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Using The Theory Of Planned Behavior To Explore College Students’ Perceptions Towards Understanding Their Health Insurance, Ariba Sheikh
Using The Theory Of Planned Behavior To Explore College Students’ Perceptions Towards Understanding Their Health Insurance, Ariba Sheikh
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The purpose of this study was to explore college students’ perceptions towards understanding their health insurance. Specific objectives were to explore students’ attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control toward understanding their health insurance, and to examine how these three factors impact students’ intention to seek health insurance information. A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 400 participants using a paper and pencil survey method. Study participants consisted of undergraduate students at St. John’s University who were capable of reading and understanding English. Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) was used as the conceptual framework. Descriptive statistics were performed …
Teachers’ Perceptions Of Teaching Literacy To English Language Learners (Ells) Who Struggle With Reading And Who Are In A Suburban District In New York State, Kara A. Walker
Theses and Dissertations
Results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP; National Center for Education Statistics, 2020) have shown that despite efforts to raise the literacy skill levels of students in elementary school, the average reading scores for fourth-grade students in 2019 were still cause for concern. The NAEP data showed the reading scores in four percentiles (i.e., 10th, 25th, 50th, and 75th) from 2019 dropped in comparison with the corresponding data garnered in 2017 (National Center for Education Statistics, 2020). In addition, the number of students whose first language is not English has soared by 105% in the last decade (i.e., …
Writing Teachers’ Preparation, Perceptions And Support: Qualitative Case Study, Rori Martello
Writing Teachers’ Preparation, Perceptions And Support: Qualitative Case Study, Rori Martello
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This qualitative study investigated teachers’ perceptions of their own writing abilities and processes, the adequacy of their pre-service teacher preparation, and the efficacy of in-service, school system and school building-level support, and how each of these components affected the educator’s aptitude to teach students in grade six through eight how to write effectively. The embedded multiple case study design examined one parochial school system located in suburban New York with middle school teachers as the different cases. A qualitative survey was the research method applied. Subsequently, individual interviews were conducted to acquire more specific information from teachers with different educational …
A Qualitative Study On The Impact Of Block Scheduling In High School On College And Career Readiness, William J. Hender
A Qualitative Study On The Impact Of Block Scheduling In High School On College And Career Readiness, William J. Hender
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Preparing students for the 21st century learning standards has become paramount. Calls for reform in education and an emphasis on college and career readiness in the 21st century have been prescribed as key to providing proper instruction. The implementation of these skills often require changes to the traditional high school schedule. One solution that has regained popularity is the creation of block scheduling. There has been an abundance of research conducted on the advantages and disadvantages of block scheduling, however little research has been conducted as to whether or not alternative scheduling has an effect on students once they attend …
A Phenomenological Study Exploring Teachers’ Perceptions Of Virtual Professional Development Through The Lens Of Adult Learning Theory, Mary-Ellen Montauredes-Kakalos
A Phenomenological Study Exploring Teachers’ Perceptions Of Virtual Professional Development Through The Lens Of Adult Learning Theory, Mary-Ellen Montauredes-Kakalos
Theses and Dissertations
This phenomenological study design explored the lived experiences of teachers’ perceptions of virtual professional experiences through the lens of adult learning theory. The participants were comprised of elementary educators from a suburban county in New York state. The participants in this study were all forced to shift to virtual teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research questions addressed were how do educators describe their experiences with virtual professional development, what characteristics of adult learning do educators value most, and how does virtual professional development compare to traditional in person professional development as it relates to educators' professional growth …
The Relationship Between Teachers’ Years Of Experience And Their Perceptions Of Teaching English Language Learners, Kerriann Mcfadden
The Relationship Between Teachers’ Years Of Experience And Their Perceptions Of Teaching English Language Learners, Kerriann Mcfadden
Theses and Dissertations
The number of English Language Learner students (ELLs) has increased within the United States while the number of qualified teachers for these students has decreased. Students’ outcomes are related to the quality of education they receive. A teacher’s knowledge of and preparation for teaching ELLs influences students’ performance. Previous literature found that most classroom teachers do not feel qualified to teach ELLs. The purpose of this quantitative study was to explore the readiness of classroom teachers in teaching ELLs. The sociocultural framework of Bruner (1960) and Vygotsky (1978) aided in the exploration of teachers’ perceptions about the adequacy of instruction …
Teacher Perceptions Of Student Acceptance Of Individual Responsibility At School And Factors That May Influence Those Perceptions: A Mixed Method Analysis, Steven Postiglione
Teacher Perceptions Of Student Acceptance Of Individual Responsibility At School And Factors That May Influence Those Perceptions: A Mixed Method Analysis, Steven Postiglione
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of the current mixed method study was to determine whether there were statistically significant relationships between teacher perceptions of student acceptance of individual responsibility at school and (a) student gender, (b) student grade level, (c) student socio-economic status, (d) teacher gender, (e) number of years of teaching experience, and (f) teacher access to adequate resources to support students. The researcher collected and explored quantitative data via perceptions of six teacher-participants through a 5-point, 15-item Likert scale called the teacher’s rating scale, which was a measure of student acceptance of individual responsibility at school. Teacher-participants were volunteers via email …