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Intervention For Struggling Writers In Elementary School, Jennifer L. Freesland Sep 2016

Intervention For Struggling Writers In Elementary School, Jennifer L. Freesland

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No abstract provided.


Proceedings Of The 15th Annual South Florida Education Research Conference, College Of Education, Florida International University Sep 2016

Proceedings Of The 15th Annual South Florida Education Research Conference, College Of Education, Florida International University

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Full proceedings of the 15th Annual South Florida Education Research Conference held on June 4, 2016.


A Change In Engagement: The Relationship Between Employee Engagement And Generational Differences, Markease L. Doe, Vinus Fong, Yvena Muselaire Sep 2016

A Change In Engagement: The Relationship Between Employee Engagement And Generational Differences, Markease L. Doe, Vinus Fong, Yvena Muselaire

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Employee engagement changes generationally. This literature review explores employee engagement and shared life experiences that define the characteristics of each generation; shaping generational perception on employee engagement and how each generation actually engages at work. Resultantly, generational differences, characteristics, and shared life experiences make salient how employee engagement changes.


Transitioning From Narrative To Expository In The Middle School: A Look At Boys’ Preferred Writing Techniques, Ilisa J. Lieberman Sep 2016

Transitioning From Narrative To Expository In The Middle School: A Look At Boys’ Preferred Writing Techniques, Ilisa J. Lieberman

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Studies indicate that boys do not excel in writing to the same extent as girls. This study examined 6th grade boys’ experiences progressing from writing personal narratives to expository responses. The study suggests that employing boys’ preference for writing narratives may improve their writing proficiency.


Public Middle School English Teachers Using Lgbt Discriminatory District Curriculum “Multicultural” Guide, Ruben A. Caceres Sep 2016

Public Middle School English Teachers Using Lgbt Discriminatory District Curriculum “Multicultural” Guide, Ruben A. Caceres

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This paper is part of a dissertation in progress exploring why despite increased LGBT visibility and the legalization of gay marriage, in many U.S classrooms, LGBT students are not provided the same level of representation in the English language arts curriculum that other oppressed groups enjoy.


Difficulties Of Chinese Students With Their Academic English: Evidence From A China-United States University Program, Xiuyuan Yang, Yinhong Duan Sep 2016

Difficulties Of Chinese Students With Their Academic English: Evidence From A China-United States University Program, Xiuyuan Yang, Yinhong Duan

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This study was conducted with four Chinese international students who were enrolled in a China-United States university program. It examined their difficulties in academic English through interviews, and the data were sorted into four categories: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.


Traversing Stem: Creating Pathways For Social Justice In The United States, Remy Dou Sep 2016

Traversing Stem: Creating Pathways For Social Justice In The United States, Remy Dou

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The system that once motivated Americans to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers now presents obstacles to racial and ethnic minorities, women, and the poor. This paper highlights both the advantages and hindrances inherent in STEM professions while advocating for improved access to these pathways.


Global Perspectives And Fiu Undergraduates: The Interpersonal Domain, Lauren Bahia Simons-Lane Sep 2016

Global Perspectives And Fiu Undergraduates: The Interpersonal Domain, Lauren Bahia Simons-Lane

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Graduates of higher education institutions should attain a global perspective. However, there is limited research on the demographics and global perspective among college students. This paper analyzes Global Perspective Inventory subscales and associations between Florida International University students’ gender, class level, and ethnicity. Findings include significant differences between groups.


Construction Of Stereotypes And Their Effects On Education, Indira Gil Sep 2016

Construction Of Stereotypes And Their Effects On Education, Indira Gil

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This paper explores the construction of stereotypes through historical accounts and how these stereotypes have been manifested in education. It examines the choices students make when choosing their classes and careers and questions the validity of these stereotypes. The stereotypes considered are women as caretakers, men superior in the sciences, and Black and Latinos in need of control. The data used to investigate this topic consists of articles, books, and government statistics.


The Music And Reading Connection: Improving Literacy With Rapid Naming Of Words And Music Notes, Karin Barbara Soria Dec 2015

The Music And Reading Connection: Improving Literacy With Rapid Naming Of Words And Music Notes, Karin Barbara Soria

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This poster presentation is an action research study about improving literacy with rapid naming of words and music notes for ESE students at a Title 1 Elementary school.


Academic Risk-Taking In Higher Education, Yselande Pierre Dec 2015

Academic Risk-Taking In Higher Education, Yselande Pierre

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No abstract provided.


Empathy Levels Of American And Bahamian Special Education Graduate Students And Students In Other Majors, Michelle Aznarez, Kimberly Todman, Clara Wolman Sep 2015

Empathy Levels Of American And Bahamian Special Education Graduate Students And Students In Other Majors, Michelle Aznarez, Kimberly Todman, Clara Wolman

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This study investigated the empathy of Special Education graduate students in the USA and the Bahamas, and of Counseling and Organizational Learning students. About 180 students were administered the Interpersonal Reactivity Index to assess: fantasy, perspective taking, empathetic concern, and personal distress. Significant differences existed by major and country.


Students Educational Use Of Technology Outside The Classroom, Diahann Holder Sep 2015

Students Educational Use Of Technology Outside The Classroom, Diahann Holder

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This study describes recent high school graduates perceptions about their use of technology for educational purposes outside the classroom. Graduates were asked a series of questions on how they used technology outside of the classroom. The questions focused on what technology resources helped academic achievement throughout their high school experience.


Accountability, Quality, And Student Success In Online Education: A Literature Review Of Empirical Studies, Michael Porter Sep 2015

Accountability, Quality, And Student Success In Online Education: A Literature Review Of Empirical Studies, Michael Porter

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This paper examines empirical studies on accountability, quality, and student success in online education. It advances that accountability and quality are critical components for student success in online education. It concludes that there is a lack of empirical studies that examine the effects of these measures on student success.


Toward An Understanding Of Faculty Perceptions About Factors That Influence Student Success In Online Education, Michael Porter Sep 2015

Toward An Understanding Of Faculty Perceptions About Factors That Influence Student Success In Online Education, Michael Porter

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This paper explores factors that faculty perceive as significant in influencing student success in online education. Technological support, degree of comfort with technology and a student’s personal characteristics were deemed by faculty as critical to success. Understanding these key factors could help to improve student success in online education.


Gaining Insight Into Teaching: The Lived Experiences Of Teachers Of The Year, Robin F. Amparo Sep 2015

Gaining Insight Into Teaching: The Lived Experiences Of Teachers Of The Year, Robin F. Amparo

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What qualities describe outstanding teachers? Many stakeholders in education argue that student achievement indicates teacher quality. Ten Teachers of the Year participated in this qualitative study, showing their lives as outstanding teachers personify four roles and two phenomena. Findings indicate the need to investigate the moral dimension of teaching.


Theoretical Foundations Of Developing Modeling Instruction Curriculum For College Biology Courses, Feng Li Sep 2015

Theoretical Foundations Of Developing Modeling Instruction Curriculum For College Biology Courses, Feng Li

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Modeling Instruction (MI) has been successfully implemented in high school science classes. Moreover, MI curriculum for introductory physics has also been developed at a university level. Noticing the gap, the author will provide theoretical foundations to support the statement that MI curriculum should be developed for college biology courses.


Academic Risk-Taking In Higher Education, Yselande Pierre Sep 2015

Academic Risk-Taking In Higher Education, Yselande Pierre

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Little is known about how adults learn to take risks. However, learning to take risks can be beneficial to adults who fear uncertainty or struggle with academic achievement. Higher education can play a leading role in embracing risk-taking and raising the interest level of adult learners through strategic learning activities.


Program Evaluation Primer: A Review Of Three Evaluations, Craig M. Mcgill, Mia R. Heikkila, Ardith Clayton-Wright Sep 2015

Program Evaluation Primer: A Review Of Three Evaluations, Craig M. Mcgill, Mia R. Heikkila, Ardith Clayton-Wright

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Program evaluation—a “tool used to assess the implementation and outcomes of a program, to increase a program’s efficiency and impact over time, and to demonstrate accountability” (MacDonald et. al, 2001, p. 1)—is an essential process to program assessment and improvement. This paper overviews three published program evaluations and considers important aspects of program evaluation more broadly.


Queer Theory Or Queer Choice Of Identification?, Jennifer Kross Dec 2014

Queer Theory Or Queer Choice Of Identification?, Jennifer Kross

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The definition and nomenclature used in queer theory have become distorted from their initial meanings and intents.


Sferc 2014: Proceedings Of The 13th Annual South Florida Education Research Conference, College Of Education, Florida International University Dec 2014

Sferc 2014: Proceedings Of The 13th Annual South Florida Education Research Conference, College Of Education, Florida International University

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No abstract provided.


The Experience Of “Bottoming”: Considerations For Identity And Learning, Craig M. Mcgill, Joshua Collins Dec 2014

The Experience Of “Bottoming”: Considerations For Identity And Learning, Craig M. Mcgill, Joshua Collins

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Bottoms—Gay men who prefer to be penetrated, sexually—are more stigmatized than other gay men, and may develop and experience identities differently than other gay, bisexual, or heterosexual men. This paper explores intrinsic dispositions and extrinsic motivations that may lead bottoms to perform and embody psychosocial and sexual identities in intimate, interpersonal, and social contexts.


Minding The Gap: Trending Toward Older Online Students, Cyntianna C. Ortega, Janet Chavez Dec 2014

Minding The Gap: Trending Toward Older Online Students, Cyntianna C. Ortega, Janet Chavez

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No abstract provided.


Doctoral Students: Online, On Time, And On To Graduation, Susan Adragna, Kelly Gatewood, Karen Rinelli, Karen Zelbovitz Dec 2014

Doctoral Students: Online, On Time, And On To Graduation, Susan Adragna, Kelly Gatewood, Karen Rinelli, Karen Zelbovitz

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Increased numbers of students are enrolling in online doctoral programs. Although students enroll for a variety of reasons, many do not persist to the dissertation phase. The results of this quantitative study can guide the development of retention strategies for students who are at risk of academic failure in doctoral programs.


What Factors Influence Persistence Rates In Active Older Adult Group Exercise Programs?, Jennifer Danilowski Dec 2014

What Factors Influence Persistence Rates In Active Older Adult Group Exercise Programs?, Jennifer Danilowski

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The purpose of this research is to determine factors that influence the persistence rates of active older adults participating in group exercise classes. During the study, group participants and instructors in a Florida facility were asked to respond to surveys ascertaining motivational factors regarding participation in active older adult classes. Utilizing participant data, instructors were given a professional development course as part of the treatment. Data indicates participants prefer working in group settings to prevent health related illness, for socialization, and for instructors. Research demonstrates that the instructor plays a critical role in advancing exercise understanding and providing motivation that …


How Transformational Theory Can Be Used To Understand The Personal Experience If Being Bullied In The Workplace, Salma A. Hadeed Dec 2014

How Transformational Theory Can Be Used To Understand The Personal Experience If Being Bullied In The Workplace, Salma A. Hadeed

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Bullying is a growing problem in all organizations. This paper will examine how transformational theory can be used to understand victims who are being bullied in the workplace. This research will provide useful information regarding all aspects of bullying and how it relates to this theory.


A "Transforming The School-To-Prison Pipeline" Initiative: Mentoring Model Pilot Project Symposium, Debra M. Pane Phd, Chaundra L. Whitehead, Heather T. Pane Phd, Miguel Pena Dec 2014

A "Transforming The School-To-Prison Pipeline" Initiative: Mentoring Model Pilot Project Symposium, Debra M. Pane Phd, Chaundra L. Whitehead, Heather T. Pane Phd, Miguel Pena

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Abstract: This informative and interactive teaching symposium posits the Positive Peer Leadership Mentoring Program (PPLM) as an evidence-based wrap-around service for youth and families in Miami-Dade who are involved in the school-to-prison pipeline. Presenters first provide information to initiate the dialogic process of discerning and interpreting the school-to-prison pipeline, impacted by costs of incarceration for Black youth and families and the move toward effective mental health services in the juvenile justice system. Then, participants experience an interactive pedagogical mentoring format set forth in PPLM as the first step toward transforming the school-to-prison pipeline in their own classroom or other educational …


Perspectives On Marginalized Adult Populations In Education, Chaundra L. Whitehead, Lori Ann Gionti, Carolyn Meeker, Gisela Vega Dec 2014

Perspectives On Marginalized Adult Populations In Education, Chaundra L. Whitehead, Lori Ann Gionti, Carolyn Meeker, Gisela Vega

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No abstract provided.


Forgotten Women: Incarceration And Health Concerns Of Minority Women, Chaundra L. Whitehead, Regina Mcdade, Mary Mites-Campbell Dec 2014

Forgotten Women: Incarceration And Health Concerns Of Minority Women, Chaundra L. Whitehead, Regina Mcdade, Mary Mites-Campbell

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Paper Presentation


Nonverbal Aptitude And Academic Achievement At A Diverse Parochial Secondary School - A Correlational Study, John Althoff Dec 2014

Nonverbal Aptitude And Academic Achievement At A Diverse Parochial Secondary School - A Correlational Study, John Althoff

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No abstract provided.