This research proposes to examine the views of Grade Primary teachers, early childhood educators and parents as they relate to school readiness. A review of the literature has revealed that research considers the idea of ...
The question of which skills children should possess upon entrance into the public school
system has been a topic of much debate for decades (Elkind, 2006; Katz, 1996). Due to beliefs
and values held by many ...
Contemporary research in the field of child and youth study continues to examine the experiences of children living within urban environments. This research has
tended to examine challenges to child development present ...
This study was designed to examine if anti bias and culturally responsive
curriculums are present in urban and rural daycares in Nova Scotia. Additional factors
were investigated to determine the relationship between ...
The family-centred philosophy governs the provision of early intervention
services for families of children with special needs in Canada and the United States, and
has significantly changed over the past 50 years. ...
The use of restorative justice in the youth justice field has increased significantly since the enactment of the Youth Criminal Justice Act in 2003 (Thomas, 2008). Legislation within the Youth Criminal Justice Act requires ...
The focus of this research study was to examine Child and Youth Study undergraduates’
self perceptions of cultural competence following completion of their most recent practicum
placement. Qualitative research methods ...
Early intervention has existed as a profession in Nova Scotia for over thirty years.
The early intervention programs have history in community, founded on grass roots need
for services for young children with special ...
Morash, Jessica(Mount Saint Vincent University, 2012)
There is strong empirical evidence that stimulant medications, such as methylphenidate
hydrochloride (MPH), are effective in reducing ADHD symptoms (Ritchers et al., 1995);
however, these medications can also cause sleep ...
Morash, Jessica(Mount Saint Vincent University, 2012)
There is strong empirical evidence that stimulant medications, such as methylphenidate
hydrochloride (MPH), are effective in reducing ADHD symptoms (Ritchers et al., 1995);
however, these medications can also cause sleep ...
This research provides a discursive analysis of contemporary Canadian Forces [CF]
recruitment materials, written policies, and procedures that are aimed at gender equity. The
analysis and discussions are grounded within ...
This exploratory study used both a quantitative and qualitative research approach to
acquire information regarding the application of principles and practices of inclusion common to
our childcare and education settings ...
Bullying not only affects victims, but also perpetrators, bystanders, and society at
large. Despite concentrated efforts from schools, community organizations, and
governing bodies, not only has traditional bullying ...
This study was developed to determine early childhood educator’s perceptions of
the use pedagogical documentation in emergent curriculum programs. In this qualitative
study, 16 educators were asked a series of questions ...
The focus of this research study was to interview child life specialists in order to a) better
understand the meaning of the concept of rapport, b) identify ways in which rapport is
established and maintained, as well ...
Atlass, Alicia(Mount Saint Vincent University, 2013-09)
Creative arts therapies [CATs] represent a collection of techniques utilizing one or
several elements of creative arts as the main tool within the therapy and are becoming a
popular alternative to traditional therapies ...
In different psychological theories and perspectives, mental health or well-being is characterized by a set
of major components. Using Ryff’s theory of positive psychological well-being, this study focused on the roles ...
Shojaee, Mahnaz(Mount Saint Vincent University, 2014)
Using Ryff’s positive psychological theory as a conceptual framework, this research was focused on mental health to explore the degree to which mental health can be predicted by personality and demographic factors. This ...
McNutt, Katherine(Mount Saint Vincent University, 2014)
The focus of this study was to gain insight into the experiences of children who participate in equine assisted therapy (EAT). The study used a qualitative child-based approach focused on accessing the perspectives of ...
Etheridge, Nancy(Mount Saint Vincent University, 2014-04)
The number of children being diagnosed with autism, a pervasive developmental
disorder, has risen dramatically in recent years (Kendall & Comer, 2010). Children with
Autism Spectrum Disorder typically attend public schools ...