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Inspired by place: BC secondary school teachers and perceptions of benefits, barriers, supports, and decolonization in place-based education
No full textPlace-based education (PBE) provides dynamic and memorable learning experiences. While some teachers have embraced PBE in their practice, there seems to be a reluctancy among secondary school teachers to do so. As well, in Canada, there is now an imperative to undo the infrastructure which was designed to and continues to promote the spirit of colonialism. Data for this study was gathered through interviews with four participants from the same secondary school with varied teaching subjects and experience with PBE. Data analysis concentrated on descriptive coding of the information provided in the categories of benefits, barriers, decolonization, and supports. The perceived benefits of PBE were that it provides context for learning, improves academic achievement, and allows for connection to the land and community. The perceived barriers to PBE were logistics and safety concerns, student and teacher conditioning to being in a traditional classroom, and the feeling that change is hard. The perceived supports required to implement PBE effectively were a need for more professional development and mentorship, more time, resources, and logistical supports. Based on the findings, five recommendations were suggested to support PBE implementation in secondary schools: (1) provide PBE-specific professional development and mentorship programs; (2) resolve logistical concerns; (3) address perceptions pertaining to student safety; (4) challenge ‘desk culture’; and (5) provide more support to decolonize and indigenize the education system.place-based educationplace-based pedagogysecondary schoolbenefitsbarriersdecolonizationIndigenizationprofessional development,mentorshi
Systems that evaluate international equivalency in health-related professions: a scoping review with a focus on Canada
No full textHealth workforce planning has become a significant global problem considering there are estimates of an 18 million healthcare provider shortfall by 2030. There are two mechanisms to address healthcare worker shortages: (1) domestic education of those professions and (2) integration of internationally educated health professionals. Integration of internationally educated health professionals into the Canadian healthcare system requires: (1) reductions in systemic and administrative barriers and (2) development, testing, and implementation of credential equivalency recognition systems. The goal of this scoping review was to identify systems that are employed to determine credential equivalency, with a focus on Canada. The scoping review was carried by employing: (1) a systematic literature search (9) and (2) a website and grey literature Google search of professional governing bodies from a selection of medical/allied healthcare professions, but also other non-medical professions, such as law, engineering and accounting. Seven databases were searched to identify relevant sources: MEDLINE, CINAHL Plus with Full Text, PsycINFO, SPORT Discus, Academic Search Complete, Business Source Complete, and SCOPUS. The search strategy combined keyword, text terms, and medical subject headings (MeSH) and was carried out with the help of a health sciences librarian. Seven articles were included in the final manuscript review from the following professions: nursing; psychology; engineering; pharmacy; and multiple health professions. Twenty-four health-related professional governing body websites were hand searched to determine systems to evaluate international equivalency. There were many systems employed to determine equivalency, but there were no systems that were automated or that employed machine-learning or artificial intelligence to guide the evaluation process.Peer reviewedcompetenceprofessionalhealth workforceimmigrationequivalenc
VR Kepler orbit simulation: VR Astronomy simulation
No full textFor this project, we developed an educational Virtual Reality (VR) experience that will expose students to an immersive simulation of planetary motion. While there are many Solar System simulations available online, none of them focus on visualizing apparent retrograde motion in an educational setting. This VR experience is intended to fill that gap.
The objective of this research project was to develop and implement an efficient and accurate simulation of Kepler orbits in VR for educational settings with a focus on the visualization of apparent retrograde motion. In particular, our main focus is on the ability to view the apparent retrograde motion of planets from the perspective of planets other than Earth.
Our VR application is created using Unreal Engine 5, with code written in C++, and is designed to be used with the Meta Quest 2 VR headset. To the best of our knowledge, this is one of the first attempts in post-secondary education at creating an immersive experience for planetary motion in VR with a focus on apparent retrograde motion.
Video submission was sponsored by Dr. Shahriar Khosravi, (Computing Science Department) for course CMPT 2367 and was presented at the New Westminster campus on April 12, 2023, for Student Research Days 2023
Restorative justice and desistance: a quantitative and qualitative analysis of restorative justice programming for youth
No full textDissatisfaction with traditional forms of crime control in the context of youth offending has led to the exploration of alternative paradigms such as restorative justice. This study outlines restorative justice as both a theory and set of penal policies before discussing its practices. Also, this study examines the relationship between restorative justice and desistance. Desistance is both an outcome measure of restorative justice as well as a paradigm of its own. This study finds that restorative justice practices produce desistance across a range of practices and contexts regarding youth offenders. Differential effectiveness, long touted as a pitfall of restorative justice research is also addressed. This study finds that despite variations in restorative justice practices as well as differences in the offenders that participate in them, overall, restorative justice has statistically significant effects of the production of desistance. This research also outlines a more qualitative understanding of how restorative justice mechanisms work with young offenders in producing desistance. Concepts such as reintegrative shaming, the role of dialogue, systems, of support, and procedural justice are described. This research concludes by offering suggestions for research in the future, such as the effect of socio-economic status on restorative justice outcomes, a greater degree of variation in sample size, and a focus on conducting and citing randomized trials. Further use of restorative justice as well as further research into its implementation and data collection is encouraged, as well as a need to examine the applicability of restorative justice in minority contexts
Transgender recreation experiences in the Lower Mainland
No full textIn recent years, awareness of the need for policies supporting the inclusion of the transgender community has become more prevalent in Canada. However, the transgender community continues to experience discrimination, layered forms of stigma, and violence that have a significant impact on self-esteem, mental health, social location, and ability to feel safe moving through society. This primary aim of this study was to determine what internal and external factors contribute to increased recreation engagement in the transgender community in the Lower Mainland.
What factors can contribute to increased recreation engagement for trans individuals in the Lower Mainland?
The data is comprised of the responses of 13 transgender individuals who ranged in age from 26-53 and responded to an online survey. Snowball and purposive sampling were employed. A qualitative questionnaire was utilized through Survey Planet, and was comprised of 36 items.
Internal and external factors discovered to positively or negatively impact transgender recreation levels include trans-specific programming, universal changerooms, and transphobia as external factors. Body satisfaction, comfort in gender segregated spaces, and anticipation of transphobia were identified was internal factors. Feelings of safety within recreation appeared to decrease with age, and factors impacting feelings of safety increased with age.
Complex internal/external factors contribute to trans experiences within recreation. Stage of transition also plays a role; but has a mixed impact. The results indicate that a one-size fits all approach to transgender recreation inclusion may not be effective in supporting the recreation engagement of the transgender community.
Poster submission was sponsored by Dr. Colleen Reid, (Applied Community Studies Department) for course THRT 3710 and was presented at the Coquitlam campus on April 5, 2023, for Student Research Days 2023.Not peer reviewe
dreaming out loud: the evolution of a fabric
No full textPoster describing my graduate collection for Vancouver Fashion Week.fabric manipulationPresented at: Vancouver Community College Teaching, Learning, and Research Symposium, March 30-31, 202
Sensory friendly dental care for autistic children
No full textAutistic individuals are at a higher risk of tooth decay and periodontal disease. The following accommodations can reduce sensory overwhelm and make routine dental visits more peaceful and successful.Won Best Poster at the 2023 Student Showcase at the Vancouver Community College Teaching, Learning, and Research Symposium, March 30-31, 2023. Completed for DHYG 3315 Dental Hygiene Care, instructor Nancy Baily.dental hygieneautis
The Supreme Court of Canada's evolving tests for section 15(1) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: a jurisprudential analysis
No full textThis thesis explores the Supreme Court of Canada’s (SCC) evolving tests for section 15(1) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which guarantees equality rights. It provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the Court’s jurisprudence, highlighting key cases that have shaped the current tests for determining whether discrimination has occurred. The SCC has had to understand s.15 by looking at the meaning of discrimination and the need for substantive equality. The test for section 15 has used three landmark cases to get to the place that it is today. Starting with Andrews v. Law Society of British Columbia (1989), then moving to Law v. Canada (1999), and finally R. v. Kapp (2008). The first case sets the stage for acknowledging that distinctions are made in discrimination based on enumerated and analogous grounds and that substantive equality is the most important aspect to consider in an equality case. The next major case introduces the human dignity standard, and the last case moves somewhat back to the first test and explains s.15(2) with ameliorative purposes. This thesis also analyses the criticisms that have been leveled against the Court’s approach and suggests potential areas for future development. Ultimately, the paper argues that while the Court’s tests have evolved over time, there is still work to be done to fully realize the promise of equality under Section 15 of the Charter