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Research - Event - MT Research Conference

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024


The 2024 Master of Teaching Research Conference (MTRC) was held on Friday, February 16th, 2024 at OISE. The conference is held annually for OISE Master of Teaching (MT) students and the MT Community. This year, over 750 MT Teacher Candidates, 54 session chairs and members of the CTL community participated in the Welcome & Keynote, Research Paper presentations, 3-Minute Research Competition and Closing Ceremony. It was the largest MTRC to date and was a tremendous success thanks to all those who participated and volunteered their time. We look forward to the 2025 MTRC next Winter!

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2024 MTRC  

Kai Butterfield Keynote Speaker

Kai Butterfield
"Except by my Permission”: Refusing the Dynamic of Confession in Education

Research Paper Sessions

Review and research paper sessions.

Schedule

For the most updated schedule, please check the day schedule on the program document.

TimeEventLocation
09:00 AM -  09:50 AMWELCOME & KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Full MT Program Community		OISE Auditorium 
(Ground Level)
10:00 AM- 12:00 PMMORNING RESEARCH PAPER SESSIONS
Both Year 1 and Year 2		Check the Morning Sessions Schedule
12:10 PM - 1:50 PM3-MINUTE RESEARCH COMPETITION
Year 1 Only*		OISE Auditorium 
(Ground Level)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PMAFTERNOON RESEARCH PAPER SESSIONS
Both Year 1 and Year 2 TCs		Check the Afternoon Sessions Schedule
4:10 PM - 5:00 PMCLOSING & RECEPTION 
Year 2** TCs		OISE Library
(Ground Level)

* Due to space limitations, this event can only accommodate Year 1 students. Year 2 students are encouraged to plan a lunch or other social time nearby in their cohorts.
** Due to space limitations, this event can only accommodate Year 2 students and faculty.

3-Minute Research Competition

CohortNomineePresentation Title
IS133Ryan Verbey-VerutisDiverse Children's and Young Adult Literature in Elementary and Secondary Schools
IS153Laura Milton Drama Based Education and Student Engagement
IS163Renee RobbinsFood for Thought
JI132Michelle Angela CaluagBeyond Poverty: Exploring the Role of Filipino Values and Beliefs in the Academic Performance of Immigrant Students
JI142Jellisa Sade WestneyWashed out: Anti-black racism in Ontario schools
PJ131Dela MuhundarajahTransforming Education: The Power of Trauma-Informed Practice for Teachers and Students 
PJ141Magdalena EustisAm I prepared for This? Tackling My Own Dyslexia and Pre-Service Teachers’ Readiness to Teach Struggling Readers
PJ151Sarah SgambelluriAn Unfair Exam: The Math Proficiency Test and Assessment of "Good" Math Teachers
PJ161Grace Jansen In De WalWhy Teachers Choose to Teach (Or Quit) 
PJ171Noor Yaghi The Impact of War Trauma on Syrian Refugee Learners in the Elementary Years
PJ181Rebecca StarSupporting Students' Reading Confidence and Engagement Through Reading To Dogs
IS143Neha NadeemHumour in STEM Education

2024 MTRC 3-Minute Research Competition Winners


1st Place:
Jellisa Westney (JI142) 

2nd Place:
Magdalena Eustis (PJ141) 

3rd Place:
Noor Yaghi (PJ171) 

Cohort Spirit Award: 
JI142 

FAQ's

Movement involved:

Students will attend events in the OISE Auditorium (Ground Floor) and in various rooms across OISE (252 Bloor Street W), The Faculty of Social Work (246 Bloor Street W) or UTS (371 Bloor Street W) for the research paper sessions. Year 2 students are invited to attend the closing reception in the OISE Library. Session locations are available on the conference program. If you require accommodations for access to any of the scheduled events, please indicate this on your registration form.

Participation Expectations:

Participants are expected to attend in person and to present at their specified sessions. 

Reserved Seating:

Reserved seating in the OISE Auditorium or OISE Library can be provided upon request. 

Materials:

Details about the materials necessary to present at your session will be provided in a follow-up communication

Privacy:

Please note that all events at the 2024 MT Research Conference will take place in areas where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Therefore, by attending the 2024 MT Research Conference, you hereby authorize the University of Toronto to take your photograph, video and/or record your voice and grant the University all rights to these sounds, still or moving images in any medium for educational, promotional, marketing, advertising, or other such purposes that support the mission of the University. If you do not consent to this, please speak with a CTL Staff member upon your arrival at the conference.

Accessible Entrances and Accessible & All Gender Washrooms:

Accessible entrances:

      Enter via the west walkway, parking garage or by TTC into the Concourse Level

Washrooms – accessible & all gender:

      12th floor (12-297B) *currently under construction
      8th floor (8-299)(includes an adult change station)
      5th floor (5-200) (includes a baby change station)
      Ground floor (G-100B)
      Ground floor library (G-149A)(includes a baby change station)

Accommodations for Accessibility:

Please submit requests for accessibility accommodations in the registration form. The include but are not limited to: Physical accommodations (wheelchair accessibility, seating), Digital accommodations (ASL interpreter, live captioning), Dietary considerations (food allergies/sensitivities, vegan/vegetarian)

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