Instructor resources contained within this website are provided on an open-access basis and licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. You are free to:
Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material
Please note that appropriate attribution must always be made when using materials provided under this license (whether shared or adapted).
We request that you proceed cautiously when making changes to the materials (whether provided within onQ and/or in person) in consideration and acknowledgement of the fact that we are all still learning about issues pertaining to I-EDIAA. Due to each of our differing positionalities, we may unwittingly cause harm. We therefore recommend seeking input from a trusted colleague with a different positionality than yours whenever possible.
Mini Case Scenarios
Preview
According to a report released by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) in August 2021, over 90% percent of the world’s 1.6 billion students along with their caregivers and educators, were impacted by pandemic school closures. Due to these extended education disruptions, “Canadian children and youth have experienced disengagement, chronic attendance problems, decline in academic achievement, and decreased credit attainment during the pandemic”...
Preview
It has become difficult to function without the use of technology today. For this reason, it has become vital to implement technology use in various forms into the curriculum at all ages. This allows students to familiarize themselves with commonly used platforms, such as email and video chat, so they are better equipped for the future. If digital learning tools are effectively used in the classroom student engagement can be increased...
Preview
Early Childhood Development (ECD) plays a pivotal role in achieving the objectives of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4). SDG 4 aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. Through a comprehensive understanding of the significance of ECD, policymakers and stakeholders can devise effective strategies to foster holistic development and enhance educational systems...
Discussion Topics
- How might we help youth to establish networks locally, nationally, and internationally?
- Why should community youth programs play an important role in policy making?
- How and why is it important to educate our youth about Canada's cultural heritage?
- How would a 'matchmaking' system that connects employees with potential employers be of benefit to Queen's students?
- Discuss to what extent literacy is a human right?
- How might the provision of publicly funded arts programs have an impact on a community?
- How might the Queen’s student body raise awareness of learning disabilities and develop strategies that involve our local community?
- How might Beyond Classrooms Kingston help students to develop their skills needed for the Green Economy?
- What role could youth educational programming play in our society - in a way that is scalable and sustainable?
- How might we ensure integration of our international students into the community? How will this integration impact their education?
Assessment Ideas
- Position Paper: Take a position on the importance of inclusive education for children with disabilities. Address the benefits of inclusive classrooms, the role of policy and infrastructure, and the challenges to implementing inclusive education systems.
- Research Paper: Research and write a paper on education equity within a specific country or region. Analyze disparities in access to quality education based on factors such as gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and geographic location. Propose strategies for addressing these disparities.
- Case Study Analysis: Provide students with a case study of a school or educational program that successfully promotes global education and cultural understanding. Ask them to analyze the curriculum, teaching methods, and outcomes. Students should critically assess the effectiveness and potential challenges of implementing similar approaches in other contexts.
- Policy Brief: Analyze an educational policy or reform initiative. Critically evaluate the policy's impact on improving access, equity, and quality of education, identify potential challenges, and propose recommendations for policy improvement or implementation.
- Group Presentation: Have groups explore and present innovative approaches to teaching and learning that promote quality education. This could include flipped classrooms, project-based learning, online education platforms, or experiential learning methods.
- Data Analysis and Recommendations: Collect data on school infrastructure, including facilities, class sizes, and learning environments. Analyze the connection between the quality of school infrastructure and students' academic performance. Recommend ways in which the infrastructure can be improve to best meet the needs of students.
- Communications Strategy: Design an advocacy campaign to raise awareness and advocate for a specific issue related to quality education. Identify the target audience, develop key messages, and create communication materials.
Additional Resources
Faculty Subject Matter Experts
You may wish to contact one of the following departments who may have subject matter experts in this area:
Sociology (ugsocy@queensu.ca)
Experiential Learning Contact
Christina Dinsmore (pronouns: she/her)
Associate Director, Experiential Learning & Programming
asc.el@queensu.ca
- Vaillancourt, T.e.a. Children and Schools During COVID-19 and Beyond: Engagement and Connection Through Opportunity. 2021 [cited 2023; Available from: https://rsc-src.ca/sites/default/files/C%26S%20PB_EN_0.pdf.
- Jessica Wong. Disrupted schooling, learning loss will have effects long after pandemic, say education experts. 2021 [cited 2023; Available from: https://www.cbc.ca/news/pandemic-learning-gap-unesco-report-1.5888860.