Academic And Community Identities: A Study Of Kurdish And Somali Refugee High School Students,
2016
Delta State University
Academic And Community Identities: A Study Of Kurdish And Somali Refugee High School Students, Franco Zengaro, Mohamed Ali, Sally Zengaro
Journal of Research Initiatives
This research examined the experiences of 11 high school students and their academic and social experiences in the U.S. using identity and agency in figured worlds. We collected data through interviews and field notes and analyzed them using constant comparative analysis. The findings revealed two main themes: the importance of continuity in promoting and maintaining a positive academic environment and the importance of support in creating positive identities. In addition, there was a strong awareness between being accepted, recognized, and encouraged at school and feeling accepted as a Muslim student. In the end, the participants experienced two different realities which …
Middle School Pedagogical Order: Lecture Or Lab?,
2016
Georgia Rgents University
Middle School Pedagogical Order: Lecture Or Lab?, Barry R. Thompson, Thomas E. Deering
Journal of Research Initiatives
A study was recently conducted in a suburban middle school regarding two teaching strategies. Ninety-three eighth grade students were administered a pretest regarding plate tectonics. Forty-one of the students conducted an inquiry lab; they participated in a class discussion regarding the material. Forty-two of the students first participated in a class discussion regarding plate tectonics; afterwards they completed the laboratory exercise. A posttest was administered at the conclusion of the unit. Ten students were not in attendance for both the pretest and the posttest. Statistical analysis of the 83 remaining students through the use of t-tests indicates no statistically significant …
Impact Of Class Size On Learning, Behavioral And General Attitudes Of Students In Secondary Schools In Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria,
2016
University of Agriculture Makurdi
Impact Of Class Size On Learning, Behavioral And General Attitudes Of Students In Secondary Schools In Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria, Taofeek Ayotunde Yusuf, C A. Onifade, O S. Bello
Journal of Research Initiatives
Poor performance of university undergraduate students has been traced to their poor academic performance and attitudes in secondary schools. There was concern over whether class size was responsible for this. Researches on the effect of class size on academic performance and achievement exist. The study was carried out to investigate the impact of class size on students’ attitude to studies using four (4) selected secondary schools in Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria. Possible effect of class size on the general, learning and behavioral attitudes were considered. Its impact was also correlated with effect of other possible factors. Questionnaires were administered to …
Realizing The Dream: African American Males’ Narratives That Encouraged The Pursuit Of Doctoral Education,
2016
City University of New York, Bronx Community College,
Realizing The Dream: African American Males’ Narratives That Encouraged The Pursuit Of Doctoral Education, Ted N. Ingram
Journal of Research Initiatives
This article used personal narratives to discover factors affecting the decision of African American males to consider doctoral education. This study was based on qualitative interviews with 18 African American male doctoral students enrolled at predominantly white institutions as they reflected on their reasons for pursuing an advanced degree. The following were found to influence their decision: (a) need for faculty encouragement, (b) motivation to pursue a doctorate, and (c) their personal motivations. Recommendations are offered for increasing the numbers of African American male doctoral students.
The Relationship Between A College Preparation Program And At-Risk Students' College Readiness,
2016
Regis University
The Relationship Between A College Preparation Program And At-Risk Students' College Readiness, Jennifer Cates, Scott Schaefle
Scott Schaefle
This study evaluates the relationship between elements of a college preparation program and the college readiness of low-income and/or Latina/o students at the completion of 6 years of participation in the program. Hours of participation in tutoring, mentoring, advising, college campus visits, summer programs, and educational field trips are examined in relationship to students' college-track course completion and Preliminary SAT (PSAT) participation. In addition, the relationship between students' expectations for college and their ranking of program activities is examined. Results indicate that key program elements related to college readiness include advising, college campus visits, and college information through booklets and …
Front Matter,
2016
Bank Street College of Education
Front Matter, Bank Street College Of Education
Thought and Practice: (1987-1991) the Journal of the Graduate School of Bank Street College of Education
No abstract provided.
Computers: Will Their Magic Survive Schooling?,
2016
Bank Street College of Education
Computers: Will Their Magic Survive Schooling?, Barbara Dubitsky
Thought and Practice: (1987-1991) the Journal of the Graduate School of Bank Street College of Education
Looks at computers as a tool in classroom learning.
Must Schools Hinder Education?,
2016
Bank Street College of Education
Must Schools Hinder Education?, Lorraine Monroe
Thought and Practice: (1987-1991) the Journal of the Graduate School of Bank Street College of Education
A brief essay which explores the differences between schooling and education.
Fostering An Inclusive Stem Workforce,
2016
Cary Alan Supalo
Fostering An Inclusive Stem Workforce, Cary A. Supalo Dr.
Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities
The following keynote address was delivered by Dr. Cary A. Supalo at the 2015 Training Workforce and Development and diversity conference which is one of the divisions that is part of NIH’s general medical sciences. This conference was attended by over 500 program directors from all of the T32 sponsored projects in 2015. This presentation discussed the importance of a full inclusive STEM workforce that includes persons with disabilities
"Ok Can We Try Now?" One Student's Communications On A Classroom Computer Network,
2016
Bank Street College of Education
"Ok Can We Try Now?" One Student's Communications On A Classroom Computer Network, Shelly V. Goldman, Carol Reich, Alison Matthews
Thought and Practice: (1987-1991) the Journal of the Graduate School of Bank Street College of Education
A case study describing one of fifteen students at The Lexington School for the Deaf who participated in a pilot program called the Literacy Network.
Front Matter,
2016
Bank Street College of Education
Front Matter
Thought and Practice: (1987-1991) the Journal of the Graduate School of Bank Street College of Education
No abstract provided.
Brains In Pain Cannot Learn!,
2016
Butler University
Brains In Pain Cannot Learn!, Lori Desautels
Scholarship and Professional Work – Education
Educators want nothing more than for our students to feel successful and excited to learn, and to understand the importance of their education. We want our students' attention and respect to match our own. I believe that most if not all of our students desire the same, but walking through our classroom doors are beautifully complex youth who are neurobiologically wired to feel before thinking.
How To Con Your Teacher,
2016
Bank Street College of Education
How To Con Your Teacher, Bernice M. Wilson
Thought and Practice: (1987-1991) the Journal of the Graduate School of Bank Street College of Education
Describes how specific and detailed instruction in social awareness is as important to teaching the child with learning problems as the teaching of reading.
The "Concept Teaching" Game: A Rationale,
2016
Bank Street College of Education
The "Concept Teaching" Game: A Rationale, Hal Melnick
Thought and Practice: (1987-1991) the Journal of the Graduate School of Bank Street College of Education
Teachers recognize the importance of motivation in successful children's learning and are looking for approaches to mathematics teaching that promote strong, positive feelings toward the subject. Thus, learning games have once again become part of the instructional repertoire.
The Value Of Re-Reading...Again And Again,
2016
Bank Street College of Education
The Value Of Re-Reading...Again And Again, Bernice M. Wilson
Thought and Practice: (1987-1991) the Journal of the Graduate School of Bank Street College of Education
Describes the importance of allowing children to re-read their favorite books.
The Fisher-Landau/Dalton Program: A Pilot Study Of Teachers' Perceptions Of Learning Disabilities,
2016
Bank Street College of Education
The Fisher-Landau/Dalton Program: A Pilot Study Of Teachers' Perceptions Of Learning Disabilities, Herbert Zimiles, Sylvia Ross
Thought and Practice: (1987-1991) the Journal of the Graduate School of Bank Street College of Education
Describes the two major objectives of the Fisher-Landau program at Dalton: 1. To achieve early identification of specific learning abilities in otherwise intellectually gifted children in order to help them compensate for and thereby forestall some of their difficulties and academic defeats earlier in their school careers, and 2. to improve the effectiveness with which schools are able to meet the educational and developmental needs of learning-disabled children.
The Master Teacher: A Personal Reflection,
2016
Bank Street College of Education
The Master Teacher: A Personal Reflection, Carol Hillman
Thought and Practice: (1987-1991) the Journal of the Graduate School of Bank Street College of Education
Describes that working with young children requires an attitude based on willingness to grow, one that puts the teacher as well as the children in the role of the learner.
The Role Of The Teacher In The Interdisciplinary Team,
2016
Bank Street College of Education
The Role Of The Teacher In The Interdisciplinary Team, Sue S. Suratt
Thought and Practice: (1987-1991) the Journal of the Graduate School of Bank Street College of Education
Describes the author's impression that teachers are inadequately prepared to assume leadership roles in clinical settings, especially as members of interdisciplinary teams.
Front Matter,
2016
Bank Street College of Education
Front Matter
Thought and Practice: (1987-1991) the Journal of the Graduate School of Bank Street College of Education
No abstract provided.
Applying The Technology Acceptance Model To Predict And Explain Elementary And Secondary Preservice Teachers' Continuance Behavioral Intentions And Pedagogical Usage Of Twitter To Build Professional Capital: A Structural Equation Modeling Inquiry,
2016
University of Central Florida
Applying The Technology Acceptance Model To Predict And Explain Elementary And Secondary Preservice Teachers' Continuance Behavioral Intentions And Pedagogical Usage Of Twitter To Build Professional Capital: A Structural Equation Modeling Inquiry, Nandita Gurjar
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this research study was to predict and explain elementary and secondary preservice teachers' continuance behavioral intentions and pedagogical usage of Twitter, a web based social networking, microblogging platform, to build professional growth and capital. The objective of the research study was to examine preservice teachers' beliefs associated with the specified constructs that formed the latent variables of the hypothesized research model; these latent variables were then measured with their associated indicators or manifest variables, and the relationship between the manifest variables was examined through the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) process. A non-experimental empirical research study was conducted …
