Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection

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tula:etd
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eng
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Copyright for all items in the Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection is held by the author, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise noted.
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Experiences of Five Undergraduate Academic Advisors in Ontario Universities

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Year: 2020, 2020
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): McFarlane, Brittany, Thesis advisor (ths): Bruce, Catherine, Degree committee member (dgc): Robinson, Nona, Degree committee member (dgc): Smale, William, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>This study used qualitative research methods to develop an understanding of the landscape of undergraduate academic advising in Ontario universities as well as deeply explore the experiences and practices of five full-time academic advisors. Phase one of the study consisted of a document analysis of Ontario universities' public-facing websites. Phase two of the study consisted of… more

Teacher Efficacy as an Indicator of how Mathematics Educators Perceive the Value of Professional Learning Experiences

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Year: 2020, 2020
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Kolodzinski, Tyler Michael, Thesis advisor (ths): Bruce, Catherine D, Degree committee member (dgc): Bruce, Catherine, Degree committee member (dgc): Suurtamm, Christine, Degree committee member (dgc): Smale, William, Degree committee member (dgc): Mooney, Claire, Degree committee member (dgc): Niblett, Blair, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>This study investigates the potential for a responsive model of professional development in mathematics education which acknowledges how teachers perceive the value of professional learning, and examines how those perceptions are connected to teacher efficacy. Three fields of educational research ground this study: (i) professional development strategies in mathematics education, (ii)… more

History Story Majors During the Humanities Crisis: A Case Study of Professors, Students, and Professional Staff Associated with a History Department

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Year: 2019, 2019
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Capell, Dana, Thesis advisor (ths): Smale, William, Degree committee member (dgc): Bruce, Cathy, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>This qualitative case study explored the experience of members and associates of </p><p>one university history department in order to examine the phenomena of choosing and </p><p>working within the history major in the context of current declines in humanities </p><p>enrolment. Drawing on interviews with 7 professors, 8 student majors, and 10 </p… more

A review of the first- and second-year experience of a group of Trent University students admitted below admission requirements

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Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Nicholson, Eliza, Thesis advisor (ths): Bruce, Catherine, Degree committee member (dgc): Smale, William, Degree committee member (dgc): Elliott, Paul, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>This study used qualitative research methods to explore the first- and second-year experiences of Trent University students who were admitted below admission requirements in September 2015. Through review of an on-line questionnaire completed by 13 students and two-rounds of semi-structured interviews completed by 5 students, information was gathered on the students' experiences,… more