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2022-01-01

Taryn Banach

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...

2022-01-01

Sandra Scott-Wilkes

A divisional leader can use the Assessment for Learning framework to increase student achievement in numeracy. Assessment for Learning includes defining clear learning goals, coconstructing criteria around quality and success, engaging in all forms of feedback for learning, collecting evidence of...

2022-01-01

Jennifer Favreau

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...

2022-01-01

Jennifer Daniel

This case study was conducted to gain insights into the attraction and retention of teachers in small schools. The research question posed was "how do leaders ensure small schools have access to highly qualified educators?" This case study drew on a grounded theory research paradigm combined with...

2022-01-01

Tracy Demeester

The purpose of off-campus experiences for high school students is to develop their skills and create opportunities for contextualized learning opportunities. Oftentimes rural remote school leaders do not have the time to create relationships with industry or post-secondary institutions to provide...

2021-01-01

Kristina Eloisa Barretto

We live in a finite world, and the sooner we come to terms with this, the better. Because the world we live in does not consist of infinite resources, we must understand that sustainable development is necessary for our survival. We can no longer afford to continue utilizing our resources at the...

2022-01-01

Melody McGrath-Taylor

Despite the accolades heaped upon our inclusive Canadian schools, we still serve our students in two categories: those who qualify for specialized services, and those who do not. Rather than focusing on diagnoses, codes, and individualized supports, this research examined an educational structure...

2022-01-01

Priscilla Luu

Many theorists disagree on the correct interpretation of Marxism and Critical theory as it has evolved and developed throughout the progression of history. Some claim that Critical theory lacks incorporating diverse perspectives and individual agency while others claim that this is not the...

2022-01-01

Matthew Clements

The disappointing Grade 6 Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) scores for Peace River School Division (PRSD) for the 2018-2019 year (the most recent scores available due to COVID-19 interruptions) marked the fourth consecutive year the divisional scores had declined. As shown in Figure 1, only 60.7%...

2022-01-01

Sarah Wright

Inclusive education is an ever-evolving area of practice, requiring teachers and educational leaders at school, jurisdiction, and provincial levels to adapt and adjust policies and initiatives to support the diverse learning needs present in Alberta’s 21st century schools. Currently, inclusive ...