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Perceptions Of Nebraska School Leaders On The Use Of Handheld Computers: Do Handheld Computers Make A Difference?, Veronica A. Huerta
Perceptions Of Nebraska School Leaders On The Use Of Handheld Computers: Do Handheld Computers Make A Difference?, Veronica A. Huerta
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The purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions of Nebraska school leaders on technology and particularly about the use of handheld computer technology. The data gathered and analyzed in this study will provide Nebraska school leaders with the current, data driven research to utilize in their decision making process.
The Experiences Of First-Year School Counselors From Novice To Expert, Anne E. Luther
The Experiences Of First-Year School Counselors From Novice To Expert, Anne E. Luther
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This study described the common lived experience of 10 first year school counselors. This study explored the experiences within four areas: relationships with staff and students, graduate program training, skills implementation, and relationships with building and district administration. The phenomenology relied on an initial structured interview after eight weeks on the job as the main data source. Other data sources included participant journal entries, non-participant observations, veteran counselor contact logs, and a follow-up interview at the end of the school year. The data triangulation and constant comparative analysis resulted in common themes that described the essence of the common lived …
The Effects Of Interdisciplinary Team Size On Student Achievement, Behavior, Attendance, And Student Perceptions About Community, James Vernon Sutfin
The Effects Of Interdisciplinary Team Size On Student Achievement, Behavior, Attendance, And Student Perceptions About Community, James Vernon Sutfin
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This study explored the impact of interdisciplinary team size on student achievement, behavior, attendance, and perceptions about community in an affluent Midwestern suburban middle school. Interdisciplinary teams were divided up in to three-, four- and five-teacher configurations. Data were gathered through the use of the district's School Information and Management System (SIMS) as well as the School Ethical Climate Index (SECI) (Schulte et al., 2002). The dependent variables were (a) academic achievement, (b) student behavior, (c) student attendance, and (d) student perceptions about community. Independent variables were the interdisciplinary team and grade level. All four research questions were answered using …
The Process Of Parental Choice In Choosing A General Elementary Program Or A District Magnet Program, Nila Jeannette Nielsen
The Process Of Parental Choice In Choosing A General Elementary Program Or A District Magnet Program, Nila Jeannette Nielsen
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The purpose of this study was to explore the process of parental choice when two educational programs were offered at one building site. This qualitative case study sought to determine if patterns exist in the parental choice process. Three main areas of (1) investigation, (2) decision-making and (3) verification were the focus of the study.
Differences In Achievement Between Graded And Nongraded Elementary School Students, Amanda M. Arkfeld
Differences In Achievement Between Graded And Nongraded Elementary School Students, Amanda M. Arkfeld
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Nongraded schools have recently regained popularity. A variety of researchers have compared student achievement levels between nongraded and traditional graded programs to determine efficacy, however results have been inconsistent. The current researcher further examined achievement differences between nongraded and graded classrooms through replication and extension of a previous study performed by Kelly-Vance, and Ruane (2000), in order to contribute additional research in an area lacking in consistent support. Students were recruited from two schools (i.e., Schools A and B) containing comparable percentages of students receiving free or reduced-cost lunch. Students from School A served as a graded control group, while …
Parent's Perceptions Of Positive Traits For School Psychologists, Angela Nelson
Parent's Perceptions Of Positive Traits For School Psychologists, Angela Nelson
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Parents are important consumers of school psychologists' services. It is essential that school psychologists understand the needs of parents and what characteristics they perceive as important. This study examined the perspectives of 39 families in the midwest who have a child with a disability.
Fear Of Victimization In Rural Middle School Students, Benjamin H. Studley
Fear Of Victimization In Rural Middle School Students, Benjamin H. Studley
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School safety has gained national attention in recent years due to school shootings in Jonesboro, Arkansas; Conyers, Georgia; West Paducah, Kentucky; Pearl, Mississippi; Springfield, Oregon; Edinboro, Pennsylvania; and Littleton, Colorado. According to the Phi Delta Kappan/Gallup Poll (1998), school safety is the public's top concern in education.
Staff, Student, And Parent Perceptions About The Effectiveness Of Block Scheduling At Millard West High School, Dave A. Collins
Staff, Student, And Parent Perceptions About The Effectiveness Of Block Scheduling At Millard West High School, Dave A. Collins
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The rigid American high school schedule did not always exist in its current state. Prior to 1892 and the work of the National Education Association's Committee of Ten, early high schools and their predecessors, Latin Grammar Schools and Academies, showed some flexibility in their school schedules (Gorman, 1971).
The Effect Of Using Conceptual Sign Language On Third Grade Elementary Students' Learning Of Spanish Vocabulary., Julie Jahde
The Effect Of Using Conceptual Sign Language On Third Grade Elementary Students' Learning Of Spanish Vocabulary., Julie Jahde
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This study examined the use of Conceptual Sign Language together with Spanish instruction for third grade students. With the growing number of Hispanics in the United States, Spanish is becoming an important subject. According to the National Network for Early Language Learning, (NNELL) Spanish as a Second Language can be very beneficial for elementary students. Using movement, gestures and Total Physical Response (TPR) techniques have been demonstrated as effective instructional strategies. They have also been shown to be effective for any foreign language classrooms, especially with elementary students. Conceptual sign language has also been an effective tool to reinforce vocabulary …
Teachers' Attitudes Towards The Statewide Writing Assessment And The District Assessments Used In Nebraska Stars, Kristi A. Preisman
Teachers' Attitudes Towards The Statewide Writing Assessment And The District Assessments Used In Nebraska Stars, Kristi A. Preisman
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A new tool has recently been introduced to the Nebraska classroom entitled STARS, which is the Student-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System and it is used to measure student competencies of Nebraska's standards. The purpose of this research project was to discover teachers' attitudes towards the Statewide Writing Assessment and the district assessments used as part of STARS. The information gathered through this study is intended to help curriculum leaders, policy makers, administrators and the Nebraska Department of Education to make informed decisions regarding STARS and its influence on students, teachers and the classroom. A survey was distributed to graduate …
Kindergarten Students' Reading And Writing Engagement At Literacy Centers, Kimberly Ziemann
Kindergarten Students' Reading And Writing Engagement At Literacy Centers, Kimberly Ziemann
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This qualitative descriptive study explored and described kindergarten students' reading and writing engagement as they participated in literacy centers.
Student Perceptions Of Interactive Television Courses In Rural Northeast Nebraska High Schools, Kevin M. Nolan
Student Perceptions Of Interactive Television Courses In Rural Northeast Nebraska High Schools, Kevin M. Nolan
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There is a rapidly growing acceptance for using distance learning to make courses and other learning opportunities available to students who ho not have easy access to courses taught in traditional classroom settings. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effective use of Interactive Television (ITV) technology as perceived by 130 students in rural northeastern high schools in Nebraska. The study was a descriptive research study, representing 25 high schools in northeastern Nebraska. A survey procedure was utilized to explore the effectiveness of ITV technology as a teaching and learning tool as perceived by the students. Surveys were …
Must Curriculum Based Measurement Reading Probes Be Curriculum Based?, Nicole Riley-Heller
Must Curriculum Based Measurement Reading Probes Be Curriculum Based?, Nicole Riley-Heller
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Curriculum-based measurement (CBM) has evolved as a reliable and valid method for measuring and monitoring student performance in basic academic skills. While the efficacy of CBM for assessing reading skills is not in question, there is some confusion regarding the type of CBM reading passages (called probes) that should be used. Specifically, it is unclear whether or not there is a difference between CBM probes derived directly from the instructional curriculum and generic probes derived from a pre-printed source. The current study compare the utility of two types of CBM reading probe materials. One probe type is derived from curriculum-dependent …
A Study Of Parental Satisfaction In The First Year Of A Full-Day Kindergarten Program, Kevin Elwood
A Study Of Parental Satisfaction In The First Year Of A Full-Day Kindergarten Program, Kevin Elwood
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The education of 5-year-old children will always be a perplexing issue among parents, teachers, and administrators within the educational community. For many decades, the adults involved in the education of our kindergarten age children have debated the best methodology to use within these unique students. History reveals that kindergarten programs have traditionally been structured in a half-day setting. However, in recent years, the trend is shifting from providing a half-day kindergarten program to a program designed to utilize each minute of an entire school day. According to the Iowa Department of Education's annual report (2000) only 25% of Iowa schools …
African American Mothers Attending College: The Relationship Between Life Stressors, Social Resources, And Grade Point Average., K. C. Gaehring
African American Mothers Attending College: The Relationship Between Life Stressors, Social Resources, And Grade Point Average., K. C. Gaehring
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The purpose of this study was to gather data from enrolled African American female students who have children and investigate any correlations or interactions that may be present between life stressors, social resources, and cumulative grade point average. This study found that, overall, life stressors were high, social resources were low, however, grade point average was still above average. Descriptive data analysis was calculated for measures of central tendency, variability, relationship, and relative position appropriate for interval data. Multiple regression was used to determine significant predictors of grade point average. Results show the combination of the social resources of work …
A Correlational Study Of Student Self-Image, Academic Performance, School Involvement And Seeking Help In A Crisis, Ralph J. Orsi
A Correlational Study Of Student Self-Image, Academic Performance, School Involvement And Seeking Help In A Crisis, Ralph J. Orsi
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This research examined the relationship between students' self-image, academic performance, involvement in school activities to their willingness to seek help for crisis counseling. Questionnaire data were collected from eighty-seven students in a Council Bluffs, Iowa school. The research null hypotheses suggest that; 1) There is no correlation between high school students' self-image and seeking crisis counseling, 2) There is no correlation between academic performance and seeking crisis counseling. Although there was no support for the original hypotheses, a significant correlation between seeking help and gender prompted additional analyses moderated by gender. Additional analyses also examined inter-correlations between type of help …
Nebraska Public High School Principals' Perceptions Of How State Standards Impact Schools, Mark William Weichel
Nebraska Public High School Principals' Perceptions Of How State Standards Impact Schools, Mark William Weichel
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The purpose of this survey study was to test whether Nebraska high school principals perceive state standards will greatly impact schools in the state of Nebraska. Specifically, research questions sought to determine principals' perceptions of the possible effects of Nebraska state standards and whether or not differences existed between areas such as principals' gender, age, schools' free and reduced lunch percentage, school classification, years as an administrator, and amount of prior standards/assessment/accountability training.