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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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Embedding trauma-informed practice within a school district
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)A needs assessment is conducted within a school district in British Columbia to answer the research question, What do staff who work with youth in schools such as education assistants, administrators, counsellors, and ... -
Adolescents impacted by migraines: A resource and workbook for supporting students who are impacted by migraines
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)Migraine is a common disorder in childhood and adolescents. The aim of this Applied Project was to create a handbook with workbook pages for educators, parents, and adolescents suffering migraines to highlight important ... -
Illuminating the brightest stars: Using differentiated instruction to support young gifted and talented students in early primary classrooms
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)The following project aims to inform early primary teachers in how to recognize and support young gifted and talented students using differentiated instruction in inclusive classrooms. The project examines the history ... -
Bullying among children with or without special needs from teachers' perspectives
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)The purpose of the present study is to explore the perceptions of school teachers about their attitudes or beliefs regarding bullying and how they prevent, recognize, and handle incidences of bullying in their school ... -
Fostering effective pedagogical relationships with middle school girls with exceptionalities
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)Building effective pedagogical relationships between two people is a critical aspect in the field of Education. This study investigated the perspectives and strategies used by grade 6/7 Learning Resource and Classroom ... -
The reflective journey to implement both UDL and RTI strategies within a collaborative environment: A self study
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)Educational reform is a controversial topic and an issue that needs to be continually addressed within schools around the world. Within every educational environment, there needs to be a push for change and personal ... -
Supporting augmentative and alternative communication in elementary students
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)The purpose of this study was to investigate the question, “What do elementary teachers working in British Columbia (BC) schools know about using and supporting augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in the ... -
Inter-this, inter-that: Understanding the effectiveness of school-based wraparound teams
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)Inclusion is a common theme in systems of education throughout Western Canada. However, professional experience and research has identified differences in service delivery models for inclusive education. By understanding ... -
Supporting the efficacy of inclusive education withing British Columbia's redesigned curriculum
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)With the increasing diversity of our classrooms and changes in inclusive practices and policies, many educators are feeling inadequately prepared to support their diverse learners. Social constructivism provides a ... -
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 ... -
Difficulties that Vietnamese students at secondary schools in British Columbia face when studying literary works, in terms of both language usage and instructional methodology
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)The purpose of the present study was to explore the difficulties that Vietnamese students at some secondary schools in British Columbia have faced when they read literary works in their English classes; a secondary purpose ... -
A comprehensive set of methods for preparing Chinese language and culture instructors
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)The purpose of the present study was to determine a comprehensive set of training methods for future Chinese Language and Culture Educators, which aims to help future Chinese Language and Culture instructors to have a ... -
Quality IEP development, implementation and progress monitoring aligned to Ontario provincial polices
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)Every student deserves the right to a quality education. For an individual with special education needs, the Individual Education Plan (IEP) is the gateway to a quality education. Pre-service and in-service teachers ... -
The basics of Autism Spectrum Disorder
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)Some children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are not receiving adequate education in our school system. One of the main reasons for that is a lack of teacher efficacy. Many teachers are not confident when educating ... -
Orton-Gillingham approach: Home connections
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)Reading is an important part of learning because we need reading to be able to learn. However, many students frequently struggle with this process due to specific learning difficulties, gaps in the process of reading, ... -
Shades of shame: An autoethnography exploring the role of shame and the stigma of childhood mental illness within the educational system
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)This autoethnographic study explores the challenges faced by a parent caring for a child with serious mental illness through a storied reflection of personal experiences, focusing on the internalization of stigma, reactions ... -
A case study of mindfulness practices for students in elementary schools in British Columbia
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)The purpose of this research was to explore the experiences and perspectives of classroom teachers, resource teachers, and school counselors regarding mindfulness practices with elementary school-aged students in British ... -
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 ... -
Teacher burnout: The need for accessible resources
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)Burnout term is very common nowadays in various fields including human labor such as teaching, industries, factories, offices. It is basically a psychological disease related to emotional exhaustion, depersonalization ...
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