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Perceptions Of High School Students Of The Impact Of A School Uniform Policy, Stacy L. Gregory
Perceptions Of High School Students Of The Impact Of A School Uniform Policy, Stacy L. Gregory
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
High schools are tirelessly pondering ideas of enhancing the learning environment by increasing academic engagement and safety. This phenomenology study was designed to report and analyze the perceptions of selected students about their academic engagement and safety while attending one high school. Data for this study were obtained through interviews that were conducted on two levels: focus group and individual interviews. The results indicate that uniforms by themselves have little to do with a student's academic engagement. Students believe that their teachers play a big part in the way that they participate in educational tasks. They also believe that engaging …
Elementary Teacher Perceptions Of Teaching Practices That Foster Creative Thinking In Students, Jessica Roy
Elementary Teacher Perceptions Of Teaching Practices That Foster Creative Thinking In Students, Jessica Roy
Inquiry: The University of Arkansas Undergraduate Research Journal
Divergent thinking is a 21st century skill that allows individuals to create innovative ways to alleviate societal burdens by finding new solutions to old problems. However, creativity is often overlooked or ignored in the classroom environment because the rigid atmosphere of authority does not allow for the simultaneous use of multiple cognitive abilities. What can teachers do, or are they doing, to ensure that divergent thinking is fostered in their classrooms? Three surveys were administered to 32 elementary school teachers to determine if there is a disconnect between what teachers believe fosters creativity with actual practices within the classroom. Survey …