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A case for psychoeducational assessments for students in ABE upgrading: a policy brief
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)This project cumulates into a policy brief which provides recommendations for changes to the policy involving psychoeducational assessment for students with learning disabilities enrolled in Adult Basic Upgrading (ABE). ... -
The impact of trauma on learning and the value of trauma informed practices in education
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)Childhood trauma is pervasive and can have a major impact on the developing brain. The impact of trauma has the potential to affect a child across cognitive, social, behavioural, and emotional domains. Although it may be ... -
What challenges can a disability/accessibility services office in post-secondary education face?
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)This study is a Qualitative Case Study on Disability/Accessibility Office in a BC post-secondary institution. The study has explored the Disability Access Services Office and the impressions of support provided through the ... -
Rethinking our watersheds: A community based approach for mitigating the effects of climate change in the Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018-04)Over the last two decades, British Columbia (BC) has adopted a significant number of legislative changes to address the governance of watersheds and management of natural resources. Among the legislation(s) created is the ... -
Introducing inclusive education to Chinese teachers
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)This thesis explores how to help Chinese teachers build an inclusive mentality so as to facilitate inclusive education in their classes. Different definitions, characteristics, and benefits of inclusion are explored. To ... -
A toolkit for decision making through gamification
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)This project incorporated the core competencies of critical thinking, communication, positive personal and cultural identity in the redesigned BC curriculum through the vehicle of decisionmaking. Decision-making based on ... -
Sponsorship of extracurricular activities and the happiness of educators
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)Academic scholarship had not extensively investigated whether sponsoring, coaching, or leading (sponsoring) school based extracurricular activities (ECAs) influenced the sense of happiness experienced by educators. The ... -
Test driving the draft curriculum: introducing the new BC curriculum into high school humanities classes
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)British Columbia (BC) is undergoing a whole system educational reform using 21st century personalized learning principles. At the time of this study, implementation of the new curriculum at the high school level was two ... -
Sustainable Barranco: A 'participatory development' village economy revival master plan
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018-04)This document outlines the current physical and economic state of the village of Barranco. Barranco Village is suffering from significant human capital drain as its local residents continue to migrate from their rural ... -
Climate change threatens the health of British Columbians
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018-04-11)A literature review investigated the links between climate change and the Prerequisites of Health as defined in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion: peace, food, shelter, sustainable resources, education, ... -
Circle time check-ins in secondary schools: a classroom approach to improving students’ social responsibility
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)The purpose of this study was to add to the field of research on circle time use in secondary schools and on the use of Circle Time Check-Ins in secondary schools for creating a sense of belonging and improving students’ ... -
The path forward for Chinese education
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)Education plays a large part in the future advancement of the world’s societies, economies, and life satisfaction. The purpose of this research process is to examine several aspects of early childhood education, which is ... -
Shifting minds towards innovative learning
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)The present project is designed to introduce innovative teaching and learning strategies to educators in India, through a series of workshops, for the purpose of engaging students in developing 21st century skills. The ... -
Overcoming barriers facing adult immigrant students that prevent them from completing post-secondary education
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)The present study was conducted to explore immigrant students’ needs regarding institutional support services and programs in order to overcome difficulties that prevented them from completing their higher education at ... -
Stepping off the merry-go-round: successfully transitioning to restorative practices in schools
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)Being convinced of the benefits of restorative practices in schools, the purpose of this study was to identify the factors that would lead to the successful implementation of restorative practices in a school setting. A ... -
Teaching students beyond their grade level in private schools of Telangana state in India: challenges and benefits
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)The practice of teaching students topics well in advance of their grade level has become popular in Telangana State, India. Most state private schools teach their students one to two grades in advance to their enrolled ... -
Supporting successful student transition from elementary school to high school
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)Transitioning to high school from elementary school can be a challenging process for students. As students have become accustomed to a specific building, group of teachers and sets of routines and procedures, the new changes ... -
A study of the factors that can promote and improve learning among students in Mauritius
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)Education is facing numerous and complex problems in this constantly evolving world. This research study sought feedback from principals and teachers to discover the most important factors that can promote and improve ... -
What are the barriers and facilitating factors that impact international students’ transition to permanent residency in Canada?
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)This paper examined the experience of international student graduates from Vancouver Island University as they transition into the workforce and on to becoming permanent residents of Canada. Ten international students who ... -
Program evaluation of Cowichan Valley Open Learning
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)This paper encompasses a Program Evaluation of Cowichan Valley Open Learning Centre (CVOLC), to determine what aspects of our Alternate educational structures are the most important in allowing students who have been ...
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