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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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Co-teaching and inclusion in upper level secondary science classrooms
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Although inclusion is becoming more widespread in Canada, little progress has been made in making upper level science courses accessible to all students in secondary schools. All students require and deserve access to ... -
Dance movement therapy for individuals with diverse abilities: dance therapists/practitioners perspectives from Canada and India
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)The aim of this qualitative interview analysis is to consider the different perspectives of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) therapists/practitioner's views from Canada and India on the significance of incorporating movement ... -
Assessing special education supports: a study of the perspectives of students with a designation and their parents
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)The field of special education in British Columbia is in the process of change, with a redesigned curriculum and a new focus on student-centered Individualized Education Plans. Students now have more input into their ... -
A path to inclusion: online teacher training
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Successful inclusion of students with disabilities requires both teachers and students to have knowledge of specific skills and practices. The author designed an online course for K-12 educators that includes teaching ... -
Bridging the gap: literacy for students using augmentative and alternative communication
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)The purpose of this project was to gain a deeper understanding of how to support literacy skills with students who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). The focus looked at finding an alternate means of ... -
STEAM education integration for grade 4-6 classrooms through professional development workshops
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)This project explores the benefits and challenges of STEAM education with the intent of helping teachers incorporate it into their own practices. The thesis aims to help grade 4 to 6 teachers who are less familiar with ... -
Utilizing technology as an adaptive and supportive strategy to assist elementary teachers in implementing physical activity in the classroom
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Childhood in the twenty-first century is becoming increasingly sedentary. As a result, children today can face increased physical and emotional health concerns. A potential approach to address these concerns is an accessible ... -
Trauma-informed practices in the classroom
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Childhood trauma can affect a student’s trajectory in terms of physical, emotional, and academic development. Physically, trauma can affect brain development and hormonal responses. The hormonal responses can result in ... -
Using genius hour to increase student engagement within the BC curriculum
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Engaging students in learning is often a challenging task, especially during the middle grades where the demands of school become more challenging for learners (Sanacore, 2008). Many students are passionate and keenly ... -
Experiences of individuals involved in the complexities of adoption and permanency process in preventing adoption disruptions
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Dr. Antoinette Oberg stated, "You are always already in your inquiry." Through my research and experience, there seem to be a few common areas of concern in the process of ensuring permanency for children and youth in ... -
The development of collective teacher efficacy at the middle school level
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Collective teacher efficacy is a group of teachers’ collective belief in their ability to be effective. This research explores the concept of collective teacher efficacy, specifically middle school teachers’ beliefs on ... -
Executive functioning essentials for educators, parents and caregivers
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Executive functioning (EF) plays a central role in our daily functioning. These brain based cognitive processes allow us to regulate behaviour, make decisions, set and achieve goals and to exhibit a host of other essential ... -
The self-advocacy project: empowering elementary educators to teach self-advocacy skills
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)While the literature is clear that teaching students with exceptionalities how to self-advocate leads to better life outcomes, self-determination and self-advocacy instruction is not happening enough in schools. Studies ... -
A picture book to reinforce emotional regulation in early childhood
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)The paper reviews the process of designing a picture book as a learning aid to reinforce early learners’ emotional knowledge, and its benefits in the cognitive and social abilities. Schools facilitate the learning of the ... -
It takes a village: school community partnerships in supporting students with EBD
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)This research employs a mixed methods methodology to examine the question “What are the perceptions of community agencies and schools regarding opportunities and barriers for school-community partnerships focused on ... -
Settlement experiences of immigrant children: Vietnamese parents' perspectives on inclusive education
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)This qualitative study used a hermeneutic phenomenological method to gain more insight into Vietnamese immigrant parents’ perceptions towards the influences of their settlement experiences in the beginning of their new ... -
The impacts of school-based sex education on young Chinese adults
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Due to the current social sexual issues in mainland China (e.g., child sexual abuse and increasing numbers of abortions etc.) and the status quo that people refuse to talk about either sex or sex education, the researcher ... -
Effective implementation of daily SEL into my elementary classroom: a self-study
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Social-emotional learning (SEL) in education is becoming increasingly important and is reflected in curriculum changes being made throughout North America. It is being more widely recognized as a means for helping students ... -
The impact of personal devices in the classroom
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Technology has been rapidly changing throughout the 21st Century. While teachers have adapted to 21st century learning, the onslaught of constantly emerging technology has created a divide in how certain technologies should ... -
Challenges of Vietnamese female educators in pursuing educational leadership
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Although the Vietnamese government has implemented many polices aimed at promoting gender equality and motivating women to develop their personal capacities and careers, the proportion of men in leadership in general and ...
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