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Teacher perceptions of factors associated with diverse classroom compositions
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)Classroom compositions have been dramatically shifting to include a wider range of cultural, linguistic, and developmental diversity. Research surrounding the professional learning sought by teachers to work in diverse ... -
Predicting current and future potential geographic distribution of the invasive dog-strangling vine (Vincetoxicum rossicum) in North America
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-01)V. rossicum has become increasingly invasive in North America and is particularly difficult to eradicate once introduced. A suitability model that assessed the likelihood of new invasions through analysis of predictive ... -
Where the land meets the sea: Defining blue carbon extent within Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council boundaries
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-09-15)Coastal wetlands such as tidal marshes, eelgrass, and estuaries have the unique ability to sequester carbon and are commonly known as blue carbon sinks. As the impacts of climate change worldwide are becoming intensified, ... -
PV potential projection under climate change and rooftop PV potential estimation
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-09-13)Climate change may cause changes in cloud cover to affect solar radiation, thereby affecting the solar PV potential. PV potential has an influence on the public's adoption of solar PV systems as well as the efficacy and ... -
Supporting value-added agriculture through zoning in British Columbia: A best practice analysis
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-04)Farmers in British Columbia are facing an increasing number of challenges, threatening the viability of the industry. Value-added agriculture is an essential part of a sustainable food system and vibrant farm sector that ... -
Spatial analysis of geochemical trends at Nanoose Bay, BC
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-04)The aim of this project is threefold: 1) complete the major oxide and trace element data catalogue for previously collected basalt samples; 2) re-visit discrimination diagrams with a larger dataset; and 3) complete a ... -
3 key theories planners use to understand environmental issues
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-04)Poster featuring biophilia theory, environmental justice theory, and transspecies urban theory. -
Sanctuaries: Creating nurturing spaces within communities
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-04)Sanctuaries exist in many forms. They provide safety and refuge for humans and animals, in form of natural and wildlife sanctuaries. Sanctuaries also provide a sacred space for humans intending to “transcend”, meaning ... -
Heritage conservation planning in Saint John, New Brunswick: The importance of heritage conservation and looking to a future with social justice
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-04)Canada has a long history of Heritage conservation across all levels of government and through the use of many different tools. Canada is also a multicultural diverse nation, but often it has focused on one dominant ... -
Municipally supported placemaking: Understanding challenges and factors for success in B.C. cities
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-04)The purpose of this research is to understand what factors lead to successful municipally supported placemaking initiatives. The research identifies existing barriers and current initiatives through a series of semi-structured ... -
Just say no?: Analyzing the effects of land use restrictions on market housing affordability in Squamish, B.C.
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-04)Market housing is an integral aspect of the housing spectrum, traditionally providing housing options for a wide range of incomes. Residents of several British Columbian communities, however, increasingly face rising ... -
Under one roof: Best practices for implementing intergenerational housing initiatives in British Columbia
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-04)As Canada’s population is experiencing a triumphant aging shift, it is critical to ensure adequate resources are in place to accommodate older Canadians. One of these resources includes age-friendly housing opportunities ... -
Analyzing the active transportation user experience in small, sprawled Canadian cities
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-04)Throughout recent history, transportation planning and engineering have primarily been focused on improving automobiles' efficient movement, which has contributed to car dependency among small, sprawled cities. This ... -
Unpacking form-based codes in a British Columbia planning context
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-04)There is consensus amongst the critics of Euclidean zoning that the tool has produced undesirable, unsustainable, and inequitable places. However, without the existence of a revised zoning framework, a major issue in our ... -
Trouble in paradise: An exploration of housing on Hornby Island
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-03-31)Across British Columbia, housing is becoming less available and less affordable. Nestled in the Salish Sea within the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, Hornby Island is no exception. With 1104 ... -
A seat at the table: Exploring treaty First Nation representation in a regional district
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-03)In 2011, the Maa-nulth First Nations Final Agreement became the first modern treaty on Vancouver Island, British Columbia (BC). As part of the treaty agreement, the Maa-nulth First Nations—which include Toquaht Nation, ... -
Tiny houses, big ideas: Best practices of an emerging house typology in British Columbia
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-02)As many cities around the world struggle with the housing affordability crisis, while at the same time striving for achievement against stringent sustainability goals, the tiny house movement has pushed for the integration ... -
Planning for sustainable seaweed aquaculture on the east coast of Central Vancouver Island
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-01)Vancouver Island’s food system has low resiliency, which means that it cannot quickly adapt to external shocks and stresses. The result of this low resiliency is that the communities on the Island are left vulnerable to ... -
How can we better support female students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022)The male to female ratio of all those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is four to one. This study aims to examine why. Are female children are less likely to have ASD or are they simply less likely to be ... -
Thriving classrooms: collaboratively developing universal design for learning frameworks that support the well-being of Autistic students and their teachers
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022)Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is well supported as a student-centred approach to education. However, implementing UDL into the complex ecologies of the special needs classroom – particularly for youth with Autism ...
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