Making a Maker Community: Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century Researcher: Cristyne HébertModerator: Derek Barss, STF Senior Administrative StaffPanelist: Aaron Warner and Curtis NormanDate: May 21, 2025Time: 7:00 to 8:30pmRegister Here Synopsis: This project centers on updating pedagogical practices around making, recognizing the need for students to be prepared for success Read more
Payroll Deductions Set it and forget it! STF Members are able to donate directly to the McDowell Foundation through a payroll deduction. Download the fillable payroll form here, fill it out and send to your schools payroll officer. Members have the option to donate a lump sum, annually or monthly Read more
Researcher: Mary Barrow Supporting Neurodiverse Learners by Using Visual Supports as a Tier 1 Intervention examined what could be learned by using visual supports as a whole-class support in grade 1, grade 2 and grade 1-2 classrooms. Visual supports are an evidence-based practice for neurodivergent learners (with a large evidence-base, Read more
McDowell Foundation Celebrates Award Winner On Friday November 29, 2024 the McDowell Foundation presented researcher Seleste Eftoda with its annual research award for her project Understanding the Perspectives of Teachers Who Engage in Regular Physical Activity and Implications on Well-Being. The McDowell Foundation Award celebrates the outstanding contributions to educational Read more
A Participatory Action Research Project: Improving Teaching Practices Through Culturally Responsive Teaching To practice culturally responsive teaching (Gay 2010, 2018) in their own classrooms, educators need the opportunity to learn from and with other educators. Using participatory action research methodology (McIntyre, 2008), the study gathered six Saskatchewan elementary educators (researcher Read more
The McDowell Foundation is saddened to hear the news of Fred Herron’s passing on October 24, 2024. A legacy teacher, educational leader, and friend of the Foundation, Fred was instrumental in the development of the McDowell Foundation over thirty years ago. Fred was incredibly dedicated to teacher-led research in Saskatchewan Read more
Check out what’s been happening at the Foundation in our Fall 2024 Newsletter available here.
Fall Events at McDowell October 25 – Councillor Conference Visit the McDowell Booth at Councillor Conference on October 25th to browse the most recent research and learn more about the Foundation! November 6 – Salon Series Join Jessica Madiratta from 7:00-8:30pm for a presentation of her project A Critical Participatory Action research Read more
A Participatory Action Research Project: Improving Teaching Practices Through Culturally Responsive Teaching Researcher: Jessica MadirattaModerator: Samantha Becotte, STF PresidentPanelist: Denise Heppner, STF Professional LearningDate: November 6, 2024Time: 7:00 to 8:30pmRecording Available Here Synopsis: This proposed research is a critical participatory action research project that provides educators with the opportunity to Read more
Supporting Neurodiverse Students by Incorporating Visual Strategies and Supports as a Tier One Intervention in Grade One, Two and One/Two Classrooms Researcher: Mary BarrowModerator: Ted Zurakowski, STF Senior Administrative StaffPanelists: Terralee Frankin, Brooke Kemp, Lori Hodgins and Karen Rilling.Date: December 4, 2024Time: 7:00 to 8:30pmRecording Available Here. Synopsis: Supporting Neurodiverse Learners Read more