OISE :: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto

Welcome to the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Standing on the shoulders of one of the world's greatest universities, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto (Institut d'études pédagogiques de l'Ontario de l'Université de Toronto), OISE, has for more than a century, made a major contribution to advancing education at home and around the world. With more than 72,000 alumni, 3,000 students (initial teacher education and graduate programs), close to 7,000 continuing education students, and 20 research centres, ours is a unique academic environment supporting a scholarly community second-to-none. OISE is at a special moment in its history, setting new directions and positioning for the future with a new strategic plan, new leadership team, and transitioning to a new departmental structure. Guided by our commitment to equity and social justice, and mindful of our special responsibility to lead, we will enhance our impact as we continue to shape how the world thinks and goes about education.

OISE News

February 03
Improving quality, equity and achievement in mathematics teaching and learning
Indigo Esmonde's award-winning research on understanding equity and diversity issues in mathematics education earned her latest project funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation...

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OISE Events

February 09, 2012
Roundtable discussion on education and conflict

Time: Thursday, February 9 - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: OISE | 252 Bloor W | Room 7-105

Drs. Karen Mundy and Sarah Dryden-Peterson are sponsoring a roundtable discussion on education and conflict.

More info: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/cidec/
February 09, 2012
Looking at Teaching Through Humanities-Coloured Glasses
Lynn Fendler, Michigan State University

Time: Thursday, February 9 - 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: OISE | 252 Bloor W | Room 6-259

Internationally renowned philosopher of education, Lynn Fendler is an associate professor of teacher education at Michigan State University. Her internationally oriented research explores what it means to be educated in particular historical and political contexts. She examines critical and genealogical relations among knowledge, reason, discipline, and power. She is co-founder of the Foucault SIG at AERA, and recent author of: (2010). Michel Foucault. Continuum Library of Educational Thought. London: Continuum Press. To see a selection of her publications, visit: http://bit.ly/wuEP81. To learn more about her views on educational research, school teaching, theory and practice, ethics in research, educational technology and more, go to: http://fendler.wiki.educ.msu.edu/Things+I+Believe

More info: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/tps/Home/index.html
February 09, 2012
Book Launch - Inspiring the Future: A New Teacher's Guide to the Law

Time: Thursday, February 9 - 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Location: OISE Community Lounge (12th floor) 252 Bloor St. West

Book Launch - Inspiring the Future: A New Teacher's Guide to the Law by Nick J. Scarfo and Marvin A. Zuker
Introductions by Professor Elizabeth Campbell
Co-sponsored by Carswell publishers and the Department of Theory and Policy Studies in Education

More info: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/tps
February 16, 2012
ABOR1 - Indigenous Resurgence
Taiaiake Alfred, University of Victoria

Time: Thursday, February 16 - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: OISE | 252 Bloor W | Room 5-280

Taiaiake will focus on the importance of applying, in real and immediate ways, Indigenous teachings, traditional knowledge and political philosophies. He will discuss the importance of re-establishing reconnections to land, culture and community, and describe ways some Indigenous people have begun to regenerate their Indigeneity and regain freedom in their homelands.

More info: http://legacy.oise.utoronto.ca/calendar/phpicalendar/month.php?cal=SS
February 24, 2012
The Annual Percy H. Taçon Lecture in Art Education
Queered Pedagogies and Privatized Schools: Is Art Education Politically Relevant?

Time: Friday, February 24 - 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: OISE Ground Floor Library Space

Featuring guest speaker: Therese Quinn (Chair and Associate Professor of Art Education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago)

More info: http://cmce.oise.utoronto.ca/Events/Percy_H._Tacon_Lecture_in_Art_Education/index.html