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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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Health promotion: strategies for supporting students with intellectual and developmental disabilities
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)The health of today's youth is a growing concern and students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) are at greater risk due to sensory issues and pre-existing health issues that impact food related behaviours. ... -
Exploring universal design for learning and co-teaching for inclusive education
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)Social and academic inclusion in schools may improve with knowledgeable professionals who support, collaborate, and encourage and model the inclusive frameworks Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and co-teaching. This ... -
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 ... -
Strategies and tools for applying the community of inquiry to support adult learners in online professional development programs
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)Professional Development training programs for adult learners are enhanced by applying leadership strategies and using digital tools to help build community in online and blended learning environments. Learning organizations ... -
Supporting self-efficacy and confidence in numeracy skills for secondary students
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)Math is a challenging subject that is often fraught with anxiety. It is important for everyday life and a variety of key occupations. There is a paucity of literature on how to best support vulnerable math learners who are ... -
Hearing our students’ voices: an exploration of young adolescent students’ perspectives on inclusive classroom teaching practices
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)This research study seeks to understand the perceptions and perspectives of young adolescent students related to the use of inclusive learning strategies in their learning. The purpose of the knowledge created by this study ... -
The responses and attitudes of elementary school administrators to the vulnerable nature of students with disabilities in inclusive school setting
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)The occurrence of bullying opposes the notion that the school is a child’s “second home.” This is a widespread problem in schools all over the country, and even the world. This study aims to understand the perspectives of ... -
Rainbow ripple affect inspired by the JEWELS in my classroom
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)While recovering from a lingering global pandemic, social-emotional learning (SEL) is on the lips and in the hearts of many educators and its implementational effects are being witnessed positively in research. Discovering ... -
A multi-perspective study of effective learning for students with extensive support needs
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)A continuing problem in inclusive education is the inconsistent and often minimal access to learning due to persistently low expectations for students with extensive support needs (ESN) that as a result detrimentally impact ... -
Merging two worlds: how my identity as a Canadian military spouse/mother influenced my identity as a special education teacher: an autoethnography
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)Current research demonstrates that living a transient lifestyle is challenging for military families. In this autoethnographic study, I reflect and share my unique experiences identifying with two communities; firstly as ... -
Apprenons ensemble à connaître nos émotions!!! Un programme socio-émotionnel pour la maternelle à la deuxième année: an authentic operational curriculum for SEL in French Immersion K-2 classrooms
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)The dynamics of French Immersion (FI) classrooms are changing at a rapid pace and teachers need to be provided with the authentic resources and tools to support quality learning at the FI level. The purpose of this Major ... -
Supporting learners with Down Syndrome using the behavioural phenotype and universal design for learning in inclusive classrooms
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)This two-phase study explored teachers’ knowledge, beliefs, and experiences around Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Down syndrome (DS), and the behavioural phenotype of Down syndrome to determine how information about ... -
Supporting meaningful inclusion: key factors for middle school inclusive education teams
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)Supporting meaningful inclusion for all students is an area of focus today in educational contexts around the world. Inclusive education teams are teams within a school that can be made up of support teachers, counsellors, ... -
Mental health literacy in the middle school classroom
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)Middle school is a time when students learn a greater understanding of the world, create a sense of independence, develop new interests and skills, and make new friends. It is a crucial time where students need to learn ... -
The art of special education
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)This self-study investigates an elementary resource teacher’s use of the creative process to support and foster the social and emotional needs of students with diverse abilities. Self-study methodology provides an avenue ... -
Towards inclusion: a policy analysis to support the implementation of sustainability and environmental stewardship initiatives in Nanaimo Ladysmith Public School
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)Outdoor education has numerous benefits for students including improved physical and mental health, increased creativity and critical thinking, and enhanced social and emotional learning. Outdoor education also provides a ... -
Transitioning from high school to adulthood: how can educators best support students in a life skills classroom through the transition process?
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)This thesis is about supporting students as they transition from a high school life skills program into adulthood. Evidence-based teaching practices are explored as are recommendations for transition planning. The framework ... -
Memories of the pool: a case for swimming
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)Well-being is a term frequently discussed in connection to student physical and mental health, and academic life. The benefits of exercise and sport involvement to well-being is regularly examined, with limited information ... -
Writing instructional practices in Grades 3-7 inclusive classrooms
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)Writing is a complex task for typical students and therefore even more challenging for students with dysgraphia. Today’s classrooms are filled with students with diverse needs that require educators to tailor instruction. ... -
Student self-assessment in classrooms today
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)Self-assessment helps students take ownership of their own learning by reflecting on their own learning. In B.C., the Ministry of Education values self-assessment and will be requiring teachers to have students self-assess ...
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