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The primary focus of this project is the development of an idea-rich, practical handbook for begi... more The primary focus of this project is the development of an idea-rich, practical handbook for beginning teachers of elementary school. Current research emphasizes the following six most common problems facing beginning teachers. Appearing in rank order, they are: classroom management, student motivation, assessment, meeting the individual needs of students, developing positive relationships with parents, and handling job stress. There is a chapter dedicated to each of these topics in the handbook, complete with practical strategies, numerous ideas, and suggested activities with accompanying reproducible pages for new teachers to use. Information is presented in check-list or point form whenever possible, and space is provided for the reader to record notes and ideas. All sections of the handbook are supported by a rigorous analysis of current literature on the topic of beginning teaching.
Childhood Education, 2012
Permission is hereby granted to the University of Alberta Libraries to reproduce single copies of... more Permission is hereby granted to the University of Alberta Libraries to reproduce single copies of this thesis and to lend or sell such copies for private, scholarly or scientific research purposes only. Where the thesis is converted to, or otherwise made available in digital form, the University of Alberta will advise potential users of the thesis of these terms.
In this article, I discuss theoretical possibilities for the inclusion of therapy dogs in the ele... more In this article, I discuss theoretical possibilities for the inclusion of therapy dogs in the elementary language arts classroom, particularly which may inspire students otherwise reluctant to engage in literacy activities. I incorporate Guthrie and colleagues' work in engagement into research in Animal Assisted Therapy with children to posit a revised theory of engagement. I t was October, and my grade 2 students gathered around in what seemed to be breathless anticipation to meet my new little white Maltese-poodle puppy, Tango. Before I invited her out of her kennel, as a class we reviewed what we had researched and learned over the past two weeks about how to meet a new dog: stay seated and let the puppy come to you, put your hand out, palm-down to let her sniff you before petting her on her back or side. Ensure that you are gentle and quiet, because the puppy is little and may be afraid, just like us, if she hears sudden, loud noises. We had removed our shoes in a class deci...
LEARNing Landscapes
In this article, I discuss theoretical possibilities for the inclusion of therapy dogs in the ele... more In this article, I discuss theoretical possibilities for the inclusion of therapy dogs in the elementary language arts classroom, particularly which may inspire students otherwise reluctant to engage in literacy activities. I incorporate Guthrie and colleagues’ work in engagement into research in Animal Assisted Therapy with children to posit a revised theory of engagement.
Teaching Compassion: Humane Education in Early Childhood, 2013
Language and Literacy, 2010
Journal of Teaching and Learning, Jun 24, 2008
Early Childhood Education Journal, 2010
Animal-Assisted programs with children are becoming increasingly popular in school and therapeuti... more Animal-Assisted programs with children are becoming increasingly popular in school and therapeutic settings. This article provides an overview of the benefits accrued by children as well as the concerns with programs which involve animals, and therapy dogs in particular, in these environments. Research over the past 30 years indicates that therapy dogs may offer physiological, emotional, social, and physical support for children. The distinguishing features of Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) are characterized by the supplemental inclusion of a trained therapy dog in reaching an intervention goal in therapeutic environments, and as a supplement to an educational objective in school contexts. The general assumptions underlying AAT with children are that although therapy dogs are interactive, children seem to perceive them as non-judgemental participants who are outside of the complications and expectations of human relationships. This unique interaction may offer children a valuable form of social and emotional support in educational and therapeutic settings.
What you've created within the school is a kind of parallel universe-a warm, playful environment ... more What you've created within the school is a kind of parallel universe-a warm, playful environment that motivates the children to learn.
The primary focus of this project is the development of an idea-rich, practical handbook for begi... more The primary focus of this project is the development of an idea-rich, practical handbook for beginning teachers of elementary school. Current research emphasizes the following six most common problems facing beginning teachers. Appearing in rank order, they are: classroom management, student motivation, assessment, meeting the individual needs of students, developing positive relationships with parents, and handling job stress. There is a chapter dedicated to each of these topics in the handbook, complete with practical strategies, numerous ideas, and suggested activities with accompanying reproducible pages for new teachers to use. Information is presented in check-list or point form whenever possible, and space is provided for the reader to record notes and ideas. All sections of the handbook are supported by a rigorous analysis of current literature on the topic of beginning teaching.
Childhood Education, 2012
Permission is hereby granted to the University of Alberta Libraries to reproduce single copies of... more Permission is hereby granted to the University of Alberta Libraries to reproduce single copies of this thesis and to lend or sell such copies for private, scholarly or scientific research purposes only. Where the thesis is converted to, or otherwise made available in digital form, the University of Alberta will advise potential users of the thesis of these terms.
In this article, I discuss theoretical possibilities for the inclusion of therapy dogs in the ele... more In this article, I discuss theoretical possibilities for the inclusion of therapy dogs in the elementary language arts classroom, particularly which may inspire students otherwise reluctant to engage in literacy activities. I incorporate Guthrie and colleagues' work in engagement into research in Animal Assisted Therapy with children to posit a revised theory of engagement. I t was October, and my grade 2 students gathered around in what seemed to be breathless anticipation to meet my new little white Maltese-poodle puppy, Tango. Before I invited her out of her kennel, as a class we reviewed what we had researched and learned over the past two weeks about how to meet a new dog: stay seated and let the puppy come to you, put your hand out, palm-down to let her sniff you before petting her on her back or side. Ensure that you are gentle and quiet, because the puppy is little and may be afraid, just like us, if she hears sudden, loud noises. We had removed our shoes in a class deci...
LEARNing Landscapes
In this article, I discuss theoretical possibilities for the inclusion of therapy dogs in the ele... more In this article, I discuss theoretical possibilities for the inclusion of therapy dogs in the elementary language arts classroom, particularly which may inspire students otherwise reluctant to engage in literacy activities. I incorporate Guthrie and colleagues’ work in engagement into research in Animal Assisted Therapy with children to posit a revised theory of engagement.
Teaching Compassion: Humane Education in Early Childhood, 2013
Language and Literacy, 2010
Journal of Teaching and Learning, Jun 24, 2008
Early Childhood Education Journal, 2010
Animal-Assisted programs with children are becoming increasingly popular in school and therapeuti... more Animal-Assisted programs with children are becoming increasingly popular in school and therapeutic settings. This article provides an overview of the benefits accrued by children as well as the concerns with programs which involve animals, and therapy dogs in particular, in these environments. Research over the past 30 years indicates that therapy dogs may offer physiological, emotional, social, and physical support for children. The distinguishing features of Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) are characterized by the supplemental inclusion of a trained therapy dog in reaching an intervention goal in therapeutic environments, and as a supplement to an educational objective in school contexts. The general assumptions underlying AAT with children are that although therapy dogs are interactive, children seem to perceive them as non-judgemental participants who are outside of the complications and expectations of human relationships. This unique interaction may offer children a valuable form of social and emotional support in educational and therapeutic settings.
What you've created within the school is a kind of parallel universe-a warm, playful environment ... more What you've created within the school is a kind of parallel universe-a warm, playful environment that motivates the children to learn.