Teacher Education

Assessment and Evaluation | Educational Psychology | Philosophy of Education | Teacher Education

Thinking about Thinking: The Impact of Metacognitive Instructional Practices on Academic Achievement Inequity
10 April 2026

This research examines the impact of Metacognitive Instructional Practices on achievement equity in Canadian urban middle school environments. It aims to provide insight into how instructional practices can address achievement gaps for students who have historically experienced systemic and individual barriers that negatively impact academic achievement. The research focuses on students with Attention Deficit Hyperactive…

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Philosophy of Education | Special and Inclusive Education | Teacher Education

The Power of Relationship Building: Students’ Sense of Belonging & Behavioural Regulation
6 April 2026

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Educational Leadership and Administration | Educational Policy and Legal Studies | Indigenous Education | Sociology of Education | Teacher Education

Liberating Inquiry
5 April 2026

Abstract This study explores how systemic structures in BC and globally liberate or constrain elementary school teachers in adopting Inquiry-based learning (IBL), a student-centred pedagogical approach that promotes critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) educator in British Columbia, I am deeply committed to fostering social equity and empowering students through IBL, though I…

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Educational Leadership and Administration | Educational Psychology | Teacher Education

Why Classrooms Become Compliance-Oriented and What Makes Relational Practice Possible
4 April 2026

This study examines why compliance-oriented classroom practices persist despite strong evidence supporting relational, autonomy-supportive teaching. Drawing on a review of the literature, the findings suggest this gap is shaped by structural conditions that make compliance more sustainable in daily practice. At the same time, a space exists between constraint and professional agency, where intentional shifts…

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Language and Literacy Education | Teacher Education

From Language Learning to Future Pathways: Supporting French Immersion Students Through Career Counselling
30 March 2026

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Language and Literacy Education | Teacher Education

Beyond Linguistic Proficiency: How Classroom Conditions Shape Oral Participation in Middle School French Immersion
30 March 2026

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Educational Leadership and Administration | Teacher Education

Teaching Under Strain: Understanding Teacher Burnout in Alberta
26 March 2026

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Educational Psychology | Language and Literacy Education | Teacher Education

Structured, Choice-Driven Independent Reading: Improving Engagement Among Reluctant Readers in Secondary English Classrooms
18 March 2026

Abstract: Student disengagement from reading in secondary English language arts classrooms remains a persistent concern, particularly as adolescents report declining motivation and negative attitudes toward reading. This study is grounded in an interest in how instructional practices can better support reluctant readers within structured, school-based literacy environments. This paper argues that structured, choice-driven independent reading…

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Educational Psychology | Language and Literacy Education | Teacher Education

Structured, Choice-Driven Independent Reading: Improving Engagement Among Reluctant Readers in Secondary English Classrooms
18 March 2026

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Educational Leadership and Administration | Educational Psychology | Social Justice Education | Teacher Education

School-Wide Trauma Awareness and the Impact on the Relational Health of a School Climate
12 March 2026

This poster summarizes my research on how a school-wide approach to understanding and addressing trauma positively impacts the relational health of a school climate. Major themes in the literature are discussed along with recommendations for schools to successfully and sustainably implement trauma-informed practices to better support all school stakeholders. Trauma is a prevalent issue facing…

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