Honouring the Contributions of Dr. Jim Cummins

The theme for this year’s conference was a tribute to Dr. Jim Cummins’ many contributions to the field of language learning and teaching on the eve of his July 2014 retirement from OISE/UT. Although officially retired as of the summer, Dr. Cummins will continue to contribute to the field as Professor Emeritus.

This year’s extended three-day conference was organized in partnership by the Toronto District School Board, the Centre for Educational Research on Languages and Literacies at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto, and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.

Day 1 (April 30, 2014) had an academic/research focus around themes flowing from the research and writings of Dr. Cummins. It was be of particular interest to Researchers, Teacher Educators, AQ Instructors, Coordinators and Consultants, Graduate Students and others.

Days 2 and 3 (May 1 & 2, 2014) had a more pedagogical and practical focus that was be of interest to all educators working with English language learners. There also was some academic research sessions on day 2 and 3.

Conference Organizational Team

Dr. Antoinette Gagné, OISE, University of Toronto
Dr. Jia Li, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Paula Markus, Toronto District School Board
Lyle Pearson, Conference Manager

Academic Committee

Dr. Antoinette Gagné, OISE, University of Toronto                          Dr. Sunny Lau Man Chu, Bishop’s University
Dr. Jia Li, University of Ontario Institute of Technology               Dr. Clea Schmidt, University of Manitoba
Paula Markus, Toronto District School Board                                   Dr. Saskia Stille, University of Toronto