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Courses taught 2009/2010:
EDU301 Development and Learning
EDU303 Social Foundations & Introduction to Teaching
EDU410 Teaching Practice: Management, Assessment and Special Education
EDU480 Student Teaching, Primary/Junior I
EDU481 Student Teaching, Junior/Intermediate I
EDU482 Student Teaching, Primary/Junior II
EDU487 Professional Learning Community Seminar |
EDUCATION
Ph.D. (2009), Educational Studies: Cognition & Learning, Brock University
Dissertation: "Opening a Can of Worms: Perceptions and Practices of Teachers in Newfoundland and Labrador Incorporating the Role of a Therapist."
M.Ed. (2002), Teaching & Learning: Exceptionalities, Memorial University
Thesis: "When Pathways Cross: Special Education Teacher Collaboration under Pathways to Programming and Graduation"
Professional Teacher Certification (1998), Education: Inclusion, Simon Fraser University
Diploma (1997), Education: Special Needs, Simon Fraser University
B.C.Ed. (1993), Education, Redeemer University College
B.A. (1991), Psychology, University of Guelph
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Special Education
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorders and Children's Picture Books
- Assistive Technology
- Teacher Collaboration
- Therapeutic Role of Teachers
- Biliotherapy
- Special education models in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Emotional/behavioural disorders
RESEARCH FUNDING & AWARDS
2007 NL Teachers’ Association [NLTA], [Joint] Centennial Fund Project Grant
2005 NLTA, Centennial Fund International Conference Presentation Award
2004 NLTA, Centennial Fund Study Award
2004 NLTA, Centennial Fund International Conference Presentation Award
2003 Industry Canada SchoolNet, GrassRoots School Program Grant
2002 International Grenfell Association
2001 Industry Canada SchoolNet, GrassRoots Group Leader Program Grany
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES
Maich, K. (In Press). “Teaching story” in Chapter 6, “Learners who are exceptional”. In Santrock, J., Woloshyn, V., Gallagher, T., Di Petta, T., & Marini, Z. (In Press) Educational Psychology, Fourth Canadian Edition. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited.
Maich, K. (2008). “Parent reflection” in Chapter 12, “Students with autism spectrum disorders” (p.165). In Bennett, S., Dworet, D, & Weber, K. (2008). Special Education in Ontario Schools (6th Ed.). Highland Press.
Dworet, D., & Maich, K. (2007). Canadian school programs for students with emotional/behavioural disorders: An updated look. Behavioural Disorders 1(33), p. 33-42.
Maich, K. (2007). ‘At a glance’ individualized daily schedule. In Ontario Ministry of Education (2007) Effective Educational Practices for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Ontario Ministry of Education, p.151.
Maich, K., & Kean, S. (2005). ISSP and Pathways: Special education models in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Journal of International Special Needs Education, p.8.
Maich, K. (2005). A brief review of the special education consultant teacher: Enabling children with disabilities to be educated with nondisabled children to the maximum extent possible. Education Review.
Maich K., & Kean, S. (2004). Read two books and write me in the morning! Bibliotherapy for social emotional intervention in the inclusive classroom. Teaching Exceptional Children Plus, 1(2).
Maich, K. (2004). “Teaching story” in Chapter 6, “Learners who are exceptional” (p.165). In Santrock, J., Woloshyn, V., Gallagher, T., Di Petta, T., & Marini, Z. (2004) Educational Psychology, First Canadian Edition. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited.
Maich, K., & Tite, R. (2002). When “Pathways” Cross. Morning Watch, 30(1).
OTHER ARTICLES
Maich, K. (2009, Fall). Autism Spectrum Disorders Additional Qualification Course. Autism Matters, 6(2), p. 24-25.
Maich, K. (2009, Jan/Feb). Opening a can of worms. The Bulletin, 52(4), p. 24-25.
Maich, K. (2008, Fall). ABLLS & IEP collaboration. ASD Connection 2(2).
Maich, K. (2008, Fall). Everything resource. ASD Connection, 2(2).
Maich, K. (2008, Fall). Everything resource. ASD Connection, 1(2).
Maich, K., & Rahn, C. (2007, Fall). The Autism Spectrum Disorder School Support Program. Canadian Autism Genetics Newsletter, Offord Centre, McMaster University.
Maich, K. (2007, May). Everything resource. ASD Connection, 4(1).
Maich, K. (2007). McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences, Autism Spectrum Disorder School Support Program website, http://www.hhsc.ca/asd-ssp.
Maich, K. (2007, February). Adventures on the rock. ASD Connection, 3(1).
Maich, K. (2006, November). Resources for peer awareness. ASD Connection, 2(1).
Maich, K. (2006, September). What is the ASD SSP? ASD Connection, 1(1).
Maich, K. (2006, September). New resources. ASD Connection, 1(1).
Maich, K. (2005, February) Levels of awareness: An article review. Council of Special Services Newsletter.
Maich, K. (2004, November). An introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders. Council of Special Services Newsletter.
Maich, K. (2004, November). Contacts across Canada. Council of Special Services Newsletter.
Maich, K., & Kean, S. (2004, June). ISSP and Pathways: Special education models in Newfoundland and Labrador. Council of Special Services Newsletter.
Maich, K. (2004, June). Practical bibliotherapy for the classroom teacher. Council of Special Services Newsletter.
Maich, K., & Kean, S. (2004). Top ten lessons learned: Reflections on a first conference presentation. The Bulletin, 47(5).
Maich, K. (2003, Fall). St. Anthony Elementary extending open invitation to the community. Northern Peninsula/Labrador South School Newsletter.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario
Grand Erie Elementary Teachers’ Federation Brantford, ON 2007-present
Autism Ontario
Ontario College of Teachers
Council for Exceptional Children: Division on Developmental Disabilities, Division on International Special Education, Division for Gifted and Talented Education, Division of Teacher Education
Council for Children with Behaviour Disorders: Communications Committee, Professional Development Committee
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor, Education, Redeemer University College, 2009-2010
Part-Time Faculty, Education, Nipissing University, 2009-2010
Part-Time Faculty, Education, Tyndale University College, 2008-present
Continuing Education Instructor, Education, Redeemer University College, 2008-present
Continuing Education Instructor, Education, Brock University, 2004-present
Continuing Education Course Developer, Redeemer University College, 2007-present
Continuing Education Course Developer, Nipissing University, 2009-present
Faculty of Education Course Developer, Brock University, 2009-present
Learning Resources Teacher, Grand Erie DSB, 2007-2009
Autism Spectrum Disorder School Support Program Specialist, McMaster Children’s Hospital, 2005-2009
Autism Spectrum Disorder School Support Program Coordinator, McMaster Children’s Hospital, 2005-2007
Graduate Assistant, Faculty of Education, Brock University, 2006-2007
Research Assistant, Faculty of Education, Brock University, 2004-2006
Itinerant Guidance Counsellor, High School Special Education Teacher, Nova-Central School District, 2003-2005
Special Education Teacher, Grade 7 Teacher & Technology/Library Coordinato,r 2002-2003
Special Education Teacher, 2001-2002
Vice Principal & Special Education Teacher, 2000-2001
Special Education Teacher & Grade 3 Teacher, 1999-2000
Special Education Teacher, 1999
Substitute Teacher, 1998-1999
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Reviewer, International Community of Christians in Teacher Education Journal, 2007-present
Reviewer,
Canadian Journal of New Scholars in Education, 2008-2009
Executive Committee, Ontario Council for Children with Behaviour Disorders 2006–present
Secretary, Chapter Leadership Council, Autism Ontario, 2006 - present
Master of Education Task Force, Redeemer University College, 2008
Newsletter Editor, ASD Connector, ASD School Support Program 2006 - 2007
Proposal Reviewer, ISATT Conference, Brock University, 2007
Newsletter Production Support, Council for Children with Behaviour Disorders, 2006 – 2007
Behaviour Myths Revisions, Brock University, 2006 - 2007
Chair, Provincial Resource Development Committee, ASD SSP, 2005 - 2007
Development of Provincial Resource Package for Teachers of Students with ASD, Newfoundland & Labrador Council of Special Services, 2006 - 2007
Thesis Committee Member and Mentor, Mount Saint Vincent University, 2004 - 2005
CROSS APPOINTMENTS
Part-Time Faculty, Nipissing University
Part-Time Faculty, Tyndale Seminary