Graduate Students' Research

Anderson, Kerry. (In progress). Students living in foster care and the "Learning to 18" initiative. Recipient of the Jessica Jean Campbell Coulson Award, 2011. K. Pollock, supervisor.

Austin, Kim. (2006). Developing organizational skills in grade 5 students. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. J. Specht, advisory committee.

Baker, Diane. (2007). The principal's contribution to developing and maintaining inclusive schooling for students with special needs. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. E. Nowicki, advisory committee.

Baldwin, M. (2008). Enablers and barriers of community service for youth with disabilities. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. J. Specht, supervisor. Recipient of the Centre for Inclusive Education Research Award, 2008.

Balilty, Hila. (2007). Attitudes and behavioral interactions of typically developing children towards peers with special needs. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. E. Nowicki, supervisor. Recipient of the Centre for Inclusive Education Research Award, 2007; recipient of the Jessica Jean Campbell Coulson Award, 2007.

Basa, Ruth. (2010). The assessment of basic language and learning skills (ABLLS-R) and teacher education for students with autism spectrum disorders. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. J. Specht, supervisor; J. Metsala, advisory committee.

Birchall, H. (2008). Reading after reading recovery: A case study. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. J. Specht, supervisor.

Bois, M. L. (2005). Nurse educators' knowledge, attitude and willingness to accommodate nurses with ADHD. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. J. Specht, supervisor.

Boyko, Lisa. (2009). Effectiveness of preventative interventions for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents: A meta-analysis. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. E. Nowicki, supervisor.

Brown, Diane. (2009). Drama pedagogy and possibility: Building community and critical literacy in the classroom through artistic means. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. K. Noel, external examiner.

Brown, Heather. (2009). Strengths and weaknesses in the writing of individuals with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (HFASD). title="Masters of Education">M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. E. Nowicki, J. Specht, examiners. Recipient of the Jessica Jean Campbell Coulson Research Award, 2009; Recipient of the Centre for Inclusive Education Research Award, 2009.

Caldeira, Monica. (2009). A synthesis of autism-specific emotional interventions. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. J. Specht, advisory committee.

Davidson, Katherine. (In progress). The research to practice gap in the identification and instruction of student at risk for reading disabilities: Teachers' perspectives. Doctoral dissertation, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. E. Nowicki, supervisor. Recipient of Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGSOGS) 2008. Recipient of the Centre for Inclusive Education Research Award, 2008.

Delorme, S. (2010). Children's Beliefs About the Causes of Learning Difficulties. M.Ed. Directed Research Project, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. E. Nowicki, supervisor.

Escrader, A. (2001). The pedagogy of l'Arche: A school of the heart. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. C. Laine, supervisor.

Escrader, A. (2007). A marginal pedagogy: L'Arche and the education of the heart. Doctoral dissertation, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. S. Rich, supervisor.

Flinn, J. (2009). The educational impacts of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. J. Specht, supervisor. Recipient of the Centre for Inclusive Education Research Award, 2009.

Gilbert, Lynn. (2008). The link between social skills and academic success: Literature review and handbook. M.Ed. Directed Research Project, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. E. Nowicki, supervisor.

Hebert, Megan. An examination of children's word learning as a function of frequency of presentation, phonological neighbourhood density, vocabulary and nonword repetition. Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax. J. Metsala, thesis supervisor.

Juras, Mikael. (2009). Teachers' perceptions of the Tribes program: Effective components and social competence of students. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. E. Nowicki, supervisor; K. Noel, external examiner. Recipient of the Centre for Inclusive Education Research Award, 2008.

Kalat, Katarzyna Ewa. (2011). The experiences of literacy and numeracy coaches in implementing initiatives to raise student achievement. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. Recipient of the Centre for Inclusive Education Research Award, 2010. G. Rezai-Rashti, supervisor.

Kessler, Naomi. (2010). Children's attitudes and group norms towards classmates of lower and higher ability. M.Ed. Directed Research Project, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. E. Nowicki, supervisor.

Kirkpatrick, Lori. (2007) Effects of writing Instruction on students' compare - contrast reports. M.Ed.Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. E. Nowicki, advisory committee.

Lewis, Joan. (2007). Assessment and evaluation in elementary schools: Current practices and future directions. M.Ed. Directed Research Project, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. E. Nowicki, supervisor.

Lopata, Joel. (2010). Pre-service teacher beliefs about the antecedents to bullying and victimization: A concept-mapping approach. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. E. Nowicki, supervisor, Recipient of the Centre for Inclusive Education Research Award, 2010.

Mantler, Karen. (2009). How can alternative assessments enhance the quality of Individual Education Plans (IEP)? M.Ed. Directed Research Project, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. E. Nowicki, supervisor.

McLeod-Roberts, Pamela. (In progress). Using concept mapping to assess children's beliefs about inclusion. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. E. Nowicki, supervisor.

McManus, Tara. (2007). Tribes: Program evaluation of effectiveness of promoting inclusive attitudes and practices. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. E. Nowicki, supervisor, J. Specht, advisory committee.

Mueller, Julie. Computer integration in elementary and secondary schools: Variables influencing educators. Doctoral dissertation, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo. J. Specht, advisory committee.

Payne, Jutta. (2005). Affirmation of ability among gifted/LD adolescents: A qualitative study. M.Ed. Directed Research Project, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. E. Nowicki, supervisor.

Pick, Jennifer. (2005). High school students' attitudes toward students with pervasive developmental disorder. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. J. Specht, advisory committee.

Pompeo, M.N. (2009). When your "problem" becomes mine: Adult female siblings' perspectives of having a brother with a disability. Exceptionality Education International, 19(2), 50-62.

Pompeo, M. N. (In progress). Elementary teachers' perceptions of developing 'interventionist' beliefs and practices. Doctoral dissertation, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. J. Specht, supervisor. Recipient of the Centre for Inclusive Education Research Award, 2009.

Puskarich, Meghan. (2009). Participation profiles: Measuring adolescents' engagement in school and extracurricular activities. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. J. Specht, advisory committee.

Rohatyn, Natalia. (In progress). Measures of Processes of Teaching (MPOT) Reliability and Validity. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. J. Specht, supervisor.

Rumbold, Rita. (2006). The effects of a writing workshop designed to improve narrative/story structure and organization of students with ADHD. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. J. Specht, supervisor. Recipient of the Centre for Inclusive Education Research Award, 2006.

Sauder, Adrienne. Exploring Gifted adults' perception of giftedness in their pursuit of graduate education. M.Ed. Thesis, Brock University, St. Catharines.

Schmaltz, J. (2010). Elementary administrators creating the inclusive environment: Practical methods to create an inclusive environment for all exceptional students. M.Ed. Directed Research Project, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. E. Nowicki, supervisor.

Servais, Michelle. (In progress). Understanding Teachers’ Information Needs, Perceived Competencies, and Information Seeking Behaviour for Special Education Information. Doctoral dissertation, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. Recipient of the Centre for Inclusive Education Research Award, 2006. J. Specht, advisory committee.

Smith Hudson, Heather. (In progress). The transition from nurse to nurse educator. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. J. Specht, supervisor.

Stepien, Magdalena. (In progress). Tribes: Building positive human values. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. E. Nowicki, supervisor.

Washington, Karla. (2007). Exploring the impact of two direct-treatment programs for the remediation of expressive grammar deficits in preschool and kindergarten children with specific language impairment. Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Western Ontario. J.Specht, advisory committee.

White, Matt (In progress). School re-entry protocols for children with acquired brain injury. Recipient of the Centre for Inclusive Education Award, 2011.

Williams, Amanda. (2005). Assessing prospective teachers' attitudes toward students with behaviour difficulties over the course of pre-service training. M.Ed. Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. J. Specht, supervisor.

Young, Gabrielle. (2007). The effect of assistive technology on perceptions of academic achievement and self-esteem. M.Ed. Thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. J. Specht, supervisor; E. Nowicki, advisory committee. Recipient of the Centre for Inclusive Education Research Award, 2007.

Young, Gabrielle. (In progress). Examining students' use of assistive technology, self-concept and school motivation across school transitions. Doctoral dissertation, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario. J. Specht, Supervisor. Recipient of the 2010 Jessica Jean Campbell Coulson Research Award, 2010; Recipient of the Centre for Inclusive Education Research Award, 2010.