Master of Education in Educational Leadership: Theses
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STEAM education integration for grade 4-6 classrooms through professional development workshops
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)This project explores the benefits and challenges of STEAM education with the intent of helping teachers incorporate it into their own practices. The thesis aims to help grade 4 to 6 teachers who are less familiar with ... -
Utilizing technology as an adaptive and supportive strategy to assist elementary teachers in implementing physical activity in the classroom
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Childhood in the twenty-first century is becoming increasingly sedentary. As a result, children today can face increased physical and emotional health concerns. A potential approach to address these concerns is an accessible ... -
Using genius hour to increase student engagement within the BC curriculum
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Engaging students in learning is often a challenging task, especially during the middle grades where the demands of school become more challenging for learners (Sanacore, 2008). Many students are passionate and keenly ... -
The development of collective teacher efficacy at the middle school level
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Collective teacher efficacy is a group of teachers’ collective belief in their ability to be effective. This research explores the concept of collective teacher efficacy, specifically middle school teachers’ beliefs on ... -
The impacts of school-based sex education on young Chinese adults
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Due to the current social sexual issues in mainland China (e.g., child sexual abuse and increasing numbers of abortions etc.) and the status quo that people refuse to talk about either sex or sex education, the researcher ... -
Effective implementation of daily SEL into my elementary classroom: a self-study
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Social-emotional learning (SEL) in education is becoming increasingly important and is reflected in curriculum changes being made throughout North America. It is being more widely recognized as a means for helping students ... -
The impact of personal devices in the classroom
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Technology has been rapidly changing throughout the 21st Century. While teachers have adapted to 21st century learning, the onslaught of constantly emerging technology has created a divide in how certain technologies should ... -
Challenges of Vietnamese female educators in pursuing educational leadership
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Although the Vietnamese government has implemented many polices aimed at promoting gender equality and motivating women to develop their personal capacities and careers, the proportion of men in leadership in general and ... -
Design elements that contribute to long term transformation through service
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)This thesis explores the design elements in Social Justice classes that lead to long-term transformation through service to the community. Various questions concerning design elements, transformation, and service were posed ... -
Difficulties that Vietnamese students at secondary schools in British Columbia face when studying literary works, in terms of both language usage and instructional methodology
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)The purpose of the present study was to explore the difficulties that Vietnamese students at some secondary schools in British Columbia have faced when they read literary works in their English classes; a secondary purpose ... -
A comprehensive set of methods for preparing Chinese language and culture instructors
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)The purpose of the present study was to determine a comprehensive set of training methods for future Chinese Language and Culture Educators, which aims to help future Chinese Language and Culture instructors to have a ... -
Designing a practical reading roadmap for new K-3 teachers
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)“Learning to read is arguably a child’s most crucial academic achievement, while teaching reading is perhaps a teacher’s most complex and challenging endeavor” (Kent, Giles, & Hibberts, 2013, p.1). New teachers are not ... -
The effects of language speaking anxiety in second language acquisition
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)The purpose of this study was to identify factors that lead to the cause of language speaking anxiety. English is a compulsory subject for students from Grade 3 to 12 in Vietnam’s public schools. However, even after such ... -
How teachers can overcome students’ unease about math and achieve learning success
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)The aim of this study is to identify a deeper understanding of the teaching methods used by teachers to help students overcome math learning difficulties in British Columbia (B.C.) Secondary Schools. My first hypothesis, ... -
Problems faced by secondary school students while studying physics in India
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)The present study examines the difficulties faced by students while studying physics in India and gives some suggestions to overcome these problems. The previous literature claimed that students find physics subject hard ... -
Supporting acculturation and fostering connected relationships with local community in Vancouver Island University
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)The purpose of the current study was to find solutions for university communities to support acculturation by helping international students get involved on campus and connected with local students. Recent research has ... -
Transitions of motherhood: a study of the transitions of motherhood and the relationship to the career of teaching
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)What are the challenges and opportunities for teachers who are new mothers as they transition back into their teaching practice? How do teachers who are new mothers suggest that they might be supported in this transition ... -
From qualitative case study research to case-based pedagogy: a journey of ethics within school-based wellness centres
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)"Are there circumstances when respecting a youth‘s choice for privacy involves moral/legal conflict, and following legislation or law may not feel like the right decision?" Due to the distinct and sometimes differing ... -
Leaning into my values: a self-study
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)The educational context is undergoing significant transformation and educational leaders are tasked with complex decision making. It is increasingly being recognized that educational leaders can benefit from engaging in ... -
My leadership journey into the Reggio Emilia philosophy
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)The educational landscape in British Columbia has been shifting to meet the needs of the twentyfirst- century learner. In response, educators have begun to shift their own educational practices and leaders have had to ...
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