Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Faculty of Education

Dr. Stephen Smith

Dr. Stephen Smith / Research

Research

Research Funding

  • 2022
    The Inter-Active for Life Project: Exploring Sustained and Sustaining Movement Practices Through the Interdisciplinary Function2Flow Model
    SSHRC Insights Grant, $157,607
  • 2017
    Exploring Somatically Inter-Active Pedagogy within the Health Education and Active Living (HEAL) Master of Education Program
    Institute for Study of Teaching and Learning Development Grant, $6,000
  • 2013
    Cultivating Pedagogical Connection: Interactive Flow, Physical Literacy & Attuning to the Diverse Needs of Learners
    Co-investigator: R Lloyd
    SSHRC Insights Grant (Approved, but not funded.)
  • 2009
    Moving to learn and learning to move: A phenomenological inquiry into movement function, feeling, form and flow consciousness within the ‘Jungle-Sport’ school-based program
    Principal Investigator: R. Lloyd
    SSHRC Standard Research Grant, $106,625
  • 2009
    Educational Ecologies
    Prinicipal Investigator: S. de Castell
    SSHRC Research Development Initiatives Grant, $79,770
  • 2007
    Pedagogical complexions: Learning to teach between cultures
    Faculty of Education Research Opportunities Committee Grant, $7,375

Research Leadership

As Director of Professional Programs (1997–2004, 2007–2013), I have headed:

  • the creation and funding of new programs in First Nations Teacher Education ($75,000 from the BC Ministry of Education), 
  • the development of the New Canadian Teacher education program ($10,000 from Multiculturalism BC and $150,000 per annum from the Ministry of Education), and 
  • the design, development and implementation of the Professional Qualification Program ($200,000 per annum from the Ministry of Education), and a seven-year program with the University College of the Fraser Valley ($250,000 per annum).  

I have developed and oversee an international student exchange program between the Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education (AHCOTE) and Sam Sharpe Teachers College in Jamaica ($500,000 bursary and operations budget).

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