McGregor, University of Victoria |
Overview: Concurrent Session #5
Friday, February 20, 2009
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
| MacLaurin D101 | Connecting to place and space: Outdoor environmental education as storytelling in teacher education programs, a UVic example Chris Filler, Naomi Casiro and Kali Wilson, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D103 |
Blogging: space, community, and pedagogy co-created Leanna Madill, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D105 | The problem with puzzles |
| MacLaurin D110 | Children of War: What educators need to know about war-affected students in Canadian schools Jennifer Wahoski and Rosanne Massinon, University of Manitoba ------------------------------------------------------------- Engineers without borders - Global education for Canadian classrooms Angela Hunter, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D111 | Making a difference for our most struggling readers Heather Baptie and Terry Dobson, Central Okanagan School District ------------------------------------------------------------- Branching out: A holistic approach to teaching EAL/ESL students in a mainstream classroom Michael Victor Poirier, Lisa Marie Samborski and Denise Christine Miller, University of Manitoba |
| MacLaurin D114 | Sustainable thoughts – growing a sustainable school system Dean Fortin (Mayor of Victoria), Rick Kool (Royal Roads University), Jason Price and Matthew R. Christie, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D115 | Going global to understand diversity Lisa J. Starr, University of Victoria ------------------------------------------------------------- Stories From the Front Yard of Higher Learning: Eco-Centred Teacher Education Veronica Gaylie, Davinder Bal, Jason Parkinson and Elisha Peller, University of British Columbia Okanagan |
| MacLaurin D116 | AISI: An examination of grass roots learning Guy Anthony Pomahac and Maurice Hollingsworth, University of Lethbridge |
| MacLaurin D117 | Listening to learn and learning to listen April McLeod, Katie Matthews, Shannon Rigby-Jones, Jen Johnson and Laura Mann, Vancouver Island University ------------------------------------------------------------- Have a hoot with collaborative learning! Deanna Thompson and Chelsea Sihota, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D283 | EduSpace: 50 mb in the final frontier Anne Scholefield and John Yamamoto, University of British Columbia |
| MacLaurin D287 | Learning and teaching in an indigenous world: Finding place, making space Lorna Williams and Michele Tanaka, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D288 | Evolving teacher identity and language of teacher preparation Peter John Heffernan, University of Lethbridge |
Overview: Concurrent Session #6
Friday, February 20, 2009
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
| MacLaurin D101 | Education for life: Promoting healthy living in the middle years classroom Daniel Camaclang and Jamie House, University of Manitoba ------------------------------------------------------------- Historically rooted student teachers' perceptions of teaching physical education ignore diversity Nancy Elizabeth Melnychuk, University of Alberta |
| MacLaurin D103 |
Videogames: new spaces and places for valuing student diversity Kathy Sanford, Liz Merkel, James Freeman, Ali Donnelly and Alicia Ralph, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D105 | Students’ views of field experiences: Perspectives from three disciplines Randolph Wimmer, University of Alberta |
| MacLaurin D110 | Alternative programs at Edmonton public school board Greg Patrick Wondga, University of Alberta ------------------------------------------------------------- In teacher we trust: Creating and promoting positive educative environments to mitigate and prevent school violence Erica T. Pflug and Laura Saydak, University of Manitoba |
| MacLaurin D111 | Making space for "at risk" students Jason M.C. Price, University of Victoria ------------------------------------------------------------- Queering Straight Spaces Jennifer Arko, University of Calgary |
| MacLaurin D114 | Genuine youth participation as co-researchers: Conceptions of leadership and emerging practices in youth, community & university collaborations Katie Shaw and Catherine McGregor, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D115 | Tell me a story: New teachers and reflective practice in a multi-textual and loosely-coupled professional community David Bruce Jorgensen, Black Gold Regional Schools (Alberta) |
| MacLaurin D116 | Attention teachers: School should 'not' be this much fun! Using digital media & technology to create actively engaging spaces for learning PJ Rusnak, Peter Halim, Monica Strimbold and Tyler Yost, University of British Columbia |
| MacLaurin D117 | A safe learning space Amy Evans Blanchette, Nanaimo School District ------------------------------------------------------------- Fluency instruction can make a difference! Heather Baptie and Terry Dobson, Central Okanagan School District |
| MacLaurin D283 | The three R’s of curriculum through the four R’s of Aboriginal protocol: Learning how to access resources to work with Aboriginal people Myla Marks and Carmen Rodriguez de France, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D287 | "Its all about relations": A curriculum and pedagogy of place Dwayne Donald, Cynthia Maude Chambers, and Ramona L. Big Head, University of Lethbridge |
| MacLaurin D288 | Drama: a site-specific space for learning Carole S. Miller, University of Victoria |
Overview: Concurrent Session #7
Saturday, February 21, 2009
8:45 am - 9:45 am
| MacLaurin D101 | The privilege to teach: Reflections of aboriginal teaching experiences through poetry Carmen Rodriguez de France, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D103 |
Re-imagining author visits as spaces of cultural learning Margot Jessica Filipenko, University of British Columbia |
| MacLaurin D105 | Reflections of Indian Teacher Education Program (ITEP) graduates teaching in band controlled environments Randolph Wimmer (University of Alberta), Louise Legare, Yvette Arcand and Michael Cottrell, University of Saskatchewan |
| MacLaurin D110 | The ‘radical hope’ of historical consciousness in teacher education Lisa Panayotidis and Hans Smits, University of Calgary |
| MacLaurin D111 | A content analysis of undergraduate courses in educational administration Paul Newton, University of Alberta and Mark Swanson, Concordia University College |
| MacLaurin D115 | Aboriginal students and teacher candidates explore pedagogies of place and space through the Heritage Fair project Lynne Wiltse and Colleen Seymour, Thompson Rivers University |
| MacLaurin D116 | Facilitating university-school connections in physical education teacher education Nancy Elizabeth Melnychuk and Daniel Bruce Robinson, University of Alberta |
| MacLaurin D117 | Life writing in cosmopolitan spaces and places: Rewriting literacies in Canadian teacher education Nane Jordan, Erika Hasebe-Ludt, Cynthia Chambers, Carl Leggo, Anita Sinner, Christy Audet and Tasha Diamant, University of British Columbia |
| MacLaurin D283 | Community mapping hands-on workshop: Creating a sense of place and transforming pedagogy Maeve Frances Lydon, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D287 | Curriculum integration: What preservice teacher education students need to know Sheryl MacMath, OISE/University of Toronto |
| MacLaurin D288 | Write on: Featuring the literacy processes in the science classroom Julia Krahn and Alyssa Watson, University of Manitoba |
Overview: Concurrent Session #8
Saturday, February 21, 2009
9:45 am - 10:45 am
| MacLaurin D101 | Opening doors to literacy in Canada's multicultural classrooms Rahat Naqvi, University of Calgary |
| MacLaurin D103 |
Revitalizing my culture, revitalizing my self: Cultural understanding through ceremony Shannon Taylor Pite, Vancouver Island University and Carmen Rodriguez de France, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D105 | The challenges of merging method and message in undergraduate assessment coursework Paige Fisher, Vancouver Island University and Kim Franklin, Trinity Western University |
| MacLaurin D110 | Transformative learning from the elders in the homelands of Indigenous Peoples to walking in the land of my ancestors Brian Donald Rice, University of Winnipeg |
| MacLaurin D111 | Decolonizing post-secondary education: The Community-based Aboriginal Teacher Education Program – CATEP Kristine Guilbault, Lance Guilbault and Kris Stevenson, University of Winnipeg |
| MacLaurin D114 | Creating connections: Sharing stories to become transformative teachers Liz Merkel, Lara White, Gina Wilson, Michelle Whittier, Jeremy Hall, Ros Penty, Jasmine Bajwa, Hayley Cocar, Becky Baines and Diana Fearn, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D115 | The professional journal and the first-time teacher Carolyn Joy Creed, Brandon University |
| MacLaurin D116 | Where are we and what could we be? An analysis of the present and possible future system of teacher education in western Canada Bev Parslow and UBC cohort, University of British Columbia |
| MacLaurin D117 | First impressions on the first day of school; putting students and ourselves at ease from day one Anne-Marie Reilander, University of Calgary |
| MacLaurin D283 | Negotiating the landscape of teaching: Beginning teachers' stories Alyson Worrall, University of Lethbridge |
| MacLaurin D287 | Preparing preservice teacher education candidates to effectively meet the needs of students with congenital heart disease Sheryl MacMath, OISE/University of Toronto and Jillian Roberts, University of Victoria |
| MacLaurin D288 | Technology and the possibilities it has in today’s physical education classroom David William Chorney, University of Alberta |
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