Researchers: Michael Graham, Curtis Bourassa and Adam Wilson Virtual reality is an emerging trend in educational and instructional technology in classrooms which has been long deemed inaccessible due to costs, availability, and developmental status. With recent changes making virtual reality technology more affordable and accessible, development in various education applications Read more…
Researchers: Cristyne Hébert, Amy Singh, Trevor Hlushko and Aaron Warner This project centers on updating pedagogical practices around making, recognizing the need for students to be prepared for success in the 21st century, within the ever changing landscape of our technologically dependent society. In this project, teachers will develop and Read more…
Researcher: Jacquelene Gibbs The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2015) calls upon the education sector to take action to eliminate educational achievement gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students within one generation, to enable parents to fully participate in the education of their children, and to respect and honour Treaty relationships. But Read more…
Researchers: Sheena Koops, Celeste Tootoosis and Lisa Ewack While watching her mother transcribe nehiyawewin stories for the Saskatchewan Federation of Saskatchewan Indigenous Nations, Celeste Tootoosis learned the importance of listening and working as a language technician. Celeste began her own journey of language revitalization as she secured access to Elders, Read more…
Researchers: Dr. Jenn de Lugt and M. Jolene Smith Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the world (Dattani, 2021) and in Canada (Dozois et al., 2021). According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (2016), approximately 75% of Canadians who use mental health services annually do so Read more…
McDowell Foundation Funded Projects – 2023-24 The McDowell Foundation is pleased to announce the following projects have been approved for 2023-24. Congratulations to all the recipients and we look forward to sharing the results of this work next year! #333 Leading Reconciliation in Rural Schools Jade Ballek, Stacy Becker, Kim Read more…
Researchers: Jade Ballek, Stacey Becker, Kim Fick, Jason Low & Angela Sparks Increasingly, there are calls from multiple voices across the Canadian landscape to (re)build and renew relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to engage in positive dialogue. Senator Murray Sinclair, Chief Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, believes Read more…
Researcher: Janet Lowndes Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan 50th Anniversary Special Directed Call. The purpose of this study is to raise awareness within the profession of the extraordinary resource that is represented by retired teachers. Those teachers who chose to return to teaching, whether as substitute teachers or contract instructors, have Read more…
Researchers: Jane Macleod, Sue Amundrud and Anna Wehrkamp. Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan 50th Anniversary Special Directed Call. The purpose of this study is to explore significant factors or influences on teachers as they transition or adapt from their identity as a teacher, staff member, colleague, school leader etc. to a Read more…