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The role of co-construction of the clock model in the development of fractional understanding in a grade 4/5 classroom
(2014-01-22)
The focus of this case study was to determine the impact of the co-construction and use of the clock model in the development of fractional understanding in a Grade 4/5 classroom. A pretest, instruction, midtest, intervention, ...
The culture of rape: examining causes and educating for a rape-free society
(2014-12-05)
This thesis explores factors, influences, and causes of rape through social constructivist and feminist lenses, and makes recommendations for improving sex education to address and challenge rape myths and rape culture in ...
In through the outdoors: exploring the role of facilitated wilderness experiences in shaping my understanding of self and my relations with other people and the other-than-human world
(2014-12-11)
I examine the role of facilitated wilderness experiences in shaping my understanding of self in relation to people and the other-than-human world through a critical qualitative approach using auto-ethnography to engage ...
Defining "success" in Indigenous education: exploring the perspectives of Indigenous educators in a Canadian city
(2014-11-28)
The purpose of this study was to frame success for Indigenous students in public boards in the experience, knowledge and beliefs of practicing Indigenous educators. Seven Indigenous public school educators in teaching and ...
Challenges faced by young adult African students with Refugee Status in Ontario schools
(2014-12-05)
This qualitative study explores the common challenges faced by African young adult refugee students in regard to their academic achievement in Ontario secondary schools. It also considers, using the participants' ideas and ...
Literacy through graphic novels : an autobiographical journey of developing teaching identity
(2014-01-22)
This study explored the writer’s growth as a literate person and her emerging
identity as a teacher and describes personal and educational experiences that influenced
her beliefs about teaching. There is particular ...
How can non-native teachers develop culturally responsive programs in remote First Nations communities? : learning from the experts
(2014-01-22)
There are a growing number of scholars who argue that statistics alone do not
provide an accurate depiction of Aboriginal education and instead focus on successful education practices in Aboriginal communities and schools. ...
Experienced Aboriginal teachers' narratives in the publicly funded school system
(2014-12-18)
The lack of literature related to the perceptions of experienced Aboriginal teachers in the
publicly funded school system represented a void in knowledge. Within this Indigenous narrative
study the Aboriginal teachers ...
Older people's adaptation to new modes of communication
(2014-12-19)
The advances in Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the past three decades have served to improve the lives of older persons globally. While this evolution of ICT has in large measure benefited older Canadians, ...
Experiences of early childhood educators in a nature-based, early learning program: a case study
(2014-12-05)
Across Canada, an interest in connecting people with nature is growing, and much of this interest is focussed on young children. This study, which explores the experiences of two early childhood educators as they piloted ...