
Dr. David Mykota
Associate Professor
Education 3102
(306) 966-5258
Research areas
Curriculum Vitae
TEACHING RECORD
2007-2008
EPSE 390.3(W01) 2007-2008 Regular Session, Exceptional
EPSE 868.3 (02) 2007-2008 Behaviour Disorders of Children and Youth:
Advanced Theory and Practice
2006-2007
EPSE 500.3 (W01) 2006-2007 Regular Session, History
and Philosophy of Special Education: Special
Education Certificate online course
SCP 811 (01) 2006-2007 Regular Session, Psychopathology:
Assessing Developmental Risk
EPSE 868.3 (02) 2006-2007 Behaviour Disorders
of Children and Youth: Advanced Theory and Practice
EPSE 390.3 (10) 2006-2007 Regular Session, Exceptional
Learners: Integrated School Experiences Kappa
pilot
2005-2006
EPSE 390.3 (01) 2005-2006 Regular Session, Exceptional
Learners
EPSE 868.3 (02) 2005-2006 Regular Session, Behaviour
Disorders of Children and Youth: Advanced Theory
and Practice
EPSE 390.3 (03), 2006 Spring/Summer Session,
Exceptional Learners
EPSE 540.3 (W01) 2006 Spring/Summer Session,
Collaborative Processes and Contexts: Special
Education Certificate online course
EDPSE 570.3 (W01), 2006 Spring/Summer Session,
Individual Project in Special Education: Special
Education Certificate online course
2004-2005
EDPSE 337.3 (01) 2005 Spring Session, Self Discipline
and Developing Responsible Learners
EDPSE 448.3 (08), 2004-2005 Regular Session,
Assessing Learning in the Classroom
EDPSE 437.3 (31), 2004-2005 Regular Session,
Classroom Dynamics and Student Discipline
EDPSE 570.3 (02), 2004 Summer Session, Individual
project in Special Education
2003-2004
EDPSE 390.3 (30), 2004 Regular Session, Exceptional
Learners
2002-2003
EDEXC 888.3 (02), Regular Session, Trends and
Issues Educating Children and Youth with Exceptionalities
(team taught with Dr. McNamara)
EDPSE 390.3 (08), Regular Session, Exceptional
Learners
EDPSE 390.3 (12), Regular Session, Exceptional
Learners
EDPSE 437.3 (01), Regular Session, Classroom
Management
EDEXC 831.3 (02), Summer Session, Behaviour Disorders
Children and Youth
2001-2002
EDEXC 831.3 (02), Regular Session, Behaviour
Disorders Children and Youth: Introduction
EDEXC 812.3 (01), Regular Session, Teaching Behaviour
and Social Skills to Children and Youth
EDEXC 390.3 (01), Regular Session, Exceptional
Learners
EDEXC 390.3 (03), Regular Session, Exceptional
Learners
EDPSE 390.3 (12), Regular Session, Exceptional
Learners
2000-2001
EDEXC 412.3 (12), Spring Session Exceptional
Persons, Families & Professionals
EDPSE 390.3 (01), Summer Session, Exceptional
Learners
1999-2000
EDEXC 390.3 (03), Regular Session, Exceptional
Learners
EDEXC 390.3 (11), Summer Session, Exceptional
Learners
EDEXC 390.3 (01), Spring Session, Exceptional
Learners
1998-1999
EDEXC 412.3 (04), Regular Session, Exceptional
Persons, Families, and Professionals
EDEXC 390.3 (08), Regular Session, Exceptional
Learners
EDEXC 390.3 (10), Regular Session, Exceptional
Learners
EDEXC 414.3 (01), Summer Session, Exceptional
Learners: Classroom Implications
BOOKS AND CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
Books:
Hallahan, D.P., Kauffman, J. M., McIntyre, L. and Mykota, D. (in press, 2008). Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education. (Canadian edition) Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
PUBLISHED PAERS IN REFEREED JOURNALS:
Mykota, D. B. (2008). Implementing paraprofessional strength-based early intervention home visitations. Evaluation and Program Planning, 31, 266-76. Download PDF
Mykota, D. & Duncan, R. (2007). Learner Characteristics as Predictors of Online Social Presence. Canadian Journal of Education, 30 (1), 157-170. Download PDF
Mykota, D. & Schwean, V. (2006). Moderator Factors in First Nation Students At-Risk for Psychosocial Problems. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 21(1/2), 4-17. Download PDF
Mykota, D. & Muhajarine, N. (2005). Community Resilience Impact on Child and Youth Health Outcomes: A Neighbourhood Case Study. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 20(1/2), 5-20. Download PDF
CONTRIBUTED PAPERS IN PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND ABSTRACTS:
Mykota, D. (2008). A conceptual model for community resilience as it affectschild and youth outcomes. Abstract of an invited paper presented at a researchsymposium entitled Resilience: A Contextualized Approach to Study andIntervention held at the Canadian Psychological Association National Conference,Halifax, NS, June 12-14, 2008. p. 28.
Mykota, D. (2007). The affective domain of e-learning: Social presence. Abstract of an oral paperpresented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education National Conference. Saskatoon, SK, May 26-29, 2007. p. 12.
Mykota, D. (2006). The effective affect: Social presence in post secondary teacher training. Abstract of an oral paper presented at the Canadian Association for Distance Education International Conference. Montreal, QUE May 24-26, 2006. p. 95.
Mykota, D. (2006). Moderator factors in aboriginal students at risk for psychosocial problems. Abstract of an oral paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education National Conference. Toronto, ONT, May 27-30, 2006. p. 27.
Mykota, D. (2006). Online social presence and teacher characteristics. Abstract of an oral paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education National Conference. Toronto, ONT, May 27-30, 2006. p. 91.
Mykota, D. & Bonneycastle, D. (2005). Implementing E-learning Courses: A Model for Effective Practices. Abstract of an oral paper presented at the Canadian Association for Distance Education International Conference. Vancouver, BC, May 7-11, 2005. p. 105.
Mykota, D. 2004. Towards an Understanding of Resilient Neighbourhoods and the Well-Being of Children and Youth. Abstract of an oral paper presented at the Sociology of Education Network joint session at the Congress of the Social Sciences and Humanities National Conference organized by the Canadian Society for Studies in Education (CSSE - CAFE) and the Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association (CSAA). Winnipeg, MAN, June 1, 2004. p.123.
Mykota, D. (2004). Effective Practices for the Implementation of Intersectoral Programs. Abstract of an oral paper presented at the Canadian Evaluation Society National Conference, Saskatoon, SK, May 17-19, 2004. p.9.
Mykota, D. (2004). Inductive Analysis, Applied Research and Program Evaluations. Abstract of an oral paper presented at the Canadian Evaluation Society National Conference, Saskatoon, SK, May 17-19, 2004. p.17.
Mykota, D. (2003). Building Community Capacity in Strength-Based Early Interventions.Abstractof a presentation made at the Canadian Society for Studies in Education National Conference, Halifax, NS, May 28-June 1, p. 77.
Mykota, D. (2003). Evaluating Qualitatively a Paraprofessional Strength-Based Early Intervention. Abstract of a poster presentation made at the Child and Youth Health 2003, 3rd World Congress & Exposition, Vancouver, BC, p. 166.
Mykota, D. (2001). Challenges in the Implementation of Early Childhood Intersectoral Programs. Abstract of a presentation made at the Rural Health Research Second Annual National Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, p. 69.
Mykota, D., Tiessen, E., Nyholt, K., Bidwell, N., Gough, R., Udey, W., & Yackulic, R.A. (1994). Student Reaction to the University of Saskatchewan U-STAR Telephone Assisted Records. Abstract of a presentation made at the Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education National Conference, Calgary, AB.
RESEARCH AND PROJECT GRANT INFORMATION:
Mykota, D. Principle Investigator (2007). Department Head Research Support program award for the study entitled Online social presence.
Mykota, D. Principle Investigator (2006). Gwenna Moss Teaching and Learning Centre Faculty Development Research fund award for the research study entitled Online social presence
Mykota, D. Co-applicant. (2005). SSHRC Letter of Intent: Community University Research Alliance Building the Social Ecology of an Inclusive Community, LOI development funds for full proposal.
Mykota, D. (2005). Post Degree Certificate in Education: Special Education Technology Enhanced Learning Development Funding for the development of online content in the special education certificate that includes academic, instructional design, and production activities for 500 level certificate courses and undergraduate special education courses EDPSE 390.3 and EDPSE 414.3. . Primary content developer for TEL project and co-ordinator for Post Degree Certificate in Education: Special Education program.
D. Mykota, Principal Investigators, D. Pushor Co-Investigator (2005).Indigenous Peoples' Health Research Centre Summer Undergraduate Research Award for one summer student from July-August, 2005 for the project entitled A Bibliography of First Nations Early Childhood Programs and Research.
Mykota, D. and Haines, L. (2004). Post Degree Certificate in Education: Special Education Technology Enhanced Learning Development Funding for the development of online content in the special education that includes academic, instructional design, and production activities in the 500 level certificate courses. Primary content developer for TEL project and co-ordinator for Post Degree Certificate in Education: Special Education program.
D. Mykota, Principal Investigator (2003). Indigenous Peoples’ Health Research Centre Summer Undergraduate Research Award for one summer student from May-August, 2003 for the project entitled Community Resiliency and the Well Being of Children and Youth, . Funded through the Institute of Aboriginal Peoples Health by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College and the University of Regina, and the University of Saskatchewan.
Mykota, D., Principal Investigator (2003). Community Resiliency and the Well Being of Children and Youth, The Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Centered Prairie Communities, Health Canada.
Mykota, D. (2001). Principal Investigator. Evaluation of the Early Childhood Development Program of the Pipestone Health District. Funded by the Government of Canada, Health Transition Fund.
Mykota, D. (1999) Principal Investigator. Saskatchewan Health, Government of Saskatchewan. Received funding for the evaluation of the Early Skills Development Program.

