To Know and Be Known: Enhancing Connectedness and Community in an Accelerated Nursing Program
Project Investigator(s): Elizabeth Bailey, Instructor, School of Nursing Project Description Undergraduate nursing students at UBC face unique challenges to their wellbeing and academic tenacity given the accelerated nature of their program (18 months), swift transition into stressful clinical learning environments, ethical dilemmas encountered in practicum, in addition to personal stressors outside of the academic context. […]
Investigating the Impact of Peer Learning on the Development of Communication Skills in Social Work Students
Project Investigator(s): Kelly Allison, Instructor, School of Social Work; Marie Nightbird, Instructor, School of Social Work; Charles Grant, Associate Professor, School of Social Work Project Description Interpersonal and verbal communication skills are central to effective social work practice. Social workers often rely on communication and interviewing skills to make sense of complex situations including difficult […]
Exploring Student Engagement in a First-Year Computing Course
Project Investigator(s): Oluwakemi Ola, Instructor, Computer Science Project Description As mental health issues rise in academia, there is a need for integrated approaches to support student wellbeing. In this project, we aim to explore students’ behavioral and emotional engagement in a first-year computing course (CPSC 110) to better understand how such factors impact their performance […]
“I can’t wait to start this”: Exploring the Relationship between Non-conventional Assignments, Student Engagement, and Applications Outside the Classroom
Project Investigator(s): Robyn Pitman, Lecturer, Sociology Project Description This project explores student engagement and student perceived benefits of a non-conventional method of assessment in a 3rd year family studies course called Relationship Development. Students complete the Relationship “Hack” Infographic assignment. An infographic is a visual representation of information. Students create their assignment for the public, […]