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The State of the System

Author : Paul W. Bennett
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0228002273
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (28 download)

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Book Synopsis The State of the System by : Paul W. Bennett

Download or read book The State of the System written by Paul W. Bennett and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2020-09-23 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last fifty years, Canada's public schools have been absorbed into a modern education system that functions much like Max Weber's infamous iron cage. Crying out for democratic school-level reform, the system is now a centralized, bureaucratic fortress that, every year, becomes softer on standards for students, less accessible to parents, further out of touch with communities, and surprisingly unresponsive to classroom teachers. Exploring the nature of the Canadian education order in all its dimensions, The State of the System explains how public schools came to be so bureaucratic, confronts the critical issues facing kindergarten to grade 12 public schools in all ten provinces, and addresses the need for systemic reform. Going beyond a diagnosis of the stresses, strains, and ills present in the system, Paul Bennett proposes a bold plan to re-engineer schools on a more human scale as the first step in truly reforming public education. In place of school consolidation and managerialism, one-size-fits-all uniformity, limited school choice, and the "success-for-all" curriculum, Bennett advocates for a new set of priorities: decentralize school governance, deprogram education ministries and school districts, listen to parents and teachers, and revitalize local education democracy. Tackling the thorny issues besetting contemporary school systems in Canada, The State of the System issues a clarion call for more responsive, engaged, and accountable public schools.

Science Education in Canada

Author : Christine D. Tippett
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030061914
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Science Education in Canada written by Christine D. Tippett and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-07-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a meso-level description of demographics, science education, and science teacher education. Representing all 13 Canadian jurisdictions, the book provides local insights that serve as the basis for exploring the Canadian system as a whole and function as a common starting point from which to identify causal relationships that may be associated with Canada’s successes. The book highlights commonalities, consistencies, and distinctions across the provinces and territories in a thematic analysis of the 13 jurisdiction-specific chapters. Although the analysis indicates a network of policy and practice issues warranting further consideration, the diverse nature of Canadian science education makes simple identification of causal relationships elusive. Canada has a reputation for strong science achievement. However, there is currently limited literature on science education in Canada at the general level or in specific areas such as Canadian science curriculum or science teacher education. This book fills that gap by presenting a thorough description of science education at the provincial/territorial level, as well as a more holistic description of pressing issues for Canadian science education.

Improving How Universities Teach Science

Author : Carl Wieman
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674978927
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (749 download)

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Download or read book Improving How Universities Teach Science written by Carl Wieman and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2017-05-22 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Too many universities remain wedded to outmoded ways of teaching science in spite of extensive research showing that there are much more effective methods. Too few departments ask whether what happens in their lecture halls is effective at helping students to learn and how they can encourage their faculty to teach better. But real change is possible, and Carl Wieman shows us how it can be brought about. Improving How Universities Teach Science draws on Wieman’s unparalleled experience to provide a blueprint for educators seeking sustainable improvements in science teaching. Wieman created the Science Education Initiative (SEI), a program implemented across thirteen science departments at the universities of Colorado and British Columbia, to support the widespread adoption of the best research-based approaches to science teaching. The program’s data show that in the most successful departments 90 percent of faculty adopted better methods. Wieman identifies what factors helped and hindered the adoption of good teaching methods. He also gives detailed, effective, and tested strategies for departments and institutions to measure and improve the quality of their teaching while limiting the demands on faculty time. Among all of the commentary addressing shortcomings in higher education, Wieman’s lessons on improving teaching and learning stand out. His analysis and solutions are not limited to just one lecture hall or course but deal with changing entire departments and universities. For those who want to improve how universities teach science to the next generation, Wieman’s work is a critical first step.

Science Education in Canadian Schools

Author : Graham W. F. Orpwood
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Science Education in Canadian Schools written by Graham W. F. Orpwood and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 1 of a three-volume study of science education in Canadian schools, describing the philosophy and methodology of the study and including an analysis of science textbooks used in Canadian schools. The introduction presents criticisms and objectives of the study, the scope and strategy, the research conducted, an analysis of science curriculum policies, and the official aims and strategies.

The Future of Action Research in Education

Author : Kurt W. Clausen
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0228002370
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book The Future of Action Research in Education written by Kurt W. Clausen and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the action research community across Canada is a vibrant one, it remains scattered, dismissed as rootless and still unproven. This book illuminates action research as a vital and long-established Canadian perspective, taking stock of its use in education by a wide array of scholars and practitioners. Reflecting an inclusive range of viewpoints from twenty-two scholars across the nation, chapters show without question that action research - encompassing collaborative, iterative, and practice-based research - is a growing field in Canada. Authors bring a range of experiences that speak to the many facets of this movement. They discuss historical foundations, individual and large-scale projects dealing with a multitude of subject areas and educational practices, and participatory methods that speak to the discipline's capacity to engage with the pressing social issues of our time. A timely intervention that threads the field together and serves as both a reference and a guide to further work, The Future of Action Research in Education draws clear links between the past and future and maps bold new directions for this approach.

International Education as Public Policy in Canada

Author : Merli Tamtik
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0228003113
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (28 download)

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Book Synopsis International Education as Public Policy in Canada by : Merli Tamtik

Download or read book International Education as Public Policy in Canada written by Merli Tamtik and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2020-10-07 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early twenty-first century international education emerged as an almost ubiquitous concept within discussions of educational curriculum; the objectives of schools, universities, and colleges; and government policies for K–12 and higher education. Although far from a new phenomenon, many jurisdictions now view international education as a highly competitive global industry. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of international education policy in Canada, tracing the complex history of when, how, and why it emerged as a policy area of strategic importance. Illuminating a uniquely Canadian perspective, influenced by regional interests and federal-provincial tensions, International Education as Public Policy in Canada addresses challenging questions: Why was Canada a latecomer in addressing this policy issue? What is the relationship between international education and Canadian immigration policy? How did international education develop as a major Canadian industry? The resulting essays from leading scholars contribute not only to the growing Canadian literature on international education policy but also to a critical, global conversation. Contemplating where the Canadian story of international education is headed, International Education as Public Policy in Canada calls for a broader debate on ethical practices in internationalization, focusing on inclusion, equity, compassion, and reciprocity.

Sociology of Education in Canada,

Author : Karen Robson
Publisher : Pearson Education Canada
ISBN 13 : 0133076806
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Sociology of Education in Canada, written by Karen Robson and published by Pearson Education Canada. This book was released on 2012-10-03 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sociology of Education in Canada utilizes a contemporary theoretical focus to analyze how education in Canada is affected by pre-existing and persistent inequalities among members of society. It presents the historical and cultural factors that have shaped our current education system, examines the larger social trends that have contributed to present problems, discusses the various interest groups involved, and analyzes the larger social discourses that influence any discussion of these issues. To achieve this, Karen Robson uses many current, topical, and relatable issues in Canadian education to ensure that readers fully comprehend the information being presented and leave with an appreciation of how the sociology of education is inextricably linked to issues of stratification.

Running Records

Author : Marie M. Clay
Publisher : Heinemann Educational Books
ISBN 13 : 9780325002996
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book Running Records written by Marie M. Clay and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a brief exploration of running records, explaining why to use them, how they relate to teaching, and how to administer them.

Developments And Dilemmas In Science Education

Author : Australia. Peter Fensham Monash University
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136613781
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (366 download)

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Book Synopsis Developments And Dilemmas In Science Education by : Australia. Peter Fensham Monash University

Download or read book Developments And Dilemmas In Science Education written by Australia. Peter Fensham Monash University and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A summary of the strengths and weaknesses in present practices of science education in schools, and of research in science education. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Truth and Reconciliation in Canadian Schools

Author : Pamela Rose Toulouse
Publisher : Portage & Main Press
ISBN 13 : 1553797469
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (537 download)

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Book Synopsis Truth and Reconciliation in Canadian Schools by : Pamela Rose Toulouse

Download or read book Truth and Reconciliation in Canadian Schools written by Pamela Rose Toulouse and published by Portage & Main Press. This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, author Pamela Rose Toulouse provides current information, personal insights, authentic resources, interactive strategies and lesson plans that support Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners in the classroom. This book is for all teachers that are looking for ways to respectfully infuse residential school history, treaty education, Indigenous contributions, First Nation/Métis/Inuit perspectives and sacred circle teachings into their subjects and courses. The author presents a culturally relevant and holistic approach that facilitates relationship building and promotes ways to engage in reconciliation activities.

Multidisciplinary Perspectives on International Student Experience in Canadian Higher Education

Author : Tavares, Vander
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799850315
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Book Synopsis Multidisciplinary Perspectives on International Student Experience in Canadian Higher Education by : Tavares, Vander

Download or read book Multidisciplinary Perspectives on International Student Experience in Canadian Higher Education written by Tavares, Vander and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-10-02 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canada has become one of the most popular destinations for international students at the higher education level. A number of complex factors and trends, both in Canada and globally, have contributed to the emergence of Canada as a destination for international higher education. However, more research is still needed to better understand the experiences of international students in Canada considering the rapid growth in numbers as well as the social, political, and linguistic singularity of Canada as a destination. Multidisciplinary Perspectives on International Student Experience in Canadian Higher Education is an essential scholarly publication that explores international students' experiences in Canadian colleges and universities. It seeks to explore the various factors, aspects, challenges, and successes that characterize the international student experience in Canadian higher education from the perspective of international students and the academic communities to which they belong. Featuring a wide range of topics such as information literacy, professional development, and experiential learning, this book is ideal for academicians, instructors, researchers, policymakers, curriculum designers, and students.

Evidence in Education Linking Research and Policy

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
ISBN 13 : 926403367X
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book Evidence in Education Linking Research and Policy written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2007-06-12 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brings together papers from international experts on evidence-informed policy in education from a wide range of OECD countries to look at the issues facing educational policy makers, researchers, and stakeholders – teachers, media, parents – in using evidence to best effect.

The Age of STEM

Author : Brigid Freeman
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317663667
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (176 download)

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Download or read book The Age of STEM written by Brigid Freeman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-24 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Across the world STEM (learning and work in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) has taken central importance in education and the economy in a way that few other disciplines have. STEM competence has become seen as key to higher productivity, technological adaptation and research-based innovation. No area of educational provision has a greater current importance than the STEM disciplines yet there is a surprising dearth of comprehensive and world-wide information about STEM policy, participation, programs and practice. The Age of STEM is a state of the art survey of the global trends and major country initiatives in STEM. It gives an international overview of issues such as: STEM strategy and coordination curricula, teaching and assessment women in STEM indigenous students research training STEM in the graduate labour markets STEM breadth and STEM depth The individual chapters give comparative international analysis as well as a global overview, particularly focusing on the growing number of policies and practices in mobilising and developing talent in the STEM fields. The book will be of particular interest to anyone involved in educational policy, those in education management and leaders in both schooling and tertiary education. It will have a wider resonance among practitioners in the STEM disciplines, particularly at university level, and for those interested in contemporary public policy.

Development and Dilemmas in Science Education

Author : Peter J. Fensham
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 1850003513
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Development and Dilemmas in Science Education written by Peter J. Fensham and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1988. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Decolonizing and Indigenizing Education in Canada

Author : Dr. Sheila Cote-Meek
Publisher : Canadian Scholars’ Press
ISBN 13 : 1773381814
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book Decolonizing and Indigenizing Education in Canada written by Dr. Sheila Cote-Meek and published by Canadian Scholars’ Press. This book was released on 2020-06-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decolonizing and Indigenizing Education in Canada thinks boldly about how to make space for Indigenous knowledges and have an honest discourse on truth and reconciliation. By engaging with Indigenous epistemologies and strategies, the contributors navigate the complexities of the decolonization and indigenization of post-secondary institutions. What is needed in this field is less theorizing and more action: the contributors offer practical steps on how one might positively transform the Canadian academy. Through this lens of action-based solutions, each of the fifteen chapters advances critical scholarship on issues of pedagogy, curriculum, shifting power dynamics, and challenging Eurocentric perspectives in higher education. With contributions from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous academics from across Canada and in varying academic positions, Decolonizing and Indigenizing Education in Canada provides a unique perspective specific to the Canadian education system. Featuring discussion questions, further reading lists, and practical examples of how to engage in decolonization work within the academy, this text is an essential resource for students and scholars studying Indigenous knowledges, education and pedagogies, and curriculum studies.

Science Education in Canadian Schools. Volume III. Case Studies of Science Teaching. Background Study 52

Author : Science Council of Canada
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Science Education in Canadian Schools. Volume III. Case Studies of Science Teaching. Background Study 52 written by Science Council of Canada and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 3 of a three-volume study of science education in Canadian schools, reporting 8 case studies of science teaching in action in Canadian schools. Sites for intensive study were selected to include a diversity of both regions and school settings and at each school site, various kinds of information were collected to obtain as complete a picture as possible. Major issues addressed include integration and options as forms of curriculum organization, socialization as a priority, the inquiry approach and understanding, and the dynamics of change and dilemmas of practice.

Canadian Islamic Schools

Author : Jasmin Zine
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 1442692944
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (426 download)

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Download or read book Canadian Islamic Schools written by Jasmin Zine and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2008-11-29 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Religious schooling in Canada has been a controversial subject since the secularization of the public school system, but there has been little scholarship on Islamic education. In this ethnographic study of four full-time Islamic schools, Jasmin Zine explores the social, pedagogical, and ideological functions of these alternative, and religiously-based educational institutions. Based on eighteen months of fieldwork and interviews with forty-nine participants, Canadian Islamic Schools provides significant insight into the role and function that Islamic schools have in Diasporic, Canadian, educational, and gender-related contexts. Discussing issues of cultural preservation, multiculturalism, secularization, and assimiliation, Zine considers pertinent topics such as the Eurocentricism of Canada's public schools and the social reproduction of Islamic identity. She further examines the politics of piety, veiling, and gender segregation paying particular attention to the ways in which gendered identities are constructed within the practices of Islamic schools and how these narratives shape and inform the negotiation of gender roles among both boys and girls. A fascinating and informative study of religious-based education, Canadian Islamic Schools is essential reading for educators, sociologists, as well as those interested in Immigration and Diaspora Studies.