Darhen Sing will be defending her MA thesis at 12:00 pm on Friday, August 20th at 12:00 pm (Pacific Time).
All are welcome to attend.
Zoom Link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/67004249871?pwd=MDBXWFVaSkVoMC8xQTFwOGVxY21LZz09
Meeting ID: 670 0424 9871
Passcode: 312140
Supervisory Committee:
Dr. Kedrick James (research supervisor), Dr. Derek Gladwin, and Dr. Kerry Renwick
Title: Maintaining Community In a Time of Social Distancing
Abstract:
This study, titled “Maintaining Community In a Time of Social Distancing,” investigates how students are being impacted by social distancing measures put in place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study explores how adolescent students thought about place as they learned from home and from school. It explored whether journaling could be used to maintain a sense of community during this time of social distancing. The key goals of this study were to find ways to support students through this pandemic, to keep them connected and engaged in school. It found that collaborative or group work, in person or remote, was essential for maintaining classroom community and allowing adolescents to stay connected and engaged in their learning. This research is intended to inform the work of teachers and members of the education community.