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OLTD/MEDL Major Project and Process Papers
Major Projects and Process Papers from the Faculty of Education's Online Learning & Teaching graduate Diploma
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Developing a sense of belonging through using the circle of courage - west coast style journal
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)A student’s sense of belonging to the school environment is vital to student engagement and success. Students’ feelings of belonging can directly impact the decision to attend school or to not attend. This is particularly ... -
Strategies to support community building to increase engagement and to address the challenges of multi-grade, asynchronous, continuous-entry online learning environments to meet the needs of middle school-aged learners
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)Learning and teaching online present challenges unique to the digital environment. Informed by research, this paper intends to address some of those challenges by addressing the Critical Challenge Question, “How to support ... -
Creating a blended learning program for non-graduated adults supported through the community of inquiry framework to obtain BC graduation requirements
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)Non-graduated adults need support when re-engaging with the school system to obtain high school graduation requirements. As an adult, course delivery options for graduation are limited. Many school districts in British ... -
Using a blended learning model to facilitate personalization of reading instruction for primary students
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)Recognising the need for personalization in the education of primary students learning to read prompted this project to examine how the implementation of a Blended Learning model could fulfill that potential. It addresses ... -
How can blended learning delivery be leveraged to facilitate implementation of BC’s new career education curriculum through integration of an advisory system?
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)The 2018/19 school year in British Columbia (BC) marked the start of implementing BC’s new curriculum for Grades 10 through 12. A key component of this transition was the introduction of a revamped, more rigorous Career ... -
How can a blended learning model be applied to facilitate personalization of numeracy instruction for primary students?
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)Although the new BC curriculum addresses the need for personalization of instruction in Mathematics there are not many guidelines or resources available to support using a Blended Learning approach for personalization in ... -
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 ... -
Personalization Using a blended learning model in face-to-face primary classrooms
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)My Critical Challenge Question presents the opportunity: “How can a blended learning model be applied to facilitate personalization of writing instruction for primary students?” I have endeavored to seek contextual research ... -
Journey towards inclusion: a reflective exploration of changing teacher practice and identity
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)Teachers today face many challenges. They are required to teach greater numbers of students with diverse learning needs, to implement redesigned curriculum, and to engage in ongoing professional learning. This study ... -
Equitable learning and neurodiversity: inclusive practices in French immersion
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)The number of neurodiverse learners in French Immersion (FI) increasing every year. The question of the suitability of the FI program should no longer be a topic of discussion for these learners. This study was designed ... -
Using learning maps to foster sense of belonging in elementary students
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)Teachers have always known about the importance of positive adult and peer relationships in the classroom. However, time and curriculum pressures can lead some teachers to avoid developing an interconnected learning ... -
What is emergence and how does it relate to our educational ecology?
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)The basis of this project was to create a workshop using emergent pedagogy to explain the semantics and propagation of emergence to educators. The strategies used in the workshop to demonstrate being-with a subject include: ... -
In transition: the unexpected moments of a new vice-principal
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)This research project explores the transition from teacher to vice-principal, focusing on the unexpected moments of the journey. A process of auto-ethnography is used to share the emotional experiences of the first-year ... -
All in: inclusion through the arts
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What is our story of collaboration within a distributed leadership team: what is working and why? A look at a cross-curricular team using collaboration to enhance student learning
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)Working on a team purposefully formed by formal leaders to better support students’ first year in high school as well as allow team members to work collaboratively to deliver this program inspired me to research the ... -
Rethinking learning spaces: how Reggio Emilia environments promote critical thinking
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)The study explores the historical influences and pedagogical practices of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, and how particular aspects of its environment work as a third teacher to influence and ... -
How I use personal stories to build connections in a middle school
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)What has become my most magnificent skill is my ability to cultivate and create connections between learners within their school community by using their personal stories. I have learned that when a child is free to share ... -
The effects of emotional labour on teacher identity
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)This purpose of this study was to share the experience of mid-career teachers as they continued to develop and understand their personal and professional identities, and to identify how emotional labor impacts identity. ... -
A culture of learning
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)I believe that schools are better places when everyone involved is a learner. This design project has been created with the intention of moving my school towards a culture of ongoing and meaningful professional development, ... -
Teachers’ perceptions and practices regarding Social Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)As many as 20% of students suffer from anxiety in educational settings. When social and emotional learning (SEL) competencies are well understood by teachers and taught effectively, these competencies are internalized and ...
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