Browsing Master of Education in Special Education by Title
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Accessible social emotional learning
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults recognize and manage emotions, create meaningful relationships and effectively solve problems. When taught to school-aged children, SEL has ... -
Action research and consultation to promote inclusive practices
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)A fundamental tenant of inclusive education is that students with exceptionalities have the right to pursue a quality education with supports in a general classroom setting; it promotes diversity, cooperation, and acceptance ... -
Adapted outdoor education
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)This research was done in preparation for the creation of a teacher’s guidebook to aid teachers in developing an inclusive outdoor education program. The purpose of the guidebook is to provide information about outdoor ... -
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 ... -
Alternative education: Success for all
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)Alternate education programs are created in school districts to meet the needs of at-risk, high-risk, vulnerable youth who are not connected to their homeschools or communities. This descriptive multiple case study explores ... -
Animal-assisted intervention impacts emotional behaviour disorders: a website to further professional development of using animals in schools
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)Although animal-assisted intervention (AAI) is not a new intervention type for the rehabilitation of individuals (both physically and emotionally), it is a research topic that deserves more focus, especially in school ... -
Are you listening : what students with high-incidence disabilities can tell their teachers about school engagement
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2016-06)The purpose of this study was to understand the school experience of students with designations and their level of engagement in school. This phenomenological study examined the students’ feelings about school engagement ... -
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 ... -
Augmentative and alternative communication, augmented input & Autism Spectrum Disorder
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder often struggle with communication and may benefit from the use of augmentative and alternative communication. Special education teachers can play a significant role in teaching and ... -
Authentic instruction in the 21st Century: a professional development presentation
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)The goal of my master’s project is to develop a three-day professional development workshop via Google Slides that takes place over the time span of approximately six weeks. Its purpose would be to spark interest and to ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Breaking down Dyslexia: what is it, how do we know, and how can we as educators help?
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)The purpose of this paper is to inform and bring awareness to educators regarding the definition, evidence-based information, and misconceptions of Dyslexia. The aim is to support schools in identifying and providing ... -
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 ... -
Building bridges for teachers: working with students struggling with ODD and ODD like behaviours
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)With Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) becoming more common in classrooms, this applied project explores the challenges teachers face when working with students with ODD or ODD- like behaviours. Throughout this applied ... -
Building bridges: connecting the use of sensory support between home and school for children with Autism in the development of self-regulation
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)Sensory processing challenges and its impact on children with autism being able to self-regulate is a common issue that is starting to arise in many classrooms throughout Canada as more schools strongly implement full ... -
Building empathy for students with special educational needs through disability awareness
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)Students with disabilities have come a long way from being considered "handicapped" and being institutionalized, as policies now support full inclusion within neighborhood schools. Inclusion is said to provide greater ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Canadian educators’ preparedness in addressing mental health needs of secondary students
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island Unviersity, 2018)An anonymous paper based survey was used to collect qualitative and quantitative data on a sample of teachers and special education assistants in an urban secondary school in British Columbia. The aim of this study was to ...
