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A potential path forward beneath an old stalemate: Why unifying first-person and third-person methods is necessary for the development of an explanation of how the brain produces consciousness
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)The central problem in cognitive science is explaining how the brain produces consciousness. Many contend that consciousness is physical, and that therefore this causal process can be explained by only studying the brain, ... -
Adapted outdoor education
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)This research was done in preparation for the creation of a teacher’s guidebook to aid teachers in developing an inclusive outdoor education program. The purpose of the guidebook is to provide information about outdoor ... -
What do teachers feel and think about when teaching in the inclusive classroom?
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)The purpose of this project was to learn about teachers’ perceptions towards inclusive education in India. Understanding what conditions and factors contribute to human motivation, wellbeing, and satisfaction is essential ... -
What primary teachers need to know about the relationship between oral language development and reading to put in place effective reading teaching practices
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)Oral language skills are woven throughout the curriculum in British Columbia as both skills to learn and skills that are needed for learning. Research shows that oral language skills are imperative for the development of ... -
A wish, a story, and telling experiences: a case study on student identity development
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)This study explored unanswered questions about student identity development and how storytelling experiences focused on a central novel can engage students in an elementary classroom. It may contribute to learning-based ... -
Using interest-driven differentiation to increase support and engagement in a grade 3/4 BC inclusive French immersion classroom: self-reflective action research
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)With the new redesigned curriculum from BC Ministry of Education, the BC Inclusion policy and growth in the French Immersion program, there is an increasing need to support diverse learners in second-language classrooms. ... -
Resources to help build efficacy in elementary math teachers
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)The purpose of this research is to bring together past and ongoing research as well as my personal experience being a student and working as a teacher who experiences math anxiety. Math abilities are distributed across the ... -
Parental advocacy: supporting Indian parents to be effective advocates for education of their children with special needs
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)Parents play a critical role in making decisions concerning effective educational services for their children with disabilities. Therefore, parental advocacy is a critical form of involvement by parents. Studies have ... -
Explorations into narrative assessment and Indigenous ways of knowing
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)Using an Indigenous research methodology, this research examines how educators in British Columbia use narrative assessment as a more inclusive, strength-based approach to assess learners and intends to uncover teacher ... -
The experiences of African Canadian families with children in special education
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)Canada’s Black population is a heterogenous diaspora of people from many parts of the world. In 2016, Black Canadians represented 3.5 percent of the nation’s population. The Black community in Canada is relatively small. ... -
To make a difference
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)My project is an online website resource that helps teachers to positively engage with children with schizophrenia in an inclusive classroom using art therapy. Since there is a lack of resources and intervention for childhood ... -
Building wellness-informed practices at an elementary school through collaborative action research
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)According to the National Institute for Trauma and Loss, 1 in 4 children attending school have been exposed to traumatic stress (Soma & Allen, 2017). In an effort to strengthen the support for students who have experienced ... -
Teaching in-tune: educational strategies to support music learning for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in private studio instruction
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)This study aimed to examine educational strategies used to facilitate music learning for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in instrument-specific, private studio instruction. An internet-based, eight question ... -
Retracing their steps: a narrative inquiry of the lived experience with EBD
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)Students identified with emotional and behavioural disorders (EBD) often struggle to find success in inclusive classrooms. Lagging skills can contribute to hyperactive, disruptive, aggressive, and anxious behaviours that ... -
Orton-Gillingham classroom educator small group reading intervention
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)Research indicates that weak phonological skills will result in difficulty in decoding words in text, thus making reading a very frustrating process. Through action research, the researcher examined the implementation of ... -
Employer toolkit to support inclusive employment practices when hiring individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)With the incidence of Autism Spectrum (ASD) on the rise, more and more individuals living with ASD are looking to enter into meaningful employment. Research has clearly demonstrated that individuals with ASD may often meet ... -
Educating parents of preschoolers on the importance of phonological awareness
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)Research in early reading development indicates that phonological awareness is a key predictor of future reading achievement. Children’s awareness of the sounds within spoken language, particularly the awareness that words ... -
Breaking down Dyslexia: what is it, how do we know, and how can we as educators help?
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)The purpose of this paper is to inform and bring awareness to educators regarding the definition, evidence-based information, and misconceptions of Dyslexia. The aim is to support schools in identifying and providing ... -
Authentic instruction in the 21st Century: a professional development presentation
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)The goal of my master’s project is to develop a three-day professional development workshop via Google Slides that takes place over the time span of approximately six weeks. Its purpose would be to spark interest and to ... -
Smurtilive: a public speaking resource for middle school teachers
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)Public speaking is a fundamental life skill that students need to be exposed to during their middle school years. As a fundamental life skill, public speaking is also known to elicits barriers in the form of fear and anxiety ...
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