The Robertson Blog
The Conundrum of Math Disabilities
When Jake was little, his development seemed pretty normal, though we noticed... read more →
October 12, 2020
Taking Math Outside
“It is also acknowledged that transmission of the virus will likely be attenuated in outdoor settings and outdoor... read more →
September 11, 2020
Teaching in a Pandemic
Over the past three cataclysmic months, one extraordinary phenomenon (among many) has been the overnight upending of traditional schooling.... read more →
June 12, 2020
Approaching Math Through Story
Much has been written about the benefits of situating math in a variety of contexts ranging from board games to the mundane routines of daily life. Narrative provides... read more →
May 6, 2020
Math in Everyday Life
Math is embedded in everyday life. “There is always math around us. It’s in the design of what we’re... read more →
April 6, 2020
Robbie Case: A researcher committed to understanding the development of all children
Robbie Case dedicated his life to understanding human... read more →
February 6, 2020
Five ways to explore social justice through mathematics
By focusing on teaching for equity, educators empower students to develop mathematical and political knowledge. Dr. Bev Caswell... read more →
January 13, 2020
Nine math games recommended by lab school teachers
The inherent structure of games develop mathematical skill and understanding. Dr.... read more →
December 3, 2019
OISE MA CSE 2nd-year students host mini math inquiry conference
Second year Master of Arts in Child Study and Education (MA CSE) teacher candidates in Zack Hawes' math class... read more →
November 28, 2019
Jason Jones receives educator’s award at Indspire’s National Gathering for Indigenous Education
An educator in the truest sense of the word, Jason Jones inspires people of all walks of life to... read more →
November 25, 2019
Robertson Program visits Kayanase, Mohawk Chapel and Woodland Cultural Centre at Six Nations of the Grand River
Six Nations of the Grand River is the largest First Nation reserve in Canada and is the only reserve... read more →
November 13, 2019
Robertson Program attends Wabano Symposium in Ottawa: The Land is Medicine
Wellness is inseparable from the land. – Shelia Watt Cloutier The Robertson Program and the teacher candidates participating... read more →
November 6, 2019
Our spatial approach to math
Joan Moss and Zack Hawes explain the benefits of focusing on spatial reasoning in early years math with lessons... read more →
November 3, 2019
Robertson launches teacher placement initiative with Aroland First Nation
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October 10, 2019
The Robertson Program returns to Aroland First Nation to learn about their approach to land-based learning and student well-being
The Robertson team traveled this week to Johnny Therriault School at Aroland First Nation (three hours North East of Thunder... read more →
June 7, 2019
Water Walker Liz Osawamick visits the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study
Anishinaabe community leader Liz Osawamick shared her stories and knowledge as a Water Walker with the Grade 4s at the... read more →
May 24, 2019
Grade 2 class release salmon alevin into river, concluding 3-month classroom inquiry
The Grade Two class at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study traveled to Greenwood Conservation Area to release... read more →
May 14, 2019
Wiidookaadying Gikinoomaagewin: Gindaaswin Kendaaswin Conference highlights importance of relationships when engaging Indigenous knowledge
Dr. Ruth Beatty addresses delegates during the opening of the conference Danielle Blair leads one of the many sessions focusing... read more →
May 7, 2019
Mine Centre kindergarten students welcome the Robertson Program to their outdoor classroom
Kindergarten students play in the forest at "camp" A student shows Joan Moss how he can shake snow off a... read more →
May 1, 2019
Star knowledge gathering brings students, educators together to share Indigenous and Western understandings of the cosmos
By Dr. Julie Comay I was recently privileged to attend Anongoohns Kendaasiwin - Revitalizing the Art and Science of Star... read more →
April 22, 2019
Robertson Program PD model presented at 2019 American Educational Research Association Conference
The Robertson Program’s Founding Director, Bev Caswell, co-presented our work with colleagues Jason Jones and Marjolaine Lapointe at the American Educational... read more →
April 12, 2019
OISE MA students host 4th bi-annual math conference
On April 4th, second year Master of Arts in Child Study and Education (MA CSE) teacher candidates presented their final... read more →
April 4, 2019
New Junior Math Lessons in our Lesson Library
The Robertson Program is adding to its extensive library of math lessons! Most recently, we added a series of junior... read more →
March 28, 2019
Robertson Team visits Mine Centre School to discover more about their “camp”
Last week, the Robertson Program traveled to our friends at Mine Centre Public School to have another visit at their... read more →
December 10, 2018