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-present   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. In progress.

2021-present    Matthew Stackhouse. “Intergenerational Pathways for Children’s Health and Socioeconomic Outcomes”. PhD Sociology, Western University, Supervisory Committee Member.

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.