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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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The process of co-teaching: experiences of elementary educators
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)The purpose of this phenomenological study is to describe the lived experiences of educators at the elementary level who use co-teaching in their practice. Research has shown that educators from around the world have both ... -
Design elements that contribute to long term transformation through service
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)This thesis explores the design elements in Social Justice classes that lead to long-term transformation through service to the community. Various questions concerning design elements, transformation, and service were posed ... -
How can educators foster deeper thinking and self-reporting using the BC Core Competencies for students in a blended learning environment
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)The Ministry of Education recently introduced Core Competencies into the British Columbia K-12 curriculum which explore the social and emotional aspects of learners. The goal is to create students to be future-ready by ... -
Supporting acculturation and fostering connected relationships with local community in Vancouver Island University
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)The purpose of the current study was to find solutions for university communities to support acculturation by helping international students get involved on campus and connected with local students. Recent research has ... -
Empowering all: legitimizing the impacts of trauma and using a universal design to work with and reverse these impacts
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)Childhood trauma can significantly impact a child’s ability to successfully function in school. This impact can occur across all domains- social, emotional, behavioural and cognitive- resulting in lagging skills in each ... -
Designing a practical reading roadmap for new K-3 teachers
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)“Learning to read is arguably a child’s most crucial academic achievement, while teaching reading is perhaps a teacher’s most complex and challenging endeavor” (Kent, Giles, & Hibberts, 2013, p.1). New teachers are not ... -
How teachers can overcome students’ unease about math and achieve learning success
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)The aim of this study is to identify a deeper understanding of the teaching methods used by teachers to help students overcome math learning difficulties in British Columbia (B.C.) Secondary Schools. My first hypothesis, ... -
Transitions to kindergarten: Moving children with autism spectrum disorder into the classroom
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)Kindergarten is a critical period in the development of a child. The successful transition into kindergarten has been linked to increased success throughout a child’s academic career; however, one third of parents of ... -
Differentiated instruction and blended learning to support student learning in Workplace Mathematics 10
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)This paper discusses the creation of Workplace Mathematics 10 trigonometry lesson plans for the BC curriculum as of September 2019. The principles of blended learning and universal design for learning (UDL) were incorporated ... -
Supporting students with FASD and trauma
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopemental disorder which is caused from prenatal consumption of alcohol. Children who are living with FASD, and who have also experienced trauma in some form, experience ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The importance of continual professional development opportunities being offered to educational assistants within the Catholic Independent Schools of Vancouver Archdiocese in both elementary and high schools
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)The research thesis provides a brief history and background knowledge regarding the lack of clear roles and responsibilities for educational assistants within today’s British Columbian school system. Educational assistants ... -
Be. Here. Now. An investigation into middle-school teacher’s experiences using mindfulness-based practices in their classrooms
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)This paper explores the research questions, What experiences do middle-school teachers who use mindfulness practices have in their classrooms? And, What aspects of mindfulness practices do teachers perceive to be impacting ... -
Professional relationships within the classroom: strength or struggle?
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)This project is created to help improve one of the foundational relationships within the classroom. The relationship between the teacher and SEA is one that has a direct impact on both the learning environment and actual ... -
Supporting and understanding children Who suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder in India
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)Social anxiety disorder (SAD)is far beyond typical shyness or fear to attempt any uncomfortable social situation; it creates intense fear about being scrutinized or embarrassed regarding that particular exposure. This ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ...
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