Educational Psychology

Psychological Foundations in Education (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 1996.

Using data gathered in Flower of Two Soils (FOTS) and School Options for Native Children studies, analysis found that the two disorders existed separately and occurrence of symptoms was not related to culture.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--California State University, Long Beach, 2004.

Educational Administration Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1989.

Study explores the difference in feelings among a large number of parents, children and teachers regarding the school environment in the White Mountain Apache community.

Discusses risk factors and school-based programs that emphasize adaptation to local norms and customs.

Results suggest changes in curriculum and materials are desirable to account for differences in language, environment and value systems. Scroll to appropriate article.

Shows that presenting information holistically with observational and collaborative activities impacts positively on academic success.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Iowa State University, 2013.

Speaker talks about finding a healthy pathway to education in Aboriginal communities. From: Think Indigenous Education Conference (TIEC) 2015, March 18-20, University of Saskatchewan. Duration: 29:18.

Results indicated mother's association with traditional values improved school outcomes for her children, while the father's association had no appreciable effect.

Suggests that the anti-oppressive curriculum on the Canadian prairies must be examined to evaluate how racial identifications are constructed through commonplace national discourses.

A study of Mississippi students was used to develop school programs to prepare the students for occupations that met their interests.

Study found Holland's Self-Directed Search moderately reliable and stable. Test could prove appropriate for use with Aboriginal students.