Jinette Comeau’s Teaching Philosophy
My approach to teaching involves integrating research and pedagogy, with a strong emphasis on peer mentorship, experiential learning, and community-based learning. In an effort to create an inclusive environment based on mutual respect, all of my courses incorporate principles of Universal Design to provide flexible learning environments that meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, abilities, skills, and experiences. I have pioneered innovative pedagogical techniques, such as the Stats Mentorship Program, which have increased student engagement, course outcomes, and confidence in their ability to succeed.
Courses Taught
2015-2022 Statistics for Sociology (Soc2205A/B)
2018-2022 Investigating the Social World: Advanced Quantitative Methods (Soc3306A/B)
2018-2022 Sociology of Mental Health (Soc3346F/G)
2020-2022 Building Healthy Communities (Soc3369F/G), Experiential Learning
2021-2022 Committing Sociology (Soc4485F/G), Advanced Experiential Learning
Undergraduate Independent Studies
2019-2020 Kaila Broadbent. “Young Parenting and Children’s Mental Health: An Investigation Using the Ontario Child Health Study”. Soc4499G, Honours Specialization Sociology, King’s University College at Western University, Supervisor.
Graduate Supervision
2023-2024 Grace Golden. “Accessing Providers for Co-Occurring Health and Mental Health Disorders for Children and Youth in Ontario”. MSc Clinical Psychology, Western University, Supervisory Committee Member. Defended August 13, 2024.
2023-2024 Ramez Salama. “Exposure to ACEs and Subsequent Psychotic Disorder Diagnosis”. MSc Epidemiology, Western University, Supervisory Committee Member. Defended July 15, 2024.
2021-2024 Matthew Stackhouse. “Intergenerational Pathways for Children’s Health and Socioeconomic Outcomes”. PhD Sociology, Western University, Supervisory Committee Member. Defended August 2, 2024.
2020-2021 Katarina McKenzie. “The Relationship between Neighbourhood level and Family Level Factors and Child Sleep Problems”. MSc Clinical Psychology, Western University, Supervisory Committee Member. Defended August 9, 2021.