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Faculty of Education
270 - 18th Street
Brandon, Manitoba
Canada, R7A 6A9
Phone: (204) 727-9626
Email: facultyed@brandonu.ca
Glenn Cockerline
Title
Dr. Glenn Cockerline
Education
B.A. (Loyola College, Montreal),
B.Ed. (Queen’s University at Kingston),
M.S.Ed. (Northern Illinois),
Ph.D. (North Dakota)
Areas of Interest
The art of teaching is–or at least should be–in a state of flux. The traditional paradigm of teaching and learning is based on a centuries old lecture format whereby the teacher stood at the front of the room dispensing knowledge while students sat in rows, memorizing information to be recited verbatim. Over the past decade, research in “brain-based learning” has been challenging our understanding of how people learn. At the same time, the quiet revolution has been taking place on the Internet, challenging our understanding about where knowledge is to be found. These two factors combined demand that we reevaluate our understanding of the teaching process.
His interests center on the transition from the old paradigm based on the transfer of knowledge to a newer paradigm which is more consistent with our understanding of constructivism, and consistent with the new reality of where knowledge can now be found and how it can be accessed through information and computer technologies (ICT). Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be a blueprint for such a transition. Therein lies the journey!
Courses
03:354 Middle Years Science Methods
03:366 Middle Years Math Methods
03:454 Senior Years Science Methods
03:455 Environmental Science Methods
02:781 Advanced Instructional Methods
07:754 Practicum in Education
Historical Perspective
Dr. Cockerline didn’t start out to be an academic. He initially set out into a world of agri-business, with various positions as a technician in food labs responsible for chemical, bacterial, and organo-palatability tests. However, the life of a lab technician is not for everyone and he eventually pressed the ‘reset’ button.
Fast-forward a few decades: A certain sense of restlessness resulted in teaching experiences at many grade levels in several different jurisdictions, working with children from suburban Montreal, inner-city Chicago, and northern Manitoba. As for a favourite grade level, he feels it has been a tie: Grade 6 has always been particularly rewarding, but then so has Grade 11 chemistry.
Experience
Assistant Professor
Brandon University
Brandon, Manitoba. Canada
Department of Teacher Education (2007 – present)
Department of Graduate Studies (2007 – present).
Department of Curriculum and Instruction Math / Science (2001-2006). Acting Chairperson (2005-2006).
Classroom Teacher
Brandon School Division
Brandon, Manitoba. Canada. (1985 – 2001)
Biology, Chemistry, Math teacher.
Student Support Teacher working with “at-risk” students.
Assistant Professor
Brandon University – BUNTEP
God’s Lake Narrows, Manitoba, Canada
Center Coordinator for God’s Lake Narrows BUNTEP Center. (1980 – 1984)
Classroom Teacher
Lakeshore School Board
Beaconsfield, Québec, Canada
Classroom teacher. (1977 – 1980)
Graduate Teaching
Lorado Taft Field Campus, Northern Illinois University
Assistant
Oregon, IL. USA
Residential outdoor education school. (1976 – 1977)
Classroom Teacher
Protestant School Board of Greater Montreal
Montréal, Québec, Canada. (1973 – 1976)
Dorval High School: junior high Math and Physics.
Willingdon School: grades 6 and 7 classroom teacher.
Program Coordinator
District Association for the Mentally Handicapped
Cowansville, Quebec, Canada. (Summer 1975
Research Papers & Publications
Nantais, M. & Cockerline, G. (in press). Internet Filtering in Schools: Protection or Censorship?
Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy
Cockerline, G. & Nantais, M. (2010). Digital Misconceptions: Implications for teaching & learning.
SLOAN/MERLOT International Conference, Jul 20th to 23rd, San Jose, CA, USA
Cockerline, G. & Nantais, M. (2010). Are Millennials Digital Illiterates? Busting the myth about the current cohort of post-secondary students. 9th Annual International MADLaT Conference, May 7th. Winnipeg, MB
Cockerline, G. & Nantais, M. (2010). Millennials: The digital generation – or not?
Teaching & Learning with Technology Conference, Apr 26th to 28th, (2010). Saskatoon, SK
Cockerline, G. & Nantais, M. (2009). Are All Our Teacher Candidates Equally Digital Natives?
M.E.R.N. Journal
Cockerline, G. & Yearwood, D. (2009). Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Learners & Online Learning.
MERLOT International Conference: Teaching & Learning in a Wired World, Aug 15th & 16th. San Jose, CA, USA
Yearwood, D. & Cockerline, G. (2009). Clickers: Tools for engagement or tools of distraction?
MERLOT International Conference: Teaching & Learning in a Wired World, Aug 15th & 16th. San Jose, CA, USA
Cockerline, G. & Yearwood, D. (2009). Perceptual Modalities & Online Learning: The Implications of One-Style-Fits-All. EduLearn 09 – IATED International Conference. Barcelona, SPAIN. July 6th – 8th; ISBN 978-84-612-9802-0
Cockerline, G. & Yearwood, D. (2009). Online Learning: Does one size fit all?
8th Annual International MADLaT Conference, May 8th. Winnipeg, MB
Yearwood, D. & Cockerline, G. (2009). Clickers: Tools for engagement or tools of distraction?
8th Annual International MADLaT Conference, May 8th. Winnipeg, MB, MB
Nantais, M. & Cockerline, G. (2009). Are our Students All Equally Digital Native?
8th Annual International MADLaT Conference, May 8th. Winnipeg, MB
Nantais, M. & Cockerline, G. (2009). Digital Natives – Myth or Reality: Issues in Teaching ICT Literacy.
MERN Research Forum #18: Critical Conversations on Teaching & Learning, Apr 24th. Winnipeg, Manitoba
Cockerline, G. & Nantais, M. (2009). How ICT-Ready are our Teacher-Candidates?
MERN Research Forum #17: Science Teaching & Learning, Feb 2nd, (2009). Winnipeg, Manitoba
Cockerline, G. & Yearwood, D. (2008). Learning Styles and Online Learning—How are they Related?
5th Annual Teaching Professor Conference: Engage, Inspire, Educate, May 16th – 18th. Kissimmee, FL, USA
Jardine, L. & Cockerline, G. (2007). How to Increase Success and Satisfaction with Online Learning.
MERN Research Forum #11: Connecting Research to Policy and Practice, Nov 2nd, 2007. Brandon, Manitoba
Cockerline, G. (2006). WebCT – Is it the answer to small school enrollment courses in rural Manitoba?
MERN Research Forum #8: Rural Education, Nov 17th, 2006. Winnipeg, Manitoba