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- [News & Events](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/news-events/) - COVID Lessons from School II: Teacher Voice on Distance Learning in the Pandemic May 26, 2021Join the McDowell Foundation’s virtual Salon Series COVID Lessons from School II: Teacher Voice on Distance Learning in the Pandemic on June 7, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. to hear what lessons have been learned upon returning to school online during COVID-19.Hear
- [Project #365: Teaching as Treaty Partners: Exploring Collaborative and Relational Approaches to Implementing Treaty Essential Learnings](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/project-365-teaching-as-treaty-partners-exploring-collaborative-and-relational-approaches-to-implementing-treaty-essential-learnings/) - Teaching as Treaty Partners: Exploring Collaborative and Relational Approaches to Implementing Treaty Essential Learnings Researcher: Penny MohrProject 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 on the relational, structural, and collaborative
- [Project #364: Do Teachers Thrive or Survive? Examining a Workday Exercise–Based Wellness Intervention Through Participatory Action Research](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/project-364-do-teachers-thrive-or-survive-examining-a-workday-exercise-based-wellness-intervention-through-participatory-action-research/) - 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 (Syson, 2023). This research project
- [Project 363: Teacher Perceptions of Play-based Learning in Grades 1-3](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/project-363-teacher-perceptions-of-play-based-learning-in-grades-1-3/) - 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 1-3 classrooms where play-based learning
- [Project #362: Contagious French: How Peer Role Models and Classroom Practices Shape Linguistic Confidence in French Immersion](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/project-362-contagious-french-how-peer-role-models-and-classroom-practices-shape-linguistic-confidence-in-french-immersion/) - Contagious French: How Peer Role Models and Classroom Practices Shape Linguistic Confidence in French Immersion Researchers: Olushola Adedeji and Michael AkinpeluProject 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 worthwhile. Other students, however, feel less confident
- [Student Digital Well-Being: Identifying Gaps and Opportunities for Saskatchewan Schools](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/student-digital-well-being-identifying-gaps-and-opportunities-for-saskatchewan-schools/) - 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 and an environmental scan of
- [Bridging the Gap: Helping Neurodivergent Students Transition to High School](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/bridging-the-gap-helping-neurodivergent-students-transition-to-high-school/) - Bridging the Gap: Helping Neurodivergent Students Transition to High School Researchers: Natalie Rivard-Feltis, Shelly Turner, and Pam WibergProject 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 becoming disconnected from school supports.Despite the efforts
- [Living Curricula: Developing a participatory action research process for curricular evaluation and evergreening via a learning management system](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/project-357/) - Living Curricula: Developing a participatory action research process for curricular evaluation and evergreening via a learning management system Researcher: Jenna O’Connor (Distance Learning Centre)Project Summary: The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Perspective on Curriculum Renewal (2016) calls on teachers to advocate for curricula that must reflect and be responsive to the unique and ever-changing realities of Saskatchewan’s classrooms. Curricula
- [Towards an Understanding of Teachers’ Retirement Identity Transition in Saskatchewan](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/towards-an-understanding-of-teachers-retirement-identity-transition-in-saskatchewan/) - Researchers: Jane Macleod, Sue Amundrud, Anna Wehrkamp and Sunil PnadilaSuperannuated 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 new and different phase of
- [Supporting Neurodiverse Students by Incorporating Visual Strategies and Supports as a Tier One Intervention in Grade One, Two and One/Two Classrooms](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/supporting-neurodiverse-students-by-incorporating-visual-strategies-and-supports-as-a-tier-one-intervention-in-grade-one-two-and-one-two-classrooms/) - 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, in particular, around the use of
- [Funding Announcement 2025-26](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/funding-announcement-2025-26/) - Funding Announcement - 2025-26 The Foundation is pleased to announce the following projects that received funding for the 2025-26 school year. More details about each project can be found by clicking the links below.Congratulations to the recipients of these grants and we look forward to sharing your results in the future! Project #554: SENSE-ational Schools: Physical
- [Enhancing High School Student Wellness Through Participation in an Equine Assisted Learning Program: A Pilot Project](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/project-359/) - Enhancing High School Student Wellness Through Participation in an Equine Assisted Learning Program: A Pilot Project Researchers: Roberta Ross (Greater Saskatoon Catholic), Patricia King (University of Saskatchewan), Darlene Chalmers (University of Regina), Kaylah Ukrainetz (University of Saskatchewan), and Amanda Gourlay (Greater Saskatoon Catholic).Project Summary:You can visit any high school in Saskatoon and meet youth that
- [Using a Solutionary approach to education in a grade seven classroom encourage more curious, more confident, more compassionate change-makers](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/project-358/) - Using a Solutionary approach to education in a grade seven classroom encourage more curious, more confident, more compassionate change-makers Researcher: Todd Knihnitski (Saskatoon Public)Project Summary: As educators we are helping develop the leaders of the now and ancestors of the future. We need curious, knowledgeable and compassionate students to lead us into the future. As
- [Mentor Teaching In Saskatchewan: A Community of Practice Approach](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/project-356/) - Mentor Teaching In Saskatchewan: A Community of Practice Approach Researchers: Dr. Cristyne Hébert, Camille Hounjet, Trina Crawford (Regina Public), Stephanie Rincker (Regina Public), Mick Rissling (Regina Public), Scott Mills (Saskatoon Catholic), Jennifer Busby (Saskatoon Public, and Kelli White (Prairie Spirit).Project Summary:Cooperating or collaborating teachers play a vital role in helping pre-service teachers develop the competencies,
- [Intentionality: Co-constructing Classroom-Based Literacy Practices at Oskāyak High School](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/project-355/) - Intentionality: Co-constructing Classroom-Based Literacy Practices at Oskāyak High School Researchers: Whitney Greves (Greater Saskatoon Catholic), Cornelia Laliberte (Greater Saskatoon Catholic), Jennifer Altenberg (Greater Saskatoon Catholic), and Katrina Sawchuk (Greater Saskatoon Catholic). Project Summary: Literacy is a powerful tool for empowerment and decolonization. However, urban First Nations and Metis high school students often experience systemic barriers and
- [SENSE-ational Schools: Physical literacy enriched movement opportunities for students with neurodiversity](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/project-354/) - SENSE-ational Schools: Physical literacy enriched movement opportunities for students with neurodiversity Researchers: Greg Bennett (Saskatoon Public Schools), Blair Ross (Saskatoon Public Schools), Natalie Houser (University of Saskatchewan) and Louise Humbert (University of Saskatchewan).Project Summary:Physical education (PE) is a required area of study in the K-9 curriculum and provides valuable opportunities for students to learn the skills,
- [Making a Maker Community: Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/may-21-2025/) - 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 in the 21st century, within
- [Retired Teachers and their Ongoing Contribution to Teaching and Learning in Saskatchewan](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/may-7-2025/) - Retired Teachers and their Ongoing Contribution to Teaching and Learning in Saskatchewan Researcher: Janet Lowndes Moderator: Rob Lenhe, STF Senior Administrative StaffPanelist: Sue Amundrud, STS President Date: May 7, 2025Time: 7:00 to 8:30pmRegister Here Synopsis: The purpose of this study was to raise awareness within the profession of the extraordinary resource that is represented by retired teachers.
- [Educators Doing the Deep, Unsettling Work of Treaty Education](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/educators-doing-the-deep-unsettling-work-of-treaty-education/) - Educators Doing the Deep, Unsettling Work of Treaty Education The purpose of the research was to investigate how developing a community of educators to do the unsettling work of treaty education might have positively influenced their implementation of treaty education in their respective schools. By doing the unsettling work of treaty education, we meant revealing
- [The Effect of a Community of Teachers Doing the Unsettling Work of Treaty Education in Rural Saskatchewan Classrooms](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/the-effect-of-a-community-of-teachers-doing-the-unsettling-work-of-treaty-education-in-rural-saskatchewan-classrooms/) - Raquel Bellefleur & Michael Graham Treaty Education has been mandatory for K-12 students in Saskatchewan for over a decade, yet many teachers still struggle with how to best implement it in their classrooms. This action research project will investigate the effect of developing a community of rural educators to take up the deep work of
- [Payroll Deductions](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/payroll-deductions/) - 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 through a payroll deduction. Not sure who to send
- [A Critical Participatory Action Research Project: Improving Teaching practices Through Professional Development in Culturally Responsive Pedagogy](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/salon-series-november2024/) - 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 participate in an online professional
- [Supporting Neurodiverse Students by Incorporating Visual Strategies and Supports as a Tier One Intervention in Grade One, Two and One/Two Classrooms​.](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/salon-series-december2024/) - 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 by Using Visual Supports as
- [McDowell Celebrates Award Winner](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/mcdowell-celebrates-award-winner/) - 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 research from a McDowell research
- [A Participatory Action Research Project: Improving Teaching Practices Through Culturally Responsive Teaching](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/a-participatory-action-researchproject-improving-teachingpractices-through-culturallyresponsive-teaching/) - 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 included) over five sessions to
- [Passing of Fred Herron](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/passing-of-fred-herron/) - 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 and spent countless hours fundraising, supporting
- [Fall 2024 Newsletter](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/fall-2024-newsletter/) - Check out what’s been happening at the Foundation in our Fall 2024 Newsletter available here.
- [Fall Events - McDowell Foundation](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/fall-events-mcdowell-foundation/) - Fall Events at McDowell October 25 – Councillor ConferenceVisit the McDowell Booth at Councillor Conference on October 25th to browse the most recent research and learn more about the Foundation!November 6 – Salon SeriesJoin Jessica Madiratta from 7:00-8:30pm for a presentation of her project A Critical Participatory Action research Project: Improving Teaching Practices Through Professional Development in
- [Smooth Transitions: Integrating a High School and Teacher Education Program](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/smooth-transitions-integrating-a-high-school-and-teacher-education-program/) - Smooth Transitions: Integrating a High School and Teacher Education Program The Faculty of Education, University of Regina and Regina public schools have partnered for five semesters to deliver an integrated university course, Education Core Studies (ECS) 100 at the Campus Regina Public High School. This course is a unique program integrating the learning outcomes of
- [Effectively Supporting the Professional Development and Growth of Teachers](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/effectively-supporting-the-professional-development-and-growth-of-teachers/) - Effectively Supporting the Professional Development and Growth of Teachers In our role as learning coaches, we have the foundational belief that teachers are professionals who will engage in reflection in order to examine practice and to make instructional decisions and changes to benefit the students they are teaching. “Much of the pleasure of professional growth
- [Time, Pace, Place: Using Flexible Design and Delivery to Support Learners](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/time-pace-place-using-flexible-design-and-delivery-to-support-learners/) - Time, Pace, Place: Using Flexible Design and Delivery to Support Learners Reseachers: Frazer Donahue, Cheryl Dunits, Jean Fauchon, Shalen Fox, Carlo Hansen and Ramona Stiller Additional Teacher Participants: Janet Benoit, Anne Crozier, Shelly Fransoo, Tracie Harty, Nate Jurgens, Roxanne StynskyDecember 2017 In August 2015, teachers at John Paul II Collegiate were directed by senior administration to develop
- [The Wuchusk or Muskrat Project](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/the-wuchusk-or-muskrat-project/) - The Wuchusk or Muskrat Project Researchers: Renée Carrière and Dr. Tim JardineOctober 2016The objectives of this project have been established to include but are not limited to the following: To advance the bridging of Indigenous and Western science knowledge. To promote the modelling of land-/place-based teaching pedagogy and practices with science curriculum. To increase high school science credit attainment rates
- [Promising Practices for Meaningful Family Engagement](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/promising-practices-for-meaningful-family-engagement/) - Promising Practices for Meaningful Family Engagement Researchers: Carly Robson Gilchrist, Pamela Sawatzky and Amber ThompsonOctober 2020 As three researchers, each from distinct rural communities, we will seek to establish and communicate a host of possible practices that are central to engaging families to support student learning. Our project proposal asks, “What practices offer possibilities for
- [Teachers Leading Teachers: The Saskatchewan Professional Development Unit's Facilitator Community](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/teachers-leading-teachers-the-saskatchewan-professional-development-units-facilitator-community/) - Teachers Leading Teachers: The Saskatchewan Professional Development Unit's Facilitator Community Researcher: Dr. Pamela Osmond-Johnson (University of Regina)October 2018Within this context, the purpose of this study was twofold. Firstly, the project aimed to explore the value-added component of communities of practice within the teaching profession by examining the SPDU’s Facilitator Community as an example of a
- [Collaborative Ecological Consultation: Psychologist, Classroom Teacher, and Embedded Interventions](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/to-thrive-and-flourish-supporting-beginning-teachers-through-an-induction-by-mentoring-approach-in-rural-saskatchewan-2/) - Collaborative Ecological Consultation: Psychologist, Classroom Teacher, and Embedded Interventions Researchers: Tammy FergusonSeptember 2020The focus of this research was on ecological collaboration at the intervention stage of psychological consultation in schools. In this action research, teachers and psychologists worked in partnership to select and then to embed appropriate interventions within a curricular unit of study. This collaboration
- [Creating Opportunities for Using Family Funds of Knowledge to Support Literacy Skills](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/creating-opportunities-for-using-family-funds-of-knowledge-to-support-literacy-skills/) - Creating Opportunities for Using Family Funds of Knowledge to Support Literacy Skills Researchers: Callie Lewry and Sharla Currie December 2016In our community school we are working on improving oral language and literacy skills.We know the research says that parent engagement is a primary factor in student success; thus, we wanted to explore different ways to create authentic
- [Their Voices: What High School Students are Saying About School-Related Anxiety](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/their-voices-what-high-school-students-are-saying-about-school-related-anxiety/) - Their Voices: What High School Students are Saying about School Related Anxiety Researchers: Dr. Jenn de Lugt and Jenn Chan2017The purpose of the study is to further our understanding of anxiety as experienced by high school students, and how these anxieties can be mitigated.Through 10 weekly confidential journal entries, and five focus groups, we asked students
- [Exploring Visual Literacy: Secondary Teacher and Consultant Reflections on how Increasing Visual Literacy Impacts Adolescent Learning](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/exploring-visual-literacy-secondary-teacher-and-consultant-reflections-on-how-increasing-visual-literacy-impacts-adolescent-learning/) - Exploring Visual Literacy: Secondary Teacher and Consultant Reflections on how Increasing Visual Literacy Impacts Adolescent Learning Researchers: Lois Keller and Karon Guttormson August 2015Teaching visual literacy as a way to increase student engagement and improve student achievement remains largely untapped in high school content subject areas (Draper & Siebert, 2010; Siegel, 2012; Hirsch & Hansel, 2013).
- [Using Teacher Collaboration to Increase Student Engagement](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/using-teacher-collaboration-to-increase-student-engagement/) - Using Teacher Collaboration to Increase Student Engagement Researchers: Paul McTavis, Moira Hamm, Michelle Brochu, Audrey Gavlas, Jon Pedersen and Cherie Wilke-PrielOctober 2015The intent of this research project was to explore teacher experiences and observations as teachers worked collaboratively to deepen their understanding of student engagement. More specifically, the researchers were interested in what considerations and
- [Superhumans: How Teachers Use Graphic Novels](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/superhumans-how-teachers-use-graphic-novels/) - Superhumans: How Teachers Use Graphic Novels Researcher: Scott AllenAugust 2015Current expectations in the Saskatchewan English language arts curriculum acknowledgethat the language arts are not simply about reading and writing, but involve a good balanceof listening, speaking, viewing and representing as well. Furthermore, the curriculumacknowledges the importance of any and all types of text (film, radio, oral
- [Ē-kiwēyitotamāhkKitāyisinēwinānāw - Reclaiming Our Cree Language Through Oral Tradition](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/e-kiweyitotamahkkitayisinewinanaw-reclaiming-our-cree-language-through-oral-tradition/) - Ē-kiwēyitotamāhk Kitāyisinēwinānāw: Reclaiming Our Cree Language Through Oral Tradition Researchers: Diane Peekeekoot, Charlotte Campbell, Emily Weenoonis and Shaun Sasakamoose. August 2015What began as a project to revitalize our traditional Cree language in our school became an incredible re-awakening and revitalization of our Cree culture, and formed new bonds with Elders in our community. What we learned
- [To Thrive and Flourish: Supporting Beginning Teachers Through an Induction-by-Mentoring Approach in Rural Saskatchewan](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/to-thrive-and-flourish-supporting-beginning-teachers-through-an-induction-by-mentoring-approach-in-rural-saskatchewan/) - To Thrive and Flourish: Supporting Beginning Teachers Through an Induction-by-Mentoring Approach in Rural Saskatchewan Researchers: Lynn Lemisko, Laurie-ann M. Hellsten, and Carol Demchuk-KosolofskiMarch 2017The overall objective of this research was to examine, in the context of rural Saskatchewan, the key components of an effective and sustainable mentorship approach that helps beginning teachers thrive and flourish.
- [Developing a Collaborative, Intellectually Engaged Team to Support Reading Comprehension](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/developing-a-collaborative-intellectually-engaged-team-to-support-reading-comprehension/) - Developing a Collaborative, Intellectually Engaged Team to Support Reading Comprehension Researcher: Davin Hildebrand, Michelle Hildebrand, Andrea Pearson, Daryl Pearson and Cheryl Treptow.The purpose of this study was to understand the influence that a collaborative, intellectually engaged team could have on reading comprehension instruction. The research methodology was design-based research, which supported the researchers in answering
- [Effect of Daily Math Home Practice and Number Talks on Automaticity of Basic Math Facts](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/effect-of-daily-math-home-practice-and-number-talks-on-automaticity-of-basic-math-facts/) - Effect of Daily Math Home Practice and Number Talks on Automaticity of Basic Math Facts Researchers: Tammy Boychuk and Bing CuiSeptember 2014This research project used a qualitative approach to investigate whether the practicing of basic mathematical facts at home improves automaticity, fluency, and accuracy. Number talks were used in this project to increase number sense
- [Teaching 100 Languages in a Second Language Using an Inquiry-Based Approach in Early Childhood French Immersion](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/teaching-100-languages-in-a-second-language-using-an-inquiry-based-approach-in-early-childhood-french-immersion/) - Teaching 100 Languages in a Second Language Using an Inquiry-Based Approach in Early Childhood French Immersion Researchers: Paula D. Fortier and Marielle HamonOctober 2014Drawing on their lived experiences, two colleagues and co-researchers reflected upon their teacher practice related to using an inquiry approach in their French immersion kindergarten and Grade 1 classrooms. While defining inquiry-based
- [Learning Ecosystems: Connecting Social Constructivism and Distance Learning](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/learning-ecosystems-connecting-social-constructivism-and-distance-learning/) - Creating Community and Social Connection to Support Deep Understanding in Asynchronous Distance Learning Researcher: Racquel BiemMay 2020Socially constructed education practices are understood to foster deep learning through socio-cultural interactions (Vygotsky, 1978). Individual learning is limited in comparison to what can be learned as a community (Beck & Kosnik, 2006). Face-to-face strategies are highlighted throughout the
- [Managing Student Stress During COVID-19](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/managing-student-stress-during-covid-19/) - Managing Student Stress During COVID-19 Researchers: Brent Keen and Angela CsikiThe focus of our project was to discover how effectively we can mitigate students’ stress over the COVID-19 pandemic using strategies that promoted mindfulness.Our objective was to measure how successfully we could reduce students’ stress levels using three different strategies related to self-regulation:Students practice self-regulation through daily
- [How does a Teacher<br>Incorporate Place-Based First Nations Way of Living in Nature in a Classroom to Teach High School Science in a Northern Reserve School?](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/how-does-a-teacherincorporate-place-based-first-nations-way-of-living-in-nature-in-a-classroom-to-teach-high-school-science-in-a-northern-reserve-school/) - How does a Teacher Incorporate Place-Based First Nations Way of Living in Nature in a Classroom to Teach High School Science in a Northern Reserve School? Researchers: Nadeeka Obada Lekamlage, Geraldine Red IronGratitude: Canoe Lake Miksew School, Canoe Lake, North West College, Meadow Lake, Transition Place Education Centre, Meadow Lake.July 2022Researchers: Nadeeka Obada Lekamlage and Geraldine Red
- [Partnerships of Change:<br>Transforming Language in Three-Way<br>Conferences for English as an Additional Language Student Success](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/partnerships-of-changetransforming-language-in-three-wayconferences-for-english-as-an-additional-language-student-success/) - Partnership of Change: Transforming Language in Three-Way Conferences for English as an Additional Language (EAL) Student Success Researchers: Shawna Jurgens, Brenden Kroeger, Dr. Zhi Li, Dr. Hyunjung Shin, Shannon Storey, Julia Daantos, and Xiaoxue Xie. The purpose of this proposed research is to strengthen partnerships among EAL parents, students and teachers so schools can better support academic
- [Instructional Leaders<br>Supporting Implementation<br>of Effective Literacy Instruction](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/instructional-leaderssupporting-implementationof-effective-literacy-instruction/) - Instructional Leaders Supporting Implementation of Effective Literacy Instruction Researchers: Jennifer Dorval, Dawn Paylon, Anita Dolan, Susan Plant, Cheryl Treptow and Kristin Becotte.October 2016 In this research, teachers and administrators were invited to engage in collaborative research alongside the Northwest School Division Reading Team. Each team member worked through their own journey alongside the collaborative reading team
- [A Narrative Inquiry into the Experiences of Indigenous High School Students Enrolled within a Youth Leadership Pathway](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/a-narrative-inquiry-intothe-experiences-ofindigenous-high-schoolstudents-enrolled-within-ayouth-leadership-pathway/) - A Narrative Inquiry into the Experiences of Indigenous High School Students Enrolled within a Youth Leadership Pathway Researchers: Brian Lewis, Michael Dubnewick, Tamara Ryba, Brett Kannenberg, Tristan Hopper, Sean Lessard and Joseph Naytowhow.July 2022When we began this work, we held wonders of how Indigenous youth composed their identities and sustained their lives on school landscapes. For some
- [Pandemic “Thrivers;” Investigating the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Thriving Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020-2022](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/pandemic-thrivers-investigating-the-knowledge-skills-and-attitudes-of-thriving-teachers-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-of-2020-2022/) - Pandemic Thrivers: Investigating Thriving Teachers’ Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes During the First Two Years of the COVID-19 Pandemic Researchers: Dr. Judy Jaunzems-Fernuk and Ivy ArmstrongAugust 2023With this case study, we propose interviewing up to five teachers from one Saskatchewan school division who describe themselves as having thrived throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We will also
- [Understanding the Perspectives of Teachers Who Engage in Regular Physical Activity and Implications on Well-Being](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/understanding-the-perspectives-of-teachers-who-engage-in-regular-physical-activity-and-implications-on-well-being/) - Researcher: Seleste EftodaNovember 2023 | Winner of the 2023-24 McDowell Foundation Research AwardThere is an urgent need to address the teacher wellbeing crisis that is gripping many teachers within the province, across the country and around the globe. Teacher well-being is an urgent concern as the wellbeing of the teacher impacts the well-being of the
- [Student Voice to Improve Sense of Belonging in Middle Years](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/student-voice-to-improve-sense-of-belonging-in-middle-years/) - Researchers: Kelli Fredlund, Kelly Gibson, Chrisa Farrell and Chantelle BalickiFebruary 2022Our project is designed to assist middle years teachers (Grades 6-9 homerooms) and administrators to learn more about how they can create space for student voice in an effort to improve sense of belonging in their school learning communities. Our research is student-driven, where ourstudents will provide
- [A Relationship of Harmony & Success: Improving Engagement](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/a-relationship-of-harmony-success-improving-engagement/) - A Relationship of Harmony & Success: Improving Engagement Researchers: Candace Chicilo, Marlyse Barilla and Diana PorterJanuary 2022This research will investigate the link between non-traditional, unconventional, informal opportunities (daily contact via phone, twice weekly in-person contact – either at school or at the child’s home, motivating students to communicate with caregivers, informal conversations off school property &
- [K-12 Distance Education](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/k-12-distance-education/) - K-12 Saskatchewan Distance Education: Digging Deeper into 21st Century Classrooms During a Pandemic Researcher: Kelsey ShieldsFebruary 2022Distance education has the ability to enhance Kindergarten-Grade 12 (K-12) education in Saskatchewan by reducing the barriers and challenges currently presented in public education, especially during the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) global pandemic. Within this case study, a website analysis
- [Breaking out of the ‘textbox’- Increasing land-based learning](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/breaking-out-of-the-textbox-increasing-land-based-learning/) - Breaking Out of the Textbox:Increasing Outdoor Learning Researcher: Nicole TurnerOctober 2021 This research project will consider how often elementary teachers are presently taking their students outside the classroom and then subsequently will work with a small group of educators on integrating more land-based practices. The first piece of data collection will involve a short survey distributed
- [Female Leaders and Their Impact on School Culture in Saskatchewan](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/female-leaders-school-culture/) - Female Leaders and their Impact on School Culture in Saskatchewan Researchers: Amy Korver and Amy OrthOctober 2021The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of women in K-12 school administration and learn from their experiences. By focusing on female leadership in Prairie Spirit School Division and Prairie South School Division, we hope to
- [Identifying consistent supports for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis adult learners at Royal West Campus](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/identifying-consistent-supports-for-first-nations-inuit-and-metis-adult-learners-at-royal-west-campus/) - Identifying Consistent Supports for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Adult Learners at Royal West Campus Researchers: Kim MacLeod, Cody Dill and Deidra EvansAugust 2015 The purpose of this research study was to learn from our First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) adult learners at Royal West Campus who have taken a non-traditional path through education
- [Treaty4Project: Student's Perception of Their Relationship to Treaty 4 and First Nation's People](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/treaty4project-students-perception-of-their-relationship-to-treaty-4-and-first-nations-people/) - The Impact of Treaty4Project on Students and Teachers: Learning From Our Experience Researchers: Naomi Fortier-Fréçon and Leia LaingJanuary 2017 Treaty4Project is also known as Treaty 4: The Next Generation Project. It was an educational project that allowed students to explore the idea of treaty citizenship. It helped them understand their generation’s relationship with Treaty 4 in
- [Culture-Based School Mathematics for Reconciliation and Professional Development.](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/culture-based-school-mathematics-for-reconciliation-and-professional-development/) - Culture-Based School Mathematics for Reconciliation and Professional Development. Researchers: Sharon Meyer, Glen Aikenhead, Kelley Cardinal, Danny Sylvestre and Ted View2019 Our project is a direct response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) 10th Call to Action, which includes: “developing culturally appropriate curricula” (TRC, 2016, p. 165). The project was designed to better understand how four rural
- [Using Teacher Collaboration in an Islamic Faith-Based School to Nurture Student and Staff Sense of Belonging](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/using-teacher-collaboration-in-an-islamic-faith-based-school-to-nurture-student-and-staff-sense-of-belonging/) - Cross-Cultural Collaboration and Belonging in an Islamic School. Researchers: Kari Krug, Asmaa Olwan, Nosiba Abdalla, Sabreena Haque, Ghufran Lababidi and Kassandra Campbell. 2020. As Saskatchewan classrooms become increasingly diverse, it is essential that teachers become more culturally aware. This project is an investigation into how teacher collaboration can be used to nurture student and staff sense
- [Moving into the 21st Century with Second-Language Learning](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/moving-into-the-21st-century-with-second-language-learning/) - Moving Into the 21st Century with Second-Language Learning Researchers: Dana Sanders and Tina AndersonJuly 2015 The goal of the French immersion program is to educate students so they are able to be bilingual learners. French immersion programs aim to be successful in the creation of functionally bilingual students. These students should be able to continue
- [Early education reading intervention for ELL students](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/early-education-reading-intervention-for-ell-students/) - Early Education Reading Intervention for ELL Students Researchers: Diana Jemieff, Barb Ludba, and Corey HolowachukSeptember 2014 This study examines and attempts to develop the best practices in reading intervention for English language learners (ELLs). As teachers, we are encountering more students who enter school having very few English language skills, and we are not feeling
- [Exploring Refugee Children’s Pre- and Post-Migration Educational Experiences.](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/exploring-refugee-childrens-pre-and-post-migration-educational-experiences/) - Exploring Refugee Children’s Pre- and Post-Migration Educational Experiences Researchers: Dr. Christine Massing, Dr. Daniel Kikulwe, Katerine Nakutnyy and Dr. Needal Ghadi.January 2023 During the ongoing war in Syria, the Canadian government promised to receive 25,000 refugees1 fleeing war and persecution over a period of three months in 2015-2016 (IRCC, 2019). Half of those admitted were
- [Developing sense of belonging](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/developing-sense-of-belonging/) - Developing Sense of Belonging Researchers: Michael Radford, Amy Campbell and Scott ThompsonMay 2021 We intended to focus on students’ sense of belonging in Dorintosh Central School. The purpose of the proposed research was motivated by the impact holistic learning has on students’ sense of belonging in the learning environment. Furthermore, our research team explored students’
- [History Underground: The Road to Reconciliation](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/history-underground-the-road-to-reconciliation/) - History Underground: The Road to Reconciliation Researcher: Denee RepskiDecember 2020 This idea was born out of profound restlessness – a sense in our classrooms that we as non-Indigenous teachers were attempting to engage a classroom of largely non-Indigenous students in learning around the history of residential schools and a lingering sense of tokenism seemed to
- [Exploring Experiences of Educators of Students with Bi-Polar Diagnoses.](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/exploring-experiences-of-educators-of-students-with-bi-polar-diagnoses/) - Exploring Experiences of Educators of Students with Bi-Polar Diagnoses Researcher: Erin Richards2015As educators we are expected to facilitate learning for a variety of students. Many of these students are diagnosed with needs that must be addressed by educators. In our professional responsibility we will never diagnose a student, however once a diagnosis has been communicated
- [George Gordon First Nation Mîkiwahp (Tipi) Project](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/george-gordon-first-nation-mikiwahp-tipi-project/) - George Gordon First Nation Mîkiwahp Project: Our Learning Story Researchers: Katherine Oviatt, Amanda Moosemay, Heide Linford, Lana Steiner, Bryan McNabb, Tammy McNab, Lindsey Bear, Alberta-Rose Bear and Sonia KinequonJune 2022 This project is the first of many hopeful future projects that will set the foundations for redesigning the way students are taught and assessed through a
- [Papal Encyclical Laudato Si and Critical Pedagogy of Place](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/papal-encyclical-laudato-si-and-critical-pedagogy-of-place/) - Papal Encyclical Laudato si’ and Critical Pedagogy of Place: Catholic School Teachers Enacting Papal Encyclical Laudato si Researchers: Mel Sysing and Dustin Kasun, Dr. Verna St. Denis. Analysis by Dr. Sheelah McLeanFebruary 2018 This project seeks to understand how the pedagogical practices of Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools teachers in Saskatoon, Canada draw on ideas of anti-racist,
- [High School Teachers Working Towards Reconciliation: Examining the Teaching and Learning of Residential Schools](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/high-school-teachers-working-towards-reconciliation-examining-the-teaching-and-learning-of-residential-schools/) - High School Teachers Working Towards Reconciliation - Examining the Teaching and Learning of Residential Schools Researchers: Tana Mitchell and Jennifer TupperOctober 2017 Canada has a long and well-documented history of unequal relations with the first peoples of this land. From policies of forced starvation (Daschuk, 2013), to the ongoing murders and disappearances of Indigenous girls
- [Improving Indigenous Students’ Success Through an Analysis and Implementation of Promising Teaching Practices](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/improving-indigenous-students-success-through-an-analysis-and-implementation-of-promising-teaching-practices/) - Improving Indigenous Students’ Success Through an Analysis and Implementation of Promising Teaching Practices Researchers: Terry Craig and Cheryl TreptowOctober 2020The purpose of our study was to bring together a diverse group of culturally responsive lead leaders to see what knowledge and understanding could be gained to better support Indigenous students within the Northwest School Division
- [Teaching During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Lived Experience of Saskatchewan.](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/lessons-learned-upon-returning-to-school-during-covid-19/) - Teaching During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Lived Experience of Saskatchewan Researchers: Dr. Madeline Press, Dr. Suzanne Zwarych, TJ Zwarych, Alex Owilli and Josee Bumphrey.June 2021 COVID-19 is having a huge impact on our lives. Many people fear for themselves as well as for family members who may be vulnerable to the virus. Teachers and parents
- [Exploring the Work of Treaty Catalyst Teachers in Selected Saskatchewan Schools](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/exploring-the-work-of-treaty-catalyst-teachers-in-selected-saskatchewan-schools/) - Exploring the Work of Treaty Catalyst Teachers in Selected Saskatchewan Schools Researchers: Brandon Needham and Michael CottrellSeptember 2016 We came to this research initially through a common passion to improve outcomes for First Nations and Métis students in Saskatchewan classrooms and to enhance non-Aboriginal students’ understanding and appreciation for First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures
- [Nurturing Emergent Literacy in Play-Based Outdoor Education: An Exploration of the Learning Journey of a Kindergarten/Grade 1 Class in Forest School](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/nurturing-emergent-literacy-in-play-based-outdoor-education-an-exploration-of-the-learning-journey-of-a-kindergarten-grade-1-class-in-forest-school/) - Denise Heppner, Tirzah Reilkoff Leaders in education are wondering if the COVID-19 pandemic will nudge educators to explore the benefits of outdoor education. This research will take up that challenge and delve into the aspects of literacy learning that are fostered by participation within an outdoor educational context (Forest School), adding to the emerging research
- [The Impact of COVID-19 on Band Teacher Practices in Saskatchewan](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-band-teacher-practices-in-saskatchewan/) - Researchers: Katlyn Redding & Kristen Myers As music educators in rural Saskatchewan, we noticed the tremendous impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on band programs. Since band instruction is typically almost exclusively delivered through the playing of wind instruments in a group setting, which became a high-risk activity in the context of COVID-19, band teachers were
- [Social Media as Anti-Racist Teacher Education: Implications and Possibilities](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/social-media-as-anti-racist-teacher-education-implications-and-possibilities/) - Dr. Carmen Gillies and Melchior Sysing At this historical moment of worldwide anti-racism protests that have led to increased institutional support for anti-racism policies and practices, we—as teachers—must ask ourselves how we may contribute unknowingly to racial divisions. In particular, we believe a need exists to think critically about anti-racism messages communicated through social media.
- [Strengthening Schools to Support the Needs of Refugee Students](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/strengthening-schools-to-support-the-needs-of-refugee-students/) - Kirsten Cavanaugh, Saskatoon Public School Division and Dr. Janet Okoko, College of Education, University of Saskatchewan Recently arrived refugee children face many challenges when adapting to their new country and schools along with their parents who may be looking for work, attempting to learn English, and adapting to a different culture. For these families, the
- [Reorienting Post-Pandemic Through Social Emotional Learning](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/reorienting-post-pandemic-through-social-emotional-learning/) - Veronica StewartTeachers play a major role in shaping school culture and through social and emotional competencies can empower each other and their students. This project seeks to measure the value of developing adult Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills with major benefits anticipated for students who will see social skills modeled, emotional literacy in action, and
- [Exploring Indigenous Student Sense of Belonging in a Saskatchewan High School](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/exploring-indigenous-student-sense-of-belonging-in-a-saskatchewan-high-school/) - Researchers: Raquel Oberkirsch and Melanie PressNORA’S SPECIAL DIRECTED CALLThe proposed participatory action research explores Indigenous students’ experiences of belonging at a Saskatchewan high school over one school year. We will examine the effects of implementing culturally relevant initiatives such as a beading club, painting workshops with local Indigenous artists, land-based learning opportunities, and Cree or
- [Retired Teachers and their Ongoing Contribution to Teaching and Learning in Saskatchewan](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/retired-teachers-and-their-ongoing-contribution-to-teaching-and-learning-in-saskatchewan/) - 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 benefited from years of in-school
- [<strong>Leading Reconciliation in Rural Schools</strong>](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/leading-reconciliation-in-rural-schools/) - 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 that schools hold the key
- [Supporting Anxious Students Through the High School to University Transition](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/supporting-anxious-students-through-the-high-school-to-university-transition/) - Researchers: Dr. Jenn de Lugt and M. Jolene SmithAnxiety 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 for mood or anxiety disorders. The
- [miyo ācimo: S/He Tells Good Stories for Jumping Fences and Crossing Barriers](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/miyo-acimo-s-he-tells-good-stories-for-jumping-fences-and-crossing-barriers/) - Researchers: Sheena Koops, Celeste Tootoosis and Lisa EwackWhile 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, storytellers, and language keepers for her
- [Using Community-Based Participatory Action Research to Foreground Local Wisdom Traditions in the Creation of a Holistic and Culturally Sensitive Transition to Kindergarten](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/using-community-based-participatory-action-research-to-foreground-local-wisdom-traditions-in-the-creation-of-a-holistic-and-culturally-sensitive-transition-to-kindergarten/) - Researcher: Jacquelene GibbsThe 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 in what ways do assessment practices,
- [Making a Maker Community: Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/making-a-maker-community-teaching-and-learning-in-the-21st-century/) - Researchers: Cristyne Hébert, Amy Singh, Trevor Hlushko and Aaron WarnerThis 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 implement a unit around and making,
- [Innovation in the Classroom: An Exploration of Interdisciplinary Virtual Reality in Classrooms](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/innovation-in-the-classroom-an-exploration-of-interdisciplinary-virtual-reality-in-classrooms/) - Researchers: Michael Graham, Curtis Bourassa and Adam WilsonVirtual 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 has burgeoned. As with most educational
- [Scope and Sequence for Literacy in French Immersion students](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/scope-and-sequence-for-literacy-in-french-immersion-students/) - Researchers: Gisele Perrault and Mariette Anderson The objective of this study is to determine which scope and sequence is more effective when teaching reading to grade one French Immersion students in Saskatchewan, in communities where French is not the prevalent language that is spoken. This study will compare two scope and sequences, both of which
- [How Do We Support Gender Diverse Students Now?](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/how-do-we-support-gender-diverse-students-now/) - Researchers: j. wallace skelton, Ashlee Sandiford, Hannah Paul, Alex Schmidt. On August 22 2023, then Education Minister Dustin Duncan announced new policies that impacted what school staff are to do if a child under sixteen asks to be called by a different name or pronoun at school, requiring parents be informed about sexual health education,
- [Draw me a Fransaskois: Fransaskois students' representation of cultural identity, an example of a Francophone High school in Saskatchewan.](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/draw-me-a-fransaskois/) - Researchers: Naomi Fortier-Fréçon, Francis Denis, Jacqueline Castilloux This research project seeks to explore how students attending a Francophone high school in Saskatoon perceive the Fransaskois identity in their personal lives. Due to the ever changing realities of Saskatchewan demographics, the definition of a Fransaskois has changed, and we wish to find out how the Fransaskois
- [Visible and Valued: Exploring the stories of Queer teachers in Saskatchewan](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/visible-and-valued-exploring-the-stories-of-queer-teachers-in-saskatchewan/) - Researchers: Jen Green and David Popoff Visible and Valued: Exploring the Stories of Queer Teachers in Saskatchewan is a study that will provide a written record and history of the experiences of Queer Teachers in the province of Saskatchewan. Frequently, queer teachers have been in situations where they were not visible or valued members of the
- [Linguistic Insecurity of Francophone Teachers in French Immersion Schools: Understanding and Overcoming Obstacles](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/linguistic-linguistic-insecurity-of-francophone-teachers/) - Researchers: Oumar Sylla and Wybo Ottenbreit-BornThe aim of this study is to identify the main obstacles faced by Francophone teachers in English-dominant French immersion schools, with a focus on issues caused by linguistic insecurity. The research will investigate the challenges and assess their impact on teacher performance, confidence, and retention, to provide practical solutions to
- [High Impact, High Needs: Trauma Informed Education in Early Years](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/high-impact-high-needs-trauma-informed-education-in-early-years/) - Researchers: Kelly Lambert and Ryan LambertThe goal of our project is to examine early childhood trauma within our school division (with the possibility of expanding to other regions in the province) to determine if there is a increase in the systemic pattern among the incidence and occurrence of trauma in our early childhood students. As
- [Building Community: An Appreciative Inquiry Focused Research Study at Greystone Heights School](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/building-community-greystone-heights/) - Researchers: Eric Walker, Melanie Breckon, Russ Munkler, Krista Sego, Cassandra Shangraw, Sara Stone, Jayden WiebeGreystone Heights School will embark on a research initiative studying the factors contributing to a sense of belonging among students and staff at Greystone Heights School. Led by educators, the project seeks to uncover the factors that contribute to a sense of belonging among
- [Culturally Relevant Reading Intervention](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/culturally-relevant-reading-intervention/) - Researchers: Danene Kopperud, Dawn Paylor, and Mathew GruppThis research is designed to evaluate how effectively Culturally Relevant Pedagogy improves phonological and phonemic awareness skills for Indigenous students. It aims to explore the effects of CRP-based reading intervention on students’reading proficiency, as well as their involvement, enthusiasm, and overallsuccess in reading. The study will involve providing
- [Get Involved with McDowell - Fundraising Committee](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/get-involved-with-mcdowell-fundraising-committee/) - Get Involved with the McDowell Foundation Fundraising Committee Volunteering with a non-profit can support the development of leadership skills, encourage professional research in the province, and be a great way to meet others who are passionate about public education.The McDowell Foundation is currently looking for volunteers to join its fundraising committee.The Fundraising Committee is an
- [January Newsletter](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/january-newsletter/) - January Newsletter Available The January 2024 McDowell Newsletter is now available here.
- [Annual Report Available](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/202223_annual_report/) - McDowell Annual Report The McDowell 2022-23 Annual Report is available here.
- [Fall Newsletter](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/elementor-2944/) - Fall Newsletter The fall newsletter is now available here
- [2023-24 Funding Announcement](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/2023-24-funding-announcement/) - 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 SchoolsJade Ballek, Stacy Becker, Kim Fick, Jason Low and Angela Sparks
- [June Newsletter](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/june-newsletter/) - The June 2023 Newsletter is now available here
- [McDowell Foundation Launches Spring Campaign](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/mcdowell-foundation-launches-spring-campaign/) - Over the past three years Saskatchewan schools have lived through shutdowns, quarantines, masking, sanitizing, social distancing, cancelled events, and missed social opportunities. These seismic changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have undoubtedly had an impact on our teachers and students.Recognizing the need to reflect on and learn from these experiences, the McDowell Foundation issued
- [Get Involved](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/board-members-needed/) - Volunteer Opportunity: Foundation Board Members Needed!The Foundation is currently accepting expressions of interest to sit on our Board of Directors. Directors are appointed for a three-year term and provide strategic direction, fiscal oversight and risk-management leadership for the Foundation. The Board meets approximately four times per year.Serving on a non-profit board can support the development of
- [Fall Newsletter](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/fall-newsletter/) - Check out the fall newsletter which includes a description of the 2022-23 grant recipients.STF-00424_20220931_HN_web
- [McDowell News - January](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/mcdowell-news-january/) - The January 2023 Newsletter is available here
- [2021-22 Annual General Meeting](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/elementor-2339/) - The 2021-22 Annual General Meeting was held December 2, 2022. The annual report is available here
- [How does a teacher incorporate place based “First Nations way of living in nature” in to<br>classroom to teach high school sciences in a northern reserve school?](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/how-does-a-teacher-incorporate-place-based-first-nations-way-of-living-in-nature-in-toclassroom-to-teach-high-school-sciences-in-a-northern-reserve-school/) - By Nadeeka Obada LekamlageThe main purpose of the research is to explore, recognize and learn how to incorporate place-based First Nations ways of living in nature into high school science classes. As educators in Northern Saskatchewan, we are interested in exploring trends in high school science education, identifying challenges and seeking solutions as we integratingplace-based
- [2022-23 FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/2022-23-funding-announcement/) - McDowell Foundation Funded Projects – 2022-23The McDowell Foundation is pleased to announce the following projects have been approved for 2022-23. Congratulations to all the recipients and we look forward to sharing the results of this work next year.A Critical Participatory Action Research Project: Improving Teaching practices Through Professional Development in Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Jessica MadirattaThis
- [Funding Announcement!](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/funding-announcement/) - Well-being Special Directed Call McDowell Board of Directors Approves Funding for Special Directed Call addressing Well-Being.The McDowell Foundation invited PreK-12 teachers and other educators to submit an application to a special directed call for research that focuses on student and/or teacher well-being in the [post] COVID-19 public education system in Saskatchewan.We are pleased to announce
- [June News](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/elementor-1978/) - McDowell News - June Check out the latest newsletter. McDowell Newsletter-June
- [Ramona Stiller](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/ramona-stiller/) - Ramona Stiller Ramona Stiller shares her research story as we continue to celebrate our 30th anniversary through her video.
- [McDowell News](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/mcdowell-news/) - Check out the most recent newsletter.January Newsletter
- [Leadership in Action](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/leadership-in-action/) - Check out this article by Jane MacLeod that appeared in the December edition of the Sask Bulletin.https://www.stf.sk.ca/about-stf/news/revisiting-instructional-leadership-action
- [October Newsletter](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/october-newsletter/) - The October edition of the McDowell newsletter is now available. Oct Newsletter
- [Creating a Sense of Belonging in Middle Years’ Classrooms](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/creating-a-sense-of-belonging-in-middle-years-classrooms/) - Please join us for a ZOOM presentation October 28th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. where teachers Chantelle Balicki, Kelli Fredlund Kelly Gibson and Chrisa Farrell will share their findings from their McDowell Foundation research project. They will be joined by Fatima Coovadia, Vice Chair, Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation. This event will be co-hosted by the Saskatoon Teachers
- [Media Advisory](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/media-advisory/) - 3:45 p.m.
- [McDowell Foundation 30th Anniversary](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/mcdowell-foundation-30th-anniversary/) - On October 5th the McDowell Foundation celebrates 30 years of teacher-led research in the province and beyond. Thank you for the well-wishes we have received.
- [Special Directed Call Indigenous Education](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/special-directed-call-indigenous-education/) - Notice of Intent for Special Directed Call Indigenous Education -Officially on June 30, 2021, our former Administrative Assistant, Nora Worby, retired from the McDowell Foundation. As a part of her retirement gift, we wanted to honour her and her work over the years as our Administrative Assistant. At her request, Nora’s special Directed Call will
- [A big thank you!](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/a-big-thank-you/) - Thank you for helping to imagine and create a sustainable, inspiring future through your donation to the McDowell Foundation. Your gift, no matter the size, helps to lift us all up.Over the past year we made positive changes by addressing issues that impact a pandemic world through support for a special directed call for research
- [McDowell at STS AGM](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/mcdowell-at-sts-agm/) - McDowell Attends Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan's Annual General Meeting The McDowell Foundation was thrilled to be invited to participate in the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan’s Annual General Meeting. Three McDowell Research teams were invited to present about their research on May 8th for the AGM’s interest sessions. Angela Sparks and Stacey Becker from Sun West School Division
- [2024-25 Funding Announcement](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/2024-25-funding-announcement/) - The McDowell Foundation is pleased to announce the following projects have received funding for the 2024-25 school year: Project #342 – Culturally Relevant Reading Intervention – Danene Kopperud, Dawn Paylor and Mathew Grupp (Special Directed Call – Leonard Foundation) Project #343 – How do we support gender diverse students now? – j. wallace skelton, Ashlee
- [June 2024 Newsletter](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/june-2024-newsletter/) - Check out what’s happening at the Foundation in our June Newsletter available here.
- [Nurturing Emergent Literacy in Play-Based Outdoor Education](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/elementor-2255/) - Nurturing Emergent Literacy in Play-Based Outdoor Education: An Exploration of the Learning Journey of a Kindergarten/Grade 1 Class in Forest School. This research delves into the aspects of literacy learning that are fostered by participation within an outdoor educational context (Forest School), adding to the emerging research literature that outdoor play-based activities provide authentic learning
- [The Impact of the Pandemic on Band Programs](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/the-impact-of-the-pandemic-on-band-programs/) - The Impact of COVID-19 on Band Teacher Practices in Saskatchewan How do you teach a band class without wind instruments? Teachers Kristen Myers and Katlyn Redding knew they would soon have to find out. Due to COVID-19 restrictions in place for the 2021-22 school year, band teachers across Saskatchewan had to fundamentally change their teaching
- [A Narrative Inquiry into the Experiences of Indigenous High School Students Enrolled within a Youth Leadership Pathway](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/indigenous-youth-leadership/) - A Narrative Inquiry into the Experiences of Indigenous High School Students Enrolled within a Youth Leadership Pathway What does it mean to be a leader from an Indigenous youth’s perspective? This narrative study sought to explore the experiences of Indigenous youth as living leaders and how their stories can shape, or interrupt, the dominant deficit-based
- [Pandemic “Thrivers;” Investigating the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Thriving Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020-2022​](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/pandemic-thrivers/) - Pandemic “Thrivers;” Investigating the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Thriving Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020-2022 The teaching profession has always demanded significant adaptability and strength. Since March 2020, however, these qualities have been tested like never before. While there is extensive literature on the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on teachers, such
- [Understanding the Perspectives of Teachers Who Engage in Regular Physical Activity and Implications on Well-Being](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/understanding-the-perspectives-of-teachers-who-engage-in-regular-physical-activity-and-implications-on-well-being-2/) - Understanding the Perspectives of Teachers Who Engage in Regular Physical Activity and Implications on Well-Being There is an urgent need to address the teacher well-being crisis that is gripping many teachers, not only within Saskatchewan, but also across the country and even around the globe. Teacher well-being is an urgent concern as the well-being of
- [Board Member Recruitment](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/board-member-recruitment/)
- [Partnership of Change: Transforming Language in Three-Way Conferences for English as an Additional Language (EAL) Student Success](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/partnership-of-change-transforming-language-in-three-way-conferences-for-english-as-and-additional-language-eal-student-success/) - Join Shawna Jurgens, Brenden Kroger, Dr. Hyunjung Shin, Dr Zhi Li, Shannon Storey, Julia Daantos and Xie (Grace) Xiaoxue September 28th from 7:00-8:30pm as they share finding from their research. on EAL parent-student-teacher conferences aimed at supporting teachers, schools, and families to generate knowledge and awareness on the topic.This groundbreaking research will be of interest
- [Exploring Indigenous Understanding and Reconciliation Through Art](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/exploring-indigenous-understanding-and-reconciliation-through-art/) - Ann Donald Roberta Ross Cornelia Liberte Dr. Linda Wason-Ellam
- [Beyond the Mouse and Modem](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/beyond-the-mouse-and-modem/) - Wendy James My first McDowell project was Beyond the Mouse and Modem (Henderson, James, & Cannon, 2003), a survey of over 2,000 Saskatchewan teachers about their knowledge and use of technology in the classroom. We did an overall summary for the province that revealed teachers lacked the skill and knowledge levels needed to use technology
- [Muskrats and Fire](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/muskrats-and-fire/) - Renée Carrière My involvement with the McDowell Foundation started in 2014-15 with my local research titled the Muskrat/Wuchusk Project. With my students from Charlebois Community School in Cumberland House, we explored together questions they raised: Why is the water so brown? Where have all the muskrats gone? We did a followup project that explored the
- [McDowell Foundation- a springboard to a wonderful career​](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/mcdowell-foundation-a-springboard-to-a-wonderful-career/) - McDowell Foundation- a springboard to a wonderful career Sharlene McGowan, PhDAs I reflect upon its thirtieth anniversary, I think about how the McDowell Foundation has had such a profound influence on my career in education.I embarked upon a solo project in the spring of 2000 to investigate how Saskatchewan teachers were keeping less-engaged students in
- [A Relationship of Harmony & Success: Improving Engagement.](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/a-relationship-of-harmony-success-improving-engagement-2/) - The research team of Candace Chicilo, Marlyse Barilla and Diana Porter from Regina Catholic Schools Teachers’ Association will share their project entitled A Relationship of Harmony & Success: Improving Engagement. The goal of this project was to explore the link between non-traditional, unconventional, informal connection opportunities with parents, caregivers, communities, and students through daily attendance, attendance
- [Nadeeka Obada Lekamlage](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/nadeeka-obada-lekamlage/) - Nadeeka Obada Lekamlage My research project addresses possibilities and advantages of incorporating Indigenous knowledge into high school science to teach in a Northern Saskatchewan high school.Indigenous knowledge framework is a noble instrument to inspire students liking science and promote choosing job categories in the essential job and demanding science-related occupations in Northern Canada. Therefore, more
- [Margaret Symon-Lungal](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/margaret-symon-lungal/) - Margaret Symon-Lungal I am very grateful and very appreciative of the funds and the personal connection to ensure that my booklet was published and recognized as valuable and authentically representative of my research findings. I was, and still am, very passionate about working with refugees and immigrants, and after I completed my M.Ed., I was
- [The beginning of a career pathway](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/the-beginning-of-a-career-pathway/) - Cindy SmithIn 2010, I partnered with Arlene Prestie and Michelle Morley to research Technology Supported Inquiry Based Learning in Mathematics. This was my first experience with research, and I loved it! As teachers, learning and growing our practice is an ongoing process. Documenting and measuring the impact of our actions takes it to another level.Teaching
- [Visual Literacy](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/visual-literacy/) - Lois Keller and Jacqueline Helman The McDowell Foundation remains important to supporting creativity, collaboration, and rich professional learning experiences that move beyond momentary workshops and division initiatives and it offers a unique opportunity to contribute to educational research. It empowers teachers in delving into the daily inquiry of practice with both their colleagues and students.When
- [Learning How To Learn in An Information Age](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/elementor-1771/) - Normal 0 false false false EN-CA X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} Learning How to Learn in An Information Age Linda L. NosbushWhat was the focus
- [Janet Peti, #30for30](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/janet-peti-30for30/) - Thankful for Three Dr. Stirling McDowell Foundation Research Projects, 2003, 2006, 2007 The Dr. Stirling McDowell Foundation projects offered multiple opportunities to pursue research interests while collaborating with humble yet gifted colleagues and personalizing education experiences for students and their families. For example, Diane Diebel, deceased in 2015, was a testament to the thoughtfulness, dedication,
- [Creating Community and Social Connection to Support Deep Understanding in Asynchronous Distance Learning](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/creating-community-and-social-connection-to-support-deep-understanding-in-asynchronous-distance-learning/) - Join the McDowell Foundation’s virtual Salon Series, Creating Community and Social Connection to Support Deep Understanding in Asynchronous Distance Learning on November 25, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Researcher Racquel Biem and guests will be discussing her research into ways distance learning can be strengthened in Saskatchewan. Her project explores how focusing on community and social
- [Que(e)rying the Curriculum:](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/elementor-1601/) - Que(e)rying the Curriculum:Resistance and Reception in Anti-homophobic Education Our Project was Action Research in the Humanities 10 class of Marilyn Totten, at Robert Usher Collegiate in Regina in 2004. I collaborated with Marilyn, a graduate student of mine, and university colleague Dr. Scott Thompson on a two week unit exploring Homophobia, Heterosexism and Sexual Orientation.
- [Addressing Challenges That Impede the Success of Aboriginal Students at Cochrane High School](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/elementor-1610/) - By Juanita Tuharsky, Nancy Buisson, Sue Burns, Cory Britton and Greg Enion Our Stirling McDowell project focused on students of indigenous descent (Inuit, First Nations and Metis) who struggled to successfully pass grade 10 and go on to graduate. As educators and researchers, we wanted to see what challenges these students encountered -- what prevented
- [Professional Development on Individuals Engaged in Preservice Teacher Education within a Rural Setting](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/professional-development-on-individuals-engaged-in-preservice-teacher-education-within-a-rural-setting/) - Milissa Gavel, Ann Kipling Brown, Lisa Lenkart, Norman Yakel This study examined the preparation of teachers in the professional development process on preservice teachers, involving students and faculty from the Arts Education program at the University of Regina and students and teachers and community members from the City of Melville. Traditionally the preservice teachers in
- [Saskatchewan French Immersion School: A Case Study in Best Practices for Aboriginal Student Success](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/saskatchewan-french-immersion-school-a-case-study-in-best-practices-for-aboriginal-student-success/) - Dr. Michael Cottrell
- [Lieutenant Governor 30th Anniversary Greetings](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/lieutenant-governor-30th-anniversary-greetings/) - His Honour, the Honourable Russ Mirasty offers his congratulation on 30 years of teacher-led research.The Foundation is pleased to have His Honour as a patron.
- [Lily Mckay-Carriere's Story](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/lily-mckay-carrieres-story/) - In 1997-2009, I took a Masters in Education and my Action Research involved interviewing elders. We formed a group of teachers over the summer to turn those stories into units to help classroom teachers teach Cree Literacies. These three are students in a community based teacher education program through the U of S and they
- [30for30: Jennifer Dorval](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/30for30-jennifer-dorval/) - Jennifer Dorval is both a past researcher and McDowell Foundation Project Review Committee member.See her #MF30for30 story here.
- [COVID Lessons from School: Teacher Research in the Pandemic](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/covid-lessons-from-school-teacher-research-in-the-pandemic/) - Thursday, April 22, 2021 – 7:00-8:30 p.m.Please join the McDowell Foundation for this special Salon Series focusing on research from three of our teams funded through the directed call.Presentations will include: Lessons Learned Upon Returning to School During COVID-19 (Suzanne Zwarych presenting) The purpose of this study is to garner information from teachers returning to
- [COVID Lessons from School II: Teacher Voice on Distance Learning in the Pandemic](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/covid-lessons-from-school-ii-teacher-voice-on-distance-learning-in-the-pandemic/) - Join the McDowell Foundation’s virtual Salon Series COVID Lessons from School II: Teacher Voice on Distance Learning in the Pandemic on June 7, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. to hear what lessons have been learned upon returning to school online during COVID-19.Hear from McDowell’s directed call teacher researcher Kelsey Shields as she shares her findings from
- [Breaking Out of the Textbox – Increasing Outdoor Learning](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/breaking-out-of-the-textbox-increasing-outdoor-learning/) - The McDowell Foundation’s virtual Salon Series Breaking Out of the Textbox – Increasing Outdoor Learning took place on March 4, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. to understand the value of outdoor learning and how it can help improve the lives of students, foster reconciliation, and connect to one’s grass roots.Hear from Saskatoon teacher and McDowell Researcher, Nicole Turner,
- [Special Directed Call Indigenous Education](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/special-directed-call-indigenous-education-2/) - Notice of Intent for Special Directed Call Indigenous Education -Officially on June 30, 2021, our former Administrative Assistant, Nora Worby, retired from the McDowell Foundation. As a part of her retirement gift, we wanted to honour her and her work over the years as our Administrative Assistant. At her request, Nora’s special Directed Call will
- [Summary - Pandemic Research in the Classroom](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/summary-pandemic-research-in-the-classroom-2/) - Check out this summary of research emerging from the Directed Call for research on education during the pandemic. Thank you to all of the research teams for your work and expertise.

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- [About](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/about/) - > About McDowell Who better to research education in Saskatchewan than those who work in it every single day? Teacher-led research is vital to advancing education in Saskatchewan. BENEFITS:Allows teachers to explore topics and/or issues that are relevant to their classrooms, subject areas, and/or local contexts, which contributes to evidence-based decisions.Enhances teacher practice, supports student learning,
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- [Research](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/research/) - > Research The current and completed research projects represent countless hours of dedicated research by teachers and other educators in Saskatchewan. The McDowell Project Library lists every McDowell Project by subject area. It contains both the completed and ongoing projects. For the ongoing project profiles click the current projects button below. Completed projects can also be accessed through
- [Completed Research Projects](https://mcdowellfoundation.ca/completed-research-projects/) - McDowell Project Reports The projects listed on this page represent countless hours of dedicated research by teachers and other educators in the province. Whenever possible direct links to the final reports have been provided. All projects are available by request through the foundation.Can’t find the report you’re looking for? Contact us directly – mcdowell@stf.sk.ca 1995 to 1999 1995Organizational

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