Browsing Leadership Research: Vol 09, No 1. (2018) by Issue Date
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Exploring the experiences of Arab students at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, British Columbia
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017)Although there exists extensive literature on the experiences of international students studying at post-secondary institutions in North America; there is scant literature on the unique challenges experienced by Arab ... -
IBL in ESL class
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017)This project examines teaching English as a second language (ESL) abroad with inquiry-based learning (IBL) concepts. Last year, I was a full-time student and I had a chance to experience IBL myself. IBL helps students ... -
Innovative teaching strategies that meet the needs of all students
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)This project work was prepared to explore innovative teaching strategies for rural Indian primary schools with an intention to prepare a grade one to five handbook for teachers. The design was based on the British Columbia ... -
Student engagement in the mathematics classroom through inquiry-based learning
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)The purpose of this research project is to explore an effective and engaging mathematics instructional method for teachers of Punjab that could foster a growth mindset, grit, problem solving skills, and critical thinking ... -
Recruitment of trades instructors: current practices and challenges faced
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)The purpose of the present study was to identify what recruitment practices have been used by post-secondary trades training providers in British Columbia to assist in their process of hiring trades instructors and what ... -
Relational trust and rural education: a qualitative study on how educational leaders can enhance levels of trust in an elementary setting
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)The current study examines the concepts that impact relational trust in a rural elementary setting from the perspective of school personnel. The trust relationship between school staff and the principal is emphasized in ... -
A study of the factors that can promote and improve learning among students in Mauritius
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)Education is facing numerous and complex problems in this constantly evolving world. This research study sought feedback from principals and teachers to discover the most important factors that can promote and improve ... -
Program evaluation of Cowichan Valley Open Learning
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)This paper encompasses a Program Evaluation of Cowichan Valley Open Learning Centre (CVOLC), to determine what aspects of our Alternate educational structures are the most important in allowing students who have been ... -
Balancing technology: an informed approach to technology in education
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)The tensions between the advantages and disadvantages of technology use often make technology a heated discussion topic between teachers, parents, and students. The goal of this research is to bridge the conversation between ... -
What are the barriers and facilitating factors that impact international students’ transition to permanent residency in Canada?
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)This paper examined the experience of international student graduates from Vancouver Island University as they transition into the workforce and on to becoming permanent residents of Canada. Ten international students who ... -
Successfully navigating between two worlds: exploring the dual role of the teaching vice principal at the elementary school level
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)This qualitative study explores the role of the elementary teaching vice principal in public schools in the Canadian province of British Columbia. This thesis seeks to explore the role of the elementary teaching vice ... -
The commercialization of tertiary education in India: challenges and strategies for educational leadership
(2018)This project work explores the challenges of the commercialization of tertiary education in India. Several years ago, some philanthropists started private institutes in order to provide free education to needy children. ... -
What motivates adult learners to improve their ability to learn?
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)The intention of this study was to examine the role of motivational factors in the field of adult learning. The abundant presence of technology and innovation has made it mandatory for the professional to be ready to ... -
Teacher-student relationships and their impact on student success
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)This research project throws light on the ways to strengthen the unique relationship between teachers and students and their impact on student success. The project is divided into the most significant parts on to which ... -
Creating more powerful and engaged teachers for public Schools in India
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)This research project aims to create more powerful and engaged teachers for public schools in India. To achieve this aim, a Professional Development Course for the teachers and principals was prepared to explore the role ... -
Fostering student self-assessment confidence and skill
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)The present study was created to develop students’ confidence (self-efficacy) and skill (expertise) to self-assess their own writing. The literature suggested that the self-assessment process is designed to enable students ... -
Anxiety in the classroom: a growing concern
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)This research design has been developed with current literature in mind, around the topics of anxiety and mental health for school aged children and youth. Autoethnography was used in conjunction with a thorough review of ... -
An alternative blue print: a white paper for the education of the ‘Paniya’ tribes in Wayanad, Kerala, India
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Exploring the teacher-administrator relationship in schools: a workshop to build and sustain relationships
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)This study reflects some theoretical aspects of interpersonal relationships in the sphere of education. It highlights the presence of mutual understanding and the importance of common cognitive identification of the subjects ... -
A holistic, inclusive school for India: prakritik parisar
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)Education in India is still exam oriented, where life outcomes for learners are influenced by performance on standardized tests. The purpose of this project was to develop a curricular structure for a proposed school, ...
