659 research outputs found
Connecting in the coulee: a hermeneutic study of young children’s place-based experiences
This study is a hermeneutic inquiry into the questions, How do place-based experiences cultivate a child’s sense of place? and How do place-based experiences impact student engagement? It explores student perspectives of place-based experiences and interprets how these opportunities foster the development of sense of place. Grade three and four students engaged in place-based learning at a local coulee near their school were interviewed about their experiences and learning in relation to the coulee. Through a hermeneutic lens, conversations were analyzed through reading, building understanding and expanding interpretations. The findings demonstrate how meaningful and intentional place-based experiences nurture a multidimensional sense of place. The complexity of the topic is examined through providing insights into different components of the concept. The study further explores the potential of place-based learning in creating a meaningful curriculum and offers opportunities for continued discourse around sense of place
Career transitions : creating rainbows
v, 77 leaves ; 29 cm. --The past four years have marked a period of tremendous growth in my life. The events
that have initiated my career transition are presented through the use of metaphor.
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During the course of the metaphors I moved from being a single person to not single,
being a child of a nuclear family to being a child of divorce and a fatherless daughter, and
from being a regular classroom teacher to being a teacher in a non-traditional assignment.
The purpose of this project is to present the events, to describe their impact, and to
compare my story to current career transition theory. Specifically, the project addresses
the question: what have I learned about myself and the nature of transitions as a result of
the events of the past three years. The last stage of the career transition process is marked
by a beginning. I am a work-in-progress. The metaphor included in the last chapter
represents my new direction
Coaches' perceptions of school violence
vii, 62 leaves ; 29 cm. --This study identifies male high school coaches' perceptions of the connection between
organized sports and school violence. The purpose of the study is to document insights of
a previously unstudied segment of the community of professional educators on the topic
of school violence. Given that coaches have a unique relationship with students, it is
important to access their views on the topic of school violence. The study sample is ten
male coaches in Central Alberta who coached school level male athletes and are Physical
Education teachers. Interviews were the method of data collection. The results of the
study indicate that coaches do not perceive any connection between organized sports and
school violence.No page 4 in the book
Using self-help bibliotherapy in counselling
iv, 55 leaves ; 28 cm. --Bibliotherapy is the use of books in counselling to support client change. Self-help books make up a significant proportion of the materials used in bibliotherapy. However, counsellors are rarely taught how to use bibliotherapy and therefore may not appreciate the many factors that need to be considered when using this intervention. In this paper, the term self-help bibliotherapy refers to the use of self-help books within a face-to-face counselling context. The literature on the effectiveness of self-help book use in counselling and recommendations for implementation are reviewed and summarized. A manual for counsellors describing guidelines and recommended resources is included
Adult career development and counselling intervention guide
ix, 202 leaves ; 29 cm. --The field of career counselling has undergone substantial change since its inception. It
has evolved from a developmental, trait-and-factor focus to encompass a holistic,
career/life path approach. A literature review examines adult developmental theory and
career development and counselling theory that support a life-space, life-span career
counselling approach based on an Adlerian perspective. Magnusson's (1992) Five
Critical Career Counselling Processes model is used as a framework for the interventions
presented in each phase of the career counselling process. A variety of non-traditional
interventions are presented, while references are provided for a sampling of standardized
tools and assessment instruments. Finally a list of relevant resources provides information
to facilitate access to useful career counselling handbooks, articles, research,
interventions, and websites.Some text cut off in original on pages 22 and 190. Some pencil markings in book, shows up on the occasional page
Better queer than dead! : positive identity in Latin American gay men in Canada
This study explored the lived experiences, narratives, and perceptions of Latin American Gay men in Canada. Participants included three foreign-born men, who immigrated to Canada in adolescence or early adulthood. The interview questions were designed to consider each participant’s life through various developmental stages, including feeling different, coming out, and establishing a positive identity. Positive identity in gay men can be defined as (a) being fully out to family and friends, unless it is dangerous to do so, (b), being able to deal and cope with homophobia well, and (c) seeing oneself in a positive manner more often than not (Alderson, 2002). Voices are qualitatively presented to contribute to the vast number of quantitative data in the research literature regarding sexual minorities. Through narrative inquiry and analysis, themes emerged regarding (a) sexual identity, (b) ethnicity, and (c) positive identity. The findings and implications of this study can inform teaching and counselling practices with sexual and ethnic minorities and contribute to understanding the role that positive identity plays in the development of healthy, contributing citizens in our communities.Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarships Program Master’s Scholarship
The state of older media in Alberta schools : a survey of the perceptionns of school administrators
vii, 83 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm. --This project was the results of a survey sent to five hundred
schools in Alberta in the Spring of 1995 to assess the perceptions of
educators about what was happening with respect to low and high
technology. The return rate was approximately 40% and the volunteer
sample represented 13% of Alberta schools across three levels of
elementary, junior high, and high school. An examination of the
educational literature implied that traditional media is being largely
disregarded in favor of newer electronic technology. However, analysis of
the survey data gathered indicated that both forms of technology were
used on a regular basis in the classroom. The survey also indicated that
there was a strong need for planned transition that would support
diffusion and adoption at the electronic media into the larger family of
institutional media
Can cooperative learning centres help to develop the self-esteem of students?
vi, 65 leaves : 28 cm. --Self-Esteem is an important element of the well being of any
individual. In a class setting it enhances the learning process
and, when added to cooperative learning centres, results in
growth of pupil confidence, pride, and self-esteem.
This research project was done with the participation of
twenty-five grade four French Immersion students. Project results
indicate that the self-esteem level of pupils increased when they
were invited to participate in a series of cooperative learning
centres.
For five weeks, students worked cooperatively in learning
centres for a daily period of an hour. Each week had a theme and
followed the guidelines of the grade four curriculum. Each theme
was integrated through a number of subject areas. In all
activities, it was important to challenge the students to engage
and maintain their interest.
It takes a community to raise a child. With this popular
belief in mind, many volunteers, parents, students and teachers
took part in this journey. They all added to the self-esteem
growth otherwise limited to experiences and interactions with the
classroom teacher. The results of the project are of value for all. Most important,
the students became more involved in class discussions, where they
mentioned feeling good. They also demonstrated increased
helpfulness, increased willingness to share and were visibly
happier.
Working to develop the self-esteem throughout this project is
an experience that needs to be repeated in every classroom each
year. Teaching students to work cooperatively and building their
self-esteem is more than simply following the curriculum; it
provides the necessary tools in the development of mature, happy,
productive members of the society
An investigation of the validity of a children's version of the Gregorc Style Delineator
84 leaves ; 29 cm.No abstract
A framework for the development and implementation of career centres in senior high schools
viii, 182 leaves ; 29 cm. --Work and career development have always been a part of human existence. Career
development theories have sought to offer different perspectives about the meaning of
work in people's lives. Some suggested that behavioural style and personality type are
intrinsic to a person's choice of career path; others believed that people attempt to
implement their self-concept into their occupation; still others considered the impact of
sociological and economic factors on an individual's career decision. An underlying
theme in these theories is that work in people's lives is important. These and other
theories have made substantial contributions to the understanding of career decision
making and career development. They have also created a theoretical bridge to a more
contemporary and holistic life career development approach. The life career development
approach helps individuals project themselves into future possible life roles, life settings,
and life events while realizing the importance of gender, ethnic origin, religion, race, and
socioeconomic status on their development. A holistic approach is necessary in the
economic climate in which we live. These economies are expecting trained and effective
workers and therefore require new ways of preparing students for entering and
manoeuvring through the world of work and life. There has been significant recent
research done on the career development needs of youth (e.g., Alberta Learning, 2001;
Hiebert, 2001a; Hiebert & Tomlinson, 1996; Magnusson & Bemes, 2002; Mailandt,
1998; Wells, 1998) to support the "whole-person" approach to preparing youth for adult
and working life. Despite the fact that these studies identify the need for better career
services, very little has been done to develop a comprehensive approach to addressing the
identified needs. Career centres are being advocated as a means of meeting career planning challenges of youth. Effective school board-based career centres facilitate " ...
career education for all students and provide a focus foe career activities in the
communities" (Ba1come, 1995, p. 13). Career centres are a catalyst for a comprehensive
career development approach in high schools and their programs are more integrated and
inextricably linked to schooling than ever before. The central purpose ofthis project was
to create a career centre model, to implement the model within the Calgary Board of
Education (CBE), and then to expand the implementation to other schools within the
CBE. Another purpose was to provide schools or school systems with a step-by-step
guide for implementing career centres. The intent of this guide is to provide a thorough
career centre implementation strategy. With such a strategy, one can go a long way
toward ensuring that today's youth are provided with well-coordinated career services
that prepare them for entering and manoeuvring through the world of work and life
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