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Violence Domestique Dans Les Communautés D’Immigrants: Études De Cas, Ferzana Chaze, Bethany Osborne, Archana Medhekar, Purnima George
Violence Domestique Dans Les Communautés D’Immigrants: Études De Cas, Ferzana Chaze, Bethany Osborne, Archana Medhekar, Purnima George
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La violence domestique (conjugale) dans les communautés immigrantes: étude de cas» est un recueil de presse d'eCampus Ontario en libre accès comprends des études de cas d'immigrantes victimes de violence conjugale à utiliser comme matériel pédagogique. Le livre met en évidence la complexité de la violence conjugale dans les communautés d'immigrants et les différents processus juridiques auxquels ces femmes font face pour entamer la justice et les défis auxquels elles sont confrontées pour refaire leur vie et celle de leurs enfants. Ce livre contient également des questions de réflexion; une description des processus juridiques dans le contexte de la violence …
Domestic Violence In Immigrant Communities: Case Studies, Ferzana Chaze, Bethany Osborne, Archana Medhekar, Purnima George
Domestic Violence In Immigrant Communities: Case Studies, Ferzana Chaze, Bethany Osborne, Archana Medhekar, Purnima George
Books & Chapters
“Domestic Violence in Immigrant Communities: Case Studies” is a freely accessible eCampus Ontario Pressbook containing case studies of immigrant women experiencing domestic violence to be used as educational materials. The contents were created by analysing closed legal case files of 15 immigrant women living in Ontario who experienced domestic violence. The comprehensive case studies that emerged from this research present domestic violence experienced by immigrant women in all its complexity, highlighting their unique vulnerability at the intersections of race, gender and immigration status. The book also highlights the different legal processes that these women encounter in seeking justice and the …
Advertising And Marketing Communications, Aswin Thomas
Advertising And Marketing Communications, Aswin Thomas
Creative Thinking: Theory and Practice
Creativity in Advertising and Marketing Communications
Creativity In Interaction Design, Liam Alexander
Creativity In Interaction Design, Liam Alexander
Introduction to Studies in Creativity
Creativity in Interaction Design
Reces Perspectives On Risky Play In Outdoor Settings, Emily Da Silva
Reces Perspectives On Risky Play In Outdoor Settings, Emily Da Silva
Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (HBECL) Capstone Research Posters
This qualitative study was to understand Register Early Childhood Educators (RECE) perspectives and beliefs about risky play in outdoor childcare settings. The researcher conducted five semi-structured interviews to gain insight and provide a voice for RECEs to share their examples and opinions about risky play. Based on the analysis of the data collected the researcher found five main themes; benefits to skill development for young children, safety, educators’ values and beliefs, educators’ opinions on parents’ views and the outdoor environment. These themes are translated throughout literature as according to McFarland and Laird (2017), they state that in "today's increasingly regulated …
The Design Of Outdoor Play Environments: A Parental Perspective, Taylor Davis
The Design Of Outdoor Play Environments: A Parental Perspective, Taylor Davis
Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (HBECL) Capstone Research Posters
As children spend majority of their time indoors in sedentary activities, their outdoor play experiences become daunting and children reduce their connections to nature. Less time outdoors creates less free play and their outdoor play experiences, as limited as they have become, are crucial for their development. Sometimes considered the experts of their children, parents have become lost in the voices when it is time to make decisions about children’s play at institutions. This article aims to explore the neglected voices of parents when considering children’s outdoor play environments. This study not only adds to the growing research in the …
Forest Schools: Observations And Experiences Of Parents, Michelle Mcmichael, Jennifer Moore,
Forest Schools: Observations And Experiences Of Parents, Michelle Mcmichael, Jennifer Moore,
Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (HBECL) Capstone Research Posters
This study examined the observations and experiences of parents whose children receive additional outdoor play time in a Forest School setting. The researchers used a qualitative methodology with online narrative interviews of 15 questions; participants took approximately 15 minutes to complete. 22 parents whose children attended two Forest Schools (one in the Region of Waterloo and one in Wellington County) completed the interviews. The researchers completed this study to better understand why parents chose to enroll their child in a Forest School and how they believed Forest Schools benefited their child. 77% believed that time spent in nature is beneficial …
Perspectives On Indigenous Mental Health, Erika Alegria
Perspectives On Indigenous Mental Health, Erika Alegria
Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (HBECL) Capstone Research Posters
The primary purpose of this study was to explore the diverse perspectives of social service practitioners on the mental health of indigenous youth and communities while examining current methods of practice used in mental health services. This qualitative research study used a narrative design and collected data through a total of five semi-structured, face-to-face interviews involving two Child and Youth Workers, and three Social Workers; three of these five participants are also Registered Early Childhood Educators. The primary research question investigated in this study was: what are Social Service practitioners’ perspectives of how they support mental health issues in indigenous …
Eces Supporting Children In Their Classrooms Who Have Exceptionalities, Shannon Beckford
Eces Supporting Children In Their Classrooms Who Have Exceptionalities, Shannon Beckford
Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (HBECL) Capstone Research Posters
“Providing education to those with special needs has increasingly become an issue of moral necessity over the last few decades" (Karska & Boyle, 2014, p. 228). There has been an increase in the number of children requiring additional support within classroom settings. Educators are often exposed to children with various sets of needs within their classrooms. Therefore, educators need to have a certain level of knowledge and understanding with regard to the various types of exceptionalities amongst children. This qualitative study investigated and analyzed concepts surrounding early childhood educators (ECEs) supporting children with exceptionalities. Data was collected through the process …
Building Partnerships With E2l Families In Multicultural Classrooms, Ashley Nanlall
Building Partnerships With E2l Families In Multicultural Classrooms, Ashley Nanlall
Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (HBECL) Capstone Research Posters
This research revolved around investigating educators’ perspectives on communication and relationship building between themselves and English as second language families. This qualitative study followed a narrative research design, incorporating semi-structured interviews, to uncover educators’ opinions and experiences of their interactions and communication with these families, and to report on the challenges and difficulties that were present. The participants of this study consisted of 5, currently employed, Registered Early Childhood Educators across Ontario. Data analysis revealed 4 prominent themes in relation to educators’ perspectives: factors impacting professional practice; how feelings and personal reflections influence professional outlook; respect for inclusion and cultural …
A Parent’S Role In Outdoor Play, Julia Robinson
A Parent’S Role In Outdoor Play, Julia Robinson
Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (HBECL) Capstone Research Posters
This qualitative study used a narrative research design to explore how a parent plays a key role in their child’s level of outdoor play, and the factors they consider during their child's engagement in it. Research indicates that outdoor play is an essential part of a child’s life as it supports the development of socio-emotional, cognitive, and physical skills. However, research has also indicated that children are not spending enough time outdoors. In this study, five participants (parents of children between 2-12 years) shared their thoughts, experiences, and perspectives on the topic of outdoor play. The interviews consisted of eight …
The Availability Of Social Support Or Services For Mothers Following Birth, Kayenat Jehanzeb
The Availability Of Social Support Or Services For Mothers Following Birth, Kayenat Jehanzeb
Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (HBECL) Capstone Research Posters
The purpose of this study was to inquire about a mother's perspective on their experiences regarding the availability of social support or services received shortly after delivering their child. Instant changes in mood swings, loss of sleep, burdensome feelings and foremost the occurrence of depressive symptoms are some of the challenges a mother faces in the postpartum period. Using a qualitative research method, the principal investigator interviewed five mothers in the Region of Peel that had given birth in the past year to gain an understanding of their recent experiences. One-on-one interviews were carried out so that mothers could share …
Factors Preventing Parents From Enrolling Young Children In Extracurricular Activities, Claudia Orenczuk
Factors Preventing Parents From Enrolling Young Children In Extracurricular Activities, Claudia Orenczuk
Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (HBECL) Capstone Research Posters
In this quantitative study, the purpose was to explore the factors that prevent parents of children aged 0-12 in the Region of Peel from enrolling their children into extracurricular activities. This was explored through the sub-themes of parent’s perceived benefits of extracurricular activities, parental influences, and income as a factor. Through these themes, it helped answer the main research question of, “What are the factors that prevent parents from enrolling young children into extracurricular activities?” The number of participants that helped answer this research question were 30 (n=30). They answered a 21-question survey. The key findings of this research study …
Eces’ Perceptions On The Role Of Visual Arts In Pre-K Children’S Learning, Mary Naser
Eces’ Perceptions On The Role Of Visual Arts In Pre-K Children’S Learning, Mary Naser
Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (HBECL) Capstone Research Posters
Visual arts is one of many arts-related activities in which children participate in the early learning and care environments. Literature finds that early childhood educators who are not familiar with visual arts struggle to provide opportunities for children to engage in a more comprehensive experience.
The purpose of this research is to understand the way educators perceive the role of visual arts in pre-k children’s learning. Through a qualitative method, four early childhood educators share their role in visual arts practice with children and their personal views and experiences relating to the subject in a semi-structured interview. Grounded theory method …
Exploring Stress In The Field Of Early Childhood Education, Rachel Abrahams, Camille San Jose, Maryam Shah
Exploring Stress In The Field Of Early Childhood Education, Rachel Abrahams, Camille San Jose, Maryam Shah
Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (HBECL) Capstone Research Posters
The teaching profession is recognized to be one of the most stressful fields worldwide (Lhospital & Gregory, 2009). This qualitative study was conducted to explore the different stresses of early childhood professionals in the workplace and further explored to see if there is a difference between general and special educators’ stress. 14 individuals participated in one-on-one interviews, 7 general educators and 7 special educators. After interviews were conducted, five major themes were found, three of which were echoed in the literature. With the key findings, it was concluded that there is virtually no difference in the stresses among general and …
The Importance Of Mentorship On Pre-Service Educators’ Interest In Continuing In Ecec, Jeetatmi Singh
The Importance Of Mentorship On Pre-Service Educators’ Interest In Continuing In Ecec, Jeetatmi Singh
Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (HBECL) Capstone Research Posters
The purpose of this study is to examine whether the quality of mentorship in field placement affect the pre-service educators continued interest to work in the field of ECEC. A quantitative research study was conducted, which included a survey of 48 questions. There were 36 participants who contributed in this study. Most of the participants reported being supported emotionally and having strong relationships with their mentors in all three placements. A majority of them said in all three placements there was frequent communication between themselves and their mentors, including feedback which occurred weekly in most instances. In all three placements, …
Ontario’S Full Day Kindergarten Program And School Readiness, Candice Borges, Crystal Loxley, Sarah Melo
Ontario’S Full Day Kindergarten Program And School Readiness, Candice Borges, Crystal Loxley, Sarah Melo
Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (HBECL) Capstone Research Posters
Ontario Certified Teachers (OCT) and Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE) teaching the FDK program and grade one say that students are not ready for grade one (Youmans, 2016. pg.1). This research explored the question; Does the Ontario Full Day Kindergarten Curriculum provide children with the literacy and numeracy readiness that is required to successfully complete the grade one curriculum? Researchers surveyed over 300 participants who provided information by completing a web-based questionnaire that enquired about the experiences and opinions of educators regarding the FDK program and its effectiveness in preparing students for grade one. 43% (n=347) of participants stated they …
Immigrant Parents’ Understanding Of Play-Based Learning, Tajmeen Sandhu
Immigrant Parents’ Understanding Of Play-Based Learning, Tajmeen Sandhu
Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (HBECL) Capstone Research Posters
It is widely known within the field of Early Childhood Education that play lays a foundation for life-long learning in a child’s life. Furthermore, the partnerships between a parent and educator are crucial for the holistic development of a child. This study explored immigrant parents’ perceptions of play-based learning and analyzed their relationships with their child’s educators. This qualitative study used a narrative design approach and collected data through semi-structured face-to-face interviews which took place with immigrant parents. The data revealed that the participants do not understand the full benefits of play-based learning. Four major themes emerged from the findings; …
Importance Of Early Literacy For Children Zero To Five From Parent’S Perspectives, Mahboob Fahir Bano
Importance Of Early Literacy For Children Zero To Five From Parent’S Perspectives, Mahboob Fahir Bano
Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (HBECL) Capstone Research Posters
The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain parents’ perspectives on how to access early literacy for children zero to five in the community. It was believed that the exploration of this research problem was worthwhile as it could bring awareness about the importance of early learning for young children. The research question for this study was: what were parents' perspectives on how to access programs and supports for early literacy for children 0-5? Purposeful sampling was used to recruit parents of children zero to five years of age were included as participants. The researcher had gathered information on …
The Use Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) By Preschool And Kindergarten Educators, Gail Williams-Miller
The Use Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) By Preschool And Kindergarten Educators, Gail Williams-Miller
Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (HBECL) Capstone Research Posters
This study has examined Preschool and Kindergarten educators’ perspectives on the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to support learning in the classroom. The purpose was to determine the factors that influenced educators’ use of ICTs in their practice, their views on whether ICTs enhances children’s learning and their value of ICT training. The data revealed three themes herewith detailed in hierarchical order, that educators’ perceptions were dependent on the tools’ effectiveness and applicability in their program; that there are varied perspectives on what constituted a technological barrier and a technological impact; and that participants’ concerns were based on …
Senior To Senior Anti-Bullying Toolkit, Kirsten Madsen, Liza Franses, Emily Ayenew, Parker Behnke (They/Them)
Senior To Senior Anti-Bullying Toolkit, Kirsten Madsen, Liza Franses, Emily Ayenew, Parker Behnke (They/Them)
Seniors Anti-Bullying Toolkit
People of all ages can be bullied. The Centre for Elder Research worked with Sheridan Professor Dr. Kirsten Madsen and Elder Abuse Prevention (ON) to better understand bullying between older adults age 55+ in Ontario. Our project aims were to collect data on the prevalence and nature of Senior to Senior bullying in Ontario, and to use this data to create this Toolkit outlining best practices and strategies for older adults and those working with older adults to stop bullying.
The Toolkit is part of a research project titled “Bullying between Older Adults: What is Happening in Ontario”? The research …
The Sunday Night Black & White 4, Sunday Night Bombers
The Sunday Night Black & White 4, Sunday Night Bombers
The Sunday Night Bombers
A zine featuring black and white art and short form narrative.