Current Projects

Teaching as Treaty Partners: Exploring Collaborative and Relational Approaches to Implementing Treaty Essential Learnings Researcher: Penny Mohr Project Description: This research explores how First Nations and provincial educators work together to implement Treaty Essential Learnings (TELs) in ways that are effective, culturally respectful, and grounded in Indigenous worldviews. The research focuses Read more

Do Teachers Thrive or Survive? Examining a Workday Exercise–Based Wellness Intervention Through Participatory Action Research Researcher: MacKenzie Firus Project Description: Teachers across Saskatchewan and Canada are experiencing high levels of stress, burnout, and declining well-being, contributing to growing teacher shortages and affecting the quality of teaching and learning in schools Read more

Teacher Perceptions of Play-based Learning in Grades 1-3 Researchers: Jillian Andrychuk and Dr. Christine Massing Project Description: The aim of this grounded theory study is to explore teachers’ experiences of play-based learning and their understandings of the impact of incorporating play-based learning. The participants will include Saskatchewan teachers of grade Read more

Contagious French: How Peer Role Models and Classroom Practices Shape Linguistic Confidence in French Immersion Researchers: Olushola Adedeji and Michael Akinpelu Project Description:  Studies have shown that some French Immersion students confidently use French and naturally motivate others to do the same. Their enthusiasm makes French feel safe, enjoyable, and Read more

Student Digital Well-Being: Identifying Gaps and Opportunities for Saskatchewan Schools Researchers: Dr. Bonnie Lee, Dr. Amanda Froehlich Chow, and Dr. Barbara Fornssler Project Summary: This project examines gaps and opportunities in the prevention of harmful technology use among middle and high school Saskatchewan students through a structured narrative review of peer-reviewed literature Read more

Bridging the Gap: Helping Neurodivergent Students Transition to High School Researchers: Natalie Rivard-Feltis, Shelly Turner, and Pam Wiberg Project Summary:  This study aims to examine how participation in a supportive lunch club program influences the social, emotional, and academic wellbeing of neurodivergent Grade 9 students who may be at risk of Read more