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ERIC Number: EJ1322288
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 24
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ISSN: EISSN-1923-1857
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Educators Responding to Rapid Demographic Change in New Brunswick: "It Is Not Inclusion if They Are Just Sitting in the Desk"
Hamm, Lyle; Maston, Matt; McLoughlin, John; Smith, Jeremy
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, n67 n2 p178-201 Sum 2021
New Brunswick has experienced a decline in population in recent years. Successive governments are attempting to increase its population through various population and economic strategies, including immigration. Our research investigates how New Brunswick educators and school leaders are responding to the demographic changes in their schools and communities. Guided by constructivist epistemology, we analyzed qualitative data (i.e. surveys, focus group and individual interviews, public policy and school documentation, and extensive field notes) from case studies in two New Brunswick high schools in neighboring communities that confronted rapid demographic change the past five years. Six main themes were constructed from the data sources we analyzed. The themes are further described and relate to: Educational Challenges; Stress and Anxiety; The School Environment; The Education System; Sustainable Professional Development; and Fostering Positive Relationships. From these themes, we construct several suggestions for better pedagogical and leadership practices in demographically changing schools in New Brunswick. As New Brunswick continues to welcome people from all over the world, it is imperative that educators, school leaders, public policy-makers, and community members work closely and collaboratively to support population and economic growth in all sectors, and ensure all new Canadians feel welcome and a sense of belonging within the province.
University of Alberta, Faculty of Education. 845 Education Centre South, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G5, Canada. Tel: 780-492-7941; Fax: 780-492-0236; Web site: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/ajer/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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