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Teachers’ perceptions of the implementation of British Columbia's new reporting order
No full textAssessment practices can impact student success within a classroom. Bob Dylan once said, “the times they are a-changin,” and currently within British Columbia, assessment and reporting practices are changing as the New Reporting Order is being implemented in K-12, with specific assessment changes to K - 9. Teacher perceptions are key to implementing these changes because without teacher buy-in, it is likely that these changes will not make it into classrooms. As such, this study was conducted at a secondary school (grades 9-12) with the question: What do secondary school teachers perceive their readiness to be in relation to the New Reporting Order? The study consisted of a survey with both qualitative and quantitative questions. Descriptive coding was completed along with statistical analysis on the respective kinds of data. Roughly 30% of the school’s teaching staff responded to the survey (N = 24). The following recommendations emerged from the results, in conjunction with literature in relation to policy change: (a) professional development works best with a public sequential plan, (b) clear connections are needed between current practice and practice once the change is implemented, (c) clear outlines of the new philosophy and how it is different from the previous are important, (d) utilize and curate resources, (e) provide additional time to ensure the change is completed effectively, and (f) provide specific individual feedback to all staff involved in the change. Overall a timely, clearly planned and communicated strategy, with robust and effective resources appears to have the best chance of success when implementing a policy change.assessmentevaluationNew Reporting Orderpolicy chang
Response of soil geochemical properties and microbial communities to long-term storage in two mine operations in the Interior of British Columbia: Implications for restoration practices
Get PDFMining activities are often severely disruptive to the landscape and a major barrier to reclamation after mining is lack of quality topsoil. This project addresses knowledge gaps in the industry by exploring the compositional nature of topsoil stockpiles and their ability to facilitate post-mining revegetation after long-term storage. To do this, we conducted an extensive profile characterization of two topsoil stockpiles in the interior of British Columbia, where soil
geochemical properties and microbial communities with high-throughput sequencing were investigated. Both stockpiles show depleted soil quality and significant changes compared to reference soils. Importantly, there were declines in microbial diversity, major shifts in
community structure, and a reduction in soil nutrients with increasing stockpile depths in one of the stockpiles. These results highlight the important influence of topsoil-stockpile height on geochemical properties and microbial communities in the soil, which ultimately influences the
success of restoration. This research can help industry to optimize restoration and expediate
recovery in their mine-closure practices and provides insights into the general structure of the microbiome existing across a gradient in severely disturbed mining soils.mine reclamationsoil microbial ecologyecosystem restorationsoil response to disturbancehigh-throughput sequencin
The Innkeepers
No full textA drawing of the Innkeepers, a party of adventurers exploring the Tomb of Annihilation
Ink Clusive!: Journal of Literary Arts
No full textCreative works of literary art as submitted by Vancouver Community College students in the course of English studies. Published by the Humanities Departmentliteraturepoetrycreativevers
Building Climate Resilient Butterfly Habitat, Yr.2: BC Parks Living Lab Program for Climate Change and Conservation
No full textGeospatial Technologies & Natural Resource ManagementPollination Pathway Climate Adaptation Initiativ
Helpful or harmful? The road to rethinking approaches in addressing domestic violence against Indigenous women in Canada
No full textDomestic violence is a widespread public health issue in which Canada’s health and legal systems address with a one size fits all approach. For Indigenous women experiencing DV, the trauma as a result of colonization is an added layer of oppression that must be considered by DV response services. The purpose of this research project is to explore how current approaches intended to support Indigenous women facing DV may in fact be inflicting further colonial harm. Due to the colonial context of this research, a decolonizing framework is used to challenge western academic practices and avoid cultural appropriation and misrepresentation. It was found that current legal and health services have a gap in their ability to meet the culturally specific and individual needs of the various Indigenous communities in Canada. Further research led by Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars is required to explore additional culturally safe approaches to DV, and how they can be implemented into Canada’s legal and health systems
Volunteer motivations for working middle-age adults
No full textUnderstanding why individuals seek out volunteer opportunities is crucial in recruitment and engagement of volunteers. Current literature on volunteers examines the motivations of young adults and retirees, however there is little literature focusing on working middle-aged adult's volunteer motivations and habits. This study aimed to understand the volunteer motivations of this cohort by asking: What motivates working middle-aged adults to participate in volunteering? Qualitative and qualitative data were gathered using an anonymous online survey. Participant inclusion criteria were (1) 30-60 years of age; (2) currently working a minimum of 16 hours per week; and (3) completed at least five hours of volunteer work in the last 12 months. Participants were recruited by convenience sampling on social media. Data was collected on participant demographics, motivations for volunteering using the Volunteer Functions Inventory, and volunteer experiences. It was found that the values function was rated as very important and the career function as an unimportant motivator for working middle-aged adults. However, time spent in the profession was related to the importance of gaining career related experience. Participants who worked more hours and were the caregivers of more children volunteered fewer hours overall. Data showed there was no preference for the type of volunteering, which included one-off events, recurring events, and non-event related activities. Practitioners who utilize volunteers should consider their recruitment strategies to fit the motivations of potential volunteers including those early in their career, those who already participate in volunteering, and those who work fewer hours and care for less children.
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
Sexual health and intimacy in the twilight years: a TR perspective
No full textSexual health and intimacy are essential components of overall health and quality of life (Piatt et al., 2022). Sexuality is considered a fundamental part of the human experience, regardless of age, sex, ability, consent capability, marital status, gender identity and expression, or socioeconomic status (Vancouver Coastal Health, 2021). Sexual health and intimacy among older adults living in long-term care (LTC) is a complex issue experienced by health care practitioners. Sexuality is considered a taboo topic among many staff, residents and families and concerns regarding sexual health practices often remain overlooked and unaddressed. As Therapeutic Recreation Practitioners (TRPs), it is important to discuss the sexual wellness of older adults and recreation therapy best practices based on a holistic and person-centred approaches to care. The research study is a starting point in discussing sexual health in later life, acknowledging sexual needs as an essential component of human nature. The TR community of practitioners are invited to reflect on their attitudes and beliefs toward clients’ sexual expression and behaviour with curiosity and openness, honoring the sexual needs of individuals living in LTC. Additionally, health authorities and healthcare providers have a responsibility in providing staff education and training and developing specific policies and strategies to reduce ageism and ableism in elders’ sexual wellness practices.
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
Motivational factors for the success of high ability- low income students
No full textThroughout my educational career, I have been surrounded by gifted students who obviously belonged in higher learning, however I recall knowing and meeting many gifted students in my elementary and high school years who simply dropped out before they could fulfil their academic potential. It was during a road trip with a friend that he and I began discussing another mutual friend who had come from poverty but went to university to become a lawyer and then a judge. I then considered my father, who also came from a low income household and was the first from our family to attend post-secondary education. I began to wonder what it was that gave these people the resilience to finish their postsecondary education. This paper will explore the literature on education pioneers and then discern what it is that they believe helped give them the resources and confidence to continue with higher education. By looking at the resources, programs and other factors that worked for these students, I hope to determine the main factors involved in creating academic success in Education Pioneers from low income households. I believe this study will enable teachers from all levels to help create a system wherein students from low socioeconomic households can feel supported and achieve their academic goals as they move through the stages of education to the highest levels.Not peer reviewedcapstonegiftedhigh-abilitylow incomefirst generation studentsFGSlow socio-economic statu