• Visual neglect in ADHD students 

  Diamond, Susan J. (2017-06-09)

  Unilateral Visual Neglect was measured in 12 Attention Deficit Disorder, Hyperactive elementary boys aged 8-12 years old, and 27 classroom derived boys also aged 8-12. Previous studies have suggested greater numbers of ...
• Chinese International Students' Transition from study to Work in Canada 

  Hu, Ling (2017-06-07)

  Existing research on international students studying and working overseas mainly focuses on international students’ academic adaption and personal adaption in a host country, but only a few studies have paid attention to ...
• Narratives of secondary traumatic stress : stories of struggle and hope 

  Arvay, Marla Jean (2017-06-07)

  Even though posttraumatic stress theory has been extensively developed in the psychological and medical literature, development of secondary traumatic stress theory is still in its infancy. The traumatology literature ...
• Reflections on describing and descriptions of self-relations 

  Snell, Anita Joanne (2017-06-02)

  The influence an individual’s perspective has on her or his perceptions is a critical issue in the field of counselling. Counsellors are required to maintain a considerable level of self-awareness in order not to confuse ...
• Striking a balance with concussion assessment : use of the Wii balance board to evaluate postural control 

  Cullen, Hilary, M (2017-05-31)

  Background: Concussion assessments rely on a multifaceted approach where evaluation of balance and postural control plays an important role. Following a concussion, 67% of individuals report dizziness as a persistent symptom ...
• Adolescent risk behaviour as related to parenting styles 

  Petersmeyer, Claudia (2017-05-25)

  The purpose of this study was to determine adolescents' level of interest and engagement in risk behaviours as it relates to adolescents' and parents' perceptions of the parenting variables, demandingness and responsiveness. ...
• Towards an integral transformation : through the looking glass of restorative justice 

  Moore, Shannon Amanda (2017-05-24)

  This inquiry explores experiences and interpretations of transformation within the arena of Restorative Justice. Qualitatively guided by a descriptive-exploratory design this study employed a mixed ethnographic-phenomenological ...
• Breaking the silence : toward a theory of women's doctoral persistence 

  Kerlin, Roberta-Anne (2017-05-24)

  In recent years educational researchers have expressed a growing concern about both increased rates of attrition from doctoral programs and the increased time required to compete the doctorate. Many researchers have ...
• Table: Description of the intervention studies included in the review for Salud Pública de México 

  Temple, Viviene A.; Frey, Georgia C.; Stanish, Heidi I. (2017-05-19)

  Objective: To describe interventions designed to promote physical activity for adults with intellectual disabilities and the effects on overall physical activity levels and on health outcomes. Methods: A systematic review ...
• Students' engagement and parents' involvement in extracurricular activities 

  Xu, Jian (2017-05-17)

  In recent times, students’ school experiences are not limited to traditional classes and hanging out with friends; an increasing number of students are encouraged to participate in various extracurricular activities by ...
• An exploration of emotional well-being from a coping perspective 

  Nelson, Tina-Linnea (2017-05-17)

  The primary purpose of this explorative study was to develop a therapeutically relevant theory of emotional well-being. The developed theory focuses on coping skills because they are observable, measurable, and teachable. ...
• Problems Chinese international students face during academic adaptation in English-speaking higher institutions 

  Yang, Chunling (2017-05-10)

  The current research presents a review of literature that addresses issues Chinese international students face while adapting to English academic communities. The main problems, including language difficulties and challenges ...
• An annotated script : conversations with continuing educators about the creation of continuing education programs in a university setting 

  Wikkramatileke, Rhordon Craig (2017-05-08)

  Though continuing education is often a vibrant and thriving function in modern universities, paradoxically, little is known about the content and organization of the knowledge structures that continuing educators employ ...
• Does It Really Matter What I Ask? How teacher questioning influences the learning of mathematics 

  Weinberger, Barbara (2017-05-04)

  Questioning is an important teaching strategy used when engaging children in mathematics. Teacher questioning influences children’s learning opportunities and thinking. Therefore, there is a need for educators to understand ...
• Developmental Benefits of Play on a Natural Playground 

  Ethier, Shelley (2017-05-03)

  Children are spending less time outside in nature (Gray, et al., 2015; Louv, 2008). The purpose of this project is to provide the research and rationale on the importance of providing young children with the opportunity ...
• Social Emotional Learning Through the Ethical Lens of Social Pedagogy 

  Appleton, Lori (2017-05-02)

  Social pedagogy has a longstanding tradition in many European countries but is lesser known in Canada. This capstone project introduces social pedagogy to readers by giving a brief overview of several historical foundational ...
• Beyond the Fence: Reclaiming Children's Right to Nature 

  Erickson, Jennifer (2017-05-02)

  Time spent outdoors in natural environments is essential to the healthy physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development of children. Furthermore, time spent in nature helps to develop environmental stewardship ...
• Heart rate variability profiles of Special Olympics athletes at rest, during submaximal exercise, and in recovery. 

  St.John, Laura (2017-05-01)

  The change in R-R intervals between adjacent heartbeats is referred to as Heart Rate Variability (HRV). HRV data provides information regarding an individual’s Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), specifically the ANS’s two ...
• Fostering Culturally Responsive Pedagogy using Aboriginal Resources in the Science Curriculum 

  Skrivanos, Jennifer (2017-05-01)

  This capstone project examines one educator’s response to the word hemegony and her understanding of Culturally Responsive pedagogy. It defines Culturally Responsive pedagogy and considers the implications, within the ...
• Establishing a standardized fitness test battery for karate athletes 

  Anglos, Kalan (2017-05-01)

  The purpose of this study was twofold: to determine the physical demands of the sport of karate and to establish a standardized field-based physical fitness test battery to assess karate athletes. The Physical Demands ...

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