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An exploration of burnout and compassion fatigue in ABA providers in an online forum
(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 ...
Digital empowerment: exploring how fully online learning communities support digital competency development
(2022-08-01)
This research investigates the digital competence and experiences of faculty participating in a fully online professional learning initiative, Ontario Extend. This learning initiative is described as a form of Fully Online ...
Exploring the impacts of media use in the classroom and trauma
(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 ...
An examination of the benefits and limitations of ELL support models in elementary schools: a review of the literature
(2022-08-01)
This research paper presents a review of the literature within the discourse of English Language Learner (ELL) support at the elementary school level. The paper focuses on three models of support that are widely used in ...
Intentionality in task design research: examining the design process of an online learning tool about mathematics in society
(2022-08-01)
This thesis explores the design intentions and considerations made in the creation of an online learning tool for adults. Research in task design includes two components: design as intention and design as implementation. ...
A comparative study of braille as a tactile orthography with the auditory orthography oval to teach reading to preliterate, English as an additional language, adult learners who have visual disabilities
(2022-12-01)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the affordances of the tactile orthography of braille in comparison with the newly developed auditory orthography of OVAL for teaching reading to preliterate, English as an ...
Ontario Ministry of Education’s Policy/Program Memorandum 140: a review and critique of current resource allocation and practices for supporting autistic students in elementary classrooms
(2023-12-01)
A review of recent literature on Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and alternative evidence-based therapies for autistic students, as well as data extracted from Ontario school boards’ recent financial reports. Information ...
Volunteer educators' perceptions of mentorship involvement: grades 9-12 robotics
(2023-12-01)
As non-educators increasingly support volunteer-based STEM programs, adopting pedagogically aligned mentorship training is required to support developing and retaining subject-specific mentorship practices and volunteer ...
Mastering tribunal forms: teaching students in law-related programs using public legal education and information
(2024-01-01)
Law clerks and licensed paralegals in Ontario prepare standardized tribunal-issued forms, such as those for the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB), on behalf of their clients. Training paralegal candidates and law clerk ...
“Can we keep blogging?”: Analyzing blogging in a grade six classroom as a trauma-informed practice for students and educators
(2024-02-01)
Trauma-informed practice is a high-profile term in education, with multiple definitions and implementation strategies for classroom practice. Through phenomenological and case study methods, this study examines how one ...