Benjamin Farmer Lacombe

Benjamin Farmer Lacombe

Degree: Ph.D.
Year of Entry: 2024
Program: Curriculum and Pedagogy
Department of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning
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Biography

Benjamin is a PhD student at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. He is an Ontario Certified Educator with teaching qualifications in high school history, biology, mathematics, French, and English, as well as the Primary and Junior divisions. Benjamin has previously conducted research at the crossroads of inquiry-based learning, digital history, and user experience design. He is the lead designer and co-creator of the Indian Day Schools interactive map project. His current research interests include computer programming, mathematics education, and constructionism.

Degrees

  • Master of Education (Thesis)
    Queen’s University
  • Bachelor of Education
    Queen’s University
  • Honours Bachelor of Science
    University of Toronto

Research Interests

  • Computer programming
  • Mathematics education
  • Practitioner inquiry
  • Design-based research
  • Constructionism
  • Curriculum resources