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Children’s discursive representations of their mathematical thinking: an action research study
(2010-04-06)
This action research study investigates the effectiveness of math journals, a writing-to-learn in mathematics tool, for improving grade one students’ communication of and understanding in mathematics. The relevant literature ...
Improving the quality of software design through pattern ontology
(2011-08-31)
Software engineers use design patterns to refactor software models for quality. This displaces domain patterns and makes software hard to maintain. Detecting design patterns directly in requirements can circumvent this ...
Informing and transforming my choral teaching practice: a study of the pedagogical approaches of six master teachers of elementary children's choirs
(2010-04-06)
My personal experience as an elementary music teacher had afforded me the opportunity to build a thriving choral program in my school, but I had reached a stale mate in my ability to facilitate maximum progress for my ...
A program assessment: barriers and facilitators to the implementation of the Teen Talk Peer Support Training Program and the impact of the Peer Support Training on participants in Rural and Northern Manitoba
(2010-04-09)
One response by the Manitoba Government to STI/HIV rates among its youth has been the support of a Youth Health Education Service named Teen Talk. Teen Talk has developed two programs, the Workshops for Youth Program and ...
The experiences of student exchange program participants: a phenomenological study
(2010-04-07)
Each year universities send students abroad to participate in student exchange programs. There is very little research on what happens to these students as a result of their experiences, especially in a Canadian context. ...
Evaluation of the foodborne illness teaching resource: Buffet Busters
(2010-04-06)
This study is a measure the effectiveness of the “Buffet Busters” teaching resource in improving children’s knowledge about foodborne illness and the basic epidemiological principles when used within the provincial and ...
Educational leadership and the perceptions of principals and vice principals in Manitoba on their professional development
(2011-04-12)
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to determine from public school principals and vice principals in Manitoba their perceptions of the quality of the professional development in which they have participated during ...
From knowledge to action: defining effective and functional school division planning practices to maximize organizational improvement and change
(2010-09-22)
The practice of education planning across Canada is established for the manifest purpose of guiding school improvement. In Manitoba, the planning process is reportedly intended to improve linkages that will increase ...
Young Manitoba farmer literacy for long term farm viability
(2010-09-21)
The perceptions of young farmers about what is necessary for them to achieve farm business sustainability are explored using a phenomenological research design with an interview approach. Six young farmers suggest eight ...
Many ways to go: reflecting on ethics and landscape architecture education
(2011-10-11)
The project employs passages from a personal story to reflect on the ethics within landscape architecture education. It uses the personal story to initiate discussions on ethics and values within story and the application ...