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 AfterGreg Ogilvie. Faculty
Learners”
Alix Eseterhuizen
School Orchestral
University of
Alex Murray
Werklund School of
Program”
Lethbridge
Brandon University
Education, University
Gabrielle Wiebe
5 MINUTE
BREAK
ROOMS
Break- out
Session #2
11:40-12:30
of Calgary
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
EDUC 2009 - Paper
Session
“Engaging, Inspiring,
and Empowering:
students with
learning disabilities in
your classroom”
Megan Shortall
Werklund School of
Education University
of Calgary
“What’s in Your
Reading Bin?:
Empowering Students
through Book
Selection Strategies”
Maria Ferlaino
Angela Kuhnle
University of Manitoba
“Using Music to
Engage, Inspire, and
Empower our
Students”
Jody Peters
University of
Winnipeg
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 2010-- Paper
Session
“Creating Success for
Aboriginal Students”
David Pratt and Barry
Shingoose
ITEP
University of
Saskatchewan
EDUC 1022 -Workshop
“Steps in Creating an
ELA Simulation”
Clarissa Kostiuk
University of
Saskatchewan
EDUC 1024 Workshop
“Bridging the Gap:
Connecting With
Parents”
Michelle Bishop
Field Experience
Associate
University of Alberta
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
“Empowering
Teachers to
Incorporate
Aboriginal
Perspectives into
the Classroom”
Raelyn McIntosh
Stevie Moore
University of
Manitoba
“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
EDUC 2002- Paper
EDUC 2005 - Paper
EDUC 2009 - Paper Session
WORKSHOP - EDUC
EDUC 1022 Workshop
“Indigenizing the
Saskatchewan
Curriculum
Workshop”
Jennifer ReidVandevord
Elsa RamosMcKenzie
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 1022 -
EDUC 1024 -
EDUC 2014 - Workshop
“Empowerment
through Literacy:
Interventions for Highneeds Children in
Diverse Early Years
Classrooms”
Kelsey Jennings,
Megan Laing, Makyla
Moen, Caitlin Tingey
Donna Forsyth, Faculty
Brandon University
10 MINUTE BREAK
ROOMS
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 preservice 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
“Aboriginal Perspectives in
the Classroom with the use
of Oral Traditions of my
community”
Tina Cook-Martin
University College of the
North
2010
“Integrating Play into
the Classroom
Experience”
Troy Dakiniewich
University of British
Columbia
Workshop
“Integrating AntiRacism and AntiOppression 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
SESSION #5
3:25-4:15
Includes poster
session.
Posters will be
displayed until the
end of the
Aboriginal Event
(7:3)
EDUC 2002- Paper
Session
“Teachers’ ways of
teaching
mathematics
through Aboriginal
perspectives”
J. Harley Weston
Kathleen Nolan,
Faculty
University of
Regina
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
“Engaging
prospective
secondary
mathematics
teachers in
mathematical
thinking”
Olive Chapman,
Faculty
Matthew
McDonald Nadine
Hindemith
“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
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
“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
Quance Theater
College of
Education
SNACK BREAK 9:20 – 9:35
Honourable Don Morgan, Q.C., Saskatchewan Minister of Education
Dean, College of Education, U of S – Dr. Michelle Prytula
Coordinator of ITEP and First Nations, Metis and Inuit Programming - Chris Scribe
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
Break-out
Session #6
9:35-10:25
ESB 3
“Early Teaching
Experiences in
Rural, Remote and
FNMI
Communities”
Patricia Danyluk,
Director of Field
Experience
Werklund School
of Education,
University of
Calgary
ESB 12
“Moving Through
the Waters: First
Nations
Knowledge and
The British
Columbia
Education
Curriculum”
Maria J. Mikic
University of
Northern British
Columbia
ESB 16
“Engaging
mathematics
teachers and
prospective
teachers in
professional
learning
communities
during internship”
Kathleen Nolan,
Faculty
Nancy Lamb,
Jeremy Sundeen,
Kara Shaw,
Tanner Lange,
Rebecca Stein,
ESB 112
“Do New
Provincial Models
of Educational
Thinking Engage
Learners?”
Michael Smith
Werklund School of
Education
University of
Calgary
ESB 116
“Using technology
in a 21st century
middle school
classroom”
Kelly Livingstone
University of
Winnipeg
ESB 45 Workshop
“Reflective
practices for preservice teachers”
Laurie Hill and
Sharon Nichols,
Sessional Lecturers
Linda Dudar, Dean
Faculty of
Education
St. Mary’s
University
ESB 46 Workshop
“Using Graph
Theory to
Understand Social
Connections”
Jehu Peters
University of
Winnipeg
ESB 103 Workshop
“PEDAL (Physical
Education and
Activity
Leadership)”
Sandy Margetts,
Faculty
Jon Filewich, Jake
Weidenhamer,
Kelly Whitmore,
Rod McLeod,
Kalena Green
Brandon University
“Engaged
Globetrotters:
Teacher
Candidates
Crossing Borders”
Angela O’BrienKlewchuk
University of
Manitoba
“Deaf Education:
The Application of
Strategies and
Resources
in the
Mainstream
Setting”
Quan Lien
University of
Manitoba
ESB 3
"Engage, Inspire,
and Empower
through
Indigenous
Literature from
the Perspective of
Indigenous
Authors"
Jenna Firth, Denise
Tom, Wendy
Coveney – Univ. of
Winnipeg
ESB 12
“The Affect of
Academic SelfConcept on PreService Teachers
Beliefs of
Themselves”
Dr. Jerome
Cranston
Associate Dean,
Undergrad,
Univ. of Manitoba
Courtney Adams
University of Regina
“Prospective
mathematics
teachers learning
through inquiryoriented teaching
during practicum”
Olive Chapman,
Faculty
Matthew McDonald
Nadine Hindemith
Werklund School of
Education
University of
Calgary
“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 K12 Classroom”
Francine Morin,
Faculty
University of
Manitoba
5 minute break
Break-out
Session #7
10:30-11:20
ESB 16
“What makes a
professional
learning initiative
successful?
Participating
teachers share
their insights”
Dr. Martha J. Koch,
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
learning
initiatives, and
hiring practices.
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.
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 CentreU 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.