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Undergraduate Education Coursework & School Field Experience
Undergraduate Education Coursework & School Field Experience
Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary) as a Second Degree Conjoint with Certificate in STEM Education
Faculty of Education, Memorial University
Detailed program information may be obtained by contacting:
Telephone: 709 864 7549
E-mail: stemeducation@mun.ca
- Enhanced Work in Math and Science Content/Pedagogy
- Case studies, lecture series, STEMinars and Workshops
- Rich in Experiential Learning
- 100+ days in schools from the onset of the program
- Community field placement (MUN Botanical Gardens)
- Service learning project (Relationships First)
- Innovative in Design
- Integrated, responsive approach to learning
- Use of personal iPad device and trained in educational applications
- Action research and teacher inquiry project
- Grounded in restorative justice education
- Indigenized Curriculum
- Enhanced Work in Inclusive and Affirmative Education
Phase I (Fall 2018)
Education 4100 - Learners and Learning: Teachers and Teaching
- Learning Theories, Learner-Child Development, Learner Diversity, Educational Perspectives (Mr. Dwain Campbell)
- Restorative Justice in Education (Dr. Dorothy Vaandering)
- Teacher as a Professional Identity (Dr. Mary Stordy)
- Ethics and Social Justice (Dr. Darron Kelly)
- STEMinar on Educational Technologies (Dr. David Gill)
- Lecture series, case studies, workshops, field seminars, STEMinars
Education 410T - School Field Experience I
- From the onset of the program, field placement began.
- In Phase I, we were placed in a different grade 2 full days a week for over 12 weeks.
Phase II (Winter 2019)
Education 4200 - Curriculum Content and Contexts I
- Language Development and Literacy - Theory and Methods (Dr. Leslie Redmond)
- Language Development and Literacy - Art, Drama, Music, Literacy (Dr. Jan Buley)
- Social Studies (Dr. Dorothy Vaandering)
- Learning and Teaching Mathematics (Dr. Mary Stordy & Ms. Sharon Power)
- STEMINAR in Science Education (Dr. Saiqa Azam & Dr. Karen Goodnough)
Educational Institutes
Phase II (Spring 2019)
Education 4690 - Characteristics of Exceptional Learners (Dr. Edith Furey)
Education 4691 - A Closer Look at the Arts (Dr. David Buley & Dr. Jan Buley)
Education 420T - School Field Experience II
- Phase II - Grade 4 with Ms. Danielle Bishop at St. Matthews School for 2 full days a week for 12 weeks and a full week immersion.
Phase III (Fall 2019)
Education 4400 - Curriculum Content and Contexts II
- Multiliteracies and Mulitmodal Meaning Making (Dr. Deborah Toope)
- Affirmative and Inclusive Pedagogy (Dr. Sarah Pickett)
- Diversity of Learners and Learning Disorders (Ms. Sophia Slaney)
- Numeracy and Mathematical Inquiry (Ms. Sharon Power & Ms. Susan Ryan)
Education 440T - School Field Experience III
- Praxis - Situational, Thoughtful and Intentional Action
- Phase III - 4 days a week for 12+ weeks field experience immersion in KINDERGARTEN! with Ms. Kayla Bishop at St. Matthews School.
Phase IV (Winter 2020)
Education 4500 - Integration: Diversity and Identity
- Teacher as Researcher/Professional (Dr. Deborah Toope)
- Teacher as Inclusive/Affirmative Educator (Dr. Sarah Pickett)
- Teacher as STEM Educator (Dr. Mary Stordy)
- Teacher and Indigenous Education (Dr. Sylvia Moore)
During Phase IV, I returned to St. Matthews School with the same kindergarten class once/twice a week to teach lessons and collect data for my action research teacher inquiry,
Educational Institutes 2020 (Phase IV)
Education 4661 - Numeracy
- Assessment in Mathematics (Dr. Patricia Maxwell)
Education 4692 - Literacy
- New Literacies and Digital Technologies (Dr. Deborah Toope)
Education 4660 - Exceptionalities
- Assessment of and Instruction for Students with Exceptionalities
- Differentiation of Instruction and Universal Design for Learning for Successful Inclusion (Ms. Sophia Slaney)
2018-20 Narrative Assessments.pdfOfficial Narrative Assessments 2018-20
Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary) as a Second Degree Conjoint with Certificate in STEM Education, Memorial Univ.
Phase IDr. Mary Stordy, Dr. Dorothy Vaandering, Dr. Darron Kelly, Dr. David Gill, Dr. Edith Furey, Mr. Dwain CampbellPhase IIDr. Leslie Redmond, Ms. Susan Power, Dr. Saiqa Azam, Dr. Karen Goodnough, Dr. Dorothy Vaandering, Drs. David & Jan Buley, Dr. Mary StordyPhase III-IVSCHOOL FIELD EXPERIENCE - ST MATTHEWS SCHOOLMs. Danielle Bishop (Grade 4) NLESDMs. Kayla Humby (Kindergarten) NLESDPhase IVDr. Deborah Toope, Dr. Sarah Pickett, Dr. Sylvia Moore, Dr. Mary Stordy, Ms. Sophia Slaney, Ms. Susan Ryan
STEMinars & STEM Education Workshops
STEMinars & STEM Education Workshops
2018-20 STEMinars & Workshops
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STEMfest NL December 2018
- Lynn Fitzpatrick, "Nurturing Students' Inquisitive Minds with STEM (K-3) sessions 1 & 2" Let's Talk Science
- Mark Miller & Ed Smith, "Everyone Can Create (K-6) sessions 1 & 2" Apple Technology
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Brilliant Labs
- John Barron & Melissa Lee, "Makerspaces & Engineering Design Project - Build the Community of the Future"
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Dr. David Gill, Dr. Mary Stordy (MUN)
- Various STEMinars and practical workshops
- STEM Education Engineering Design Challenge
- Technologies used:
- BBC Micro:bit controllers, Makey Makey controllers, Littlebits electronics, Scratch programming language, Tinkercad, 3D printers
- Spheros, LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Kits
- Google Classroom
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Ian Crewe (NLTA)
- iMovie and Making Movies for Class
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Little Green Thumbs
Manuels River
MUN Botanical Gardens
Ocean School
Ocean Science Center, Memorial University
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Past STEM Education Professional Development Experience:
Student Technology Assistant 2001-2002 Carleton University Educational Development Centre
- Helped with the launch of Carleton’s first course management system (Web-CT), designed online discussion groups and asynchronous learning environments. Led workshops and training seminars; trained new staff and implemented new policies.
Educational Software Developer 1996-2000 Acadia University Institute for Teaching and Technology
- Led dozens of research and courseware design projects. Full portfolio available. Curriculum development for courses in research and methodology, sociology, political science, and international studies. Leading assistance for faculty research projects and outside work. Member of the Digital Agora, which won national innovation awards in social science research.
Web Designer/ Research Associate 2000-2009 (casual/long-distance) Conley-International Education Consultants
- Assisted former VP of Canadian Commission for UNESCO with research and web site maintenance for UNESCO, DFAIT, and several global NGOs.
Other Professional Development
Other Professional Development
2020 Lecture and Q&A series - Teacher as Professional (3-4 hours each)
Lecture Facilitator - Dr. Deborah Toope-----------------
Elizabeth Churchill (Principal, Elizabeth Park Elementary) Lead Your Own Learning - Substitute Teacher Expectations
Gina Ducey (Principal, Vanier Elementary) Safe and Secure Inclusive Schools
Kyran Dwyer (Principal, St. Teresa's Elementary) Parent and Community Partnerships in Learning
Janette Pomroy (Principal, Newton Elementary) Social Justice and Inclusion
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Susan Barry (NLTA) Comprehensive School Health Policy
Ian Crewe (NLTA) Social Media and Professional Practice
Darrin Pike - (NLTA) Work/Personal Life Balance and Mental Wellness
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Georgina Lake (NLESD) Teacher Leadership and Professional Learning
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Special Guest Speakers (name withheld)
- Living with Autism, Living with ADHD - Graduate Students
- Mock IEP Meeting with parents - meeting facilitated by Dwain Campbell
2018-20 Professional Development Workshops
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EECD Safe and Caring Schools Behaviour Matters Review 360: Monthly Data Analysis
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Glenn Roy Blundon Centre for Students with Disabilities Memorial University Assistive Technology
- PD - Livescribe Smartpens, Smartview Versa, Kurzweil, Read & Write Gold (text-to-speech), Dragon Naturally Speaking, Inspiration
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Autism Society of Newfoundland & Labrador
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Association for New Canadians
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Roots of Empathy
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Other Undergraduate and Graduate Coursework
Other Undergraduate and Graduate Coursework
2017-18 Memorial University (pre-requisite coursework for Faculty of Education studies)
- Cumulative GPA: 3.8 *transcripts available on NLESD profile
- Sciences: Biology, Nutrition, Astronomy
- Mathematics
- History: Canadian History, War & Society
- Indigenous History in Canada
- Newfoundland and Labrador History (4000-level)
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Masters of International Relations. Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
- Focus Area: Human Rights and Global Governance
- Incomplete by 0.5 credits due to life circumstances. Have not ruled out returning to complete in the future.
- Began this degree in September of 2001 when the 9/11 attacks had a profound impact on international relations and policies.
- Transcripts available on NLESD profile.
- COMPLETED COURSEWORK
- International Law: Theory & Practice Grade: A-
- Policy & Methods in International Affairs Grade: A
- Conflict Management Theory Grade: A-
- International Organizations in International Affairs Grade: B+
- International Relations in Europe Grade: B+
- International Security After the Cold War Grade: A-
- The EU in International Affairs Grade: B+
- Middle East Economic and Political History Grade: B+
- International Bargaining and Negotiation Grade: B
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science. Acadia University, Wolfville, NS
- Major: Political Science -- Minor: Sociology -- Degree Conferred 2000.
- Cumulative GPA: 3.6 *Transcripts available on NLESD profile.
- Coursework:
- English, French, Communications, Computer Science, Philosophy, Psychology
- Sociology: Canadian Criminal Justice, Criminology, Criminal Law and Social Policy, Cultural Studies
- History: Global History, US History
- Political Science: focus area: Human Rights and International Organizations
- Canadian Politics, Comparative Politics
- Politics of Mass Media, Politics of New Meta-media
- Political Philosophy, International Relations, International Defence Policy
- Peace Studies, Human Rights, United Nations and International Organizations
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