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A Case Study Of Teacher Leadership At An Elementary School, Allison Wills
A Case Study Of Teacher Leadership At An Elementary School, Allison Wills
EDL Sixth Year Theses
The purpose of this research study was to explore the status of teacher leadership at one elementary school. With increased attention on accountability for student achievement, educators have begun to look for ways to take the lead in reform efforts. But, little research has been done to identify why particular teachers emerge as leaders. This study explored the philosophies and leadership behaviors of a group of elementary teachers at Center Trail School. Quantitative and qualitative methods of data were collected using three surveys- Philosophy of Education Inventory, Teacher Leadership Self-Assessment, and Teacher Leadership School Survey- and individual interviews. Descriptive statistics …
Male Gender Disparity Gap: Does Gender Impact Education, Laura D. Smith
Male Gender Disparity Gap: Does Gender Impact Education, Laura D. Smith
EDL Sixth Year Theses
This case study focuses on male gender disparity in education and the large numbers of males referred and receiving special education services. The data indicates that females outperform males academically, and that the males behaviors impacts their academic success. The connection to males at a young age being placed in low ability reading groups based upon behaviors, and their motivation and academic achievement is affected negatively. The eighth grade students at a PK - 8th grade rural Connecticut school participated in this researcher’s case study. The case study looked at, how students perceived their education, and what role their education …
Flipping In A Technological Rich Classroom, John W. Budge
Flipping In A Technological Rich Classroom, John W. Budge
EDL Sixth Year Theses
The purpose of this study was to explore eighth grade students’ perception of a flipped classroom environment. It is difficult to engage and motivate eighth grade students. This study was created in order to determine if a flipped classroom would spark more interest and therefore eventually lead to an increased ability. More specifically, this study investigated how students perceive their learning is progressing in a flipped math classroom, and how engaged are they using the technology compared to the traditional classroom setting. The classroom environment was switched to a flipped classroom at the start of a new unit in October. …
The Impact Of Early Numeracy Intervention On Kindergarten Students, Jennifer L. Hill
The Impact Of Early Numeracy Intervention On Kindergarten Students, Jennifer L. Hill
EDL Sixth Year Theses
The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of early numeracy intervention with kindergarten students. In order to grow a stronger understanding of how providing mathematics intervention can benefit students, the intervention was provided to kindergarten students aimed to seek answers to how providing the earliest possible intervention can positively impact the achievement gap and a child’s understanding of number. This study explored the impact early numeracy intervention had on five kindergarten students and compared their growth to those of their peers not receiving intervention to determine the positive impact providing Response to Intervention had on kindergarten students. …
Perceptions On Inclusion In Elementary Schools, Rosanne Field
Perceptions On Inclusion In Elementary Schools, Rosanne Field
EDL Sixth Year Theses
The purpose of this study was to examine how perceptions on inclusion impact supports of both special needs and regular education students in first grade. In order to grow a stronger understanding of what perceptions are in place, the perception had by teachers and administrations, and their direct impact on supports provided, two first grade classes, two classroom teachers, and one administrator were used to seek the answers we were looking for. This study explored the impact perceptions had on two first grade teachers, one administrator, and the impacts of support on 32 first grade students. Quantitative and qualitative methods …
Positive Behavior Interventions And Supports: Effects Of Check In-Check Out, Jacklyn A. Angelone
Positive Behavior Interventions And Supports: Effects Of Check In-Check Out, Jacklyn A. Angelone
EDL Sixth Year Theses
This case study focuses on how a Tier II positive behavior intervention support impacts middle school students that require an additional behavior management intervention to support success accessing Tier I instruction in the general education classroom. The support studied for this case was the Check In/Check Out (CICO) intervention as implemented to a group of five boys.
The Importance Of Highly Effective School Library Media Programs On School Learning Environments, Alexandra M. Juch
The Importance Of Highly Effective School Library Media Programs On School Learning Environments, Alexandra M. Juch
EDL Sixth Year Theses
The purpose of this study was to explore the characteristics of a previously identified successful school library program (SLMP) in a Connecticut public school. The primary goals of this research are to answer these questions by conducting a single case study to examine the nature of this previously identified SLMP so that promising practices identified from this study can be applied to other SLMPs in Connecticut public schools. The data collection methods embodied both qualitative and quantitative instruments that included surveys, interviews and documents. Qualitative data analysis included preparation, familiarization, coding and general meaning that was entered into a table …
The Impact Of Professional Development On Blended Learning On High School Teachers, Laura A. Kulpa
The Impact Of Professional Development On Blended Learning On High School Teachers, Laura A. Kulpa
EDL Sixth Year Theses
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of professional development on blended learning on high school teachers. In order to learn about teacher’s feelings about technology training, professional development was delivered in a blended learning environment utilizing the learning management system Schoology with the goal of providing the experience of engaging in same learning environment that their students partake in. The study examined perceptions and explored the impact of blended learning of four high school teachers. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected using an online survey, interviews, and in-person and online observations. Descriptive statistics, in conjunction with …