Michael Baker

I am currently a PhD Candidate and Sessional Lecturer at the University of Manitoba in the Faculty of Education. My research focuses on Disability Studies and Inclusive Education. I am also an author of a Disability Studies Curriculum, published and certified by Manitoba Education.

Areas of interest: disability studies, critical disability studies, disability studies in education, inclusive education, special education, post colonial studies, and contemporary art.

Post-Secondary Education

PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Education (current-Fall 2019)(University of Manitoba)
Master’s in Inclusive Education (2019)(University of Manitoba)
Post-Baccalaureate in Special Education (2016)(University of Manitoba)
York University-Bachelor of Education(class of 2011)
York University (June 2010) B.A. Honours Degree (Political Science & History)

Teaching Positions Held:

Sunrise School Division- Springfield Collegiate: September 2016- Present Oakbank, MB (Student Support Service Teacher - Special Education Teacher)

Western School Division- Morden Collegiate & Ecole Morden Middle School: September 2015-June 2016

Morden, MB (Special Education Resource Teacher)

Portage La Prairie School Division- Portage Collegiate Institute: September 2013-June 2015 Portage La Prairie, MB (Senior Special Education Teacher (Life Skills))

Lakeshore School Division- Fisher Branch Collegiate: January 2013-June 28 2013 Fisher Branch, MB (Guidance Counsellor for grades 5-12 and teach grade 8 (Math, Social Studies and Language Arts) Teacher)

Frontier School Division- Oscar Blackburn School: September 2012- January 7 2013 South Indian Lake, MB (Grade 8-10 English Language Arts, Geography, Social Studies and Health Teacher).

University Teaching Experience

University of Manitoba- Sessional Lecturer: July 6th – July 29th, 2022
Course: EDUA 5730 (3 Credits) Disability Studies and Inclusion. Faculty of Education, Department of Ed Admin, Foundations & Psych.

University of Manitoba- Sessional Lecturer: August 3rd, 2021 – August 23rd, 2021
Course: EDUA 5730 (3 Credit) Disability Studies and Inclusion. Faculty of Education, Department of Ed Admin, Foundations & Psych.

Publication and Scholarly Work

Baker , M. (2023, August 28). Teacher building bridges with Lego braille blocks. Https://Www.Winnipegfreepress.Com/Breakingnews/2023/08/28/Teacher-Building-Bridges-with-Lego-Braille-Blocks.

Baker , M. (2023, January 5). What exactly is 'neurodiversity?' using accurate language about disability matters in schools. The Conversation. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/what-exactly-is-neurodiversity-using-accurate-language-about-disability-matters-in-schools-193195

Burpee, A. (2022, December 27). Ace Burpee's top 100 most fascinating Manitobans for 2022. Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved from https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/2022/12/23/ace-burpees-top-100-most-fascinating-manitobans-for-2022

Baker, M. (2022, September 21). Teaching about disability in your classroom. Canada's History (Magazine). Retrieved from https://www.canadashistory.ca/education/lesson-plans/teaching-about-disability-in-your-classroom

Macintosh, M. (2022, June 3). Hopes that new accessibility icon a sign of the times. Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved from https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/hopes-that-new-accessibility-icon-a-sign-of-the-times-576561812.html.

Baker, M. (2022). Disability is not a Bad Word. MB Teacher, 100(1).
Macintosh, M. (2021, November 29). Teacher alleges ableism in union survey. Winnipeg Free Press & the Toronto Star.

Baker , M. (2021, March 8). Covid Opens Door to Inclusion. The Manitoba Teacher, 99(5), 16.

Baker, M. (2020, November 23). Students with disabilities should have the option of in-person learning during COVID-19 school closures. Retrieved December 1, 2020, from https://theconversation.com/students-with-disabilities-should-have-the-option-of-in-person-learning-during-covid-19-school-closures-136683

Baker, M (2020, September) No Good Way to Use the R Word. The Manitoba Teacher, Volume 99, Number 1, pg. 10

Baker, M. (2019). Multi-Sensory Environments: A Qualitative Exploration. (University of Manitoba, Faculty of Graduate Studies). https://mspace.lib.umanitoba.ca/xmlui/handle/1993/34188

Baker, M. (2019). Multi-Sensory Environments: A Qualitative Exploration. (International Snoezelen Association & Multisensory Environment (ISNA-MSE)). https://isna-mse.org/
McFee , J. (2018, December). Breaking Barriers. The Manitoba Teacher, 97(3), 10–11. [Article about my work]