Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection

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Playing with Play: Considerations for Embedding Outdoor Play-Based Learning into the Early Years

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Year: 2024, 2024
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Power, Marlene Ellen, Thesis advisor (ths): Niblett, Blair, Degree committee member (dgc): Handlarski, Denise, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>This thesis investigates the tensions, gaps and opportunities presented by outdoor play-based learning. Written by a founder of the Forest School concept in Canada, this exploration revolves around two research questions: How can we (re)conceptualize outdoor play-based learning in formal education for children aged 0-8, and how can we integrate and reinvigorate both pedagogical theory… more
Full Text: PLAYING WITH PLAY: CONSIDERATIONS FOR EMBEDDING OUTDOOR PLAY-BASED LEARNING INTO THE EARLY YEARS A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Education in the Faculty of …

Playing with Play: Considerations for Embedding Outdoor Play-Based Learning into the Early Years

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Year: 2024, 2024
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Power, Marlene Ellen, Thesis advisor (ths): Niblett, Blair, Degree committee member (dgc): Handlarski, Denise, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>This thesis investigates the tensions, gaps and opportunities presented by outdoor play-based learning. Written by a founder of the Forest School concept in Canada, this exploration revolves around two research questions: How can we (re)conceptualize outdoor play-based learning in formal education for children aged 0-8, and how can we integrate and reinvigorate both pedagogical theory… more

An Investigation into the Effect of Educational Background and Math Anxiety on Teacher Candidates' Pedagogical Beliefs

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Year: 2024, 2024
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Simantirakis, Theodore, Thesis advisor (ths): Bourrie, Heather, Thesis advisor (ths): Niblett, Blair, Degree committee member (dgc): Pendleton Jimenez, Karleen, Degree committee member (dgc): Husband, Marc, Degree committee member (dgc): Bourrie, Heather, Degree committee member (dgc): Niblett, Blair, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>This paper examines the potential effects of educational background and math anxiety on Teacher Candidates' (TCs') pedagogical beliefs. To investigate this relationship, I conducted a
mixed-methods study. Twenty-five TCs were given a quantitative survey consisting of Likert
scales to measure their math anxiety levels and their pedagogical beliefs concerning
constructivism… more