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2025 Master of Teaching Research Conference (MTRC)

The 2025 Master of Teaching Research Conference (MTRC) will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at OISE, University of Toronto. This annual event serves as a cornerstone for the Master of Teaching (MT) program, offering a dynamic platform for research dissemination, professional growth, and academic engagement among our future teacher candidates and the broader MT community.

The conference will commence with a Welcome Address from OISE and CTL Leadership and a Keynote by Bishop Owis, titled: "Constellating Care: On the Periphery of Possibilities." The program will feature Year 2 students presenting their research papers in morning and afternoon sessions, while Year 1 students will participate in the 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, showcasing their emerging inquiries. The event will conclude with a Closing Ceremony and Reception for Year 2 students and MT Faculty in the OISE Library. 

We look forward to welcoming the MT community as we support and celebrate the research contributions of our teacher candidates!

Register
The Master of Teaching Research Conference is exclusively for the Master of Teaching program community at OISE. All MT students are required to register. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

MTRC Conference Agenda

TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

9:00 AM -  09:50 AM
WELCOME & KEYNOTE ADDRESS
MT Program Community
OISE Auditorium
G-162, Ground Level
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MORNING RESEARCH PAPER SESSIONS
Year 1 and Year 2 MT Students
Please refer to the MTRC Conference Program
for locations
12:10 PM - 1:50 PM
3-MINUTE THESIS (3MT) COMPETITION
Year 1 Students Only*
OISE Auditorium
G-162, Ground Level
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
AFTERNOON RESEARCH PAPER SESSIONS
Both Year 1 and Year 2 Students
Please refer to the MTRC Conference Program
for locations
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
CLOSING & RECEPTION 
Year 2** Students and Faculty
OISE Library
Ground Level

Please refer to the online program document for live updates
Due to space limitations, this event can only accommodate Year 1 students. Year 2 students are encouraged to plan a lunch or other social time nearby in their cohorts.
** Due to space limitations, this event can only accommodate Year 2 students and faculty.

3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an academic research communication competition originally developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia. At the Master of Teaching Research Conference, Year 1 Master of Teaching students, nominated by their cohorts, will participate in the and present their research in just three minutes using a single static PowerPoint slide. Their audience will consist of their Year 1 peers.

A will determine the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of the 3MT. Additionally, the Cohort Spirit Award will be presented to the cohort that demonstrates the most team spirit.

This year's 3MT will be emceed by , an educator, coach, and instructor in the Master of Teaching Program.

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Cohort

Nominee

Presentation Title

1
BFEP 120
Jada-Faye Hughton
Teacher Gossip, Black Students, and Professional Discretion
2
PJ 131
Andrea Schneider
Fat Chance: Addressing Weight Bias in Schools
3
PJ 141
Maddy Matthews
Girls Make Stuff: Cultural Production and Self-Identity
4
PJ 151
Jacob Gabayni
Burnout to Breakdown: The Endemic of Exhaustion
5
PJ 161
Bianca Vallesi
Empowering Teachers to Tackle Disordered Eating in Students
6
PJ 171
Risha Raythatha
Shattered Reflections: How Educators Can Help Combat Poor Body Image in Elementary Students
7
PJ 181
Nicole Giang
Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy for Indigenous Students
8
JI 132
Ryan Cho
Colouring In The Outdoors: Exploring Anti-Racism in Outdoor Education
9
JI 142
Alexander (Al) David Christian Gillespie-Muzyk
Manospheres of Influence
10
JI 152 
Malak Almuzaini
Integrating Current Political Issues in Education
11
IS 133
Samuel (Sam) Russell
Reimagining the Language Landscape
12
IS 143
Hannah Chown
The Power of Yet: The Role of Growth Mindset Strategies in Enhancing Student Resilience, Engagement and Comfort with Mistakes
13
IS 153
Jenna Borden
Math Anxiety
14
IS 163
Marc Blanchard
Mercy Me, The (Reading) Ecology
15
IS 173
Christine Berg
How Theatre Heals

2025 MTRC 3-Minute Research Competition Winners


1st Place:
Ryan Cho (J/I 132) 

2nd Place:
Jada-Faye Hughton (BFEP 120) 

3rd Place:
Andrea Schneider (P/J 131) 

Cohort Spirit Award: 
P/J 171

Frequently Asked Questions and Helpful Information

For Year 2 Master of Teaching students presenting their research papers at either the morning or afternoon sessions, the deadline to submit your presentation is Friday, February 14, 2025. 

Instructions on how to submit your research presentation:

  1. Visit the  on the CTL Student Portal
  2. Login with your UofT credentials to access the submissions page
  3. Select either the morning sessions (1-31) or afternoon sessions (32-60)
  4. Locate the submission form associated with your session
  5. Click on the 'Presentation Submission Form' button
  6. Once on the form, upload your presentation and hit 'Submit'

It’s completely normal to feel anxious about presenting, especially in a formal setting. Many students experience similar feelings, and the good news is that there are ways to prepare and build confidence. The CTL Student Experience & Equity (SEE) Team is here to help and is hosting 2 drop-in sessions for students seeking support prior to the conference:

MTRC Group Support & Chat Drop-In Sessions

  1. Monday, February 10, 2025 | 12:15 pm -12:45 pm | 11-115
  2. Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 12:15 pm -12:45 pm | 11-115

If you require one-on-one support you can with Máiri McKenna Edwards, CTL's Student Experience & Equity Coordinator, or email mairi.mckennaedwards@utoronto.ca

For additional resources, visit the page.

Movement involved

Students will attend events in the OISE Auditorium (Ground Floor) and in various rooms across OISE (252 Bloor Street W), The Faculty of Social Work (246 Bloor Street W) or UTS (371 Bloor Street W) for the research paper sessions. Year 2 students are invited to attend the closing reception in the OISE Library. Session locations are available on the conference program. If you require accommodations for access to any of the scheduled events, please indicate this on your registration form.

Participation Expectations

Participants are expected to attend in person and to present at their specified sessions. 

Reserved Seating

Reserved seating in the OISE Auditorium or OISE Library can be provided upon request. 

Materials

Details about the materials necessary to present at your session will be provided in a follow-up communication

Privacy

Events at the 2025 MT Research Conference will take place in areas where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Captured media may be used for educational, promotional, and marketing purposes. If you prefer not to be recorded, please speak with a CTL staff member upon arrival.

Accessible Building Entrances

Surface-Level Entrance (Bloor Street West)

The main entrance to OISE is on the west side of the building, beneath the large OISE sign, and is fully accessible. A ramp with a handrail, located to the right of the steps, leads to a walkway that brings you to the main doors. There are push buttons to open both sets of doors for easy access.

TTC Subway/Underground Entrance

OISE is located above the St. George TTC subway station, with direct access from the Bedford Road exit. The station features elevators connecting the platform to the concourse level. From the concourse, a ramp leads to an accessible door with push buttons, providing entry into OISE. Once inside, elevators are available on the left for access to all floors.
 

Single Stall, All-Gender and Accessible Washrooms

Floor
Location
Accessibility Features
GroundG-149A, OISE Library 
GroundLobby 
5th5-200, Located near the kitchenetteBaby change table available
8th8-299, Located in the west corridorLarge change table available
12th12-297B, Located beside the elevatorsFully-accessible adult change table available
12th12-130, Nexus Lounge 

Elevators

All floors of the OISE building are accessible via the central elevator system.

Fire Safety: In the event of a fire alarm, elevators will be temporarily out of service. If you need assistance exiting the building, please contact Campus Safety at 416-978-2222. Emergency phones are located in each elevator lobby. Fire alarms are both visual and audible, with flashing lights and ringing bells.
 

Reflection Space and Ablution Rooms

The OISE building has available a reflection space and ablution rooms.

Reflection Space
  • Room 3-210 (3rd floor corridor toward the Library)
Ablution Rooms
  • Women's - Room 5-302 (Near washrooms)
  • Men's - Room 12-302 (Near washrooms)
     

Accommodations for Accessibility

Please submit requests for accessibility accommodations in the registration form. These include but are not limited to: Physical accommodations (wheelchair accessibility, seating), Digital accommodations (ASL interpreter, live captioning), Dietary considerations (food allergies/sensitivities, vegan/vegetarian)

Questions about grading, extensions etc.? 

Please contact your research course instructors.

Conference Registration Inquiries? 

Please reach out to Lisa Juan, Communications & Events Coordinator at lisa.juan@utoronto.ca

Questions about 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition? 

Please reach out to Amelia Ainsworth, Research & Project Coordinator at amelia.ainsworth@utoronto.ca

Questions about conference scheduling? 

Please contact Angela Vemic, MT Research Coordinator at angela.vemic@utoronto.ca