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Making The Most Of The Peer Review Process, Christy Galletta Horner, Sherri L. Horner, Richard Henry Maguire Dec 2023

Making The Most Of The Peer Review Process, Christy Galletta Horner, Sherri L. Horner, Richard Henry Maguire

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

In this brief mentoring corner article, we focus on defining what different editorial decisions mean (e.g., accept with revisions; revise and resubmit; reject: revise and resubmit), discussing factors you might consider when deciding what to do after receiving a decision (e.g., resubmit or move on) and considering how to best approach the revisions. We also provide guidance on effective communication with editors, including an example of a successful response to review table and cover letter.


Review Of Student Agency In The Classroom: Honoring Student Voice In The Curriculum, Clyde Barnett Iii Dec 2023

Review Of Student Agency In The Classroom: Honoring Student Voice In The Curriculum, Clyde Barnett Iii

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

A review of the book Student Agency in the Classroom: Honoring Student Voice in the Curriculum by Margaret Vaughn.


Emergent Design Thinking, Rigorous Research, And Perseverance: Comments From A Keynote Address, John H. Hitchcock Dec 2023

Emergent Design Thinking, Rigorous Research, And Perseverance: Comments From A Keynote Address, John H. Hitchcock

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

This invited article is a follow-up to the 2022 keynote address given to the Midwestern Education Research Association. This article reviews national, contemporary challenges to conducting applied education research. It also reviews broad principles that might help one continue to conduct high-quality research, namely: embracing emergent design thinking, flexibility, and perseverance.


Using Intercultural Sensitivity To Predict Culturally Responsive Classroom Management Self-Efficacy Among Preservice Teachers, Christopher M. Estepp, Jennifer G. Beasley, Stephen R. Burgin, Donald M. Johnson Dec 2023

Using Intercultural Sensitivity To Predict Culturally Responsive Classroom Management Self-Efficacy Among Preservice Teachers, Christopher M. Estepp, Jennifer G. Beasley, Stephen R. Burgin, Donald M. Johnson

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

As student diversity increases, it is imperative that Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) prepare preservice teachers to manage these classrooms. Educators are expected to possess the skillset, experience, and confidence necessary to engage diverse students from varying cultural backgrounds. Thus, intercultural sensitivity is an important affective trait for teachers, however, the connection between intercultural sensitivity and self-efficacy for culturally responsive classroom management has not been well documented in the preservice teacher literature. In this study, one mid-southern university examined the relationship between preservice teachers’ perceptions of their intercultural sensitivity and their self-efficacy for tasks related to culturally responsive classroom management. …


Examining The Digital Divide In Education During Covid-19 From Teachers’ Perspectives, Elife Ceviker, Tuba Gezer Dec 2023

Examining The Digital Divide In Education During Covid-19 From Teachers’ Perspectives, Elife Ceviker, Tuba Gezer

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

The outbreak of COVID-19 resulted in unprecedented school closures in education, leading online education to become “the new normal.” Concurrently, emergency online instruction further exacerbated what is known as the digital divide, one of the contributing factors to inequality of educational opportunities. The purpose of our research is to examine in what ways the digital divide influences teachers and students during COVID-19. A better understanding of teachers' perceptions of teaching online and the digital divide can offer more information for effective teaching during the pandemic. In this multi-method study, researchers collected data from 36 teachers through Likert scale questions …


Editors' Notes, Christy Galletta Horner, Sherri L. Horner Dec 2023

Editors' Notes, Christy Galletta Horner, Sherri L. Horner

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

Editors' Notes: Volume 35, Issue 2


Delivering Standards-Based Professional Development Online, Evangeline Newton, Ruth Oswald, Denise Stuart Sep 2023

Delivering Standards-Based Professional Development Online, Evangeline Newton, Ruth Oswald, Denise Stuart

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

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Index Of Articles: 1997, Deborah L. Bainer, Gene A. Kramer, Richard M. Smith Sep 2023

Index Of Articles: 1997, Deborah L. Bainer, Gene A. Kramer, Richard M. Smith

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

Index of Articles


Index Of Authors: 1997, Deborah L. Bainer, Gene A. Kramer, Richard M. Smith Sep 2023

Index Of Authors: 1997, Deborah L. Bainer, Gene A. Kramer, Richard M. Smith

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

Index of Authors


Editors' Notes, Christy Galletta Horner, Sherri Horner, Kristina Lavenia, Marlise Lonn, Audrey Roberts, Brooks Vostal Jan 2023

Editors' Notes, Christy Galletta Horner, Sherri Horner, Kristina Lavenia, Marlise Lonn, Audrey Roberts, Brooks Vostal

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

Editors' Notes