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1. Aboriginal and rural under-representation in Canada’s medical schools (2008)
Lessons in Learning – April 17, 2008
Series: Lessons in Learning
Authors: Canadian Council on Learning (CCL)
Aboriginal people represent 4.5 percent of the Canadian population, but less than one percent of first-year medical students in Canada surveyed for a 2001 study were Aboriginal people. The same study showed that while almost a quarter of Canadians live in rural areas, only about 11 percent of medical students were from such communities.
Given the low numbers of rural and Aboriginal students in medical schools, it is not surprising that rural and Aboriginal communities face critical shortages of medical personnel, the authors of this paper point out. Although roughly 20 percent of Canadians live in rural areas, only 10 percent of Canadian physicians practise in such areas.
Increasing the number of doctors who come from under-represented populations can help improve health among such groups, as research shows that when underserved populations are treated by a physician from a similar background, they are more likely to seek care and comply with physician directives, and are more responsive to health promotion and prevention advice.
The authors discuss efforts to address the issue of under-representation, including trying to inspire children to consider a career in health care while they are in elementary school; modifying admission criteria for rural and Aboriginal students; setting aside seats in medical schools specifically for targeted minorities; altering the nature of admissions committees to include representatives from under-represented minorities; and changing the structure of government aid for needy students.
Added: 2012-08-10
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2. Academic Freedom and Diversity in Canadian Universities (1995)
Women's Education Des Femmes, Fall, Vol. 11, No. 4
Series: Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women (CCLOW)
Authors: Shahrzad Mojab
This paper was presented at the Canadian Studies Conference on "The Canadian University in the Twenty-first Century” in 1994. The author discusses diversification among faculty, staff and student populations in universities in Canada and in other Western industrial states, as well as academic freedom, as it relates to rights of students, faculty and staff to challenge existing power relations.
The paper is presented in English, with a summary provided in French.
Added: 2003-10-22
3. Accord on Indigenous Education (2010)
Authors: Association of Canadian Deans of Education (ACDE)
The Association of Canadian Deans of Education (ACDE) brings together deans, directors and chairs of education in Canadian universities and colleges. In 2010, members of ACDE adopted this accord, with the vision of creating respectful learning environments, developing inclusive curricula, and recognizing and promoting Indigenous knowledge in education.
In the accord, the term “Indigenous” includes the distinct Canadian terms Aboriginal, First Nations, Indian, Métis, and Inuit as well as the broader global context of First Peoples’ knowledge and life experience.
The accord’s goals include reclaiming and teaching Indigenous languages; promoting the use of Indigenous languages in research and scholarly writing; developing procedures within the promotion and tenure process that value work on Indigenous education projects; eliminating cultural biases in student assessment; and improving access, support and retention strategies in order to increase the number of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people enrolling in and completing post-secondary and teacher education.
Added: 2011-12-20
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4. Accredited Online Colleges on the Rise (2012)
Authors: Nick Johnson
In this paper, the author suggests that distance learning is not only here to stay, but will have an unprecedented impact on the educational systems currently in place.
The promise of online learning is that it will one day deliver personalized content to every student, tailored to each individual’s learning style and presented at a pace determined by the individual’s ability and availability.
Whether such a grand promise can be delivered is a topic for testing and debate in the next few years, the author says. At the same time, because of the Internet, more academic information continues to become more readily accessible to more people at a lower cost, and that pattern is not about to change.
Added: 2012-01-27
5. Administrative Pimping for Fame and Profit: Part 2 (1995)
Women's Education Des Femmes, Spring, Vol. 11, No. 3
Series: Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women (CCLOW)
Authors: Pamela J. Milne
This is an article about the University of Windsor's employment equity positive action plan and a perceived lack of public recognition concerning its success.
The article is presented in English and includes a summary written in French.
Added: 2003-10-22
6. Advantage New Brunswick: A Province Reaches to Fulfill its Destiny (2007)
Authors: Rick Miner
This is the final report of a commission established to examine postsecondary education in the province of New Brunswick.
Between January and September 2007, the commission released a discussion paper; gathered data; consulted with students, postsecondary education stakeholders, and the public; and looked at the findings and recommendations from other provincial commissions.
The commission’s recommendations include the creation of an integrated student-focused postsecondary education system; the establishment of an arm’s-length coordinating agency that would be responsible for quality assurance, credit transfer, and other items; the operation of the New Brunswick Community College outside the provincial government; and major improvements to student aid and university funding, including research funding.
The commission also recommended the creation of a new kind of institution, the polytechnic, which would be able to offer a variety of credentials, including certificates, diplomas, undergraduate degrees, some graduate degrees, and apprenticeship training.
Funders:
- Commission on Postsecondary Education in New Brunswick
Added: 2012-09-07
7. Canadian Colleges & Institutes - Meeting the Needs of Aboriginal Learners (2005)
An Overview of Current Programs and Services, Challenges, Opportunities and Lessons Learned
Series: Canadian Colleges & Institutes
Authors: The Association of Canadian Community Colleges
The Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) Strategic Focus priorities for 2005-2006 included Aboriginal peoples’ access to post-secondary education, and enhancing student success support mechanisms in colleges and institutes which are grounded in Aboriginal values, culture and tradition.
In April and May 2005, ACCC initiated a study on Aboriginal programs and services at colleges and institutes. The study included a literature review, an on-line survey for mainstream ACCC member colleges and institutes, and interviews with representatives from Aboriginal and northern ACCC member colleges and institutes, and the Aboriginal Institutes Consortium, an Associate Member of ACCC.
This report provides an overview of Aboriginal post-secondary education trends in Canada drawn from 2001 Census data and gives an overview of the current barriers to Aboriginal learners’ participation in post-secondary education.
Added: 2006-12-14
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8. Canadian Post-Secondary Education (2006)
A Positive Record - An Uncertain Future
Series: Report on Learning in Canada
Authors: Canadian Council on Learning (CCL)
The goal of this document, prepared by the Canadian Council on Learning (CCL), is to examine how Canada’s approach to higher education compares with other leading developed countries and how well its postsecondary education sector can respond to a fast-changing global environment.
The authors note that a shortage of reliable data has made it difficult to report accurately on the state of postsecondary education in Canada. They set out three priorities for this sector: establish a set of clear goals for post-secondary education at the national level; establish indicators to assess achievement; and establish mechanisms at the national level that will accomplish the first two goals while at the same time promoting cohesion and coherence among all facets of postsecondary education.
The authors have also included information about how the United Kingdom, Australia and numerous European countries assess progress towards national goals in postsecondary education.
Added: 2011-03-11
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9. The cultural divide in science education for Aboriginal learners (2007)
Lessons in Learning - February 1, 2007
Series: Lessons in Learning
Authors: Canadian Council on Learning (CCL)
Aboriginal people in Canada are sharply underrepresented in science and engineering occupations. As well, Aboriginal students take advanced high school science classes and enrol in science-related postsecondary programs at much lower rates than their non-Aboriginal counterparts.
This paper suggests that this disparity may have cultural roots. The Aboriginal world view sees people, landscape, and living resources as a spiritual whole, while, in contrast, the Western science approach seeks greater understanding through breaking apart the whole and analyzing it into its smallest parts. These cultural differences can create difficulties for Aboriginal students in classrooms dominated by the Western science perspective.
The authors suggest integrating Aboriginal content into science classrooms and taking a flexible approach that allows local knowledge to be used alongside textbook knowledge. They suggest consulting with local elders about how best to integrate traditional knowledge into the curriculum.
They also describe current initiatives in both Canada and the United States that are integrating Aboriginal perspectives into curricula and looking at ways to encourage Aboriginal people to pursue further education in scientific fields.
Added: 2013-02-25
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10. Do students entering university have the basic writing and math skills they need? (2005)
Lessons in Learning – October 28, 2005
Series: Lessons in Learning
Authors: Canadian Council on Learning (CCL)
While recent testing suggests that Canadian students’ comprehension of basic skills is generally not declining, proficiency exams administered within some universities do show very slight declines in the skills of incoming students. Even though this decline is small overall, the authors of this paper say it does offer lessons in learning for students, their families, professors, universities, and governments.
The transition from high school to university provokes anxiety for many students, who worry whether they can handle the increased independence. Families can help by encouraging students to make use of available support services.
Universities can help by providing social and academic support services that offer the most effective help for students. The authors suggest that professors and administrators look at the examples offered by universities where students consistently express satisfaction with the level of support.
The authors also encourage governments to recognize that pursuing policies designed for the sole purpose of increasing the number of students in first-year university courses can have unintended consequences, including the need to offer costly support services for students who are perceived to lack required skills.
Added: 2013-05-14
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