Nicole Tainsh

To Thrive and Flourish: Supporting Beginning Teachers Through an Induction-by-Mentoring Approach in Rural Saskatchewan

To Thrive and Flourish: Supporting Beginning Teachers Through an Induction-by-Mentoring Approach in Rural Saskatchewan Researchers: Lynn Lemisko, Laurie-ann M. Hellsten, and Carol Demchuk-KosolofskiMarch 2017 The overall objective of this research was to examine, in the context of rural Saskatchewan, the key components of an effective and sustainable mentorship approach that Read more

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Developing a Collaborative, Intellectually Engaged Team to Support Reading Comprehension

Developing a Collaborative, Intellectually Engaged Team to Support Reading Comprehension Researcher: Davin Hildebrand, Michelle Hildebrand, Andrea Pearson, Daryl Pearson and Cheryl Treptow. The purpose of this study was to understand the influence that a collaborative, intellectually engaged team could have on reading comprehension instruction. The research methodology was design-based research, Read more

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Teaching 100 Languages in a Second Language Using an Inquiry-Based Approach in Early Childhood French Immersion

Teaching 100 Languages in a Second Language Using an Inquiry-Based Approach in Early Childhood French Immersion Researchers: Paula D. Fortier and Marielle HamonOctober 2014 Drawing on their lived experiences, two colleagues and co-researchers reflected upon their teacher practice related to using an inquiry approach in their French immersion kindergarten and Read more

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Pandemic “Thrivers;” Investigating the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Thriving Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020-2022​

Pandemic “Thrivers;” Investigating the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Thriving Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020-2022 The teaching profession has always demanded significant adaptability and strength. Since March 2020, however, these qualities have been tested like never before. While there is extensive literature on the adverse effects of the Read more

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Innovation in the Classroom: An Exploration of Interdisciplinary Virtual Reality in Classrooms

Researchers: Michael Graham, Curtis Bourassa and Adam Wilson Virtual reality is an emerging trend in educational and instructional technology in classrooms which has been long deemed inaccessible due to costs, availability, and developmental status. With recent changes making virtual reality technology more affordable and accessible, development in various education applications Read more

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