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Developing And Implementing Successful Transition Strategies For Middle To High School Students In Glenwood, Iowa, Russell E. Finken
Developing And Implementing Successful Transition Strategies For Middle To High School Students In Glenwood, Iowa, Russell E. Finken
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The purpose of this study was to obtain perceptions from school staff of the eighth to ninth grade transitional issues that contribute to an increase in academic failures during the ninth grade year. Areas of focus included: teacher/school academic and behavioral expectations, teacher perceptions of concerns, programming and curriculum at each school, student academic preparedness, student social/emotional capabilities, student academic success, student attendance, and parental involvement. Staff members from the middle (eighth grade) and high school (ninth grade) levels were gathered together to discuss transitional issues and develop an action plan to improve transitional challenges in the Glenwood Schools of …
The Effects Of Parent Involvement On The Reading Achievement And Reading Engagement Of Students Participating In A Balanced Reading Curriculum, Ledonna M. York
The Effects Of Parent Involvement On The Reading Achievement And Reading Engagement Of Students Participating In A Balanced Reading Curriculum, Ledonna M. York
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This study evaluated the reading achievement scores and reading engagement outcomes of second grade students, in an urban magnet center, whose parents were randomly selected to participate in active parent involvement training (APIT; n = 13) sessions compared to information based parent involvement training (IBPIT; n = 6) sessions. Results of the pretest posttest two group comparative study examined (a) reading achievement scores as measured by (i) Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills 6th edition (DIBELS); and (ii) Group Reading Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation (GRADE); and (b) reported reading engagement frequencies as measured by student (i) school absences, (ii) …
Bioenergetic Analysis Of Female Volleyball, Christine Sjoberg
Bioenergetic Analysis Of Female Volleyball, Christine Sjoberg
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Volleyball is a demanding sport typified by repeated high intensity bouts of activity consisting of jumping, spiking, diving, and running. Practice sessions for collegiate level play generally last from two to three hours. The total energy requirement for extended practice sessions has not been directly measured and compared to dietary intake to assess whether collegiate athletes’ energy intake meets the energy demand of the sport. The purpose of this study was to establish the energy balance of female collegiate volleyball athletes during typical team training days. A bioenergetic analysis was conducted by directly measuring oxygen consumption (V 02) during actual …
A Comparison Of Student Achievement In Economically Different But Academically Equivalent Catholic School Programs, Roseanne L. Williby
A Comparison Of Student Achievement In Economically Different But Academically Equivalent Catholic School Programs, Roseanne L. Williby
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Urban and suburban religious educational programs were evaluated to determine if achievement and readiness for high school transition were the same for students with similar parent commitment and equivalent Catholic school program experiences but differing socioeconomic advantages. Following five consecutive years in their programs, urban and suburban 4th-grade pretest compared to 8th-grade posttest gains made by students (n = 56) demonstrated positive academic outcomes for both programs. As reflected by subject test scores and composite percentile rank scores, urban and suburban programs equally prepared students for posttest performance on achievement tests and unconditional 9th-grade acceptance into college preparatory Catholic High …
Qualifying The Definition Of Dispositions, Brooke S. Wiseman Dowse
Qualifying The Definition Of Dispositions, Brooke S. Wiseman Dowse
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The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Standards are in place to ensure teacher preparation programs produce candidates who meet the high standards of the field and who work to help all students learn. NCATE dictates that teacher preparation programs must provide assessment data which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions of candidates in the program. While teacher preparation programs have historically assessed the areas of knowledge and skills in candidates, the same programs are struggling to understand the concept of dispositions and how to assess the professional dispositions of candidates. The purpose of this research study …
Gains In 8th Grade Student's Reading Skills In Group Within A Group And Large Group Guided Reading Instruction, Brian A. Wedemeyer
Gains In 8th Grade Student's Reading Skills In Group Within A Group And Large Group Guided Reading Instruction, Brian A. Wedemeyer
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The purpose of this study was to compare two guided reading strategies, group within a group instruction and large group guided reading instruction to determine if one is more effective at raising student word meaning, literal comprehension, inferential comprehension and critical judgment achievement test scores. Tri-Center had used both reading strategies. If there is a significant improvement in student achievement levels using one reading strategy over another, it would indicate that Tri-Center Middle School would need to look at converting other reading sections to the more successful reading strategy. The study was limited to 42 students all being eighth grade …
The Relationships Among Body Mass Index, Daily Step Count, And Television Viewing Time In Children Ages 10 To 13, Scott M. Ronspies
The Relationships Among Body Mass Index, Daily Step Count, And Television Viewing Time In Children Ages 10 To 13, Scott M. Ronspies
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The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between body mass index, daily step count, and television viewing time in children ages 10 to 13. The study consisted of 66 female and 87 male participants with mean ages of 11.3 and 11.2, respectively. Mean scores for body mass index (BMI) were 20.2 for females and 20.4 for males. Mean television viewing time for both genders was 2.5 hours/day. Males recorded a higher mean step count total than females with scores of 12,283.2 and 10,316.7, respectively. Participants in the study wore the Yamax Digi-Walker SW-200 pedometer for recording total …
A Curriculum-Based Evaluation Of Written Expression, Lisa M. Mcbrien
A Curriculum-Based Evaluation Of Written Expression, Lisa M. Mcbrien
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Curriculum-based evaluation (CBE) is a decision making process that provides a framework for guiding differentiated instruction, assessing individual student performance with a local curriculum, and providing educators with a tool for administering individual referenced, classroom-based assessments throughout the school year (Howell & Nolet, 2000). The most commonly used measures of student academic achievement are national and local norm-referenced standardized assessments. Unfortunately, these tests are given only at prescribed times (i.e., yearly or at certain grade levels) during one's academic career and are not adequate for ongoing student progress monitoring (Shapiro, 2004). The present study examines a "response to intervention" approach …
A Study Of The Experiences And Self-Efficacy Of Culturally Responsive Educators., Jenny Bahle
A Study Of The Experiences And Self-Efficacy Of Culturally Responsive Educators., Jenny Bahle
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This study intended to explore the experiences on an African American female middle class teacher and a White female middle class teacher in relation to their culturally responsive behaviors and their self-efficacy. The study was qualitative consisting og three interviews, three observations and the use of a self-efficacy measurement tool.
The Dynamics Of Racism And White Privilege In An Urban Public School., Karen R. Johnson
The Dynamics Of Racism And White Privilege In An Urban Public School., Karen R. Johnson
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Discussions regarding racism and white privilege and the field of education often lead to the development of hypotheses attempting to explain the lack of equity in schools, the achievement gap between white and non-white students, and the disproportionate percentages of students of color receiving disciplinary actions. In actuality, no proven theory has yet culminated out of the many proposed explanations for such inequities. Furthermore, rarely does educational research regarding racism and white privilege involve the voices of the oppressed students, the students of color, themselves. The educational community's ability to discern the causes for racial inequity and move toward goals …
English Language Learners' Experiences With Teachers: A Narrative Inquiry., Marion Kristine Burns
English Language Learners' Experiences With Teachers: A Narrative Inquiry., Marion Kristine Burns
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The purpose of this study was to explore student's perceptions of interactions with their teachers in order to better understand the underpinnings of motivation and achievement. The theoretical lens that framed the research was a relational model of teaching that emphasizes the impact of teacher caring on student engagement. Three English language learners who attended a middle school in a small, rural-suburban school district were asked to share stories of their experiences with teachers in a three-phase interview format. The themes and issues identified in the narratives of the three English language learners substantiated the importance of caring teacher behaviors …
Teachers' Perceptions Of The Effectiveness Of Block Scheduling In Nebraska High Schools, Steven P. Shanahan
Teachers' Perceptions Of The Effectiveness Of Block Scheduling In Nebraska High Schools, Steven P. Shanahan
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The purpose of this study was to investigate teachers' perceptions of the effectiveness of block scheduling in seven key areas: staff development, curriculum, teaching methods, students class work, student achievement school climate, and satisfaction. The demographic factors considered included responsibility, years of teaching at this school, years in education, highest level of educational degree attained, type of student schedule used prior to block scheduling, the time at which block scheduling was implemented at this school, and size of the school.
A Comparison Of Montessori Students To General Education Students As They Move From Middle School Into A Traditional High School Program, Shelley K. Corry
A Comparison Of Montessori Students To General Education Students As They Move From Middle School Into A Traditional High School Program, Shelley K. Corry
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This study evaluated the achievement and social involvement of students who completed eight years of public school Montessori Academic Instruction (n = 31) to determine their current levels of 10th-grade transition adjustment into a traditional high school program, compared to the achievement and social involvement of randomly selected students from the same school district who completed eight years of General Education Academic Instruction (n = 31) before entering high school. Results of the posttest only two group comparative study examined students' (a) Grade Point Averages; (b) reading, language, and math Norm-Referenced Test Normal Curve Equivalent achievement test scores; (c) Essential …
The Impact Of Iq On Symptom Reduction In A Midwestern Residential Group Home Setting Using The Family Home Program, Robert G. Gehringer Jr.
The Impact Of Iq On Symptom Reduction In A Midwestern Residential Group Home Setting Using The Family Home Program, Robert G. Gehringer Jr.
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The purpose of this research project was to determine the impact of intelligence (IQ) measured by the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Third Edition (WISC-III) on symptom reduction as measured by the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) in a residential group home setting using the Family Home Program. IQ Verbal, Performance, and Full Scale scores were gathered from 539 youth who also had an admission as well as a departure CBCL assessment. The IQ scores ranged from 60 to 141. Four IQ groups were formed for each IQ scale, greater than 115, 101--115, 85--100, and less than 85. Data were …
Using An Effort Praise Intervention To Increase Achievement And Persistence In Reading, Karin Leak Mussman
Using An Effort Praise Intervention To Increase Achievement And Persistence In Reading, Karin Leak Mussman
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Effort praise, a type of general praise, leads to positive effects, such as higher achievement and persistence, when compared to ability praise and especially after failure outcomes. Effort praise focuses on reinforcing children for how hard they work on a task, as opposed to their outcome or ability level. The current study examined the effects of effort praise among at-risk first graders involved in a reading intervention. It was expected that the effort praise group would experience greater achievement and persistence compared to a control group who received non-attributional praise during the same reading intervention, but these hypotheses were not …