Preston, Jane P.
Preston, Jane
University of Saskatchewan, College of Education
I-Portal Content
Fostering the Learner Spirituality of Students: A Teaching Narrative
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jane Preston
Brock Education Journal, vol. 21, no. 2, Spring, 2021, pp. 22-35
Description
The author uses their own teaching experiences to look at how educators can foster a learner spirituality in the classroom and how it can lead to student success.
Issues in Indigenous Initial Teacher Education: Canadian Perspectives
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Frank Deer
Jane Preston
Carmen Gilles
Mark Aquash ... [et al.]
Description
Examines the need for and challenges to implementing Indigenous perspectives in the Canadian education system.
Chapter in Handbook of Canadian Research in Initial Teacher Education edited by Thomas Falkenberg.
To access chapter, scroll down to page 19.
Motivators of Educational Success: Perceptions of Grade 12 Aboriginal Students
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jane Preston
Tim Claypool
Canadian Journal of Education, vol. 36, no. 4, 2013, pp. [257]-279
Description
Using interviews with Indigenous high school students from Urban Saskatchewan schools to discuss the need for more Indigenous pedagogy from educators .
Overcoming the Obstacles: Postsecondary Education and Aboriginal Peoples
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jane P. Preston
Brock Education Journal, vol. 18, 2008, pp. [57]-65
Description
Discusses the historical, educational, social, economical, geographical, cultural, and financial obstacles that prevent Indigenous people from qualifying for a post secondary education and some suggestions to help overcome these obstacles.
Perceptions and Practices of Principals: Supporting Positive Educational Experiences for Aboriginal Learners
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jane Preston
Tim Claypool
William Rowluck
Brenda Green
International Journal of Leadership in Education, vol. 20, no. 3, 2017, pp. 328-344
Description
Using interviews from Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan principals to discuss their roles in student success through promoting Indigenous learning and values.
Principal Leadership for Indigenous Student Success in Canada: Student, Parent, and Community Relationships
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jane Preston
Tim Claypool
William Rowbuck
Brenda Green
International Studies in Educational Administration, vol. 46, no. 3, 2018, pp. 3-23
Description
Analyzes of the internal and external educational relationships between educators and students can lead to Indigenous students success in Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and Nunavut.
Redefining Learning and Assessment Practices Impacting Aboriginal Students: Considering Aboriginal Priorities via Aboriginal and Western Worldviews
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tim R. Claypool
Jane P. Preston
in education , vol. 17, no. 3, Autumn, 2011, p. [?]
Description
Discusses how culturally appropriate practices which balance the academic with the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of students may help Aboriginals succeed in school.