our research
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Why the need?
Why the Need for Study Smart Inclusive Solutions?
The need for Study Smart was confirmed with educators, students and parents across Canada.
84% STUDENTS
reported their learning plans would help their teachers understand them better
81.4% students
reported they understand better how they learn after their MINDspeak experience
83.7% students
reported that having a choice and voice in their learning strategies was important
A Design-Based Research Study
A Student-Directed Holistic Assessment Approach to Help Teachers Support the Diverse Needs of Students in Inclusive Educational Settings*
research Overview
development of assessment
2nd testing cycle
3rd testing cycle
SUPPORTING STUDENT MOTIVATION
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Supporting students with diverse learning needs using universal design for learning in online learning: Voice of the students
Montgomery, D & Snow, K. (2024), Journal of Teaching and Learning, 18(2), 55-72.
Theories of motivation to support the needs of all learners: Examining a family’s diverse educational experiences
Montgomery, D. P., Montgomery, M., & Montgomery, M. (2023). LEARNing Landscapes, 16(1), 213-227.
Integrating technology with instructional frameworks to support all learners in inclusive classrooms
Montgomery, D. (2022). The Open/Technology in Education, Society, and Scholarship Association Journal, 2(2), 1–16.
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Topics aligned to Study Smart Inclusive Solutions
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How to make students (and teachers) want to go to school | Michele Freitag
Fostering Student Success Through Intrinsic Motivation
Kids do well if they can- Dr. Ross Greene