The mix of high-spirited anticipation and too many treats makes the holidays an exciting time in schools everywhere. In this special episode, listen as staff and faculty share stories of memorable moments from the classroom. From inadvertently crushing Christmas spirit to lessons learned about holiday potlucks, tune in and enjoy this merry episode!
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Take a break from listening to podcasts about COVID and hear Dr. Lindsay Morcom reflect on decolonization, the importance of learning and celebrating Indigenous languages, the responsibilities of teachers in Reconciliation, and the lessons we can all learn from Ms. Frizzle.
Worldwide, everyone has had to quickly adapt to physical distancing measures. In this episode, listen to how remote teaching and learning has changed things from the perspectives of a current teacher candidate, a Faculty instructor, and an alumna teaching Grade One.
Teacher candidates joined us to discuss best practices for having courageous conversations in the classroom.
The Eastern Ontario Staff Development Network (EOSDN), a consortium of Eastern Ontario District School Boards and the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University, recently developed a Math Monograph using a Student of Mystery approach.
This fall our Knowledge Forum conference moved online and we were able to bring together our alumni and faculty to share their ideas and experiences about teaching and learning during a pandemic. We are excited to release these sessions on Popular Podagogy for your auditory enjoyment! Session 1 Dr.
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Vulnerable youth are being impacted by the pandemic. Faculty member Dr.
Nishnaabemwin, a dialect of Anishinaabemowin, an Indigenous language spoken by communities in the Southern Great Lakes, has been in decline as early as the 1970s. Evidence suggest that there are only about 20 first language speakers today on Walpole Island First Nation.
Dr. Ben Bolden’s research focuses on initiatives that share the overarching goal of moving music education beyond traditional school music experiences.
Dr. Bolden’s recent research includes an examination of how The Funky Mamas – a collective of professional mother-musicians – learn to create and perform music for young children within a community of practice.
