Imagery, Technology, and Remote Adult Aboriginal Teacher Candidates: A Brock University Pilot Project

The aim of this thesis is to explore the relationship between imagery, technology, and remote adult Aboriginal teacher candidates through the computer software Elluminate Live. It focuses on the implications that the role imagery plays in third generation distance education with these learners and the new media associated therein. The thesis honours the Medicine Wheel teachings and is presented within this cyclical framework that reflects Indigenous philosophies and belief systems. In accordance, Sharing Circle as methodology is used to keep the research culturally grounded, and tenets of narrative inquiry further support the study. Results indicate there are strong connections to curricula enhanced with imagery—most notably a spiritual connection. Findings also reveal that identity associated to geographical location is significant, as are supportive networks. Third generation distance education, such as Elluminate Live, needs to be addressed before Aboriginal communities open the doors to all it encompasses, and although previous literature peers into various elements, this study delves into why the graphical interface resonates with members of these communities. Of utmost importance is the insight this thesis lends to the pedagogy that may possibly evoke a transformative learning process contributing to the success rate of Aboriginal learners and benefit Aboriginal communities as a whole.

Daniel Balderston, ¿Fuera de contexto? Referencialidad histórica y expresión de la realidad en Borges. Rosario, Beatriz Viterbo, 1990; 252 páginas. (1a ed. Duke University Press, 1993)

Fil: Goldchluk, Graciela Beatriz. Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educación; Argentina.

Daniel Balderston, ¿Fuera de contexto? Referencialidad histórica y expresión de la realidad en Borges. Rosario, Beatriz Viterbo, 1990; 252 páginas. (1a ed. Duke University Press, 1993)

Fil: Goldchluk, Graciela Beatriz. Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educación; Argentina.

Brock University Coat of Arms

The armorial bearings for Brock University, or more simply the University Coat of Arms, or crest, was designed in a large part by Presdent Gibson, assisted by other members of the Board of Governors (A preliminary design can be seen here). The Coat of Arms was granted to Brock University on March 17th, 1965. The Coat of Arms consist of an eagle, taken from General Brock’s own arms, displayed against a scarlet background - one of the official colours of Brock University. Immediately above it on a chief argent is displayed a maple-leaf (for Canada), a scallop shell (from the Lincoln and Welland regiment), and a trillium (for the province of Ontario). An open book fronts the eagle representing learning and knowledge. The crest itself is made up of a torch symbolizing learning, surrounded by a serpent for wisdom, with two calumet or North American pipes of peace, to symbolize Canada, friendship and agreement. The supporters consist of a beaver on the dexter side, emblematic of Canada and representing work and industry in learning. On the sinister side, a brock or badger (also in commemoration of General Brock) represents tenacity of purpose. The motto 'Surgite' is visible just below the arms.

1965 Brock University Brochure

An early brochure for the promotion of Brock University dating back to 1965.

Brock University T-shirt

Generic Brock University striped grey shirt.

Brock University Tower

The original Master Plan of 1964 called for the campus to stretch out 1 1/4 miles across the escarpment with arts buildings west of the tower and science buildings to the east. This plan laid out the development of Brock for the next 10 or 11 years by which time enrollment was expected to be near 8000 students. Pictured here is the tower and main entrance to the university. To the left is a planned administration building. The original plans also called for a miniature canal running between the boulevard at the entrance which would then pass through an underground system and open up into a waterfall at the brink of the escarpment behind the tower.

Alumni Relations Collection, Brock University, 1967-

University Archives

Athletics Department, Brock University Fonds 1958-2006, n.d.

University Archives

Brock University Alumni Association fonds, 1967-2006

University Archives

Campus Development Collection, Brock University, 1962-2007

University Archives