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The Schooling Experiences Of African American Males Attending Predominately White Independent Schools, Dana Adams Coleman
The Schooling Experiences Of African American Males Attending Predominately White Independent Schools, Dana Adams Coleman
LMU/LLS Theses and Dissertations
This dissertation seeks to examine the schooling experiences of African American males attending predominately White independent schools in California. Using Critical Race Theory as a theoretical framework and the factors contributing to schooling experiences, this qualitative research explores the role of student self-perception, teacher expectations, and parent involvement as contributing factors to participants overall schooling experiences. Utilizing counterstorytelling as a means of capturing the rich narratives shared by the participants, data analysis included holistic content coding based on themes that emerged from narrative examination. Findings indicate how parent involvement became the overarching critical component that was most significant in positive …
Ball Is Life: Black Male Student-Athletes Narrate Their Division I Experiences, Eno Attah Meekins
Ball Is Life: Black Male Student-Athletes Narrate Their Division I Experiences, Eno Attah Meekins
LMU/LLS Theses and Dissertations
This study focused on the experiences of Black male student-athletes in Division I sports and used critical race methodology to present counter narratives. These narratives highlighted successes and heightened awareness about the needs and concerns of an extremely important, but often silenced, population. The purpose of this research was to examine the experiences of Black male student-athletes in the Division I revenue-generating sports of basketball and football. This study examined how Black males perceived the effectiveness of the NCAA supports in place for their academic success, degree attainment, and postcollegiate leadership and career opportunities. This dissertation also sought to understand …
Hand Mudrās As A Practice Of Connecting To The Divine, Ana Maria Galarraga (Rydell)
Hand Mudrās As A Practice Of Connecting To The Divine, Ana Maria Galarraga (Rydell)
LMU/LLS Theses and Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Forming And Supporting Lay Catholic Elementary School Principals As Spiritual Leaders, Erin C.O. Barisano
Forming And Supporting Lay Catholic Elementary School Principals As Spiritual Leaders, Erin C.O. Barisano
LMU/LLS Theses and Dissertations
The role of a Catholic school principal is complex and includes promoting Catholic faith and spirituality throughout the school community. The additional job requirements of spiritual leadership are intentional formation for prospective and novice principals and efforts to sustain spirituality for experienced principals. This qualitative study explored the perceptions held by experienced lay elementary principals of their role as spiritual leader as well as how prepared they felt to serve in this role. Additionally, the study explored suggestions for sustaining principals in their role as spiritual leader. Participants were six lay Catholic elementary principals working in the Archdiocese of Los …
Educating The Whole Being: Yoga & Mindfulness In Schools, Trang Huynh
Educating The Whole Being: Yoga & Mindfulness In Schools, Trang Huynh
LMU/LLS Theses and Dissertations
No abstract provided.