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Pre-service teachers’ views of trauma-informed practices in online classrooms: a focus on refugee students and a sense of belonging
(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. ...
“I decided to change the world”: a case study on three girls’ perceived abilities in STEM
(2022-12-01)
This qualitative, case-study research is intended to contribute to the literature about the factors that influence young girls to envision themselves as individuals who are valued and capable in the realm of STEM. Through ...
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. ...
The role of technology in the prevention and intervention of youth suicide: a literature review
(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 ...
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 ...
Academic integrity policy and support provisions: are Ontario colleges setting international and multilingual learners up for success?
(2022-07-01)
With the meteoric rise of international students on college campuses across Ontario, institutions must be committed to provide support and continued discourse around multiple educational and cultural perspectives. One area ...
Understanding visual literacy, mathematical literacy and the teaching potential of infographics with mathematical representation: a review of literature
(2022-07-01)
This literature review investigates research in education about describing visual and mathematical literacies and the competencies that makes an individual visually and mathematically literate. The educational benefits of ...
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 ...
Guiding pre-service teachers to making
(2022-12-01)
As our society becomes further driven by technology, schools need to consider adopting student-centered maker pedagogies that harness the capabilities of technology while disrupting traditional teacher-centered learning. ...