The aim of this study was to assess elementary teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge (PCK)
of and confidence in their ability to support students in enacting the science and …

This pilot study aimed to address persistent gaps in the research regarding effective
professional development models associated with reading comprehension pedagogy in content …

Asthma is the most common chronic illness in children and has a significant impact on children
and their families. Asthma management requires a multi-faceted approach, including an …

This paper reports findings from a two-year investigation on the impact of a professional
development (PD) program on second grade teachers’ science teaching practice, particularly of …

Although classroom video is well recognized as a valuable reflective resource for student
teachers, we know very little about how university supervisors' pedagogical practices are …

Background Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a leading preventable cause of
neurodevelopmental disability in North America. The stigma associated with alcohol use and …

During the past decade, there have been several health surveys involving Canada’s Aboriginal
people. In many of these studies, the Aboriginal population of Prince Edward Island (PEI) …

OBJECTIVE: To assess food consumption among aboriginal children living on Mi’kmaq
reserves in Prince Edward Island, Canada. DESIGN: Data were collected as part of a larger …

The philosophy of primary health care (PHC) recognizes that health is a product of individual,
social, economic, and political factors and that people have a right and a duty, individually …

Despite recent attention to health promotion and illness prevention, young people continue
to engage in a variety of risk behaviors, which may negatively influence current and future …