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Andrews, J. W.; Murry, A.; Istvanffy, P. – Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 2023
The aim of this manuscript is to present and discuss an attempt at transformative change in an on-reserve school in northern Saskatchewan. Myriad studies and government statistics have stated that on- reserve Indigenous students occupy the lowest levels of success in Canada as it relates to almost any recognized metric. In response to the ongoing…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Indigenous Populations, American Indian Reservations, Reservation American Indians
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Volante, Louis; Cherubini, Lorenzo – Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, 2010
This study explored how teachers and school administrators connect large-scale assessment results with school improvement planning. Using a semi-structured format, 20 teachers and 17 administrators were interviewed from two school districts in southern Ontario, Canada. The interview protocol contained a range of questions related to teaching and…
Descriptors: Instructional Development, Student Evaluation, Measures (Individuals), Educational Change
Chmiliar, Linda; Cheung, Billy – Developmental Disabilities Bulletin, 2007
As teachers face increasing demands to meet the needs of students with special needs in inclusive classrooms, there is a corresponding increase in the need for professional development opportunities for practicing teachers in areas that will assist them to become more knowledgeable in meeting these needs. One area of concern for teachers is the…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Educational Technology, Assistive Technology, Professional Development
Simmt, Elaine, Ed.; Davis, Brent, Ed. – Canadian Mathematics Education Study Group, 2001
This document contains the proceedings of the 2001 annual meeting of the Canadian Mathematics Education Study Group (CMESG) held at the University of Alberta, May 25-39, 2000. The proceedings consist of two plenary lectures, four working groups, five topic sessions, new Ph.D. reports, an AD Hoc Session, and panel discussions. Papers include: (1)…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnomathematics
Simmt, Elaine, Ed.; Davis, Brent, Ed.; McLoughlin, John Grant, Ed. – Canadian Mathematics Education Study Group, 2000
This document contains the proceedings of the annual meeting of the Canadian Mathematics Education Study Group (CMESG) held at the University of Quebec in Montreal, Canada, May 26-30, 2000. The proceedings consist of two plenary lectures, five working groups, four topic sessions, new Ph.D. reports, and panel discussions. Papers include: (1)…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education
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Kreuger, Elizabeth – Ontario Action Researcher, 2005
In the fall of 2003, the Eastern Townships School Board grades 5 & 6 teachers were faced with implementing a one-to-one laptop initiative, a new provincial curriculum, a balanced literacy framework and a language initiative whereby the students would receive more of their instruction time in a second language. To guard against Initiative…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Consultation Programs, Integrated Curriculum, Curriculum Design
Enns, Esther E.; Jahn, Juergen – 1996
The planning, design, development, and implementation of a conference of Canadian German teachers to promote a collaborative, decentralized approach to professional development are described. The report begins with an overview of the professional development situation among German teachers in Canada. Particular focus is on efforts to make…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Change Strategies, Conferences, Educational Change
Literacy British Columbia, Vancouver. – 2000
Eight work force literacy initiatives were conducted in British Columbia (BC), Canada. The primary objectives and key activities of the initiatives were as follows: (1) alliance development (developing partnerships and linkages promoting and supporting work force literacy); (2) public awareness (conducting presentations and media relations and…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Literacy