Comparison of Students' and Teachers' Perceptions of Secondary Reforms in Quebec, Ontario, and Mexico

• In Event: Understanding the Ecologies of Student-Centered Learning in Secondary Education Reforms: Comparing the Perceptions of Secondary Teachers and Students in 10 Countries

Abstract

This study compares how secondary teachers have implemented educational reforms in Ontario and Quebec in Cananda and Mexico. Data sources were surveys for sample teachers and students in secondary schools on how often a teaching or evaluation strategy was used and major reforms in secondary education. The study concluded that most teachers were able to adopt most of the reforms. Even though teacher-directed lessons still dominated, there were sufficient student-centered and activity-based learnings in both countries. Tests, exams and performance tasks were used for evaluations. However, classroom management needs increased attention. More resources and professional development are needed. Policymakers and educators in all jurisdictions can learn from the reform efforts.

Authors

• Peter Yee Han Joong, University of Western Ontario

• Patrick Darkhor, York University

• David Andrew Turner, Beijing Normal University

• Maria Lupita Turner, Beijing Normal University

• Thomas Gerald Ryan, Nipissing University