Scholarly Conference Presentations


Malewski, E., & Phillion, J. Cross-cultural international experiences in Honduras: Findings from a five-year interpretive phenomenological study. Symposium paper presented in Intercultural teaching and internationalized curriculum inquiry: Four studies on improving global understanding at the American Educational Research Association (AERA), April 14, 2009, San Diego, CA. (International Education SIG award winning symposium)

Phillion, J. Minority students in Hong Kong schools: Parents and students’ perceptions. Symposium paper presented in Policy, action and theory: Cross-cultural experience of ethnic minority students in the United States, Canada, Australia and Hong Kong at the American Educational Research Association (AERA), April 14, 2009, San Diego, CA.

Wang, Y. & Phillion J. Representation of minority groups in China: A postcolonial critique. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA), April 14, 2009, San Diego, CA.

Phillion, J., Wang, Y., & Lee, J.  Minority Students in Asia: Government Policies, School Practices and Teacher Responses. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA), April 15, 2009, San Diego, CA. 

Phillion, J., Malewski, E., Sharma, S., Wang, Y.. Study Abroad in Teacher Education: Globalizing Multiculturalism to Prepare Future Teachers. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA), April17, 2009, San Diego, CA.

Phillion, J. Mainland Chinese students in Hong Kong schools. In Ethnic minority and immigrant students' experience of language, culture, and identity development in Hong Kong, Canada, and the United States. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, New York, March 28, 2008.

Malewski, E., Phillion, J., Kulago, H., Shirley, V., & Rodriguez, E. Pre-Service Teachers and Study Abroad: A Waterway to Diversity.
                Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, March 27, 2008. 

Phillion, J. & He, M. F. Multicultural and cross-cultural narrative inquiry. In Social justice research in schools, neighborhoods, and communities. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, New York, March 26, 2008.

Phillion, J., Wang, Y. & Lee, J. A critical need for multicultural education: Minority students in Asia. Paper presented at the National Association for Multicultural Educators, Baltimore, November 2, 2007.

He, M. F. & Phillion, J. Research for social justice. Paper presented at the American Education Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, April 12, 2007.

Phillion, J. Malewski, E. Rodriguez, E., Kulago, H., & Shirley, V. Promise and perils of study abroad.. Paper presented at the American Education Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, April 12, 2007.

Phillion, J. Malewski, E. Rodriguez, E., Kulago, H., Shirley, V. & Bulington, J. Leaving and finding comfort zones in study abroad:
White privilege revival.
Paper presented at the National Association for Multicultural Educators, Phoenix, November 11, 2006.

Phillion, J., He, M.F., Chan, E. & Eng, B. Stories of Chinese immigrant mothers and children in international contexts. Paper
presented at the National Association for Multicultural Educators, Phoenix, November 10, 2006.

Malewski, E., Phillion, J. & Lehman, J. Preparing teachers for diverse classrooms: Using technology to link to urban schools at a distance. Paper presented at the Holmes Partnership Annual Conference--Model partnerships and practices: Reforming P-12 education. February 25, 2006.

Connelly, M. F., He M. F. & Phillion, J. Curriculum and the public interest. Invited Presidential Session Paper presented at the American Education Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco. April 14, 2006

Connelly, M. F., He M. F. & Phillion, J. Projects of influence, architects of the arena: The status of curriculum studies. Invited Division B Session. Panel presentation at the American Education Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco. April 14, 2006

Phillion, J. & Malewski, E. Engaging critical multiculturalism through virtual field experiences: Using videoconferencing to teach pre-service teachers. Paper presented at the American Education Research Association Annual Meeting, Montreal, April 14, 2005.

Lehman, J. D. & Phillion, J.   Bringing diversity into the teacher education classroom: Video conferencing as a tool for distant field
 experiences.  Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education annual conference, Atlanta, GA., March, 2004.

Lehman, J. & Phillion, J. (2003) Bringing classroom diversity to campus: Technology as a tool for linking preservice teachers to diverse classrooms as a distance. Paper presented at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, February 2003.

Wellington, Y., Walton, B., Bhimji, F., Ensign, J., Lea, V., Kennett, C., Phillion, J. Multicultural pedagogy: From resistance to integration in pre-service teacher education. Panel discussion at the American Anthropological Association, Chicago, IL, November 19, 2003.

He, M. F. & Phillion, J. Narrative Inquiry, Narrative Imagination: Using Literary Texts in   Multicultural Teacher Education.  Paper presented at the American Education Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, April 25, 2003.

Phillion, J. & Miller, P. The pros and cons of a distance field experience. Paper presented at the American Education Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, April 23, 2003.

Lehman, J. & Phillion, J. Technology mediated field experiences for prospective teachers. Paper presented at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, New Orleans, January 26, 2003.

Phillion, J. Lehman, J. & Johnson, T. Making connections in teacher education: Using IP-based video conferencing to link pre-service teachers with K-12 classrooms. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communication and Technology Annual Meeting, November 13, 2002.

Phillion, J. Using technology to create diverse field experiences for pre-service teachers. Paper presented at the National Association for Multicultural Education Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. October 30, 2002.

He, M. F., Phillion, J., Chui, R., Eng, B. & Lau, C. K.  Narrative inquiry of teachers’ identity and knowledge development in cross-cultural contexts. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, April 1, 2002.

Phillion, J. & He, M. F. Narrative inquiry, narrative imagination: Using literary texts in multicultural teacher education. Paper presented at the National Association for Multicultural Education Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 9, 2001.

Connelly, F. M., Phillion, J., & He, M .F. A study of elementary school diversity: Methodology, classroom practice and community relationships. Paper presented at the Enhancing educational participation: Women and national minorities as change agents conference. North West Normal University, Lanzhou, China, May 9, 2001.

Phillion, J. & He, M. F. Quality multicultural education in an inner city Canadian school: School-community relationships. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Seattle, April 10, 2001.

Phillion, J., He, M .F., Connelly, F. M., & Bolton, C. Affirming diversity through school community  connections:     Multicultural education in an inner city Canadian school. Paper presented at the National Association for Multicultural Education Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida, November 17, 2000.

Phillion, J., & He, M. F. Narrative approaches to multiculturalism. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, April 28, 2000.

Hermes, M., Phillion, J., He, M. F., & Asher, N. Aren’t we aware enough? Division B Equity Committee discusses issues of inclusion and exclusion in Division B. Guest panelists Frances Rains & Martha Monterro-Sieburth, American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, April 26, 2000.

Phillion, J., & He, M. F. Multicultural teacher education: Issues and concerns in teaching multiculturalism in predominantly White and rural areas. Presentation at the Invisible College for the Study of Teaching (affiliated with AERA), New Orleans, April 23, 2000.

He, M. F. & Phillion, J. Trapped in-between: A narrative exploration of race, gender and class. Paper presented at the first annual Southern University at New Orleans Race, Gender and Class Project, New Orleans, October 30,

Phillion, J., He, M. F., Roberge, B., & DeCarion, D. Narrative representations of experience. Paper presented at Conference on Qualitative Research in Education, Athens, Georgia, January 8, 1999.

Phillion, J. Becoming a narrative inquirer in a multicultural landscape. Becoming a narrative inquirer in the professional knowledge landscape. Chair and Discussant: Jean D.  Clandinin, symposium paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, San Diego, April 15, 1998.

Phillion, J., Faraone, A., He, M. F., Gayner, M., & Roberge, B.  Pushing the boundaries of narrative inquiry: Issues and concerns of personal experience methods in five Ph. D. dissertation projects. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, San Diego, April 17, 1998.

Buttignol, M., Cirilli, C., & Phillion, J. The reconceptualization of self from graduate student to researcher. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, San Diego, April 15, 1998.

Phillion, J., Faraone, A., Gayner, M., He, M. F., & Roberge, B.  Issues, strengths and concerns in using personal experience methods in narrative inquiry. Symposium paper presented at the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Congress of Learned Societies, St. Johns, Newfoundland, June 13, 1997.

Connelly, F. M., Phillion, J. & He, M. F. Teachers’ professional knowledge landscapes in transition. The second annual showcase of research: Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, OISE/UT, Toronto, Canada, April 16, 1997.

Phillion, J., & Singh, B. Immigrant women: Access to the teaching profession. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Chicago, March 24, 1997.

Phillion, J. & Sinclair, A. M. Ethical issues in qualitative program evaluation. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Chicago, March 25, 1997.

Phillion, J., Kugler, N., & Singh, B. Collaborative research on immigrant teacher education. Paper presented at the Ontario Educational Research Council. Toronto, December 6, 1997.

He, M.F., & Phillion, J.  The professional knowledge landscape of adult English as a second language and nursing educators.  Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, New York, April 11, 1996.

Phillion, J., & Phillion, N.  A qualitative inquiry into the acculturation experiences of Asian students in Canada.  Paper presented at the Canadian Asian Studies Association, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, May 29, 1996.

Connelly, F. M., He, M. F., & Phillion, J. Exploring cooperation possibilities: Presentation on narrative inquiry in schools for Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Department at OISE/UT forum with the Ontario Educational Research Council, October 2, 1996, Toronto: OISE/UT.

Phillion, J., Brooker, G., He, M. F., Quan, S., & Young, R. Landscape scenarios: Teachers' professional knowledge landscapes. Symposium paper presentation, Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Congress of Learned Societies, Montréal, June 8, 1995.

Quan, S., & Phillion, J. How to create more inclusive classrooms in diverse societies. Paper presented at Ryerson University. Toronto, December 6, 1995.

Invited Public Lectures (International)

Phillion, J. Strategies for working with minority students in Hong Kong: Curriculum, pedagogy and relationships. Teacher development lecture and workshop presentation, Hong Kong Institute of Education, January 15, 2009.

Phillion, J. Culturally relevant teaching: Practical strategies for working with diverse students, Teacher development lecture and workshop presentation, Kadoori School (a school for immigrant students), Hong Kong, November 25, 2005.

Phillion, J. Classroom strategies for teaching diverse students: Research based best practices. Invited lecture for the Hong Kong Institute of Education faculty and students, Hong Kong, October 20, 24 and 29, 2005.

Phillion, J. Philosophical orientations to multicultural education: A call for a global approach focused on world citizenship. Invited public lecture for the Centre for Citizenship Education, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong, October 4, 2005.

Phillion, J. & Connelly, F. M. Narrative, diversity and teacher education. Keynote address for Fourth International Conference on Teacher     Education, Achva College, Israel, June 24, 2002.

Phillion, J. He, M. F. & Connelly, M. F. Multiculturalism: Overview and approaches. Open lecture, North West Normal University, Lanzhou, China, May 8, 2001.

He, M. F., & Phillion, J.  Narrative inquiry in teaching, learning, and research.  Educational Research and International Collaboration Forum, Centre for Research and International Collaboration, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong, August 15, 1999.

Invited Speaker

Black and White faculty, Diversity Dialogues Purdue University, December 3, 2001.

Teaching for diversity, School of Education panel discussion, Purdue University, March 26, 2001.
 
Acceptance speech for American Educational Research Association Division B Outstanding Dissertation Award, New Orleans, April 27, 2000.

Induction into the professorate: Teaching, research and service. OISE/UT, March 28, 2000.

Narrative inquiry in teaching, learning, and research. Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong, August 2, 1999.  
   
Multicultural research, multicultural education, Invisible College for the Study of Teaching (associated with AERA), April 18, 1999.
 
Narrative inquiry in second language classrooms, Modern Language Centre, OISE/UT, CTL 3800: Second Language Classroom Research, January 25, 1999.
 
Narrative inquiry in multicultural contexts, Centre for Research for Teacher Education and Development, University of Alberta, July 17, 1998.
 
From anecdotes to facts: The role of research in immigrant issues, Citizenship & Immigration Conference, Toronto, Ontario, December 5, 1997.
 
The formation of the International Teachers Network, Skills for Change, Toronto, Ontario, April 22, 1997.

Leadership and school improvement, University of Toronto Summer Peel Forum, Peel County Board of Education, Mississauga, Ontario, July 3, 1996.

Certification process for immigrant teachers, Skills for Change, Toronto, Ontario, July 30, 1996.

Workshops

What do narrative inquirers do? Faculty and graduate student workshop on research methods in narrative inquiry. North West Normal University, Lanzhou, China, May 10, 2001.

Team teaching, Professional Development Workshop, Ministry of Education, Chiba, Japan, 1986.

The communicative approach, Professional Development Workshop, Ministry of Education, Chiba, Japan, 1985.


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