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Browsing Leadership Research: Vol 05, No 1. (2014) by Issue Date
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In the face of adversity: factors affecting dropout, re-engagement and resilience among at-risk youth at an alternative high school
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2014)This action research examined the factors contributing to dropout, re-engagement and resilience among at-risk youth in an alternative high school. The population participating in this action research were male and female ... -
Two worlds of knowing: Examining the use of Aboriginal ways of knowing in the high school context
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2014)Aboriginal students who walk the hallways in British Columbia’s schools may wonder what the purpose of a western education is. These students walk in two worlds of knowing with one foot heavily submersed in a Eurocentric ... -
Factors that affect union participation by teachers
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2014)This study investigated factors that encouraged teachers to participate or discouraged them from participating in their union. Surveys were distributed to teachers in School District 68, and 144 surveys were returned ... -
Interpreting identity– ‘seeing’ ourselves as leaders: the transformation of professional identity through visual culture
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Motivation and engagement in inquiry based learning with one to one iPads
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2014)Inquiry based learning using iPad computers was investigated to determine if there was an increase in motivation and engagement using this educational intervention. A multi case study of four students was conducted using ... -
Building relational trust in a BC context between administrative leaders and teachers
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2014)The purpose of this study was to explore different ways administrators can generate relational trust with teachers. The research question was: How can administrators build relational trust between themselves and teachers ... -
Academic engagement and achievement in high school mathematics
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2014)The question addressed in this quantitative action research study was: In high school Mathematics is there a correlation between the level of academic engagement and the level of academic achievement? It was hypothesized ... -
Professional grow plans and teacher learning
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2014)Teacher self-efficacy beliefs and shared and supportive leadership practices were quantified in this study and correlated with attitudes towards the purpose of Professional Growth Plans. A paper based survey instrument was ... -
An analysis of the roles and responsibilities of academic department heads in independent schools
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2014)Based on the premise that a leadership model that supports teachers to improve their practice will have an impact on their instruction and ultimately student learning, an investigation of different academic leadership ... -
Student engagement: experiencing the joy of learning through Learning in depth research study
(Electonic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2014)The purpose of this study was to explore through the lens of student engagement how engagement was experienced by students as they utilized the Learning in Depth (LiD) programme. More specifically, this study aimed to ... -
Physical education students’ experiences In group work
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2014)The purpose of the current study was to investigate physical education students’ experiences working in groups, looking to see how these experiences promote communication and leadership skills. The participants in the study ... -
Embracing student diversity in the classroom: meeting the needs of each learner through differentiation
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2014)The purpose of the current study was to investigate teacher perceptions of differentiated instruction as a framework and set of strategies to meet increasingly diverse needs in the classroom. Carol Ann Tomlinson’s model ... -
Reading comprehension and attrition in French immersion programs
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2014)The purpose of this study was to determine whether a relationship existed between low achievement in reading comprehension in elementary French immersion schools, and French immersion attrition by the beginning of grade 9 ...
