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Closing The Early Literacy Skills Gaps Through Supplemental Phonics Instruction, Jeremy Pichany
Closing The Early Literacy Skills Gaps Through Supplemental Phonics Instruction, Jeremy Pichany
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Third And Fourth Grade Teachers' Perceptions And Experiences About The Writing Process, Zsarona Gremeka Calhoun
Third And Fourth Grade Teachers' Perceptions And Experiences About The Writing Process, Zsarona Gremeka Calhoun
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Importance Of Nonprofit Board Training On One Organization’S Efforts To Raise Funding Through Foundations, Marsha Jackson
Importance Of Nonprofit Board Training On One Organization’S Efforts To Raise Funding Through Foundations, Marsha Jackson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Exploring Barriers To Ophthalmic Clinical Research Care Delivery, James William Green
Exploring Barriers To Ophthalmic Clinical Research Care Delivery, James William Green
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Effects Of Lexia Reading Core5 On Non-Ell Upper Elementary Students’ Reading Comprehension, Jane Jordan Carroll
Effects Of Lexia Reading Core5 On Non-Ell Upper Elementary Students’ Reading Comprehension, Jane Jordan Carroll
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Childcare Center Principals’ Decision-Making Regarding Participation In A Quality Assurance Program, Rosa M. Flores
Childcare Center Principals’ Decision-Making Regarding Participation In A Quality Assurance Program, Rosa M. Flores
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Challenges To Implementing Culturally Competent Mental Health Practices With African Americans In Hospital Settings, Eric Ejem
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Grades 6-12 Teachers’ Perceptions Of Targeted Professional Development Needed To Support Esol Reading Instruction, Esmeralda V. Villarreal
Grades 6-12 Teachers’ Perceptions Of Targeted Professional Development Needed To Support Esol Reading Instruction, Esmeralda V. Villarreal
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Impact Of The Lived Experience Of Adverse Childhood Experiences On Adult Homelessness, Arlene Marcellette Smith
Impact Of The Lived Experience Of Adverse Childhood Experiences On Adult Homelessness, Arlene Marcellette Smith
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Black Male Initiatives’ Effect On Black Male Persistence And Graduation, Eric Devon Johnson
Black Male Initiatives’ Effect On Black Male Persistence And Graduation, Eric Devon Johnson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Environmental Health Assessments For Foodborne Illness Outbreaks In The United States From 2017- 2019, Alyssa Shontel Woods
Environmental Health Assessments For Foodborne Illness Outbreaks In The United States From 2017- 2019, Alyssa Shontel Woods
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Individual cases of foodborne illness can lead to outbreaks that result in severe morbidity and fatality. As the United States’ food scene continues to evolve and diversify, there is a need to consider cultural variations and how they may affect food safety practices. This quantitative study, based on the National Environmental Assessment Reporting System (NEARS) data, grounded in the socio-ecological model, examined the prevalence and factors associated with salmonella outbreaks in ethnic versus non-ethnic food service establishments (FSEs) in the U.S. from 2017 to 2019. The research questions involved understanding the relationship between the primary language spoken, food safety training, …
A Comparison Of Public, Private, And Charter Educator Beliefs About Autistic Students Abilities, Jodene Ruth Jensen
A Comparison Of Public, Private, And Charter Educator Beliefs About Autistic Students Abilities, Jodene Ruth Jensen
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
With the incidence of autism on the rise, it is imperative to identify factors that contribute to education. Despite the accessibility and low cost of public institutions, many parents choose to educate their autistic children in private and charter school settings. This study examined the difference in beliefs among public, private, and charter school educators toward the abilities of autistic students. Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory guided this study. Through a mixed-methods approach, surveys were employed to special educators within the Walden Participant and Survey Monkey Pools. There was a total of 209 survey respondents. Surveys were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis …
Black Social Workers Use Of Racial Identity And Self Concept In The Workplace, Shielah Monique Deblanc
Black Social Workers Use Of Racial Identity And Self Concept In The Workplace, Shielah Monique Deblanc
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Navigating the Black professional identity in U.S. work environments poses challenges for social workers, with limited research addressing racial salience, power dynamics, and self-concept within their specific workplace contexts. Using self-concept theory, and the multidimensional model of racial identity as theoretical and conceptual frameworks, the purpose of this research was to examine Black social workers’ attitudes about self-concept using racial salience, power distance, and employee tenure as predictors. Using web-based surveys to collect data, a purposive sample of 77 participants were used to complete demographic information, a measure of centrality to gauge racial salience Multidimensional Inventory of Black Identity, a …
Revitalizing Public Health Policy And Legislation For Effective Management Of Sickle Cell Disease, Elvelyna B. Beaubrun
Revitalizing Public Health Policy And Legislation For Effective Management Of Sickle Cell Disease, Elvelyna B. Beaubrun
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The transition of care from childhood to adulthood can impact young adults with chronic conditions. U.S. public health policy and legislation can mitigate the challenges with the transition of care through education and policy guidelines. There was a lack of information on the public policies that evaluate continuing care practices, education, and the competence of young African American (AA) adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) living in Pennsylvania. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore the experiences of 10 AA adults ages 18–25 with SCD to understand what education was necessary for policymakers to reform legislation and …
Project Study Secondary Teachers’ Perspectives In Supporting English Language Learners, Yushica T. Walker
Project Study Secondary Teachers’ Perspectives In Supporting English Language Learners, Yushica T. Walker
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem for this study was that an average of 60% of eighth-grade English Language Learners (ELL) in one Virginia county were not meeting reading proficiency based on Virginia Standards of Learning. A basic qualitative design was used to explore teachers' perspectives on their successes, challenges, and the resources they need to teach eighth-grade ELLs in reading. The resulting project was a three-day culturally responsive professional development training for English language (EL) teachers. Krashen's language acquisition theory was the conceptual framework used to explore teachers' perspectives on their successes, challenges, and the resources necessary to teach eighth-grade ELLs. Learning should …
Association Between Medication Adherence And Asthma Among Latinos In The United States, Denisse Silva
Association Between Medication Adherence And Asthma Among Latinos In The United States, Denisse Silva
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Prior research has shown that Latinos in the United States face disproportionate challenges in managing their asthma symptoms. Therefore, this study aimed to identify factors that may influence medication adherence and asthma episodes among Latinos in the United States and was guided by Andersen’s health behavior theory. Data from 2020 Latinos who participated in the National Health Interview System in 2020 were analyzed. Findings indicated that nearly 23% of respondents reported an asthma episode. Approximately 25% of the sample reported an asthma episode during the last 12 months. A total of 43.6% of the sample reported not taking medication every …
Investigating Effective Instructional Strategies To Increase Reading Comprehension Of Ells, Caroline Kosho
Investigating Effective Instructional Strategies To Increase Reading Comprehension Of Ells, Caroline Kosho
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
High school classroom teachers with English language learners (ELLs) assigned to their classrooms might not be using effective instructional strategies to increase reading comprehension scores of ELLs. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the use of strategies that high school classroom teachers use to teach cognitive academic language proficiency (CALP) to ELLs who have difficulty reading for understanding. The conceptual framework guiding this study was Cummin’s second language acquisition theory. The basic qualitative research design was guided by two research questions intended to determine the effectiveness of strategies used by the high school classroom teachers to …
Stigma On Mental Illness And Help-Seeking Among Nigerians In The United States, Olabode Akinbobola
Stigma On Mental Illness And Help-Seeking Among Nigerians In The United States, Olabode Akinbobola
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although the number of Nigerian immigrants to the United States has increased in the past few years, few studies have explored their mental health experiences. This study explored the lived experience of Nigerian immigrants living in the United States (US). Belief perseverance theory was utilized as a lens of analysis to understand if prior experiences, perceptions, and/or stigma can influence help-seeking behavior and expectations through face-to-face, semi-structured, and audiotaped interviews. The study explored a sample of 10 Nigerian immigrants lived experiences, understanding, perceptions, and stigma of mental illness and whether or not they seek psychological help. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) …
Elementary Teacher Perspectives Regarding Leadership Practices That Supported Creation Of A Dual Language Public School, Angelica Ozuna
Elementary Teacher Perspectives Regarding Leadership Practices That Supported Creation Of A Dual Language Public School, Angelica Ozuna
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
An increase in the enrollment of elementary school students who do not speak English as their first language has led to initiatives to provide effective instruction for these students which require effective leadership. The problem is that leadership practices have been unsuccessful in supporting dual language elementary school teachers, and minimal research has explored teachers’ perspectives of leadership in this area. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore perspectives of rural public school teachers regarding leadership practices they found effective and ineffective in creation of a new dual language elementary school. Eleven participants answered 10 semistructured interview …
Challenges Of Cameroonian Immigrants When Accessing Mental Health Services In Los Angeles, Christiana Bibish Onjeme Elad
Challenges Of Cameroonian Immigrants When Accessing Mental Health Services In Los Angeles, Christiana Bibish Onjeme Elad
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The California Pan- Ethnic Health Network has been undertaking community-driven research projects aimed at evaluating the immigrant communities’ barriers to accessing mental health care. The Department of Healthcare Services in Los Angeles County provides healthcare services to anyone and everyone in Los Angeles irrespective of their immigration status. My Health LA provides free healthcare services to immigrants 26 years and older who do not qualify for public health insurance like medical. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore the challenges of Cameroonian immigrants when accessing mental health services in Los Angeles. The theoretical foundation of this study …
Qualitative Study Of Public Policy Affecting Public University Students: How Positive Psychology May Lessen Racism, Russell F. Peck
Qualitative Study Of Public Policy Affecting Public University Students: How Positive Psychology May Lessen Racism, Russell F. Peck
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Racism, racial inequity, and racial violence, including micro-aggressions (slurs and fearful glances) are endemic in modern American society. Finding ways to eliminate or at least mitigate racism and racial violence is important, not only for public safety but also to ensure equality, fairness, and social harmony among every stratum of American society. The purpose of this study was to determine if teaching positive psychology in Boston, Massachusetts (MA)-area university college classrooms helped improve race relations. The primary research question involved determining factors that create racism and racial violence in society. The second research question was about if an education policy …
Exploring The Experiences And Practices Of Midwestern High School English Teachers, Melea Shimkus
Exploring The Experiences And Practices Of Midwestern High School English Teachers, Melea Shimkus
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem under study was that in a state in the midwestern United States, there was a disparity in reading scores between secondary schools of similar demographics. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the strategies and approaches used by secondary teachers whose students’ reading achievements exceeded those of other students. Shulman’s pedagogical content knowledge and Bandura’s theory of self-efficacy were used as the conceptual framework for the study. Data were collected from one-on-one interviews with 10 participants and analyzed with open coding. The findings indicated how to combine content and pedagogy; feeling efficacious about teaching had …
Educators’ Perspectives Of How To Support Mathematics Achievement Of Grade 3 Through Grade 5 At-Risk Students, Shanerron Fordham-Knox
Educators’ Perspectives Of How To Support Mathematics Achievement Of Grade 3 Through Grade 5 At-Risk Students, Shanerron Fordham-Knox
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed in this study was that teachers are struggling to support the instructional needs of at-risk students Grades 3–5 in mathematics in a Southern state. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the perspectives of Grades 3–5 teachers of the instructional supports, approaches, and recommendations to support the mathematics achievement of at-risk students in Grades 3–5. Bruner’s theory on the stages of representation informed this study. The research questions focused on Elementary teachers' perspectives and recommendations of instructional supports and approaches to support the mathematics achievement of at-risk students in Grades 3–5. Data were collected …
Strategies Managers Use To Integrate Autistic Employees Into A Diverse Workforce, Eloise Victoria Chambers
Strategies Managers Use To Integrate Autistic Employees Into A Diverse Workforce, Eloise Victoria Chambers
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Some managers lack strategies to integrate autistic employees into a diverse workforce. A manager's poor integration strategies prevent autistic employees from successfully entering the workforce leaving positions unfilled, services unprovided, and qualified employees unemployed. Grounded in the attribution theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore strategies managers use to integrate persons with autism spectrum disorder into a diverse workforce successfully. The participants comprised five managers from Southern California who successfully integrated autism spectrum disorder employees into the workforce. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews, videos, and publicly sourced documents. Six themes emerged from the thematic analysis: …
Elementary Teachers’ Perceptions Of Closing The Math Achievement Gaps Between Black And White Students In Grades 3–5, Carla Shantell Waller
Elementary Teachers’ Perceptions Of Closing The Math Achievement Gaps Between Black And White Students In Grades 3–5, Carla Shantell Waller
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem underpinning this study was a pronounced achievement gap between Black and White students, evident in standardized test score pass rates of third through fifth graders, in a school district in the U.S. state of Virginia. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the extent to which culturally responsive instructional practices influence elementary teachers' perceptions, approaches, successes, and challenges in closing the differences in standardized math scores between Black and White students in Grades 3 through 5. Gay’s work on culturally responsive teaching, which encompasses theory, research, and evidence-based instructional approaches teachers can implement to address …
Teachers’ Perceptions Of Practices That May Contribute To Reading Proficiency In Massachusetts Elementary Schools, Melinda Bentley
Teachers’ Perceptions Of Practices That May Contribute To Reading Proficiency In Massachusetts Elementary Schools, Melinda Bentley
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Sixty-eight percent of fourth-grade public school students in the United States performed below the National Assessment of Educational Progress proficient level on the 2022 reading assessment, yet Massachusetts fourth-grade students demonstrated better reading outcomes. The problem addressed through this study was a lack of knowledge regarding the practices used by third- and fourth-grade teachers that they perceive to improve reading proficiency in Massachusetts elementary students. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to describe the practices perceived by third- and fourth-grade teachers to improve the reading proficiency of Massachusetts elementary students. Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory framed the study because it …
Electrical Field Service Employees’ Intent To Stay Or Leave, Jeffrey Daniels
Electrical Field Service Employees’ Intent To Stay Or Leave, Jeffrey Daniels
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Electrical field service leaders are concerned with losing human capital as it requires the shifting or reallocating of economic and non-economic resources to maintain operations and financial goals. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory, the purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the relationship between general job satisfaction, employee motivation, and employee turnover intentions. Participants included 51 electrical field service leaders in the electrical field service industry who completed the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire and the Motivational Trait Questionnaire. The multiple linear regression analysis results indicated the model could significantly predict employee turnover intentions, F(2, 48) = 15.29, p < .001, R2 = .389. In the final model, general job satisfaction was the only significant contributor (t = -5.15, p = < .001, β = -0.586). A key recommendation is for electrical field service leaders to implement goals around the mastery of a particular task, quarterly competitions around goal attainment, and regularly scheduled team meetings. The implications for positive social change include the potential to improve work–life balance, shift more time invested into the local community, and update models incorporating a multicultural workforce in the services sector.
The Relationship Between Nurse Staffing Ratio Of Hospitals And Patient Satisfaction In Emergency Units, Ebele Okonkwo Onuigbo
The Relationship Between Nurse Staffing Ratio Of Hospitals And Patient Satisfaction In Emergency Units, Ebele Okonkwo Onuigbo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This completed quantitative research study explores the intricate relationship between nurse staffing ratios in emergency units and patient satisfaction, grounded in Donabedian's conceptual model. The primary objective was to examine the correlation between nursing staff?to-patient ratios and patient satisfaction, utilizing the Davis Consumer Emergency Care Satisfaction Scale. Employing a correlational analysis research design, the study utilized descriptive and inferential statistics, including analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), to control for factors such as nursing hours per patient day, nursing staff mix, and education/experience levels. The study's significance lies in informing healthcare managers about the pivotal role of nurse staffing in enhancing healthcare …
Adult English Learners With Disabilities’ Perceptions Of Self-Efficacy And Algebra 1 Capabilities, Laura Ann Guillion
Adult English Learners With Disabilities’ Perceptions Of Self-Efficacy And Algebra 1 Capabilities, Laura Ann Guillion
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Instructional And Leadership Practices Benefiting Elementary African American Students’ Reading Achievement, Tammeka L. Foreman
Instructional And Leadership Practices Benefiting Elementary African American Students’ Reading Achievement, Tammeka L. Foreman
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.