Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection

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    Green Leadership in the Classroom: Investigating Teachers' Environmental Leadership, Well-Being, Impressions of Nature, and Motivation to take Students Outdoors

    Year: 2023, 2023
    Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
    Name(s): Creator (cre): McCutcheon, Renée, Thesis advisor (ths): Nisbet, Lisa, Degree committee member (dgc): Elliott, Paul, Degree committee member (dgc): Reis, Giuliano, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
    Abstract: <p>Concerns about climate change means that there is an urgent need to understand teachers' role in educating students about environmental issues and sustainability. However, little is known about teachers' environmental leadership and how that affects their competencies in the classroom, their general well-being and connections with nature, or what kinds of personality… more

    What Nature is Best?: Testing the Effects of Green and Blue Space on Mood and Environmental Concern

    Year: 2020, 2020
    Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
    Name(s): Creator (cre): Lachance, Danielle, Thesis advisor (ths): Nisbet, Lisa, Degree committee member (dgc): Summerfeldt, Laura, Degree committee member (dgc): Elliott, Paul, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
    Abstract: <p>Connecting with nature benefits human and environmental health, however it is unclear whether certain types of nature influence people differently. Research has primarily focused on green spaces (vegetation-rich areas), but recent cross-sectional studies suggest that green spaces with blue space (natural water elements) may have additional well-being benefits. A quasi-experimental design… more

    Enhancing interpretive trails with technology: The value of a smartphone-guided interpretive trail

    Year: 2020, 2020
    Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
    Name(s): Creator (cre): Lake, Whitney Anne, Thesis advisor (ths): Elliott, Paul, Degree committee member (dgc): Niblett, Blair, Degree committee member (dgc): Hill, Stephen, Degree committee member (dgc): Pendleton Jimenez, Karleen, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
    Abstract: <p>Enhancing interpretive trails with smartphone technology may enrich the visitor's educational experience by stimulating deeper engagement and enjoyment that will improve immediate knowledge and help promote the development of environmental literacy. This connection between technology and environmental education can only be considered successful if enhanced enrichment and educational… more

    Indigenous Knowledge in Contemporary Public Education: Issues and Guidelines for Educators

    Year: 2019, 2019
    Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
    Name(s): Creator (cre): Dueck, Catherine Anne, Thesis advisor (ths): Elliott, Paul, Degree committee member (dgc): Bocking, Stephen, Degree committee member (dgc): Davis, Lynne, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
    Abstract: <p>This study provides important perspectives and guidance for educators in Ontario to assist in integrating Indigenous content into public education programs – both in schools and other community educational settings. It explores how Indigenous worldviews provide unique insights for holistic education and learning how to live sustainably in place. The study also focuses on approaches to… more

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

    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

    Farmer knowledge exchange about climate change adaptation in the Peterborough region of Southern Ontario

    Year: 2018, 2018
    Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
    Name(s): Creator (cre): Noyes, Indra, Thesis advisor (ths): Elliott, Paul, Thesis advisor (ths): Hutchinson, Tom, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
    Abstract: <p>Agricultural adaptation is a significant component of the larger challenge humans face in adapting to the impacts of climate change. There are extensive studies of agricultural adaptation, however little is known about how farmers in Ontario share knowledge about effective adaptation practices. This qualitative research study contributes to the understanding of the educational context… more