NEW FACULTY
Dr . Alayne Armstrong joined the Faculty of Education in July 2016 as an Assistant Professor in Mathematics Education . She completed her PhD in 2013 from the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy at the University of British Columbia , where she was a SSHRC Doctoral Scholar . Her Master ' s and Bachelor ' s of Education were also obtained from UBC , and she has additional degrees from the University of Manitoba and Queen ’ s University .
One of Alayne ’ s research interests is the behaviour of small groups in the mathematics classroom . She has investigated how episodes of peak collective performance can be characterized as group flow , and has developed a “ tapestry ” method of transcript analysis by which researchers can work at the collective level to document groups as learning agents . Another interest is in how interdisciplinary connections between school mathematics and other subjects can help educators and students make mathematics their own . Her doctoral dissertation described the discourse of small groups of Grade 8 students and used the concept of author / ity to posit these groups being the “ authors ” of their own mathematical storylines as they engaged in mathematical tasks .
Alayne is currently exploring how learning disabled students are able to independently adapt in mathematics contexts through the use of technology . Prior to joining the University of Regina , Alayne was a classroom teacher for 19 years , and she also taught undergraduate education courses in math methods and inquiry . She is currently getting to know Regina and enjoying the sunshine , the pelicans , and the big blue sky .
Dr . Jesse Bazzul joined the Faculty of Education in July 2016 as an Assistant Professor of Science and Environmental Education . Dr . Bazzul grew up in Southwestern Ontario ( St . Thomas ) and attended Brock University in St . Catharines where he completed a B . Sc . in Biology , and the University of Toronto where he completed a B . Ed . in Elementary Education with a focus on intermediate grades . His teaching journey began in Brampton Ontario , where he taught middle school science , mathematics , and geography . After teaching in Ontario Jesse travelled abroad with his family to teach in international schools in China ( Beijing ) and Ukraine ( Kyiv ). In 2013 Jesse completed a PhD in Curriculum , Teaching and Learning from the University of Toronto , where he also served as the elementary practicum coordinator for one year . . His research explores how students are brought to particular ethical outlooks through science curriculum and pedagogy . Jesse ’ s first academic position was at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth where he taught a variety of courses related to science education , social justice , urban education , and field ( internship ) experiences .
Jesse is happy to be back in Canada , and very much appreciates the University of Regina ’ s commitment to inclusive education and social justice , as well as Regina ’ s strong sense of community . In his spare time he enjoys long walks on the prairie , spending time with his partner and two children , and reading as much fiction as possible .
Dr . Anna Leah King joined the Faculty of Education in July 2016 . She refers to herself as Anishnabe kwe from Wikwemkoong Reserve , Manitoulin Island , Ontario . Dr . King studied at University of Alberta in Indigenous People ’ s Education , Policy studies . She brings with her many years of experience teaching Aboriginal students and working as an Aboriginal Education consultant . Her research focuses on Anishnabe stories , Elders ’ teaching , and the history of Indigenous learning in the context of drum and song .
Anna-Leah has served as coordinator at the Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Institute ( CILLDI ), University of Alberta . Following this she was invited to act as co-director for the Aboriginal Teacher Education Program ( ATEP ), University of Alberta . She was also an instructor for the university ’ s new mandatory course EDU211 – Aboriginal Education and Context for Professional and Personal Engagement , which was awarded the Alberta Human Rights in Education Award in its inaugural year .
Anna-Leah is excited about her new teaching assignment in the Core Studies program at University of Regina . The University of Regina has made a commitment to responding to the Calls to Action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and she anticipates working together with her colleagues on this positive mission for future educators .
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