Book Chapters by Blair Niblett
The Gay Agenda in Ontario Catholic Schools: Gay-Straight Alliances as Activist Education
Niblett, B. & Oraa, C. (2014). The gay agenda in Ontario Catholic schools: Gay-straight alliances as activist education. In G. Walton (Ed.), The gay agenda: Claiming space, identity, and justice (pp. 53-69). New York: Peter Lang., Feb 2014
Papers by Blair Niblett
Journal of Youth Studies, 2012
Bullying is a tenacious problem in schools. Usual strategies that attempt to regulate behaviour a... more Bullying is a tenacious problem in schools. Usual strategies that attempt to regulate behaviour and improve interpersonal relationships have not yielded significant and sustained change in school cultures of violence. Usually overlooked in programmes, policies and research are indications of how social differences are a factor of bullying behaviours. Such differences mirror broader categories that are socially significant, such as race, religion, gender, physical and mental ability and sexual orientation. We employed photo elicitation methods to acquire and assess students' responses to images we collected of children and youth who represent a wide spectrum of human diversity. We asked participants to 'think out loud' about who would mostly likely be targeted for bullying and to explain why. Our analysis of the data indicates that our participants are aware of how social difference is linked to bullying. The themes we identify lead us to endorse bridging the gap between current anti-bullying strategies and theory and approaches that account for social difference.
Canadian Journal of …, 2011
This paper contextualizes the 5 th World Environmental Education Congress, discusses the theoreti... more This paper contextualizes the 5 th World Environmental Education Congress, discusses the theoretical underpinnings of the Congress theme, "Earth our Common Home," and relates this theorizing to the research project that was woven through the Congress. The rationale for this research project was to invite Congress participants to have a say in co-constructing an image of environmental education and a vision for its shared future. The results of the study describe an ever-changing and increasingly complex field. They also suggest converging and diverging pluralities, which can provide critical traction for practitioners who wish to critically reflect on ongoing developments in environmental education.
Pathways: The Ontario Journal of Outdoor Education, 2008
Blair Niblett is a PhD Student in the Joint PhD in Educational Studies at Lakehead University, an... more Blair Niblett is a PhD Student in the Joint PhD in Educational Studies at Lakehead University, and a facilitator and trainer with Adventureworks! Associates. He is currently developing a relationship with a coyote he met in a dream.
Book Reviews by Blair Niblett
BOOK REVIEW: The Unheard Voices: Community Organizations and Service Learning
Journal of Experiential Education, 2010
Book Review: The Chiji Guidebook: A Collection of Experiential Activities and Ideas for Using Chiji Cards
Journal of Experiential Education, 2012
Thesis Chapters by Blair Niblett
The project was undertaken in order to gain a deeper understanding of the conceptual and practica... more The project was undertaken in order to gain a deeper understanding of the conceptual and practical relationships between education and activism. Of particular concern is how teachers perceive this landscape from social, cultural, political, and pedagogical perspectives. Underpinning this research is a presupposition that education has the potential to create a less oppressive and more socially just world.
This thesis explores the relationship between the concepts of education and activism.
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