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Best Practices To Reduce Math Anxiety, Karen Michelle Mitchell
Best Practices To Reduce Math Anxiety, Karen Michelle Mitchell
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The subjects of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) have grown in importance because they are fundamental to the future quality of life and the ability to compete in today's global society. The demand for STEM careers is increasing; however, the United States is having difficulty meeting this demand. Society needs students who can research and think critically, so they can be proficient in STEM education and become the next generation of mathematicians, technologists, and engineers. Mathematical proficiency is of particular concern because while it is required from STEM education success, individuals find it challenging. Both adults and children have …
Why Does Saudi Arabia Have Fewer Leaders With Disabilities?: Changing Perspectives And Creating New Opportunities For The Physically Challenged In Saudi Arabia, Sara Abdullah Kadi
Why Does Saudi Arabia Have Fewer Leaders With Disabilities?: Changing Perspectives And Creating New Opportunities For The Physically Challenged In Saudi Arabia, Sara Abdullah Kadi
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People with disabilities face discrimination around the world. This has a negative impact on society, individuals and the economy. In Saudi Arabia, people with physical disabilities face serious challenges. This research addressed the negative perceptions and attitudes toward disability in Saudi Arabia that resulted in discrimination against people with disabilities, create challenges for them and prevented them from participating in society equally. This mixed- method study investigated the challenges that face the physically disabled in Saudi Arabia in their personal, political, economic and professional paradigms. This research used quantitative and qualitative methods, to reflect the sentiment and impressions of both …
Characteristics Of Global Thai Leaders, William Vaughn
Characteristics Of Global Thai Leaders, William Vaughn
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The global trade across multiple countries has greatly increased in the last few decades. Nationalist organizations are focusing on global trade (Rhinesmith, Williamson, Ehlen, & Maxwell, 1989). China and Japan are the driving forces in Asian global trade; but countries like Thailand are developing their global economies as well. The volume of western based leadership research benefits global businesses entering the U.S. market place compared to Japanese or Chinese culture. The lack of leadership research on Thailand creates challenges for large corporations wanting to outsource or manufacture in Thailand. Large multinational companies can enter Thailand but understanding how the culture …
The Effectiveness Of 360-Degree Feedback In Public Schools, Dossier White Harps
The Effectiveness Of 360-Degree Feedback In Public Schools, Dossier White Harps
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Three hundred and sixty-degree feedback is a compelling process for personal and professional development that draws upon the knowledge of people within a person's circle of influence, including supervisors, peers, direct reports, and oneself. Traditionally, 360-degree feedback surveys were developed as an administrative tool to aid an organization's executive leaders and managers in making decisions regarding employee promotions, salary raises, and other personnel incentives. Today, 360-degree feedback programs are used primarily as a leadership development strategy to help people and organizations meet their goals. However, the use of 360-degree feedback is not widely used in the education sector due to …
Principals' Perceptions Of Parent Involvement In Catholic And Protestant Schools In Southern California, Jacqueline Estella Davis
Principals' Perceptions Of Parent Involvement In Catholic And Protestant Schools In Southern California, Jacqueline Estella Davis
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This study examined principals’ perceptions of faith-based schools in Southern California. A 6-item survey was distributed by hard copy to 217 Catholic principals affiliated with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and by e-mail to 218 Protestant school principals affiliated with the Association of Christian School International. The survey was completed by 148 principals (101 from Catholic schools and 47 from Protestant schools, 34% of population), suggesting that hand-delivered surveys yielded a higher return. However, the Protestant principals who responded exclusively online completed significantly more comprehensive written comments or transcripts to the survey. Both groups of principals revealed high parent engagement …
The Impact Of Achievement Motivation, Job Satisfaction And Work-Life Balance Among Retail Managers, Jeremy Daniel Metz
The Impact Of Achievement Motivation, Job Satisfaction And Work-Life Balance Among Retail Managers, Jeremy Daniel Metz
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Achievement motivation has been identified as an important element of organization behavior due to the impact it can have on an individual's performance, job satisfaction and organizational commitment. At the same time, work-life balance has become increasingly valuable to employees. There is much literature supporting the positive impacts of achievement motivation, job satisfaction and work-life balance. In addition, theories exist which detail the relationships between the studied variables, but little research has been completed studying the results in corporate and retail settings. This study evaluated the relationship between individual's achievement motivation and job satisfaction, the relationship between an individual's achievement …
Librarians Leading Change: Informal Learning Spaces And The Interception Of Public Libraries And Steam, Cheryl R. Small
Librarians Leading Change: Informal Learning Spaces And The Interception Of Public Libraries And Steam, Cheryl R. Small
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Public libraries throughout the United States are increasingly using technological platforms to provide information resources to students across socioeconomic environments. Advances in technology have affected the way in which we learn with the advent of online learning, e-learning and shared learning experiences that have become ever present in schools and libraries. How relevant is the public library in the initiatives that are directly related to the much-needed support of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM)? This study explores the public library as a free, public space for informal learning and the democratic ideals of success as it relates to …
Student Evaluations Of Teaching: Perceptions Of Faculty Knowledge And Their Relation To Learning, Donald L. Gruendler Jr.
Student Evaluations Of Teaching: Perceptions Of Faculty Knowledge And Their Relation To Learning, Donald L. Gruendler Jr.
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The majority of student evaluations of teaching (SET) related studies repeatedly consider matters related to the creation and validity of an assessment tool, as well as the validity, and reliability of SET scores. Not only to determine the usefulness of teaching; but also, the possible sources of student biases related thereto as well (Hofman & Kremer, 1980; Abrami & Mizener, 1983; Tollefson et al., 1989). However, limited research studies have considered SET and their relation to student learning outcomes. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify what relationships, if any, exists between the grade undergraduate college students; predict …
A Small Business Case Study Of Focused And Distributed Leadership Hybridity In South Africa, Siphokazi Ntetha
A Small Business Case Study Of Focused And Distributed Leadership Hybridity In South Africa, Siphokazi Ntetha
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There is convincing evidence that effective leadership is a major contributing factor to small business growth and success. However, attention to leadership focused on founding CEOs abounds at the expense of exploring the distribution of leadership across an organization. This study explored they hybridity of focused and distributed leadership enactment in a fast-growing small business situated in South Africa. The first objective was to form a holistic view of how the members of the organization lead, incorporating leadership focused on key individual leaders and that which is shared and distributed amongst and between others. The second objective was to contextualize …
Key Transformational Leadership Strategies For Curriculum Development In Elementary Schools, Sophia Khousadian
Key Transformational Leadership Strategies For Curriculum Development In Elementary Schools, Sophia Khousadian
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As a result of changing educational expectations and regulatory environment, there is a need for elementary school teachers to consider carefully curriculum development. The purpose of this research is to identify key transformational leadership strategies for curriculum development in elementary schools. Other than the requirements of credentials, teacher's deal with state-required policies and standardized testing. Study methods included interviews of retired elementary school teachers in California to discover transformational leadership strategies implemented in developing curriculum. A qualitative approach was selected to identify strategies implemented within the school setting and used within daily curriculum (Creswell, 2003). Validity was established through an …
Meeting The Challenges Of Massive Open Online Courses In Higher Education, Douglas Scott May
Meeting The Challenges Of Massive Open Online Courses In Higher Education, Douglas Scott May
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The purpose of this research study is to analyze the impact that Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have had on institutions of higher learning and explore successful strategies implemented by educational leaders in meeting the challenges of these new learning platforms. As online learning has exploded in recent years—with MOOCs representing the latest evolutions of that process—traditional educational methods at brick and mortar colleges and universities have been challenged by the scope and reach of virtual scholarship. With this rapid development of online learning, and MOOCs specifically, educators must learn to adapt and embrace these new cyber-driving educational venues to …
A Quantitative Study Measuring The Relationship Between Mindset And Psychological Well-Being Among High Achieving College-Bound Students Attending Private Christian High Schools In Orange County, California, Leslie A. Radmacher-Smith
A Quantitative Study Measuring The Relationship Between Mindset And Psychological Well-Being Among High Achieving College-Bound Students Attending Private Christian High Schools In Orange County, California, Leslie A. Radmacher-Smith
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The culture of American education is largely predicated on acquiring the proverbial golden ticket for entrance to an esteemed college has produced the most anxious, stressed, and sleep-deprived generation ever (Jones & Jones, 2006). As students strive to graduate from high school with perfected profiles that impress and garner admission to these colleges, high school success and educational practices are typically focused on achievement as reflected by test scores, grades, college acceptance results, and scholarship offers (Zins, Bloodworth, Weissberg, & Walberg, 2004). As a result, instead of prioritizing process-oriented learning that is associated with a growth mindset, achievement performance measures …
A Study Of Cross Cultural And Communication Barriers That Exist When Trying To Conduct Business Between U.S. Based Companies And South America, Jay Sanchez Castillo
A Study Of Cross Cultural And Communication Barriers That Exist When Trying To Conduct Business Between U.S. Based Companies And South America, Jay Sanchez Castillo
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In today's business environment, companies face difficulty growing their market share due to a highly competitive business environment. This competitive environment is attributed to globalization, which has reduced borders and allowed free flow of merchandise from one country to another. Globalization creates more competition for companies making it difficult to continuously grow and compete at a high level. Therefore, companies looking to achieve the desired growth have been forced to devise different strategies. These strategies include expansions abroad into international markets. An example can be seen with companies based in the United States looking to South America in hopes of …
Work-Life Balance: Organizational Leadership And Individual Strategies Among Successful Women Real Estate Brokers, Kerri Jones
Work-Life Balance: Organizational Leadership And Individual Strategies Among Successful Women Real Estate Brokers, Kerri Jones
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This study defined and utilized the qualitative method of phenomenology to focus on the lack of work-life balance, consequences, and the negative impact on a culture of 15 female real estate brokers who were interviewed. The study examined the participants' experiences, insights, perspectives, and understanding of the female real estate brokers based on data collected from semi-structured interviews to create a remedy for the unresolved issues. Therefore, a compelling, dynamic work-life balance is necessary in order to create successful women in leadership roles who are real estate brokers. Female real estate brokers who are leaders facing unlimited demands predominantly in …
How Do Organizations Create And Sustain Vitality In A Multigenerational Workforce, Monique Demarino Watts
How Do Organizations Create And Sustain Vitality In A Multigenerational Workforce, Monique Demarino Watts
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The purpose of this qualitative research study was to examine and identify the best practices and strategies for human resources managers and organizational leaders to utilize to decrease the generational gaps amongst the four generations currently employed in the labor force, and to create and sustain a vital, multigenerational workforce. The four generations currently working side-by-side in the United States are the Traditionalists, the Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y, better known as the Millennials. Each generation cohort brings unique variables to the workplace such as behaviors, expectations, personal values, communication styles, and motivational factors that create challenges for …
Student Achievement And Parental Involvement In A Private School: Grades K-8 Learning Outcomes, Darcy Brent Calvillo
Student Achievement And Parental Involvement In A Private School: Grades K-8 Learning Outcomes, Darcy Brent Calvillo
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The purpose of this study was twofold: (a) To determine whether there is a relationship between parental involvement and test scores in a K-8 school; and (b) What parental methods and strategies surveyed show an effect on test scores based on research and parental surveys? Approximately 300 parents participated in a parental methods survey. Parents were surveyed and provided English and Math performance data. Data from this researcher’s survey adapted from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE; APPENDIX B) were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including the top 5 methods or strategies according to the parent survey that have an effect …
Fostering Resilience: Leader Strategies And Practices For Overcoming Adversity In Military Organizations, Eugene Coughlin
Fostering Resilience: Leader Strategies And Practices For Overcoming Adversity In Military Organizations, Eugene Coughlin
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The purpose of this research study was to identify leadership strategies and practices for overcoming adversity in military organizations. This entailed determining what challenges military leaders face in implementing practices aimed at fostering resilience in their organizations. Also examined was how military leaders measure success at fostering resilience in their organizations. Finally, this study considered what recommendations military leaders would make to aspiring leaders wanting to foster resilience in their own organizations in the future. The researcher used a phenomenological approach that incorporated interviews and content analysis. The population for this study was United States Marine Corps infantry officers who …
Understanding Bullying In American Schools: Continuing Challenges For Public Policy, Carol P. Mclain
Understanding Bullying In American Schools: Continuing Challenges For Public Policy, Carol P. Mclain
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Bullying is a pernicious problem among youth today with many contextual factors that must be considered when attempting to understand and implement interventions to address it. Despite the attitudes about bullying being a normal part of growing up, numerous studies have found that harmful effects are associated with bullying and victimization, many of which persist into adulthood. The extent of this problem appears to be associated with the absence of effective ways for children, parents, schools, researchers, policymakers, and governments to manage it. This study provides a comprehensive qualitative analysis on a representative sample of U.S. state laws and regulations …
Volunteer Leader Behavior Of Doctors Within A Large Health Care Provider Association, Charles M. Fischer
Volunteer Leader Behavior Of Doctors Within A Large Health Care Provider Association, Charles M. Fischer
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The health care expenditures in the United States are nearly 18% of the GNP and the industry employs over 12 million workers nationwide. Health care doctor associations play an important role in determining policy, research, cost, access, quality, and methods of delivery within the industry. An association’s success is dependent upon competent leadership, from both salaried executive staff and volunteer member leaders. Assessing and analyzing preferred leader behavior in a prominent health care association is, therefore, the subject of this study. Evaluating leadership styles and behaviors can reveal where gaps in leadership skills and training might exist. Using the DISC …
The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence And Leadership Style In Educational Leaders, Diana Fannon
The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence And Leadership Style In Educational Leaders, Diana Fannon
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Current research suggests that emotional intelligence continues to grow in importance and is a critical component of effective leadership. Although not usually listed as a specific job requirement, high emotional intelligence allows one to make more informed decisions and to solve problems more easily. A gap persists in research on emotional intelligence and leadership in the K–12 setting and determining whether educational leaders possess the skills to lead effectively, or if they need additional support in developing additional facility in emotional intelligence to support students. This quantitative correlational study examined the relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership style of educational …
Examining The Effectiveness Of Upward Bound On Postsecondary Success: A Phenomenological Study, Marilyn E. Ingram
Examining The Effectiveness Of Upward Bound On Postsecondary Success: A Phenomenological Study, Marilyn E. Ingram
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As the achievement gap between African American and Latino students and their White counterparts continues to grow, lawmakers are searching for ways to decrease the disparity. As a result, college access programs that focus on improving basic skills and strengthening academic achievement have become essential to fostering student success. With Upward Bound being one of the longest running federally funded college access programs, its success and effectiveness have been the focus of several studies. Surprisingly, very little qualitative phenomenological research exists that is solely devoted to student perceptions. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to understand the impact …
Public Perception Of Campus Security Issues At Institutions Of Higher Education In United States, Ray Arasteh
Public Perception Of Campus Security Issues At Institutions Of Higher Education In United States, Ray Arasteh
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Campus safety issues have become a growing epidemic in United States. Several factors for instance active shooter incidents across United States may have created a negative correlation between parental/public perception and campus safety. Social amplification or attenuation of risk (SAAR), the theoretical framework for this research study, may play an influential role in swaying public opinion about campus safety and institutional selection process. This dissertation utilized the SPELIT Power Matrix needs assessment model, SAAR theoretical framework, and servant leadership model to determine which sources of information and what factors are influential in the decision-making process for selecting an IHE. This …
Supporting Leadership Success In A Complex Global Economy: Best Practices In Executive Coaching, Noushin Bayat
Supporting Leadership Success In A Complex Global Economy: Best Practices In Executive Coaching, Noushin Bayat
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Today’s complex global economy is often referred to as VUCA (volatile, unpredictable, complex, ambiguous) to express the rapid pace of disruptive change and the unreliability of long held structures, processes and beliefs. These unprecedented changes are impacting global leadership practice. Leaders can no longer rely solely on decisive and authoritative decision making to help their organizations remain competitive. The rapid pace of unpredictable change and ambiguity of clear solutions is demanding more collaborative decision-making for today’s toughest challenges. Executive coaches who support global leaders are increasingly in positions of trusted adviser to senior level executives. This qualitative study interviews a …
Self-Care For Leaders: Cultivating Extraordinary Functioning & Psychological Well-Being; A Quantitative Study Examining Burnout And Self-Care Practices Of Small-Business Owners, Sundra Ryce
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This quantitative research study was developed in response to challenges small-business owners face with high stress, corporate devastation, and burnout. The research examines burnout and self-care practices among small-business owners to foster psychological well-being. Many studies exist on professional burnout; however, to date, the researcher has not been able to uncover published research related to small business owners’ exhaustion and burn out. Theories in academic literature on self-care, managing transitions, and psychological well-being can be applied to small-business owners experiencing burnout, while leading through corporate life cycles. This research study utilizes a quantitative, correlational, design approach to examine the levels …
How Do Mid-Level Leaders Communicate With White Collar Workers In A Multi-National Setting?, Susan Al-Shammari
How Do Mid-Level Leaders Communicate With White Collar Workers In A Multi-National Setting?, Susan Al-Shammari
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Managing employees from different cultural and national backgrounds within international business organizations is one of the greatest challenges that mid-level leaders face in the new millennium because of the broad range of communication difficulties that can arise (Cox, 1991; Cupach & Imahori, 1993; Fitzsimmons, 2013; Ietto-Gillies, 2005; Lisak & Erez, 2015; Oliveira, 2013). The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine and evaluate the effectiveness of the communication strategies and tactics of mid-level leaders in one major multinational company with a sizable multinational workforce, Saudi Aramco. The theoretical framework for this study was Communication Accommodation Theory (e.g., Giles, 2014; …
Promoting Conflict Management Competencies Within Informal Structures And Informal Networks, Roslynn Almas
Promoting Conflict Management Competencies Within Informal Structures And Informal Networks, Roslynn Almas
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Conflict typically is associated with negative and destructive connotations within organizations. However, a shift is taking place in workplaces to view conflict through a positive frame and to consider conflict as an opportunity to establish an environment that is more creative and innovative while identifying ineffective policies, behaviors or actions. This study was developed to examine how organizations can enhance conflict management competencies to empower leaders and employees to manage conflict by employing problem-solving tactics and collaborative approaches. Furthermore, this study was designed to understand what strategies and practices leaders and specialists in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution utilize …
Best Practices In Developing Global Collaborations In Education, Danielle Pascual Espino
Best Practices In Developing Global Collaborations In Education, Danielle Pascual Espino
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This purpose of this study was to examine the best practices used by facilitators of global collaborations in education. Four research questions were examined to address this purpose, which included: (a) challenges faced by facilitators in developing online international collaborations in education (b) current strategies used by facilitators in developing online international collaborations in education (c) how success is measured and tracked (d) recommendations for future online international collaborations in education. This qualitative, phenomenological study utilized a purposive sample of 14 participants who were ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) award recipients or conference presenters between 2014 - 2017 …
U.S. Stem Workforce Views Of Outstanding Leadership: A Correlation Study, Deborah Doel-Hammond
U.S. Stem Workforce Views Of Outstanding Leadership: A Correlation Study, Deborah Doel-Hammond
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Objective: This study explored views of outstanding leadership among the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals working in the United States within the business and industry sector. U.S. STEM occupations are projected to experience 11.1% growth between 2016 and 2026, higher than the projected 7.4% growth for all occupations (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017a). The U.S. has undertaken aggressive STEM educational reform and recruiting, to ensure the nation's continued prosperity and national security (National Science Board, 2018b; U.S. Department of Education, 2018). A shift in U.S. STEM demographics will present challenges for business leaders, human …
The Impact Of Experiential Learning In A Service-Learning Context From The Adult Learners' Perspective: A Phenomenological Inquiry, Michele Terrilee Dietz
The Impact Of Experiential Learning In A Service-Learning Context From The Adult Learners' Perspective: A Phenomenological Inquiry, Michele Terrilee Dietz
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In higher education, numerous experiential learning programs are offered to enhance students' learning, including international travel programs, immersion programs, internship programs, and service-learning program. Although students participating in these programs are each higher education institution's number one stakeholders, rarely are they asked about the impact of these programs on their learning, both personally and professionally. For future graduate students, higher education institutions, program designers, and community partners, understanding the perspectives of graduate alumni that have participated in experiential learning programs can be valuable for the future development, assessment, and improvement of such programs. For this reason, the purpose of this …
Elements Of Transformational Learning In Small Groups Of An Evangelical Christian Church, Richard Simpson
Elements Of Transformational Learning In Small Groups Of An Evangelical Christian Church, Richard Simpson
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The purpose of this grounded theory research study was to discover the transformational learning elements of a small group experience at an Evangelical Christian church that fosters personal transformation. Given the lack of Evangelical Christians experiencing personal transformation within small groups, leaders and teachers could learn much from transformational learning theory that continues to be the predominant framework for research in the area of adult education. The source of data for this study was interviews with small group leaders, teachers, and participants who had experienced a personal transformation while attending a small group. Analysis of the data found that participants …