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.

NEW! Faculty Position Openings at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

OISE News

January 16
OISE professor uses math as a tool to understand the world
Indigo Esmonde is finding ways to bring social justice issues into the classroom by demonstrating their effectiveness as entry-ways into mathematical discussions...

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OISE Events

January 31, 2012
Dr. Allan Luke, Queensland University of Technology, presents a discussion on Educational Research, Social Justice & School Reform

Time: Tuesday, January 31 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: OISE, 12-199

Allan Luke will talk about diverse approaches to theory, research & policy development in australia and East Asia over a 30 yer period.
January 31, 2012
Bridging the Gender Gap in the News: Public Talk & Panel Discussion
With OISE media expert Megan Boler

Time: Tuesday, January 31 - 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: OISE Auditorium | 252 Bloor W (St George subway)

"Just how scarce are women's perspectives in public discourse, and what's behind their absence? Some of the answers are predictable, but others may surprise. Even though women constitute 61% of university graduates, women's perspectives account for less than 20% of the commentaries in Canada's largest daily newspapers and on public affairs talk shows. The Informed Opinions project is exploring the consequences and working with women and journalists to change the ratio. This talk and panel discussion will review the status of women in the news and discuss ways to bridge the current gender gap by supporting women in contributing their ideas and analysis to the public discourse." Keynote: Shari Graydon, on The Top 7 Reasons Smart Women Should Speak Up. Panelists: Megan Boler, Professor, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Kathy English, Public Editor, Toronto Star, Esme Fuller-Thompson, Professor, Sandra Rotman Chair in Social Work

More info: http://www.kmdi.utoronto.ca/
February 02, 2012
Book Launch for Staging Harriet's House: Writing and Producing Research-Informed Theatre

Time: Thursday, February 2 - 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: OISE's Community Lounge, 12th floor.

Book Launch for Tara Goldstein's Staging Harriet's House: Writing and Producing Research-Informed Theatre

More info: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ctl/UserFiles/File/BookLaunch_Feb_2_20122.pdf
February 07, 2012
Three New Campuses for Ontario: A Symposium on Options, Challenges, Possibilities

Time: Tuesday, February 7 - 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: OISE Library (Ground Floor), 252 Bloor St. W.

The Higher Education Group at OISE, University of Toronto invites you to a free, one-day seminar focusing on the Government of Ontario's commitment to support three new undergraduate campuses in the province. Are these campuses needed? What types of campuses should be created? What are the implications for the Ontario system?

More info: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/hec/Ontario_Campus_Symposium/index.html
February 08, 2012
Social Integration as Key to Quality Education:
Lessons from Refugee Education

Time: Wednesday, February 8 - 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: 7105

Post-doctoral researcher, Sarah Dryden-Peterson, will share her experiences working in refugee education.