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School Innovation: A Phenomenological Study Of Leadership, Kevin H. Storch
School Innovation: A Phenomenological Study Of Leadership, Kevin H. Storch
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The purpose of this phenomenological study is to gain an understanding of what school innovation looks like as well as how school and district leaders address the concept. Technology has forever changed society. We must be careful not to confuse school innovation as the implementation of technology in the classroom. Educational leaders face the challenge of engaging students in meaningful learning opportunities that go beyond rote memorization and performance on standardized assessments following NCLB and Common Core. This study identifies characteristics of school culture that are necessary for innovation to take place. Principal and district leaders have to be knowledgeable …
Youth Soccer Coaching Methodologies’ Impact On Enjoyment Of The Game And Retention, John Diffley
Youth Soccer Coaching Methodologies’ Impact On Enjoyment Of The Game And Retention, John Diffley
Theses and Dissertations
According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA, 2018), at least 4,420,000 children between the ages of 6–12 and 2,454,000 children between the ages of 13–17 participate in outdoor soccer in the United States. Arguably, their coaches have a significant impact on these children’s development. The purpose of this study was to evaluate coaching methods in soccer and their relationship to youth players’ enjoyment of the game and retention rates. The sample consisted of youth soccer players from the New York metropolitan area. This study adds to the growing literature on youth sports and demonstrates that coaches have a …