Browsing Leadership Research: Vol 08, No 1. (2017) by Issue Date
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Supporting all learners to develop their personal potential through the social-emotional competences of self-determination and self-regulation
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017)As the education system in British Columbia is shifting to embrace the research and understanding of how students learn most effectively, educators have been tasked with providing opportunities for students to work through ... -
Social conversation and social skills: finding colour in student interactions
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017)Communication is a large part of relationships within and outside of school. The purpose of this study is to explore oral language development. The focus of this study is on how social conversation impacts the social ... -
Connecting Calgary teachers with resources to improve and alleviate burnout
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017)Between fostering relationships with parents, students, and colleagues and navigating a neverending list of task to complete in a given day, it is no question that teachers are experiencing high levels of stress. As a ... -
Supporting transgender and gender non-conforming students in B.C. elementary schools
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017)Research has illustrated that transgender and gender non-conforming students are a vulnerable population in our schools (Greytak et al., 2009; Palmer et al., 2012; Taylor & Peter, 2011a; Taylor et al., 2016b; Young, 2011). ... -
Making connections: experiences of learning support teachers in district-based meetings
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017)This paper explores the experiences of learning support teachers (LSTs) in the West Vancouver School District as they engaged in district-based LST meetings that were planned and facilitated by a team of LSTs in collaboration ... -
From the heart of the ensemble: collaborative theatre ensembles in education
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017)This phenomenological study explores the experience of members within Collaborative Theatre Ensembles in theatre education. Theatre educators, theatre professionals, and graduates of high school theatre programs responded ... -
Using simulation to enhance clinical remediation in nursing education
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017)Students in nursing degree programs strive to achieve confidence with clinical-skill competencies through various learning experiences. Simulation (practice situations using computer-assisted manikins) and remediation are ... -
Ethical leadership: a study of educational leaders at Vancouver Island University
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017)Qualitative action research was employed to gain insight into a sample of educational leaders’ beliefs, feelings, and thoughts about their own ethical behaviours, characteristics, and values. Participants were selected ... -
The object project: exploring identity
(2017)This study used the research method of autoethnography to reflect on life experiences and the subsequent affects they have had on the researcher’s identity and role as a teacher. This study shares personal stories and ... -
Collaboration in education: it is a skill and we can learn how to do it
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017)This study was conducted because of both a lack of literature on and practice in building cohesive teams and fostering collaborative skills among educators. Current pressure on educators to produce innovative curriculum ... -
LGBTQ+ youth and sense of belonging in a school community
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017)A psychological sense of belonging to a school community is an important factor in the academic success and wellbeing of youth. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer, and other sexuality and gender ... -
Reading disabilities in British Columbia after Moore v. British Columbia (2012)
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-07)The purpose of this study was to investigate how a group of special education teachers in British Columbia provide remedial support to students identified as having a reading disability (RD). Considering the Moore v. British ... -
The role of the rural community in teacher commitment
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-08)The purpose of the study was to examine the problem of rural educator turnover through the lens of organizational commitment. The question asked in this study was: in what ways are rural British Columbian teachers' perceptions ... -
Using ePortfolios as a tool for learning and reflecting with middle school students
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-08)It is important for learners in the 21st century to develop the ability to think critically and creatively, to be curious problem solvers and to take initiative in their learning. Students who are activated as leaders of ... -
Incorporating place as a learning intention: a place-based education project to build engagement around the teaching of grade 8 earth science
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-09)In this project, the incorporation of place as a learning intention was examined to create place-based learning experiences that allow students to gain a better sense of place. The question of how to best design place-based ...
