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2020-02-01
SSHRC IDG awarded 2020: The proposed research is envisioned as a two-year project, involving three occasions for data collection: teacher educator focus groups (6 participants), a series of up to three individual interviews with 6 teacher candidates, and a series of up to four individual...
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2022
Teacher self-efficacy involves the belief in one’s ability to support and promote student learning, growth, and achievement. Effective leadership is essential in promoting teacher self-efficacy by empowering teachers to have confidence in their ability to support student learning and achievement....
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2022-01-01
How might rural northern school divisions attract and retain excellent teachers? Northern communities are faced with many challenges when it comes to attracting and retaining teachers in their rural communities. This study aimed to identify incentives which can support northern school divisions...
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2021-04-01
In the profession of teaching, there are unique challenges due to the high stress, emotional exhaustion, and difficulty of work-life balance. Therefore, maintaining balanced wellness is a struggle many teachers face; imbalances can result in increased stress levels, and in many cases burnout. The...
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Teacher/coach-student relationships: An investigation into the effects on grade 4-6 student participation in organized school activities
Download2020
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...
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Teachers’ Perception of Virtual Field Trips: Exploring the Factors Teachers Consider When Deciding to Use a Virtual Field Trip
Download2020-08-24
Authentic learning experiences are a type of teaching tool that emphasizes student engagement and encourages students to make meaningful connections between the concept and the real-world (Mims, 2003). This approach has experienced some success in improving student achievement and enjoyment (Chen...
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2014-04-21
English article use is one of the most difficult aspects of English grammar for both teachers and learners of English as a second language (ESL). A teacher in Yamada and Matsuura’s (1982) study claimed that his students used articles “almost randomly” (p. 50) while some researchers (e.g., Dulay,...
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2013-04-22
Listening skills play a critical role in language learning, providing the aural input needed to develop other language skills (Krashen, 1985). In many language classrooms, however, Vandergrift and Goh (2012) have found that listening often receives the least attention from both teachers and...
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2014-06-23
My teaching philosophy is influenced heavily by my own research. Building relationships, using rapport, and emphasizing effective communication skills all foster strong, cooperative learning communities with collaboration, connection, competence, and confidence. Beyond my teaching philosophy, I...
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2012-10-11
SSHRC Awarded IG 2013: Our project examines the reconfiguration of feminist activism in and for the 21st century through digital technologies. We do so in a case study of German "popfeminist" protest and performance art culture. The objective is to interrogate how the "Do it Yourself" (DIY)...