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An exploration of mathematics discourse in a reform-oriented classroom and its role in the development of strategies and big ideas in early addition and subtraction
(2015-02-02)
The focus of this video case study was to analyze the role of social norms (discourse in a
learning community), sociomathematical norms (math discourse in a learning
community), and my teaching in facilitating these norms ...
The Literacy gap: an investigation of the role of hegemonic ideology in literacy education
(2012-11-10)
In this research the notion of hegemonic ideology is explored within the stories told by three returning adult students. These students were unsuccessful in attaining literacy skill in their elementary and secondary education ...
Issues and underlying factors relating to the graduation rates of Aboriginal students from mathematics programs
(2014-01-22)
The intent of my research was to shed light on the factors that impede Aboriginal students from finding success in their formal mathematical instruction within the Ontario provincial education system. The goal of my research ...
Critical reflection in the secondary classroom: anti-oppression education
(2014-01-22)
This thesis argues that schools are sites where an ideology of colonialism is reproduced
through the roles of the institution, the educators (and their education), the students and
the absence of an integrated community. ...
Building bridges in indigenizing education: digital narratives as a means of shifting non-Indigenous teacher horizons towards relationality
(2015-06-15)
This thesis was developed in response to the pressing need to find methods for non-Indigenous
teachers to actively teach for Indigenous student resilience, and to center Indigenous students and
their families in an ...
Investigating the human-nature relationships of wilderness leaders
(2012-11-10)
This qualitative study explored how wilderness leaders view wilderness and understand their relationship with wilderness. The term wilderness leader denotes outdoor educators and guides who lead trips in backcountry ...
Does this count for marks? : a mixed methods analysis of teacher opinion of counting a large-scale assessment toward class grades
(2012-11-10)
The objective of this research was to gain insights on teacher opinions related to the practice of counting a portion of a large-scale educational assessment (LSA) for students' grades. [The author] anaylized the responses ...
Exploring a school health committee's role in school based health promotion
(2012-11-10)
This study examines the role that a School Health Committee (SHC) plays in enhancing school-based health promotion. Designed in collaboration with the local district health unit to inform practice, a qualitative case study ...
Mathematically-based stories in junior classes : do stories change attitudes toward mathematics?
(2014-01-22)
This study explored evidence of a change in students' attitude towards mathematics in junior classes through the use of a mathematically-based stories unit. Using a questionnaire, observations, interviews, and classroom ...
A Creative arts-based approach to using children's rights as a vehicle for tolerance education at the senior elementary school level
(2013-04-10)
The following arts-based qualitative research study investigates the potential value of art-based children's rights and tolerance curricula in Canadian schools. The study addresses the question: Are the arts an effective ...