Browsing by Author "Laffier, Jennifer"
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Children’s perceptions of mindfulness apps for enhanced learning
Eadie, Gillian (2021-03-01)Mindfulness, a practice that focuses on controlling breathing and the flight or fight response, has been used in schools to support students. This study explored student and teacher perceptions of a mindfulness app, Smiling ... -
An exploration of artistic creation in makerspaces and youth identity
Rehman, Aalyia (2020-10-01)The purpose of this qualitative case study was to understand how engagement in the arts in maker sessions might contribute to healthy identity development for youth experiencing risk factors in a maker-settings. Youth ... -
An exploration of burnout and compassion fatigue in ABA providers in an online forum
Reiterer, Michelle (2023-04-19)Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ABA providers develop treatment programs and face occupational hazards. This exploratory, qualitative research examined: 1) “How do ABA ... -
Exploring the impacts of media use in the classroom and trauma
Westley, Madison (2023-08-01)Research has repeatedly shown that media can create trauma responses in viewers, but little has explored how classroom-based media can adversely affect students’ wellbeing. There is a significant gap in trauma-informed ... -
Pre-service teachers’ views of trauma-informed practices in online classrooms: a focus on refugee students and a sense of belonging
Hinbest, Christopher (2022-08-01)This mixed methods study aimed to explore the pre-service teachers’ knowledge of trauma-informed practices, especially in the area of supporting refugee students and creating a sense of belonging for them in online spaces. ... -
The role of technology in the prevention and intervention of youth suicide: a literature review
Feder, Alexandra (2022-08-01)As a result of the increase in youth mental health problems and suicide risks, there is a significant need to develop effective intervention and prevention programs for youth. An area lacking attention, and the goal of ... -
Student webcam use and its impacts on teacher self-efficacy, engagement, and well-being: a literature review
Lee, Melanie E. (2022-11-01)Due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in March 2020, higher education institutions around the globe had to quickly pivot online. Since then, many schools have relied on video conferencing platforms equipped with webcams ...