Research - Event - MT Research Conference
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!
Keynote Speaker
Kai Butterfield
"Except by my Permission”: Refusing the Dynamic of Confession in Education
Schedule
For the most updated schedule, please check the day schedule on the program document.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM | WELCOME & KEYNOTE ADDRESS Full MT Program Community | OISE Auditorium (Ground Level) |
| 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM | MORNING RESEARCH PAPER SESSIONS Both Year 1 and Year 2 | Check the Morning Sessions Schedule |
| 12:10 PM - 1:50 PM | 3-MINUTE RESEARCH COMPETITION Year 1 Only* | OISE Auditorium (Ground Level) |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | AFTERNOON RESEARCH PAPER SESSIONS Both Year 1 and Year 2 TCs | Check the Afternoon Sessions Schedule |
| 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM | CLOSING & 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
| Cohort | Nominee | Presentation Title |
| IS133 | Ryan Verbey-Verutis | Diverse Children's and Young Adult Literature in Elementary and Secondary Schools |
| IS153 | Laura Milton | Drama Based Education and Student Engagement |
| IS163 | Renee Robbins | Food for Thought |
| JI132 | Michelle Angela Caluag | Beyond Poverty: Exploring the Role of Filipino Values and Beliefs in the Academic Performance of Immigrant Students |
| JI142 | Jellisa Sade Westney | Washed out: Anti-black racism in Ontario schools |
| PJ131 | Dela Muhundarajah | Transforming Education: The Power of Trauma-Informed Practice for Teachers and Students |
| PJ141 | Magdalena Eustis | Am I prepared for This? Tackling My Own Dyslexia and Pre-Service Teachers’ Readiness to Teach Struggling Readers |
| PJ151 | Sarah Sgambelluri | An Unfair Exam: The Math Proficiency Test and Assessment of "Good" Math Teachers |
| PJ161 | Grace Jansen In De Wal | Why Teachers Choose to Teach (Or Quit) |
| PJ171 | Noor Yaghi | The Impact of War Trauma on Syrian Refugee Learners in the Elementary Years |
| PJ181 | Rebecca Star | Supporting Students' Reading Confidence and Engagement Through Reading To Dogs |
| IS143 | Neha Nadeem | Humour 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)
- Questions about grading, extensions etc.?
Please contact your research course instructors. - Conference Registration Inquiries?
Please reach out to Lisa Juan (lisa.juan@utoronto.ca) or Amelia Ainsworth (amelia.ainsworth@utoronto.ca). - Questions about scheduling?
Please contact Angela Vemic (angela.vemic@utoronto.ca)
