Browsing Brock Major Research Papers by Issue Date
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Improving English as a Second Language (ESL) Pedagogy in One University in Ontario
(2013-03-21)In this paper, theoretical pedagogical approaches and practical pedagogical approaches are investigated by drawing on English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers’ pedagogical principles and practices, and ESL Chinese ... -
Development of a New Assessment System to Evaluate Students' English Communicative Capacities in China
(2013-04-03)The purpose of this study was to develop a new English assessment system to evaluate Chinese students' English communicative capacities. Since there is more interaction with people from English-speaking countries, Chinese ... -
Learning and Experiential Outcomes of Face-to-Face Versus Online Communications Courses
(2013-04-17)Higher education is rapidly trending toward the implementation of online (OL) courses and a blended facilitation style that incorporates both OL and face-to-face (FTF) classes. Though previous studies have explored the ... -
Students’ Use and Perceptions of Social Networking Technologies: Connections to Reading, Reading Ability, and Self-Perception
(2013-04-23)Abstract This study was undertaken to examine traditional forms of literacy and the newest form of literacy: technology. Students who have trouble reading traditional forms of literacy tend to have lower self-esteem. This ... -
Daily Physical Activity as an Intervention Strategy for Anxious Elementary Students
(2013-04-23)The focus of this project was twofold: a comprehensive examination of provincially mandated, school-based physical activity programming beyond physical education, as well as an exploration of the potential relationship ... -
Empowering Nursing Leaders to Facilitate Healthy Work Environments: First Steps
(2013-04-24)The purpose of this project was to examine the literature for perspectives on healthy work environments (HWE). HWEs have been identified as important factors in the nursing profession to enhance recruitment, retention, ... -
Poverty and Education: Preparing Teacher Candidates for Economically Diverse Classroom Environments
(2013-04-25)The poverty rate in Ontario affects approximately 1 in 6 children. Consequently, many classrooms in the province include students who come from poverty, and teachers are faced with the challenge of providing an equitable ... -
A Living Educational Theory of Knowledge Translation: Improving Practice, Influencing Learners, and Contributing to the Professional Knowledge Base
(2013-04-28)This paper captured our joint journey to create a living educational theory of knowledge translation (KT). The failure to translate research knowledge to practice is identified as a significant issue in the nursing profession. ... -
Undergraduate Student Anxiety-Management in Academia: Appraising the Value of Services and Strategies
(2013-04-29)This study explored strategies that Brock University undergraduate students value the most for managing anxiety in academia. Although previous literature indicates services and techniques such as academic advising, physical ... -
Creating a Generation of Upstanders: Curriculum Resource to Help Ontario Educators Build Safe Schools
(2013-05-01)This project focuses on the bullying found in the 21st century elementary classrooms, more specifically in grades 4-8. These grades were found to have high levels of bullying because of major shifts in a student’s life ... -
Creating a Generation of Upstanders: Curriculum Resource to Help Ontario Educators Build Safe Schools
(2013-05-01)This project focuses on the bullying found in the 21st century elementary classrooms, more specifically in grades 4-8. These grades were found to have high levels of bullying because of major shifts in a student’s life ... -
A Needs Assessment: Language Instruction Stakeholders Engaging in Project Based Learning Outside the Classroom for Effective Strategic Problem Solving
(2013-05-01)Abstract A noted benefit of Project Based Learning (PBL) as a teaching strategy is how it engages the student and enhances learning outcomes as a result of working through challenges intended to depict dilemmas outside ... -
Integrating Children with Emotional and Behavioural Disabilities into Community Recreation Programs: A Handbook for Staff
(2013-05-01)This study examined the process of integrating children with Emotional Behavioural Disorders (EBDs) with their peers into recreation programs. The purpose was to develop a set of recommendations for the development of a ... -
Understanding the Cultural Health Beliefs in Diabetes Education Amongst the Aboriginal Population within a City in the Southern Region of Ontario
(2013-05-06)This study examined the cultural health beliefs in diabetes education amongst the Aboriginal population within a city in Southern Ontario. The purpose was to contribute to the development of a culturally relevant diabetes ... -
Male and Female Perspectives on Female Principals in South Africa
(2013-05-06)In South Africa, women are at a high risk of discrimination and opposition to authority when they obtain leadership positions, especially in education (Gouws & Kotze, 2007). The purpose of this study was to inquire into ... -
Service Learning in Higher Education: A Road Map
(2013-08-26)As institutions of higher education struggle to stay relevant, competitive, accessible, and flexible, they are scrambling to attend to a shift in focus for new students. This shift involves experiential learning. The purpose ... -
Anxiety in the Primary Classroom: A Handbook for Elementary Educators
(2013-09-04)This project presents a literature review of pediatric anxiety including the prevalence, etiology, and treatment of anxiety disorders in children, presented along with evidence indicating the short- and long-term effects ... -
Globalization and Its Impact on Assessment: Moving Toward a New Story
(2013-09-04)Globalization has resulted in large-scale international and local assessments closely tied to notions of accountability and competitiveness in a globalized economy. Although policy makers seek to ensure citizens meet the ... -
Whose Voice Is Present?: An Examination of Power and Privilege in Service-Learning in Ontario Universities
(2013-09-10)This research paper examines themes of power and privilege that occur within service-learning as described by 3 Ontario universities on their service-learning websites. Due to size and time restrictions, this paper was ... -
A Home Literacy Handbook for Parents With Preschool Children
(2013-09-12)The purpose of this project was to provide parents with an awareness of the role that they play in their preschool children's literacy and reading development and to create a practical handbook that parents can use to teach ...