Student Intentions and Perceptions Survey

The proposed study will involve development and use of a survey tool to solicit responses from grade 6-9 youth across the province, and in-depth analysis of these data. The intern will help pilot the survey tool and make any necessary revisions to the tool prior to implementation. Upon launch of the tool, the intern will […]

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Shanghai Teachers’ Experiences of Reciprocal Learning on a Shifting Shanghai-Toronto Interschool Landscape

While the term “reciprocal learning” intuitively suggests two or more parties learning from each other with a sense of mutuality, understanding and respect; the concept, when promoted in a multi-year, multi-stakeholders collaborative studies of Chinese and Canadian school education, became less straightforward, leading to various research puzzles, intricacies and consequences. My research aims to understand […]

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(Comparison of Theatre/Artistic Elements Utilized in Chinese and Canadian School Curricula) The Use of Drama in the Chinese Curriculum: What can North American Culture Learn and Contribute?

This research project will explore how Chinese culture utilizes dramatic elements in various content/subject areas and how these theatric/artistic components compare with Canadian school curriculum standards. In Canada, students are required to obtain a minimum number of arts credits for successful completion of school requirements. This research will investigate how theatre is used in the […]

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Classroom management in Chinese schools

This research will aim to answer the question, “How is classroom management imple-mented in Chinese elementary schools?” Through observations, the specific areas I will be looking at is the following: how do the students in China react to classroom man-agement strategies in their classroom; how effective are the strategies being used in classrooms in China; […]

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Differences in Chinese and Canadian Music Education

This research will look at the main differences between Chinese and Canadian music education through observing Chinese music classes. Seeing how Chinese music classes are taught will allow me to pinpoint the main differences in music is education within these two countries. I want to see the main differences of musical instruments that are taught […]

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Elements of hidden curriculum in Chinese classrooms

In this proposed study I will observe the informal life lessons taught by teachers and student behaviors in Chinese and Canadian classrooms. I expect to find evidence that supports the idea that these lessons have an equal or greater impact on the student’s overall academic and social development. These less obvious lessons will revolve around […]

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Physical Education as Related to thePromotion of an Active Lifestyle in SchoolAged Youth: A Comparative Analysis

The purpose of this research is to discover new ways to fight the generally unhealthy, and inactive lifestyles that is becoming more widespread among today’s young people. This research will seek to observe the physical education practices of another culture, specifically the practices of a high school level physical education program in Chongqing, China, and […]

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Community Economic Profile Analytical Framework

This project attempts to adapt current models for resilience into a reusable framework using accessible Canadian data sources that can guide repeated analysis to monitor and benchmark progress in an economic region. Quantitative analysis of regional resilience is needed to better inform strategy design, monitor performance trends and benchmarking resulting from investment and policy interventions […]

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Familiar Faces: Evaluating the Implementation and Effectiveness of a Diversion Support Program for People Who Are Heavy Users of Emergency Rooms and Hospitals

The research project will assist the Ottawa Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA-Ottawa) with the evaluation of new innovative mental health services intended to divert individuals from their overuse of emergency rooms and having further hospitalizations for mental health problems. The project will involve three separate studies over a two-year period: (1) an […]

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