Sessional Lecturer - CTL7015H - Education Research 2
About The Position
In Educational Research 2 candidates draw on the research literacy they developed in CTL 7006 to learn some of the foundational skills of doing research. They conduct a small-scale qualitative research study using either semi-structured interviews or document analysis methods. Special attention is given to the topics of research design, data collection, data analysis, and mobilizing knowledge in ones own practice and beyond. Students deepen their understanding of how their own positionalities and experiences affect their identities as teacher-researchers. The course format includes a combination of whole class instruction, research methods workshops, and independent work periods. The culminating assignments of the course include a 3750-5000-word research paper and a presentation at the annual MT Research Conference. This course will pilot how an MT Year 2 research course can successfully engage with a wide range of system-based data and initiatives, including international, national and MT’s largest partner Toronto District School Board (TDSB). The successful applicant must demonstrate expert knowledge of current TDSB equity priorities and strategies and have demonstrated expertise and knowledge in action research, TDSB YPAR and school-based inquiry in the context of a school-university partnership.
Requirements
- Demonstrate expert knowledge of current TDSB equity priorities and strategies, including the YPAR program and school data and improvement plans.
- Demonstrate mastery and currency of TDSBs system-wide research and how it drives social justice-focused change
- Experience with and completed coursework in qualitative research methodology
- Experience with interview based research and interview protocol development
- Experience with document analysis methods
- Experience with qualitative thematic data analysis
- Experience with writing and supporting the development of literature reviews
- Experience with research writing support and providing quality feedback
- Experience designing and facilitating workshops
- Strong listening and communication skills
- Commitment to student support
- Strong collaboration skills and works well as a member of a team.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, organize, and teach this graduate course
- Be available to students seeking assistance between classes
- Evaluate and provide students with feedback on their work
- Attend a pre-course planning/preparation meeting with the course instructional team
- Attend MT All-Instructor Meetings (AIM)
- Submit course syllabus as requested by the department
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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