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 17
Queensland professor talks about his career findings in social justice and school reform
On a recent trip to Canada, Dr. Allan Luke of Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia, gave a retrospective lecture at OISE on educational research, social justice and school reform...

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OISE Events

February 23, 2012
CUS Forum on Equity and Social Justice in Education presents:
ATTAWAPISKAT: Moving Beyond the Colonial Legacy

Time: Thursday, February 23 - 5:00 - 8:15 PM
Location: OISE Library

How is it that in 2012, the Canadian government is still ignoring its treaty responsibilities? How do we education and increase public awareness about this and take action through our curriculum to combat these inequities? Keynote Speakers:Joanne Dallaire, educator, and Jules Koostachin, educator and activist artist. Both are speakers from Attawapisakat First Nation. Following the keynote, small group sessions will provide participants with discussion points and the launch of a brand new curriculum resource for K-12 classrooms. Foodshare will provide refreshments.

More info: http://cus.oise.utoronto.ca
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
February 27, 2012
Promoting Learning for All:
Reflections on recent innovations and the state of play in the field

Time: Monday, February 27 - 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Location: 7105

Dr. Lynn Murphy, a Programs Officer for the Hewlett Foundation, will speak about new trends in international efforts to promote learning for all.
February 27, 2012
Panel on Understanding Equity and Engagement

Time: Monday, February 27 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: OISE Library, Ground Floor

Please join the CLD for a panel on "Understanding Equity and Engagement". World leading researchers Christine E. Sleeter, Gerardo Lopez, Heidi Safia Mirza, and Rodney K. Hopson will share recent research findings and engage participants in discussions on issues related to culturally relevant pedagogy, policy related to minority students, democratic practice and intersectionality. The event will engage researchers, practitioners, and policy developers in education.

More info: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/cld/Events/index.html
February 29, 2012
Indigenous Education Network presents
Former NFL Offensive Lineman Alvin Powell

Time: Wednesday, February 29 - 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: Room 5-280 | OISE | 252 Bloor W

Former NFL football player, Alvin Powell, talks about the destruction of drugs and alcohol, losing everything, finding a Higher Power, creating the Saving Station Foundation and his intervention work with schools and Aboriginal communities...

More info: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/oise/UserFiles/File/Alvin_Powell-IEN_Lecture.pdf