Browsing by Subject "Action research"
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The Canadian Ski Patrol : probing the potential for change
(2015-04-17)The Canadian Ski Patrol (CSP) Calgary Zone is one segment of a national volunteer-driven organisation of first-aid providers. In recent years, the number of active patrollers in the CSP Calgary Zone has declined while ... -
Coexistence : the human/grizzly bear interface in a rural community of British Columbia
(2013-06-13)Environmental Education is becoming increasingly important as human populations expand into wildlife habitat, often resulting in human/wildlife conflicts. Meadow Creek British Columbia has experienced a long history of ... -
Developing a university learning, teaching and research framework through practice conversations
(Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, 2021)This project engaged faculty, students, alumni, and staff in re-visioning their university’s learning, teaching, and research framework. An extensive consultation process allowed participants to explore, discuss, and ... -
Enhancing excellence through teamwork
(2017-08-10)This action research project examined the model of a high-functioning faculty team within the School of Health Sciences (SHS) in a Canadian college in the Middle East. The objective of which was to assist the organization ... -
Enhancing member retention at the Rotary Club of West Shore in Victoria, BC
(2017-04-14)This organizational leadership project reflected on how the Rotary Club of West Shore (RCWS) in Victoria, BC can enhance current member retention efforts to support the achievement of its humanitarian mandate. The study ... -
Living our leadership learning in Swift Current, Saskatchewan
(Royal Roads University, 2016-06-01)This case study of a MA-Leadership capstone project demonstrates three elements of Royal Roads University’s Learning and Teaching Model: 1) Experiential, authentic learning strategies; 2) Supporting integrative learning—how ... -
Sustainability analysis of the VOCs abatement solution proposed by SunHub Inc. for small and medium enterprises in the furniture industry in China
(2020-12-11)China’s rapid economic growth in the past four decades has led to serious negative impacts on ambient air quality. Studies identify volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as the major cause of smog, which harms both human health ... -
Why mindfulness matters: how mindfulness of paraprofessionals affects personal and professional well-being
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)This paper explores the action research question, How can I increase my own mindfulness and ultimately help other paraprofessionals increase their mindfulness practice? Starting as a personal journey to increase my mindfulness ...
