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SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS RESEARCH into PRACTICE Edited by Carol Rolheiser Teacher Education Program, OISE/UT School/University Partnerships: RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE INTRODUCTION Carol Rolheiser..............................................................................................................................1 UNDERSTANDING TODAY’S STUDENTS 1. English as a Second Language (ESL) Videodisk Project Antoinette Gagné ................................................................................................................3 2. Tribes Project Penny Ballagh and Karen Sheppard ....................................................................................5 3. Literacy Approach to Bullying Larry Swartz..........................................................................................................................7 4. Instructional Intelligence Jackie Eldridge and Barrie Bennett ....................................................................................9 ENHANCING LEARNING 5. Instructional Intelligence and Collaborative Learning John Mazurek and Lynn Lemieux ......................................................................................11 6. Exploring Mind Maps as a Teaching Strategy Cathy Marks Krpan and Stephen Hurley ..........................................................................13 7. Reader-Writer Mentorship Project John A. MacDonald and John W. MacDonald ..................................................................15 IMPROVING SCHOOL CLIMATE 8. Student Perceptions of a High Ability School-Within-a-School Dona Matthews and Julian Kitchen ..................................................................................17 9. Impact of Instrumental Music Lee Willingham and Cheryl Paige......................................................................................19 HELPING CHILDREN 10. Links to Literacy Tutoring Project Kathy Broad and Mary Lynn Tessaro..................................................................................21 11. Integrating Diversity Project Elizabeth Coelho................................................................................................................23 12. Developing a Special Education Curriculum Guide Lucy Giannotta and Hazel McBride ..................................................................................25 SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS: RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE Editor Carol Rolheiser ........................................................ [email protected] UNDERSTANDING TODAY’S STUDENTS 1. English as a Second Language (ESL) Videodisk Project Antoinette Gagné .............................................................. [email protected] 2. Tribes Project Penny Ballagh and Karen Sheppard .................................... [email protected] .................................................................................... [email protected] 3. Literacy Approach to Bullying Larry Swartz ........................................................................ [email protected] 4. Instructional Intelligence Jackie Eldridge and Barrie Bennett .................................... [email protected] ...................................................................................... [email protected] ENHANCING LEARNING 5. Instructional Intelligence and Collaborative Learning John Mazurek and Lynn Lemieux........................................ [email protected] ...................................................................................... [email protected] 6. Exploring Mind Maps as a Teaching Strategy Cathy Marks Krpan and Stephen Hurley ........................ [email protected] ........................................................................................ [email protected] 7. Reader-Writer Mentorship Project John A. MacDonald and John W. MacDonald................ [email protected] IMPROVING SCHOOL CLIMATE 8. Student Perceptions of a High Ability School-Within-a-School Dona Matthews and Julian Kitchen.......................................... [email protected] ........................................................................................ [email protected] 9. Impact of Instrumental Music Lee Willingham and Cheryl Paige.................................... [email protected] ........................................................................................ [email protected] HELPING CHILDREN 10. Links to Literacy Tutoring Project Kathy Broad and Mary Lynn Tessaro ...................................... [email protected] ...................................................................................... [email protected] 11. Integrating Diversity Project Elizabeth Coelho..................................................................ecoelho@oise.utoronto.ca 12. Developing a Special Education Curriculum Guide Lucy Giannotta and Hazel McBride .................................. [email protected] ...................................................................................... [email protected] School-University Partnerships RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE ➠ EDITOR Carol Rolheiser OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT ➠ Enhance learning experiences and strengthen relations between OISE/UT’s Teacher Education Program and its field partners ➠ Improve the experiences of students and associate teachers in host schools and teacher candidates and instructors at OISE/UT RESEARCH PARTNERS ➠ Build the profile of leadership projects in areas such OISE/UT Teacher Education Program and as innovative instruction, the use of technology, Its Host Schools in the Greater Toronto Area assessment programs, community links, etc. eaching today is a complex undertaking. It demands that a range Ontario provides one-third of the 23,000 teacher preparation spaces Tof professionals work effectively and collaboratively with one in Canada, with the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the another, with students, with parents, and with entire communities to University of Toronto (OISE/UT) having the largest program, address the immense challenges faced in schools. The preparation preparing approximately 1300 teachers yearly. The preparation of of new teachers who are able to foster a range of partnerships, and these teachers is a central component of our broader institutional who see the value of working with multiple stakeholders, is crucial to mission. To this end, OISE/UT is committed to the development of the creative and effective schooling of students in the future. school/university partnerships. Over the last decade or more of teacher education reform, we have increasingly strengthened the Successful educational partnerships between universities and range of partnerships that have resulted in higher quality education schools can accomplish a range of educational goals. The ultimate for youth and adults alike. This increased attention to connections goal, in establishing such partnerships, however, “is to improve the with the field in the planning and delivery of the OISE/UT program educational opportunities and outcomes for school-age children and has manifested itself in a variety of ways, including negotiation of to improve the initial and continuing preparation of their teachers” focused partnerships with specific school districts. Our field (McIntyre, 1994, p. 2). The wisdom of field practitioners and the partnerships have created more opportunities for university knowledge of university researchers can be combined to create collaboration, research, and support for the continuing education of more diverse and successful ways of enhancing the learning of host/associate teachers and for school improvement initiatives linked students. When research and practice are linked we increase the to teacher education programs. This work has been challenging, chances that the collective expertise of the profession will impact invigorating, complex, and satisfying. the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs of learners. Collaborative School/University partnerships can create School/University Partnerships: Research Into Practice is one of deeper understandings regarding what we are collectively trying to many recent projects in our teacher education program focused achieve in our work. Through regular and meaningful interaction, on enhancing learning experiences and strengthening relationships greater understanding, ownership, and respect can emerge—and between our field partners and the university. Initiated during the education is ultimately enhanced. 2002 – 2003 academic year, this initiative provides awards up to $2000 to OISE/UT pre-service instructors in recognition of exemplary projects intended to support and extend school/ university relationships. The awards are given by OISE/UT but supported through the School/University Partnership Fund. This The ultimate goal, however, in establishing such partnerships, Fund is made possible through the generosity of our broader “is to improve the educational opportunities and outcomes community partners—committed partners who care about quality for school-age children and to improve the initial and education. Approximately $20,000 is expended on this yearly continuing preparation of their teachers” initiative, now in its second year of operation. (McIntyre, 1994, p. 2). SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS: RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE ✮✮✮ What kinds of projects are considered? learners in