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WESTCAST 2015 – UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN, SASKATOON: FEBRUARY 19TH-­‐20TH Thursday, Feb. 19th, 2015 – College of Education, University of Saskatchewan (floor maps: http://facilities.usask.ca/documents/floorplans/Educ-­‐1.pdf http://facilities.usask.ca/documents/floorplans/Educ-­‐2.pdf) THURSDAY MORNING *Please note: unless indicated the session presenter is a teacher candidate. Paper sessions have two 20-­‐25 minute sessions and Workshops are 40-­‐50 minutes. 8:30-­‐9:30 REGISTRATION -­‐ MAIN FLOOR: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 9:30 – 9:45 Welcome –Dr. Bev Brenna -­‐ Acting Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Research & Partnerships, WestCAST Chair Melanie Wilkinson (Field Experiences Coordinator) 9:45-­‐10:30 "Using Technology To Enhance Student Engagement" -­‐ Dr. Jay Wilson -­‐ Associate Professor, Department Head and Graduate Chair, Department of Curriculum Studies 10:30-­‐10:45 SNACK BREAK – STUDENT’S LOUNGE-­‐ MAIN FLOOR ROOMS EDUC 2002 -­‐ Paper EDUC 2005 -­‐ Paper EDUC 2009 -­‐ Paper EDUC 2010 -­‐ Paper EDUC 1022 -­‐ EDUC 1024 -­‐ EDUC 2014 -­‐ Session Session Session Session Workshop Workshop Workshop Break-­‐ out “Beyond Frustration: “Students’ Meaning “Teaching the “Using Universal “The Importance of “Incorporating “Promoting Session #1 Recognizing and Construction from a Peaceful Child: Design for Learning to Incorporating FNIM student led discovery Metalinguistic 10:45-­‐11:35 Overcoming Fallacious Type of Formal Bringing together the Build Community in Content in Schools centres into the Awareness in a Thinking in the Instruction” Montessori Method your Classroom” with Low Aboriginal science curriculum” Bilingual Classroom: Educational System” Lydia Oladosu and Indigenous Dr. Laura Sokal, Populations” Dawn Sutherland, Exploring Dr. Joel Hall, Faculty University of Regina Knowledge” Faculty Shelby Fitzgerald Faculty Metalinguistic University of Melissa Reimer University of Winnipeg University of Students: Awareness for Saskatchewan University of British Saskatchewan Carly Stevens Language Learners in Columbia Kaitlin Pasishnik Multiple Classroom Katelyn Chuckrey Settings” Mellisa Porco Courtney Keen University of Winnipeg Maikala Harris Werklund School of Education University of Calgary “Section 11.1 of the “ ‘We Love Sistema’— “Expanding Critical “Multimedia Alberta Human Rights Engaging Thinking to Empower, Storytelling for First Act: Expectations and Disadvantaged Engage and Inspire” and Second Language Practice” Children in an After-­‐
Greg Ogilvie. Faculty Learners” Alix Eseterhuizen School Orchestral University of Alex Murray Werklund School of Program” Lethbridge Brandon University Education, University Gabrielle Wiebe of Calgary 5 MINUTE BREAK ROOMS Break-­‐ out Session #2 11:40-­‐12:30 Dr. Francine Morin, Faculty University of Manitoba EDUC 2002-­‐ Paper Session “Psychology in Secondary Schools: A Requirement or a Choice?” Allison Clachrie Jennifer Nichols EDUC 2005 -­‐ Paper Session “Reclaiming Narrative: Contemporary Indigenous Artists in the Classroom” Danielle Marion University of Winnipeg “What’s in Your Reading Bin?: Empowering Students through Book Selection Strategies” Maria Ferlaino Angela Kuhnle University of Manitoba Werklund School of Education University of Calgary “Is education system of Manitoba in crisis?”: Incorporating culture and language in the curriculum to improve CMEC scores in science and mathematics.” Dr. Amjad Malik, Faculty EDUC 2009 -­‐ Paper Session “Engaging, Inspiring, and Empowering: students with learning disabilities in your classroom” Megan Shortall Werklund School of Education University of Calgary EDUC 2010-­‐-­‐ Paper Session “Creating Success for Aboriginal Students” David Pratt and Barry Shingoose ITEP University of Saskatchewan EDUC 1022 -­‐Workshop EDUC 1024 -­‐ Workshop “Steps in Creating an “Bridging the Gap: ELA Simulation” Connecting With Clarissa Kostiuk Parents” University of Michelle Bishop Saskatchewan Field Experience Associate University of Alberta “Using Music to Engage, Inspire, and Empower our Students” Jody Peters University of Winnipeg EDUC 2014 -­‐ Workshop “Using Math Work Stations to Engage and Inspire Early Years Students” Sandy Margetts, Faculty Students: Brittany Desroches, Sarah Harrison, Katrina Hoffmann, Kelsey Korell, Selista Langan, Charlotte Prince, Brittany Skibinski, Cassandra White, Raquel Wiggens-­‐Smith, Tyler Woods Brandon University University College of the North LUNCH – 12:30-­‐1:30 PIZZA LUNCH – Student Lounge ROOMS EDUC 2002-­‐ Paper EDUC 2005 -­‐ Paper Session Session Break-­‐ out “The Rural “Engaging and Session #3 Community Field inspiring students: 1:30-­‐2:20 Experience – an New teachers authentic becoming leaders in urban/rural the classroom” partnership at Dr. Amy Burns Director UBC!” of Field Experience John Yamamoto, Werklund School of Program Education, University Coordinator of Calgary University of British Columbia EDUC 2009 -­‐ Paper Session “NationStates: A Demonstration of Collaborative Role-­‐Playing in Social Studies Curricula” Christopher Klune Werklund School of Education University of Calgary EDUC 2010-­‐-­‐ Paper Session “Gender, Sex and Behaviour” Joshua Amiel University of British Columbia EDUC 1022 -­‐
Workshop “Indigenizing the Saskatchewan Curriculum Workshop” Jennifer Reid-­‐
Vandevord Elsa Ramos-­‐
McKenzie Doug Jarvis Crystal Norris SUNTEP University of Regina EDUC 1024 -­‐ Workshop “Making Connections: Mathematics, Literature & Technology” Tynelle Barkley, Tara Knoll, Selena Empey, Tanya Van Damme, Hilary Wells Sandy Margetts, Faculty Brandon University EDUC 2014 -­‐ Workshop EDUC 2014 -­‐ Workshop “Empowering Teachers to Incorporate Aboriginal Perspectives into the Classroom” Raelyn McIntosh Stevie Moore University of Manitoba 10 MINUTE BREAK “Engaging problem solving abilities and empowering Kindergarten learners” Paul Betts, Faculty Kezia Stoesz University of Winnipeg “Math Class: Promoting a Growth Mindset for Life” Nick Adamson Doug McEachern University of British Columbia “Proceed with Caution? Tackling Controversial Issues within the Classroom” Sara Pirch University of Manitoba ROOMS EDUC 2005 -­‐ Paper EDUC 2009 -­‐ Paper Session WORKSHOP -­‐ EDUC EDUC 1022 -­‐
EDUC 1024 -­‐ EDUC 2002-­‐ Paper “Empowerment through Literacy: Interventions for High-­‐
needs Children in Diverse Early Years Classrooms” Kelsey Jennings, Megan Laing, Makyla Moen, Caitlin Tingey Donna Forsyth, Faculty Brandon University SESSION #4 2:30-­‐3:20 Session “Community in the Classroom: Engaging Students through Their Community” Erin Lang University of Saskatchewan Session “Generational Trauma and FNMI Education in Canada” Jocelyn Leis-­‐Hachey Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary “Supporting pre-­‐
service teachers to further their professional development through action research in the classroom.” Cynthia Prasow, Faculty Werklund School of Education University of “The Educator’s Guide to Gender Dysphoria” Taylor Daigneault University of Winnipeg “Red Bear Woman’s Inspirational Classroom Library: A Transformative Journey” Sandra Hughes University of Winnipeg 2010 “Integrating Play into the Classroom Experience” Troy Dakiniewich University of British Columbia “Aboriginal Perspectives in the Classroom with the use of Oral Traditions of my community” Tina Cook-­‐Martin University College of the North Workshop “Integrating Anti-­‐
Racism and Anti-­‐
Oppression Into Our Teaching Philosophies” and “Integration of FNIM Content, Perspectives, and Worldview: Stories, Methods, and Resources” (Chelsea Davis) S.T.A.R.S. (Student Teachers Against Racism Society) Denae Stegeman Chelsea Davis Annie Battiste University of Saskatchewan Workshop “Story Vines: An Interactive Story Telling Process” JulieAnn Kniskern, Faculty Hilary Wells Selista Langan Brittany Skibinski Brittany Desroches Brandon University “Joyful, Gracious, Connected: Building Community in the Classroom” Meagan Fullerton-­‐Lee Johannah Wirzba University of Lethbridge Calgary 5 minute break Rooms EDUC 2002-­‐ Paper Session SESSION #5 “Teachers’ ways of 3:25-­‐4:15 teaching Includes poster mathematics session. through Aboriginal Posters will be perspectives” displayed until the J. Harley Weston end of the Kathleen Nolan, Aboriginal Event Faculty (7:3) University of Regina “Engaging prospective secondary mathematics teachers in mathematical thinking” Olive Chapman, Faculty Matthew McDonald Nadine Hindemith EDUC 2005 -­‐ Paper Session “Student Teachers As Researchers: Inquiry as a Tool for Growth” Beth Cormier, Curriculum Librarian John Poulsen, Assoc. Prof University of Lethbridge EDUC 2009 -­‐ Paper Session EDUC 2010 -­‐ Workshop “We Need Mental Help” Annette Yung University of British Columbia EDUC 1022 -­‐
Workshop “Transforming your Classroom into a Métis Museum Exhibition” Shadi Shakeraneh University of British Columbia EDUC 1024 -­‐ Workshop “Assessment and evaluation tools” Dr. Sheryl MacMath, Faculty University of the Fraser Valley EDUC 2014 -­‐ Workshop “Authentic Reflective Practice as a Signature Pedagogy: Teaching from the Heart” Dr. Vandy Britton, Faculty Awneet Sivia “A Motivational Musing: Cracking Open the Benefits of Instructional Humour” Jaylene Hoffmann University of Manitoba “Beyond the Walls: Engaging, Inspiring, and Empowering Student Learning Through Outdoor Classrooms” Lorrie Forrest University of Manitoba “Using Math Work Stations to Engage and Inspire Middle Years Students” Sandy Margetts, Faculty Natalie Brown, Danny Grant, Amanda Gramchuk, Alex Murray, Malorie Voden Brandon University Session #5 – Poster Session – ROOM 1039 3:25-­‐4:15. Posters will be on display until 7:30. “The Importance “Introverts, “Attendance “STEM “Breaking of Social Media, Behaviour Engagement Barriers with Ethnomathematics” and the Balanced in FNMI Dr. Seuss: in the Math Class Classroom” Achievement” students Understanding Alex Brandt Johannah Wirzba Lindsay through Difference Egan J. Chernoff, University of Harkness and outreach and Through Faculty Lethbridge Dawn Zaharia mentorship” Bibliotherapy” University of University Emily Ng Emily Hinse, Saskatchewan College of the Werklund Jessica Smith, North School of Taylor Martin, Education Phil Grossi University of Werklund Calgary School of Education University of Calgary “Who was Tom Thompson [sic] and how did he die?” Krista Nickerson, Kimberly Slack, Emily Turcato, Kristin Walz, Jessica Wilkinson Werklund School of Education University of Calgary “Creating a Perfect Future; An Interdisciplinary Study in Perspective for Grade Twelve” Alix Esterhuizen Andrea Dabrensky (co-­‐authored by Yvonne Abusow, Alexandra Diakowski, & Krista Manastyrski) Werklund School of Education University of Calgary “How does Food Impact Our Lives? An Interdisciplinary Unit for Classrooms” Taylor Luchynski Janel Schultz (co-­‐authored by Jessica Charnock and Ben Herold) Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary “Bringing Aboriginal Knowledge into the STEM Arena” Amanda Fabrig Belinda Pelchat Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary Aboriginal Cultural Event -­‐ 4:30-­‐7:30 4:30pm – Art Gallery. Work by SUNTEP College of Education Students. – Main floor by Quance Theatre 5 pm – Quance Theatre. Buffalo Boy Productions dance troupe. The Buffalo Boy Productions dance troupe has travelled the globe showcasing Indigenous song and dance. With over 30 years experience, Buffalo Boy brings together champion dancers, singers and artisans from every corner of Indian country. Its headliner Mr. Don Speidel originally from the Standing Rock Sioux carries on the legacy of Indigenous Song and Dance in every eclectic performance Buffalo Boy does. The show for the WestCast conference will feature some of our very own Indigenous students, so “STEM: An introduction and application” Megan Semel Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary sit back and enjoy the beauty of Indigenous people through thousands of years of history. Student Representatives: Meguin Oksasikewiyan, Laryn Oakes, Mallary Oakes, Tyler Gamble, Tricia Albert , Wakiya Jane 6-­‐7:30 Soup and Bannock – Student Lounge FRIDAY -­‐ Feb. 20th: Conference Today at Quance Theatre-­‐ College of Education, and at Edwards School of Business (ESB) 8:30-­‐9:20 -­‐ Honourable Don Morgan, Q.C., Saskatchewan Minister of Education Quance Theater -­‐ Dean, College of Education, U of S – Dr. Michelle Prytula College of -­‐ Coordinator of ITEP and First Nations, Metis and Inuit Programming -­‐ Chris Scribe Education SNACK BREAK 9:20 – 9:35 EDWARDS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (ESB) Building Map: http://facilities.usask.ca/documents/floorplans/ESB-­‐1.pdf http://facilities.usask.ca/documents/floorplans/ESB-­‐G.pdf Rooms ESB 3 ESB 12 ESB 16 ESB 112 ESB 116 ESB 45 Workshop ESB 46 Workshop ESB 103 Workshop Break-­‐out “Early Teaching “Moving Through “Engaging “Do New “Using technology “Reflective “Using Graph “PEDAL (Physical Session #6 Experiences in the Waters: First mathematics Provincial Models in a 21st century practices for pre-­‐
Theory to Education and 9:35-­‐10:25 Rural, Remote and Nations teachers and of Educational middle school service teachers” Understand Social Activity FNMI Knowledge and prospective Thinking Engage classroom” Laurie Hill and Connections” Leadership)” Communities” The British teachers in Learners?” Kelly Livingstone Sharon Nichols, Jehu Peters Sandy Margetts, Patricia Danyluk, Columbia professional Michael Smith University of Sessional Lecturers University of Faculty Director of Field Education learning Werklund School of Winnipeg Linda Dudar, Dean Winnipeg Jon Filewich, Jake Experience Curriculum” communities Education Faculty of Weidenhamer, Werklund School Maria J. Mikic during internship” University of Education Kelly Whitmore, of Education, University of Kathleen Nolan, Calgary St. Mary’s Rod McLeod, University of Northern British Faculty University Kalena Green Calgary Columbia Nancy Lamb, Brandon University Jeremy Sundeen, Kara Shaw, Tanner Lange, Rebecca Stein, 5 minute break Break-­‐out Session #7 10:30-­‐11:20 Courtney Adams University of Regina “Engaged “Deaf Education: “Prospective Globetrotters: The Application of mathematics Teacher Strategies and teachers learning Candidates Resources through inquiry-­‐
Crossing Borders” in the oriented teaching Angela O’Brien-­‐
Mainstream during practicum” Klewchuk Setting” Olive Chapman, University of Quan Lien Faculty Manitoba University of Matthew McDonald Manitoba Nadine Hindemith Werklund School of Education University of Calgary ESB 3 ESB 12 ESB 16 "Engage, Inspire, “The Affect of “What makes a and Empower Academic Self-­‐
professional through Concept on Pre-­‐
learning initiative Indigenous Service Teachers successful? Literature from Beliefs of Participating the Perspective of Themselves” teachers share Indigenous Dr. Jerome their insights” Authors" Cranston Dr. Martha J. Koch, Jenna Firth, Denise Associate Dean, Faculty Tom, Wendy Undergrad, University of Coveney – Univ. of Univ. of Manitoba Manitoba Winnipeg “Bill C-­‐33 and the Growing Gap in Aboriginal Education Funding” Adam Olmstead Alix Esterhuizen Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary “Gaming in the Classroom: An Overview of Minecraftedu” Lorraine Beaudin Tessa Sivak University of Lethbridge ESB 112 Workshop “Implementing effective grading practices” Dr. Sheryl MacMath, Faculty University of the Fraser Valley ESB 116 Workshop “Inspiring Creativity in the K-­‐
12 Classroom” Francine Morin, Faculty University of Manitoba ESB 45 Workshop “Achieving English outcomes with sequential art” Korey Asher Brandon University ESB 46 Workshop “Two Worlds. Culturally Relevant Teaching” Jeff Cappo University of Saskatchewan “Teaching within the Schools of Ghana: Exposure and Experiences in an Alternate Environment” Chris Backhouse, Rebecca Bowen, Rebecca Eilers, Anna Geddert, Amy Graham, Helen Jones, Erika Sweetland Vancouver Island University “Integrating Sociology into Curricular Outcomes to Create More Ethical Social Media Use” Sarah Grafton University of Winnipeg “Understanding Climate Change” Michael Prebble University of Saskatchewan Break 11:20-­‐11:30 SPECIAL SESSIONS -­‐ NEXT STEPS. ENTERING THE PROFESSION, EMPLOYEMENT AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES. YOU WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO GO TO TWO SESSIONS AND WILL HAVE TIME TO SWITCH ROOMS. ROOMS ESB 16 ESB 46 ESB 103 ESB 45 ESB 12 ESB 112 ESB 116 Break-­‐out Northern Lights Greater Saskatoon Public Prairie Spirit Student Saskatchewan Official Session #8a School Division Saskatoon School Division School Division. Employment and Teachers’ Languages Jason Young, Catholic School Mitch Kachur, Noel Roche, Career Centre – Federation Programs: 11:30-­‐11:50 Superintendent of Division. HR Supervisor Learning U of S Tish Karpa Overview of the Education Guy Werbicki. Topics will include: Superintendent Shari Thompson, STF Senior three federal “Teaching as an Hiring Manager, Divisions AFT (Topics include: Employment Administration bilingual adventure in Human Resource (Assessment for tips when looking Coordinator Staff programs. Northern Lights This session will Teachers), division for employment, “Cover letters and Topics include: Kelly Larkin S.D.” provide information. first year of Resumes, for Those professional roles Conway -­‐information participants with teaching, and Looking to and Agend de session of teaching an overview of the division hiring and Educate!” responsibilities, promotion in this northern division and initiatives.) entering the Government of Saskatchewan information profession. Saskatchewan school division. regarding our “Constructing a division priorities, Professional Break-­‐out Session #8b 12:00-­‐12:20 Northern Lights School Division Jason Young, Superintendent of Education “Teaching as an adventure in Northern Lights S.D.” -­‐information session of teaching in this northern Saskatchewan school division. learning initiatives, and hiring practices. Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division. Guy Werbicki, Hiring Manager, Human Resource This session will provide participants with an overview of our division and information regarding our division priorities, earning initiatives, and hiring practices. Identity” Saskatoon Public School Division Mitch Kachur HR Supervisor Topics will include: Divisions AFT (Assessment for Teachers), division information. Prairie Spirit School Division Noel Roche, Learning Superintendent (Topics include: tips when looking for employment, first year of teaching, and division hiring and initiatives.) Student Employment and Career Centre-­‐ U of S Shari Thompson, Employment Coordinator “Cover letters and Resumes, for Those Looking to Educate!” Alberta Teachers Association Cory Schoffer Executive Staff Officer, Member Services “Teacher Organizations: Your Colleagues and You – Working Together for Collective Interests in Education” Official Languages Programs: Overview of the three federal bilingual programs. Kelly Larkin Conway Agend de promotion Government of Saskatchewan 12:30-­‐1:45 LUNCH AND CLOSING – MARQUIS HALL, UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN 2:00-­‐3:30 Write out Loud: Building Community Through Spoken Word workshop. Edwards School of Business (ESB) Rooms 103, 112, and 116 Facilitators will be conducting the workshop so you not only experience spoken word but also learn ways to incorporate this in the classroom. We are pleased to present a special workshop for all participants. Write Out Loud is a community based initiative rooted in Tonight it’s Poetry, Saskatoon’s only weekly poetry show. Write Out Loud seeks to expand the influence of spoken word in Saskatoon, to make it an even more insightful and receptive city. Over the years, many audience members and poets who have participated in Tonight it’s Poetry have expressed how invigorating it is to have a regular venue where people can share their intimate thoughts. Write Out Loud’s objective is to make spoken word more accessible both as an art form and an essential means of communication. We believe the first step is getting young people involved. By going into schools to perform and facilitate workshops, Write Out Loud will foster both appreciation of and participation in spoken word among youth. We will help young people organize themselves so that they can develop spoken word through their own open readings and competitions. We intend to pilot a monthly poetry show that will be all ages, so that bright young minds have a venue to share their work and listen to others. Main Facilitators: Ahmad: Ahmad Majid has had a fascination with words and has been surrounded by hip-­‐hop music for as long as his memory serves. After being exposed to Def Poetry Jam by his older brother, he felt inspired to begin his writing process and sort out his often upset and frustrated thoughts. His style combines clever rhyme schemes while still addressing important social/political and issues of human rights. Dash: Dash Reimer was one of those kids who thought poetry was a little bit overblown. But then he fell headfirst into spoken word and now he delivers wordflurries and speechrhymes as a job. He was on Saskatoon's 2014 slam team and is the city of bridge's current grand slam champion. He's currently in the U of S Education program and has been facilitating youth spoken word workshops for years. PLEASE NOTE: ALL SESSIONS AND EVENTS THAT ARE NOT LOCATED WITHIN THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION WILL HAVE VOLUNTEERS ASSISTING PARTICIPANTS TO APPROPRIATE FACILITIES.