Category Archives: Seasonal Display

OISE book display – Inspiring female characters in children’s literature

Books play an important role in the socialization process, teaching young children about where they fit in society. It is important that all children see themselves represented in literature; however, a 2011 study revealed that children’s books are dominated by … Continue reading

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OISE book display – Women’s rights, human rights, and global issues

A new display entitled Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Global Issues features works on the issue of human rights and women’s rights in the developing world. All of the included books come from OISE’s Women’s Education Resources Collection (WERC). Women’s … Continue reading

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OISE book display – LGBT Inclusive Education

In celebration of Pride Week this month, the OISE Library is featuring a selection of materials on LGBT inclusive education. Help address homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and bullying in your classroom with this collection of teacher resources, juvenile fiction, and scholarly … Continue reading

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Explorations of Humanity: Ancient History and Archaeology Display

The mysteries of the distant past are an interesting educational challenge due to the nature of the source material from which our knowledge of ancient history and prehistory is derived. Unlike traditional history that often draws on documentary sources, like … Continue reading

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School Gardens and Agricultural Education in Early 20th Century Ontario Schools

Check out Kathy’s latest display of resources from the Library’s Ontario Historical Education Collection on the Ground Floor of the OISE Library:  School Gardens and Agricultural Education in Early 20th Century Ontario Schools. The first two decades of the 20th century … Continue reading

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