Papers by Shirley Van Nuland
JET. Journal of education for teaching/Journal of education for teaching, Apr 10, 2024
Journal of Education for Teaching, Sep 21, 2011
Teacher education programmes within Canada are markedly different in structure and duration acros... more Teacher education programmes within Canada are markedly different in structure and duration across the provinces, which affects programme delivery for teacher candidates and their opportunities for clinical practice. This paper provides a brief overview of Canadian pre-service teacher education, a summary of new teacher induction and mentoring activities, and an outline of some issues and factors facing and influencing these teacher education programmes, including declining enrolment, emerging technologies and practices, and equity issues.
The views and opinions expressed in this booklet are those of the author and do not necessarily r... more The views and opinions expressed in this booklet are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of UNESCO or of the IIEP. The designations employed and the presentation of material throughout this review do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO or IIEP concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or its authorities, or concerning its frontiers or boundaries. The publication costs of this study have been covered through a grant-in-aid offered by UNESCO and by voluntary contributions made by several Member States of UNESCO, the list of which will be found at the end of the volume.
The views and opinions expressed in this book are those of the authors and do not necessarily rep... more The views and opinions expressed in this book are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of UNESCO or IIEP. The designations employed and the presentation of material throughout this review do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO or IIEP concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or its authorities, or concerning its frontiers or boundaries. The preparation and publication costs of this review have been generously provided by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
Springer international handbooks of education, 2020
Self-study of teacher education practices (S-STEP) within practicum contexts is still an underrep... more Self-study of teacher education practices (S-STEP) within practicum contexts is still an underrepresented area of research within the S-STEP. This chapter revisits and builds upon the practicum-focused chapter from the first volume of this international handbook exploring mainly why the practicum is still a less explored area in the S-STEP community, followed by how teacher educators/ researchers facilitate an S-STEP approach to practicum. The exploration begins by examining the challenges of using S-STEP, reviewing the conditions necessary to facilitate S-STEP in practicum settings, and providing arguments that these
European Journal of Teacher Education, Aug 20, 2019
This research revealed several themes that have an impact on six novice teacher participants as: ... more This research revealed several themes that have an impact on six novice teacher participants as: understanding school culture and how they navigate the nuances within, what it means to be an effective teacher, access to mentors or mentorship programming, effective mentorship qualities, and school policies on mentorship. The literature supports the theoretical concept of an improved rate of teacher retention when mentorship is offered, but the research data collected for this article revealed a gap between this theory and practice. Teacher attrition is receiving worldwide attention; while some attrition in all professions is expected, high rates cause concern for the teaching profession. This phenomenological study focuses the experiences and challenges novice teachers endure in school settings within their first 3 years of classroom practice. This research work explored the phenomenon of being a novice teacher and how policies on mentorship influence/shape teacher retention/ attrition within the early years of classroom practice.
Each year, representatives of the Canadian Civil Liberties Education Trust prepare and conduct pr... more Each year, representatives of the Canadian Civil Liberties Education Trust prepare and conduct presentations at most Ontario faculties of education which engage teacher candidates in discussions in making choices regarding freedoms, equality issues, discrimination, teaching ...
Includes biographical references Issued in electronic format 1. Social media. 2. Teacher learning... more Includes biographical references Issued in electronic format 1. Social media. 2. Teacher learning 3. Student use of media This publication is licensed under a Creative Commons License, (see www.creativecommmons.org). This text may be reproduced for
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) was the first new university to be estab... more The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) was the first new university to be established in Ontario in forty years and was created in a time of fiscal austerity by a Conservative government led by a Premier with a reputation for anti-intellectualism. In many ways, UOIT represents a new way of thinking about the nature of higher education that was prevalent at the time; in other ways, it was unable to effect a significant redesign of curriculum, administration, or structure.
This paper provides one component of a multi-phase, mixed-methods case study exploring how one On... more This paper provides one component of a multi-phase, mixed-methods case study exploring how one Ontario faculty of education redeveloped and implemented an enhanced ITE program to provide a strong(er) foundation required for future teaching.
Recruiting and Educating the Best Teachers: Policy, Professionalism and Pedagogy, 2022
Journal of Education for Teaching, 2020
Teacher education in Ontario, Canada has had to respond to a myriad of challenges presented by th... more Teacher education in Ontario, Canada has had to respond to a myriad of challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis, particularly after government authorities decided to close schools until students and faculty could return safely. In this paper, we examine some of the major challenges that are being faced by teacher educators as they prepare for September 2020, struggling to reimagine teaching and learning remotely. We also examine the issues facing teacher education using the lens of 'complex adaptive systems', systems that are unpredictable, have many interacting parts, and are characterised by constant uncertainty both from within and particularly from outside. Some issues affecting teacher education and teacher educators causing this uncertainty in Ontario include 1) access to effective online connection and support, 2) educator professional development for online learning, 3) conversion of face-to-face courses to successful online courses, and 4) the recognition of student teachers' practica experiences. Although this article provides a snapshot of the Ontario context and the challenges it currently faces in teacher education, it also presents some solutions, and by thinking of the context as an example of a complex adaptive system, it also holds out hope for the future.
European Journal of Teacher Education, 2019
This research revealed several themes that have an impact on six novice teacher participants as: ... more This research revealed several themes that have an impact on six novice teacher participants as: understanding school culture and how they navigate the nuances within, what it means to be an effective teacher, access to mentors or mentorship programming, effective mentorship qualities, and school policies on mentorship. The literature supports the theoretical concept of an improved rate of teacher retention when mentorship is offered, but the research data collected for this article revealed a gap between this theory and practice. Teacher attrition is receiving worldwide attention; while some attrition in all professions is expected, high rates cause concern for the teaching profession. This phenomenological study focuses the experiences and challenges novice teachers endure in school settings within their first 3 years of classroom practice. This research work explored the phenomenon of being a novice teacher and how policies on mentorship influence/shape teacher retention/ attrition within the early years of classroom practice.
Journal of Education for Teaching, 2011
Teacher education programmes within Canada are markedly different in structure and duration acros... more Teacher education programmes within Canada are markedly different in structure and duration across the provinces, which affects programme delivery for teacher candidates and their opportunities for clinical practice. This paper provides a brief overview of Canadian pre-service teacher education, a summary of new teacher induction and mentoring activities, and an outline of some issues and factors facing and influencing these teacher education programmes, including declining enrolment, emerging technologies and practices, and equity issues.
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