Faculty of Education Education News Spring / Summer 2012 Page 11 times . Jesuit principles are interwoven into the daily curriculum . Students are given opportunities for social networking and career mapping , and plans are being made towards transitions to high school and / or employment . Ron Gonzales plays an important part in student transitions in his role as Graduate Support Director . His role is developed in a unique partnership with the Ministry of Advanced Education , Employment , and Immigration . Gonzales works hard to develop relationships : He explains , “ One of the key elements to make sure the students and families are successful is gaining their trust , respect , and cooperation . This starts with building a strong and committed relationship from day one . This is a partnership with the families and every day , we will take on any issues to make sure their son or daughter is succeeding at the school . We look at the total care for the student and that is what makes us so unique .” With extended
First year Education students , Anna Ogenchuk , Megan Rumpel , Nick Jonassen , and Kurtis Decker , with Professor June LeDrew ( Kin 180 ) presented “ Use of a Flash Mob to Engage 1 st Year University Students - A Case Study ” at the Innovations in Qualitiative Research 2012 Conference .
In their presentation , they explored childhood obesity linked to sedentary lifestyles and screen time ( e . g ., watching television , playing computer games and the use of social media tools ), as a public health concern . This is particularly problematic with children who are hours , the staff has more opportunity to build supportive relationships with the students .
Principal , Curtis Kleisinger is passionate about the work being done at MTMS . Regarding the schools impact , he is often overheard quoting cultural anthropologist , Margaret Mead , “ Never underestimate the power of a small group of people to change the world . In fact it is the only thing that ever has .”
MTMS is an evidence-based school , relying on indicators and accountability measures to demonstrate student achievement , attendance , behaviour , and attitude . Affective indicators which evaluate students ’ hope , wellness , and engagement are also important , indicating how students perceive and experience their education . MTMS uses Gallup to assess their students : “ Hope , wellness and engagement are measures that account for between one quarter and one third of the variance in
in optimal periods of physical growth and motor development . Recent research from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada suggests that children will live a shorter lifespan than their parents primarily as a result of sedentary lifestyles ( 2011 ). This case study shared the journey taken by a university instructor teaching a first-year growth and development course with 130 , first-year students . A ‘ flash mob ’ ( gathering of people together in a public place to act in a certain way for a specified amount of time and then quickly disperse ) was the vehicle for knowledge
student success .” 2 MTMS demonstrates a use for indicators and test scores which promotes social justice . Students have ownership in their school and success : They set their own goals and track their own progress ; they designed their school uniform , organize events , and choose to come to MTMS .
After one year , “ Our first line of accountability measures are showing exceptional progress . The first year is very strong with 97 % student attendance ; the matrix of hope , wellness , and engagement indicators are showing success ; we ’ ve held the same 17 students from the beginning to the present , and most recently , the same 17 students came out to summer camp !” says Keith . She is excited about the results , saying , “ This school is a game changer of tangible hope for a select population of middle years Aboriginal students of Regina , North Central !”
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B . Busteed , Exec Director of Gallup Ed , 2012
First Year Education Students Present at IQRC 2012
translation of course content . Instructor and students ’ reflections on the variety of student engagement contexts ( student to content , student to instructor , student to student , student to community ) were discussed .
( L-R ) Professor June LeDrew , Kurtis Decker , Anna Ogenchuk , Nick Jonassen , and Megan Rumpel at IQRC 2012