Master of Education: Educational Policy Studies Final Capping Papers
The Educational Policy Studies Capping Exercise (EDPS 900) is a *3 CR/N course. The purposes of the capping exercise are to demonstrate skills of inquiry, reflection, and critique and to reflect on learning from the graduate experience. The capping exercise is a research inquiry that may fall into one of the following categories: 1) analysis of a work-based problem; 2) critical literature review; 3) scholarly paper; 4) development of professional or organizational resources; or 5) evaluation of a program and/or policy. The capping exercise is to be an original, individually-produced product distinct from the products of other courses completed in a student’s graduate program.
Items in this Collection
- 1Adriana Marcela Ferrer Rondon
- 1Anqi Miao
- 1Athena Photinopoulos
- 1Candice Cook
- 1Carolina Albornoz
- 1Chesare Cardinal
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Literature Review on Identity Development of Chinese Heritage Language Leaners in the Study Abroad Context
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Post-secondary institutions and their educational component—study abroad programs—often underrepresent minority students such as heritage language learners and overlooks their unique concerns and needs in study abroad experiences. Through an overview of current Study Abroad (SA) research and a...
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2021-01-01
The purpose of this literature review is to begin the conversation on reforming Special Education policy and programming to become culturally inclusive for Nêhiyaw children. Exploring natural laws and traditional perspectives of how Indigenous people, specifically Cree, educated, integrated, and...
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2022-01-01
Formal and informal mentorship relationships seem to increase new and early career teacher (ECT) retention. The purpose of this study is to ascertain the impact of formal and informal mentorship on new and ECT retention in Northern Alberta. Semi-structured interviews with three teachers who moved...
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Musings from a Principal’s Office: What Principals Need to Know About Fostering Effective Relationships in Schools
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Fostering effective relationships in school can support the development of staff and students. The purpose of this literature review is to share with principals the necessity of fostering effective relationships in their schools, what role trust plays in the construction and maintenance of...
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2022-01-01
Improving parental involvement can lead to increased student success, yet schools struggle to engage more parents in the education process. How can schools encourage more parental involvement? How can parents best support their children, teachers, and school leaders to increase student success?...
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2021-08-18
Six years after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action charted changes in policy and practice to advance the process of reconciliation within Canada (2015), authentic progress made in school settings is modest. Approaching the problem of waning attention and...
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2022-04-08
Teachers continuously work on improving their practice, and often take professional development courses to help them learn new pedagogies and strategies that will positively impact student learning. In our society’s current culture climate, there has been a growing emphasis on providing...
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Perceptions of Mentorship Among Beginning Teachers and Educational Leaders: Aligned or Divided? A Synthesis and Overview
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A large body of literature suggests mentorship can play a significant role in the successful induction process of beginning teachers. With high attrition rates in the teaching profession, ensuring effective supports are in place to support new teachers is imperative to the continuity of...
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Recommendations for Improved Transitional Outcomes in Students with Emotional and Behavioural Disorders
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In the field of education, there is a disconnect between research and practice in the area of supporting students with emotional and behavioural disorders. Evidence-based practices exist, but practical barriers prevent consistent use. This paper aims to identify limitations and offer practical...