Master of Education Research Project Final Reports (Concordia University of Edmonton)
Items in this Collection
- 1Brown-Allnutt, Melissa
- 1Kruse, Jennifer
- 1Liddell, Brenna
- 1Lobay-Soprovich, Katrina
- 1McGuinness, Jennifer
- 1Mykytiuk, Brenda
- 2education
- 1administration
- 1coach-student relationships
- 1collaboration
- 1curriculum making
- 1discernment
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2020
Play has always been an important component of childhood development. However, there is presently a decline in the amount of play occurring in early childhood both at home and in the classroom. This is, in part, due to families pushing for high academic standards and traditional learning settings...
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An inquiry into teachers' experiences around building resilience and the impact on teaching practice
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Resilience is an emerging concept within education. While teachers have a prescribed or mandated curriculum to teach, the life experiences of teachers inevitably shape the “other” curricula that are being lived out alongside students. By attending to two teacher-participants’ curriculum-making in...
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Exploring the experience of discernment of Alberta teachers in leadership roles when they face difficult situations in the education system
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This study explored the experience of discernment of Alberta teachers in leadership roles when they face difficult situations in the education system. The author of this research interviewed two participants in in-depth interviews. The purpose of this research was to gain an understanding of...
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Lived mentorship experiences: Reflections of early career teachers' journey with mentorship
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Many early career teachers leave the profession in the first five years despite the implementation of district mentorship programs. Building on Clandinin et al.’s (2015) research on teacher attrition which found that in Alberta 40% of teachers leave education in the first five years - this study...
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2020
For many students, math is seen as an anxiety-inducing performance subject; their role in math class is to get as many answers correct as possible. Many students enter the education profession and become teachers. Can teachers successfully manage their anxiety and let go of their preconceived...
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2020
In this qualitative research project, which is guided by narrative inquiry, I seek to better understand the collaborative experiences of one kindergarten to grade twelve school principal who works alongside teachers. Supporting teachers and teacher growth is an important task that is in the...
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2020
This research resolves to understand the perceived subjective wellbeing of a school staff at a specific school site. The intent was to, using quantitative research, measure a school staff’s wellness literacy and perceived sense of individual wellness based on the wellness dimensions as well as...
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Teacher/coach-student relationships: An investigation into the effects on grade 4-6 student participation in organized school activities
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Students are exposed to numerous opportunities to participate in elementary school activities—outside of regular class time. However, because students may be hesitant to participate in such activities, the teacher/coach must understand the motivational factors of students to encourage them to...