Faculty & Staff

Therese Wiart Jenkinson, PhD

Academic title: Associate Professor

Office: T393
Email: twiart@mtroyal.ca
Phone: 403.440.6855

Education

PhD University of Toronto
M.Ed., University of Alberta
B.Ed., University of Alberta

 

Therese teaches in the Bachelor of Child Studies - Early Learning and Child Care program. Her research focuses on curriculum co-construction and play-based learning in infancy and toddlerhood. With a strong commitment to Indigenization and decolonization, Therese integrates these values into her teaching approach. She brings extensive experience to her role, having worked as a kindergarten teacher, preschool founder and director, and post-secondary educator across Alberta. Therese has also served as a pedagogical partner and leader for Flight: Alberta's Early Learning and Child Care Framework.
 

 Areas of Instruction

  • Fieldwork & Practicum
  • Program Design
  • Child Development
  • Play
  • Learning through play

Areas of Scholarship

  • Pedagogical Documentation
  • Pedagogical Leadership
  • Diversity/Culture
  • Experiential Learning
  • Curriculum

Selected Presentations

Bear Chief, R., Bamford, M., Wiart Jenkinson, T., & MRU BCST Capstone Students. (2025, June). Ani to Pisi – Creating Community on the Land. [Conference Session]. 2025 Outdoor Learning Conference, Banff, Alberta, Canada. https://2025outdoorlearningconferen.sched.com/

Wiart Jenkinson, T., & Hay, J. (2023, November). Promoting sustainable futures across global ECE Communities. [Virtual Conference Session]. ARCQE 14th National Child’s Day National Conference Celebrating Article 4 Reaching Your Full Potential. 2023, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Wiart Jenkinson, T., Bjartveit, C. J., Bear Chief, R., Alenuma, S., Merry, R., & Wolfe, K. (2022, May). Diversity is an Asset: Affirmation from Multiple Perspectives [International Panel Hybrid]. 2022 World Forum for Early Care and Education. https://worldforumfoundation.org/orlando-event/

Wiart Jenkinson, T. (2019, January). Playful methods to co-research alongside educators, Presented at ‘Education Perspectives from Canada,’ Alberta Resource Centre for Quality Enhancement & Leap Education Study Tour. Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Relevant Community Service

  • Pedagogical Leader for the Alberta Government ELCC sites
  • Board Member for Alberta Resource Centre for Quality Enhancement ARCQE
  • Moderator and Validator for the Accreditation of Early Learning and Care Services