Tonski, Jean, University Professor
- M.A., University of British Columbia
- Diploma in Education (Secondary and Elementary) Althouse College, University of Western Ontario
- B.A., University of Western Ontario
Office: Education
Bldg. 356, Room 280
Phone: 250-753-3245 local 2559
Email: Jean.Tonski@viu.ca
2011-2012
- Principles of Teaching & Learning( including Inquiry) Yr 5 PB/Yr 4 B.Ed + Language Arts
- Professional Development & e Portfolio -Yr6 PB
- Framework Planning Seminar
- VIU Program Review Oversight Committee
2006-2010
- Program Chair - 4 years
- Senate Member/Transitional Senate Member
- Education Council Member
- Principles of Teaching & Learning (including Inquiry) – Yr5 PB/Yr 4B.Ed + Language Arts
- Inquiry Research Courses –Yr 5 Concurrent
- Publication: Reading at Work Facilitator’s Guide
2004-2006
- Field Experience Coordinator (placed 400 + students in practica)
- Language Arts Courses (Primary and Intermediate)
- Inquiry Research Courses –Yr 5 Concurrent
2003-2004
- Language Arts Course (Elementary)- Yr5 Post Bacc
- Planning Course -4 Concurrent
- Field Experience Supervisor -Yr 3, 4, 5 Concurrent, Yr 5 PB and Yr 6 CC/PB
Prior to 2003
- Learning Consultant and 20+ years in Public Education (administration/teaching experience)
Professional interests:
- Literacy-international, Teacher Education Programs, Inquiry Research, Adult Education
Personal Interests:
- A Hobbit fan for many years, music, kayaking, biking, painting, drawing, poetry