This newsletter summarizes the admissions and transfer experiences of approximately 7,000 students surveyed in the spring of 2005 who left a British Columbia (BC) college, university college, or institute program to continue their studies in another program at the same institution or at another BC public institution. In some instances, these…

This paper describes the development of an innovative interprofessional doctorate in health and social care, within an academic framework designed explicitly to ensure that candidates must demonstrate qualities of cognitive application commensurate with doctoral study, yet must also meet the practice-focused outcomes of a professional doctorate.…

A 1983 survey of 22 male and 134 females enrolled in the University of Calgary teacher education exploratory field experience half-courses assessed the significance of course objectives and activities and the impact of off-campus locations on learning. Results indicated students did benefit from early exploratory field experiences. (NEC)

A former Ontario high school student describes and reflects on her experiences in the semester-long "Beyond the Walls" program--an integrated program that combines environmental education projects, associated language arts, running, and lengthy camping and canoeing trips. (SV)

Reports that 500 Canadian university students who had transferred from colleges were more satisfied with the college experience than the university experience, and relied on a different support system at university than at college. Discusses counseling and information services to assist in the transfer decision. Contains 34 references. (SV)

Analysis of the Attitudes toward Disabled Persons scale administered to 89 British Columbia (Canada) students in grades 8 and 10 found that (1) female students had more positive attitudes than male students; and (2) grade level and degree of contact were not strong or consistent predictors of attitude. (Author/DB)

Reduction in the size of classes from Kindergarten to Grade 3 was a major Liberal Party campaign promise in Ontario's 2003 provincial election. It was intended to demonstrate a new government's commitment to improving public education. By the 2008-09 school year, the provincial government's goals had been achieved: over 90% of all primary classes…

The themes of adult learning, cross-cultural learning, and transformative learning are common to many continuing educators working at universities across Canada. In this essay, I narrate my experiences as a mature, adult learner returning to university. Following a literature review and discussion of methodology, I begin this autobiographical…

This qualitative, explanatory study examined Post-RN baccalaureate nursing students' experiences of empowerment with distance education and computer conferencing (CC) for fit with the constructs of Kanter's (1977, 1993) Theory of Structural Power in Organizations. Seven post-RNs from Canadian distance education nursing programs were interviewed.…

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the literacy difficulties experienced by people with physical disabilities, and the factors that prevent them from improving their literacy skills. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 25 individuals with physical disabilities who defined themselves as having literacy difficulties. Four…

Asserts that children in science education must have hands-on experience to discover and make sense of their world. Emphasizes that there is a need for teachers who enjoy both language and science. Argues that children need to discover that they use science, like language, daily. (MM)

Describes a project that evaluated the academic effectiveness of 2-way interactive video as a means for delivering class lectures in an introductory psychology course. Finds that the students at the campus studio and remote site all achieved the same academically and expressed positive attitudes about the course. (CMK)

University of Calgary pre-medical students were surveyed before and after completing a mandatory 4-week rural clerkship in family medicine. The rural educational experience increased student intentions to do a rural medical locum. Students from rural backgrounds were more likely than urban peers to intend to do a rural locum and practice in a…

Considers some of the difficult moments that occurred while teaching an interdisciplinary course entitled "Race and Racism" at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario (Canada), specifically focusing on the emotional issues evoked by discussion of race in the classroom. States that emotional issues are hard to resolve because they mirror…

The author is a Mohawk scholar who has taught in academic institutions for around eleven years. This article will explain how he believes the discipline of Native studies has been co-opted by mostly white academics and Native scholars who reflect a Euroamerican worldview in their teaching and how that has affected him as a Native academic. The…