Selected Publications
Author | Title | Date | Publication | Area | Abstract |
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Bernhard, J. K. | Stand together or fall apart: Professionals working with immigrant families |
2012 | Fernwood Publishing | Cross Cultural Child Development, Migrants, Education, Cultural diversity, Bilingual |
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Bernhard, J. K., Young, J. E. E. | Gaining institutional permission: Researching precarious legal status in Canada | 2010 | Journal of Academic Ethics, 7(3), 175-191. | Immigrant families | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K., Hyman, I., & Tate, E. | Meeting the needs of immigrants throughout the life cycle | 2010 | Region of Peel: Immigration Discussion Paper | Cross Cultural Child Development, Culture, Bilingual, Aboriginal | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K., Evans, L., Cosentino, T. & Marmoleja, Y. | Using teachers volunteer experiences in the Dominican Republic to develop social responsibility in Canadian middle-school students: An Authors in the Classroom approach | 2009 | The International Journal of Education for Democracy, 2(2), 257- 272. | Early Authors Program | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K., Evans, L., Cosentino, T. & Marmoleja, Y. | Aprovechando las experiencias de maestros voluntarios en la Republica Dominicana para desarrollar la responsabilidad social en estudiantes de secundaria en Canada: El programa "Autores en el Aula" | 2009 | The International Journal of Education for Democracy, 2(2), 257- 272. | Early Authors Program | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K. | Latin American students in the Toronto District School Board: Research findings and recommendations | 2009 | In D. Mantilla, D. Schugurensky, J. F. Serrano (Eds.), Four in ten: Spanish speaking youth and school drop out in Toront | Immigrant families | (PDF file) View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K. | Juventud de habla hispana y abandono escolar en Toronto | 2009 | En D. Schugurensky, D. Mantilla, y J. F. Serrano (Compiladores): Cuatro en diez. | Immigrant families | (PDF file) View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K., Landolt, P. & Goldring, L. | The institutional production and social reproduction of transnational families: The case of Latin American immigrants in Toronto | 2009 | International Migration, 46(2), 3-31 | Undocumented, Precarious Status, Educational Policy, Culture, Bilingual, Migrant Families | View abstract (external link) |
Goldring, L., Berinstein, C., & Bernhard, J.K. | Institutionalizing precarious migratory status in Canada | 2009 | Citizenship Studies, 13(3), 237-263 | Undocumented, Precarious Status, Educational Policy, Culture, Bilingual, Migrant Families | View abstract (external link) |
Landolt, P., Goldring, L., & Bernhard, J. K. | Between grassroots politics and the ethnicizing imperative of the multicultural state: Latin American immigrant organizations in Toronto | 2009 | CERIS Working Paper # 73 | Undocumented, Precarious Status, Educational Policy, Culture, Bilingual, Migrant Families | (PDF file) View abstract (external link) |
Taylor, L. Bernhard, J. K., Garg, S., & Cummins, J. | Affirming plural belonging: Building on students family-based plural and linguistic capital through a multiliteracies curriculum | 2008 | Journal of Early Childhood Literacy, 8(3), 269-295 | Early Authors Program | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K., Winsler, A., Bleiker, C., Ginieniewicz, J., & Madigan, A. | Read my story: Promoting early literacy among diverse, urban, preschool children in poverty with the Early Authors Program | 2008 | Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, 13(1), 76-105 | Early Authors Program | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J.K., Goldring, L., Young, J., Berinstein, C., Wilson, B. | Living with uncertain legal status in Canada: Implications for the wellbeing of children and families | 2007 | Refuge, 24(2), 101-113 | Immigrant families | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K., Cummins, J., Campoy, I., & Ada, A. Winsler, A. & Bleiker, C. | Identity texts and literacy development among preschool English Language Learners | 2006 | Teachers College Record, 108(11), 2380-2405 | Early Authors Program | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K., Landolt, P., & Goldring, L. | Transnational, multi-local motherhood: Experiences of separation and reunification among Latin American families in Canada | 2006 | CERIS Policy Matters #24 | Undocumented, Precarious Status, Educational Policy, Culture, Bilingual, Migrant Families | (PDF file) View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K., Landolt, P., & Goldring, L. | Transnational, multi-local motherhood: Experiences of separation and reunification among Latin American families in Canada | 2005 | CERIS Working Paper # 40 | Undocumented, Precarious Status, Educational Policy, Culture, Bilingual, Migrant Families | (PDF file) View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K., Diaz, C, F., & Algood, I. | Research-based teacher education for multicultural contexts | 2005 | Intercultural Education, 16(3), 263-277 | Educational Policy, Culture, Bilingual, Migrant Families, Cultural Studies, Multicultural, Diversity | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K., & Gonzalez-Mena, J. | When family priorities differ from program priorities | 2005 | Interaction. | Educational Policy, Culture, Bilingual, Migrant Families, Cross Cultural Child Development, Discipline, Caregivers | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K., Freire, M., & Mulligan, V. | Canadian parenting workshops | 2004 | Book published by Chestnut | Educational Policy, Culture, Bilingual, Migrant Families, Teacher Education, Diversity, Multicultural, CaregiversBehaviour and 'misbehavioru' Behaviour and 'misbehavioru' |
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Bernhard, J. K., Freire, M., Bascunan, L., Vergas, N., Gana, D. | Behaviour and 'misbehaviour' of Latino children in a time of zero tolerance: Mothers' views | 2004 | The Early Years Journal, 24(1), 49-62 | Discipline, Cross Cultural Child Development, Educational Policy, Culture, Bilingual, Migrant Families | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K. | Graduates of a multicultural Masters' program: Issues of equity and assimilation | 2004 | Final report submitted to the Fulbright Foundation | Education, Cultural Studies, Migrants, Teacher education, Assessment in culturally and linguistically diverse settings | View abstract (external link) |
Shor, R. & Bernhard, J. K. | A comparative study of conflicts experienced between immigrant parents in Canada and in Israel, and professionals in institutions about appropriate responses to children’s misbehavior. | 2003 | Intercultural Education, 14(4), 385-396 | Educational Policy, Culture, Bilingual, Migrant Families, Cross Cultural Child Development, Discipline, Caregivers | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K. | Toward a 21st century developmental theory: Principles to account for diversity in children's lives | 2003 | Race, Gender, and Class, 9(4), 45-60 | Cross-Cultural Child Development, Education, Cultural Studies, Migrants, Teacher education, Diversity, Migrant families | View abstract (external link) |
Stairs, A. & Bernhard, J. K. | Considerations for evaluating good child care in Canadian Aboriginal early childhood settings | 2003 | McGill Journal of Education, 37(3), 309-330 | Aboriginal, Indigenous, Assessment, Standardized testing, Bias, Cultural Studies, Diversity, Migrants |
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Bernhard, J. K. |
Cultural bias in standard tests of mental abilities |
2002 | Early Childhood Education Publications and Research. Paper 2. | Achievement tests, Standardized testing, Bias, Assessment, Aboriginal |
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Bernhard, J. K., Torres, F. Nirdosh, S.& Freire, M. |
Latin Americans in a Canadian primary school: Perspectives of Parents, teachers and children on cultural identity and academic achievement |
2002 | Canadian Journal of Regional Science/Revue canadienne des sciences régionales, 21 (2): 217-237 |
Cross cultural child development, Migrants, Education, Cultural diversity, Bilingual |
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Bernhard, J. K. |
Are we on the right path to honoring diversity in early education? Lessons learned from Canada |
2002 | Early Childhood Education Publications and Research. Paper 25. |
Cross cultural child development, Migrants, Education, Cultural diversity, Bilingual |
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Pacini-Ketchabaw, V., Bernhard, J. K., & Freire, M. | Struggling to preserve home language: The experiences of Latino students and families in the Canadian school system | 2001 | Bilingual Research Journal, 25(1 & 2), 115-145 | Immigrant families | View abstract |
Bernhard, J. K., Freire, M., & Pacini-Ketchabaw, V. | Apoyo a la participación de padres en las escuelas primarias: Un estudio etnográfico sobre un grupo latinoamericano en Canadá | 2000 | Early Childhood Education Publications and Research. Paper 12 | Education, Immigrants, Latin Americans, Families | View abstract |
Bernhard, J. K., & Gonzalez-Mena, J. | The cultural context of infant- toddler care | 2000 | In D.Cryer & T. Harms (Eds.), Infants and toddlers in out-of-home care (pp. 237-267). Baltimore: Paul H. Brooks. | Immigrants | (PDF file) View abstract |
Bernhard, J. K., & Freire, M. | What is my child learning at school? Culturally contested issues of Latin American children and families | 1999 | Canadian Ethnic Studies Journal, 31(3), 72-94 | Education, Latin Americans, Bias, Assessment, Teachers, Children, Migrants, Assessment in culturally and linguistically diverse settings | View abstract |
Bernhard, J. K. | Institutionalized disadvantage in education and the right to equal benefit of the law: The next step after non-discrimination | 1999 | Revue Québécoise de Droit International, 12(1), 241-248. (7 pages.) | Education, Latin Americans, Bias, Aboriginal, Assessment, Teachers, Children, Migrants | View abstract |
Bernhard, J. K., Freire, M., Pacini-Ketchabaw, V. & Villanueva, V. | A Latin American parents' group participates in their children's schooling: Parent involvement reconsidered | 1998 | Canadian Ethnic Studies Journal, 30(3), 77-98 | Education, Latin Americans, Migrants, Teachers, Families, Paulo Freire, Transformative education | View abstract |
Bernhard, J. K., Freire, M., Torres, F., & Nirdosh, S. | Latin Americans in a Canadian primary school | 1998 | Journal of Regional Studies, 19(3), 217-236 | Education, Latin Americans, Migrants, Teachers, Families, Paulo Freire, Transformative education | View abstract |
Bernhard, J. K., Gonzalez-Mena, J., Chang, H. N., O'Loughlin, M, Eggers-Pierola, C., Roberts Fiati, G., & Corson, P. | Recognizing the centrality of cultural diversity and racial equity: Beginning a discussion and critical reflection on "Developmentally Appropriate Practice." | 1998 | Canadian Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education, 7(1), 81-90 | Cultural diversity, Race, Child Care, Aboriginal, Bias, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Assessment in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Settings | View abstract |
Corson, P., Bernhard, J. K., & Gonzalez-Mena, J. | Culturally situated explorations of child development: A home visit project for prospective early childhood teachers | 1998 | Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 19(3), 245-258 | Cross cultural child development, Migrants, Education, Cultural diversity, Bilingual | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K., Lefebvre, M. L., Murphy Kilbride, K., Chud, G., & Lange, R. | Troubled relationships in early childhood education: Parent-teacher interactions in ethno-culturally diverse settings | 1998 | Early Education and Development, 9(1), 5-28. | Immigrant families | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K., Gonzalez-Mena, J., & Corson, P. | From theory to practice: A home visit project for future early childhood education practitioners | 1997 | Canadian Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education, 6(2), 157-160 | Cross Cultural Child Development, Migrants, Education, Cultural diversity, Bilingual | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K., Lefebvre, M. L., Chud, G., & Lange, R | The preparation of early childhood educators in three Canadian areas of immigrant influx: Diversity issues | 1997 | Canadian Children, 22(1), 26-34. | Cross Cultural Child Development, Migrants, Education, Cultural diversity, Bilingual | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K., & Smith, H. | Teaching human development to early childhood education students: A cultural contextual perspective | 1997 | Canadian Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education, 6(1), 7-19 | Cross cultural child development, Migrants, Education, Cultural Diversity, Bilingual | View abstract |
Bernhard, J. K., Lefebvre, M. L., Chud, G., Lange, R. | Linguistic match between children and caregivers in Canadian early childhood education | 1996 | Canadian Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education, 5(2), 5-18 | Cross Cultural Child Development, Migrants, Bilingual, Education Policy, Caregivers, Cultural diversity | View abstract |
Bernhard, J. K. & Freire, M. | Latino refugee children in childcare: A study of parents and caregivers | 1996 | Canadian Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education, 5(1), 59-71 | Cross cultural child development, Migrants, Education, Cultural diversity, Bilingual, Refugee | |
Bernhard, J. K. | The changing field of child development: Cultural diversity and the professional training of early childhood educators | 1995 | Canadian Journal of Education, 20(4), 415-436 | Cross cultural child development, Migrants, Cultural diversity, Bilingual, Teacher Education | (PDF file) View abstract |
Bernhard, J. K., & Siegel, L. S. | Increasing locus of control for a disadvantaged group: A computer intervention | 1994 | Computers in the Schools, 11(1), 59-77. | Preschool, Girls and Technology, Disadvantaged groups, Experiences of minorities, Schooling for disadvantaged groups | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K., Lefebvre, M. L., Chud, G., & Lange, R | Paths to equity: Cultural, linguistic and racial diversity in Canadian Early Childhood Education | 1995 | York Lanes Press, Inc., York University, Toronto, Canada. | Immigrant families | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K. & Freire, M. | Caring for and teaching the children of refugee families | 1997 | In K. Murphy Kilbride (Ed.), Include me too: Human diversity in early childhood (pp. 177-196). Toronto, Ontario: Harcourt Brace. | Refugee, Cross-cultural child development, Assessment in culturally and linguistically diverse settings, Bilingual. | (PDF file) View abstract |
Woodill, G. Bernhard, J. K. & Prochner, L. |
International Handbook of Early Childhood Education | 1992 | Garland Publishers | International Early Childhood Education | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K. | Assessment of Socio-culturally Diverse Students: Problems in Special Educational Theory and Implications for Practice | 1990 | Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education Publications and Research. Paper 1. | Achievement Tests, Standardized Testing, Bias, Assessment, Aboriginal | View abstract |
Bernhard, J. K. | Le mal-tre des parents et enfants latino-americains: Face aux pratiques pdagogiques dans les coles torontoises | 2001 | Collectif Intercultural, 5(2), 59-75. | ||
Bernhard, J. K., Pollard. J., Chud, G., & Vukelich, G. | The regulation of multi-age groupings in Canadian childcare centres: An analysis of provincial and territorial policies, legislation and regulations | 2000 | Canadian Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education, 8(3), 7-22 | Mixed Age Groupings, Childcare, Educational Policy, Infants, Bilingual | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J. K., Pollard. J., Eggers-Pierola, C., & Morin, A. | Infants and toddlers in Canadian multi-age childcare centres: Age, ability and linguistic inclusion | 2000 | Research Connections Canada | Early Childhood Education, Educational Policy, Mixed Age Grouping, Infants | (PDF file) View abstract |
Bernhard, J. K., Freire, M., & Pacini, V. | Resisting enculturation in Canadian elementary schools: Culturally contested issues of Latin American parents | 1998 | Early Childhood Education Publications and Research. Paper 14. | Refugee, Cross-cultural child development, Assessment in culturally and linguistically diverse settings, Bilingual. | View abstract |
Gonzalez-Mena, J. & Bernhard, J. K. | Out-of-home care for infants and toddlers: A call for cultural and linguistic continuity | 1998 | Early Childhood Education Publications and Research. Paper 3 | Cross Cultural, Culture, Bilingual, Caregivers, Language, Infants | View abstract |
Bernhard, J. K. | From theory to practice: Engaging immigrant parents in their children’s education. | 2010 | Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 56(3) | Education, Latin Americans, Migrants, Teachers, Families, Paulo Freire, Transformative Education | View abstract (external link) |
Bernhard, J.K. & Pacini-Ketchabaw, V. | The politics of language and educational practices: Promoting truly diverse child care settings | 2010 | In B. Spodeck and O. Saracho (Eds.). Contemporary perspectives in early childhood education: Language and cultural diversity in early childhood education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. |
Cross Cultural, Culture, Bilingual, Caregivers, Language | (PDF file) View abstract |
Pacini-Ketchabaw, V. & Bernhard, J. K.; | Re-visioning multiculturalism in early childhood education. | 2010 | In N. Howe and L. Prochner (Eds.), New directions in early childhood education and care in Canada. Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press. Chapter 5. |
Cross Cultural, Culture, Bilingual, Caregivers, Language | (PDF file) View abstract |
Bernhard, J. K. | What are essential elements of valid research: The problem of 'data' and their collection in cross-cultural contexts | 2010 | Perspectives in Family Support: A Journal of the Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs (FRP Canada), 3,27-32 | Achievement Tests, Standardized Testing, Bias, Assessment, Aboriginal | View abstract |
Bernhard, J. K. | Quels son les elements essentiels de la recherche valable? Les problems de "donnees" et leur cueillette dans les contextes interculturels | 2010 | Early Childhood Education Publications and Research. Paper 27. | Achievement Tests, Standardized Testing, Bias, Assessment, Aboriginal | View abstract |