Browsing Brock Major Research Papers by Title
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Access, Participation and Sustainable Development Goal 4: A Systematic Literature Review of Technical and Vocational Education and Training
Recent technological advancements, demographical changes, and international migrations have compounded the social, political, and economic challenges confronting most nations. These global changes demand the education and ... -
The Acculturation Process and Strategies of First-Generation Chinese Students in Canadian Higher Education
The acculturation attitudes, processes, and strategies of international students in the transitioning stage (i.e., between temporary residents with a study permit and landed immigrants) serve as key predictors of their ... -
Administrator's Perceptions of Student Success and its Impact on School and School Board Strategic Plans
Strategic planning is a contentious term that is used by many but understood by few. The words ‘strategic planning’ can mean a variety of differing purposes, processes, and outcomes. This study will draw upon literature ... -
Advancing Marine Conservation through Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs): Expert Perspectives from a Delphi Study
To reverse unprecedented rates of global biodiversity loss, conservation efforts have focused on area-based conservation tools: protected areas (PAs) and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs). Recently, ... -
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 ... -
Anxiety-Related Disorders in Primary-Junior Grades (K-3): Teacher Perceptions and Knowledge
(2013-09-25)This study used a descriptive case study design to analyze teachers’ experiences of anxiety-related conditions and emotions in the primary-junior grades (K-3). The study sought to examine (a) educators’ perceptions of ... -
Applying Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Protect Biodiversity of Avian Species in Coastal Communities in the Greater Niagara Region
Communities located in the coastal zone are increasingly vulnerable to climate change. The effects of climate change may push coastal ecosystems to undergo irreversible changes. This is especially true for shorebirds as ... -
Are Secondary School Students Adequately Prepared for University?: A Comparative Research on Jamaican and Ontarian Education Systems
University readiness is a crucial issue in 21st-century education, and it is the responsibility of the secondary school curricula to lay the foundation that thoroughly equips students with the knowledge and skills to be ... -
Barriers to Success in Postsecondary Studies for Students With Disabilities: An Analysis of Current Policies and Practices
Students with disabilities who wish to pursue education at the postsecondary level are impacted by various factors, including: differences between practices and policies at the secondary and postsecondary level, transition ... -
Best Practices for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Resource Guide for Community Partners
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) present a unique challenge, and learning opportunity for professionals. The purpose of this study was to create a comprehensive and accessible handbook to empower those who work ... -
Beyond the Books: Understanding Connections Between Teachers and Pupils From the Perspective of the Student
(2014-04-30)Using a narrative inquiry approach from the perspective of the researcher’s own experiences, this paper explores the connections that developed with several teachers that facilitated and impacted his own academic and ... -
Branding Higher Education in the Face of Controversy: A Document Analysis on Institutional Branding and Sexual Violence Policies at Brock University
This study examines the relationship between institutional branding and reports of on-campus sexual violence at Ontario Higher Education (HE) institutions with a focus on Brock University. Using a document analysis of 3 ... -
Can Farmer Networks Foster A Resilient Agriculture?
This study aimed at determining the contribution of farmer networks (FNs) structure to resilience of agroecosystems. A total of 23 actors were surveyed using a census sampling method. Quantitative and qualitative data were ... -
The Check Engine Light is on. Diagnosing and Repairing Mathematics Education in Ontario: Portfolio of Learning
This portfolio of learning was created to provide suggestions for improving student learning and achievement in elementary mathematics in the province of Ontario. The ideas and conclusions provided came from the combination ... -
Children’s Peer Relations and Theory of Mind (ToM) Abilities: Role of Empathy, Self-Concept and Coping Style During Middle Childhood
Theory of Mind (ToM) is the ability to attribute mental states, such as beliefs and desires, of oneself and others, and plays an important role in our everyday social behaviour (Astington, 1993, Wellman, 1990). Past research ... -
Christian Education and the Ethics of Authenticity
A qualitative study was undertaken to explore the concept of authenticity in Christian education. The study was situated in the context of Christian schools in Ontario. Some of these schools have experienced declining ... -
Conceptual Analysis of Web 2.0 Technology Use to Enhance Parent–School Relationships
(2013-09-30)Parent–school relationships contribute significantly to the quality of students’ education. The Internet, in turn, has started to influence individuals’ way social communication and most school boards in Ontario now use ... -
Conduct Disorder: A Handbook for Elementary School Educators
(2014-11-03)This research project examined the behavioural, social, and emotional issues affecting children and youth with conduct disorder. Based on the literature review, the deconstruction of theoretical and empirical studies, and ... -
Connecting Digital Environments to Additional Language Learning in Schools
Despite digital environments’ proven effectiveness in supporting additional language acquisition, there is a gap in knowledge about how technology is integrated in Kindergarten–Grade 12 (K–12) additional language classrooms. ... -
The Construction of Racialized Criminality in Film: A Critical Analysis of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and Just Mercy (2019)
The focus of this research is to examine the ways in which media representations of racialized criminality affect the public’s perceptions of race and its connection to criminality, authority and punishment. This is done ...