Teachers are not typically involved as participatory designers in the design of technology-enhanced learning environments. As they have unique and valuable perspectives on the role of technology in education, it is of utmost importance to engage them in a participatory design process. Adopting a case study methodology, we aim to reveal in what…

Presents responses of approximately 16 principals in Halifax City School District (Nova Scotia) who were interviewed to elicit their personal professional opinions regarding scheduling of classes in the library, the concept of cooperative program planning, the adjustment to flexible scheduling and its inherent difficulties, and the type of staff…

Five parents and four teachers of gifted students were interviewed to investigate their perspectives on the relationship between parents and teachers. Combined parent-teacher themes emphasized the inadequacy of funding and gifted programming, the importance of effective parent-teacher communication and collaboration, and the effect on the child of…

This handbook, which is intended for educators, managers, and union leaders responsible for workplace development, outlines a four-phase collaborative approach to assessing a work organization's overall education needs and specifying a range of activities to meet the identified needs. Discussed in the introduction are the purposes of the handbook,…

Reports the findings of a qualitative study investigating the interactions relating to special education between principals and parent advocates. Specifically focuses on variations in perspectives among the principals and parent advocates on disability, special education and inclusion. Places a particular emphasis on exploring the perceived power…