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Full-Text Articles in Education
Create An Effective Mentoring Program Based On Universal Retention Rates In The United States: A School Improvement Plan, Kati Ploeger
Create An Effective Mentoring Program Based On Universal Retention Rates In The United States: A School Improvement Plan, Kati Ploeger
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
High-quality teachers are shown to be the number-one factor for student achievement (Gujarati, 2012). One way school districts around the world can retain high-quality teachers is to place them in an induction or mentoring program as new teachers. A review of the literature was conducted to support the school improvement plan and examines retention rates across the United States. The research covers these main topics: mentoring, induction, professional development, teacher retention and mobility, new teacher experiences, and teacher evaluation. In response, a school improvement plan was created to establish a high-quality mentoring program outline, which establishes support and direction for …
Executive Function: Instructional And Intervention Strategies To Close Achievement Gaps: A School Improvement Plan, Holly Bjorge
Executive Function: Instructional And Intervention Strategies To Close Achievement Gaps: A School Improvement Plan, Holly Bjorge
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Strong Professional Learning Communities that provide students with inclusive instructional strategies and tiered interventions for executive functioning skills positively affects student learning and achievement. This school improvement plan establishes a school wide outline for staff development regarding executive functioning and implementation of instructional and Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions through professional development, self-assessment and coaching. The plan addresses the need for professional development, inclusive and universal instructional strategies, intervention supports and resources and supports for classroom teachers. A review of literature was conducted to support the plan and examines how student executive functioning affects student achievement and learning, recognizes …
Secondary Trauma: How Does It Impact Educators, Callie Namminga
Secondary Trauma: How Does It Impact Educators, Callie Namminga
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Students are facing more adverse traumatic experiences at an early age in their lifetime. When students enter school, their teachers begin to take on new roles and often learn and encounter the trauma alongside of these students. Secondary trauma in educators is on the rise and many do not know how to manage it. This literature review will examine the impacts that secondary trauma has on teachers, how it shapes and impacts teachers’ roles in education, what causes secondary trauma, and how teachers can adapt and overcome the impacts and implications that secondary trauma causes in their professional and personal …
Technology Instruction In The Classroom: Effects On Struggling Writers' Success, Courtney M. Smith
Technology Instruction In The Classroom: Effects On Struggling Writers' Success, Courtney M. Smith
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Technology use within the writing classroom for writers who struggle can offer independence and lead to success. This literature review examines the use of technology with struggling writers, the effects of technology use of student engagement, specific strategies used for the implementation of technology, and the professional development opportunities presented to educators for this implementation. The research affirms the benefits of assistive technology within the writing classroom and the importance for the training of educators to properly utilize and engage technology within their classrooms promoting student success and achievement.
Pella Middle School Technology Integration School Improvement Plan, Morgan Ernst
Pella Middle School Technology Integration School Improvement Plan, Morgan Ernst
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The demands and use of technology are constantly changing in the school setting. Teachers in the Pella Community School District felt as though they did not have adequate technology skills to deliver effective instruction virtually and requested further training. This school improvement plan contains a literature review to determine effective components of professional development. The plan also outlines a semester of professional development sessions for technology integration including tools and deliverables to demonstrate evidence of teacher learning.
New Teacher Mentoring At A Private School, Shannon Woodhead
New Teacher Mentoring At A Private School, Shannon Woodhead
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Teacher attrition rates are higher for new teachers within their first five years than any other level of experience. Due to high turnover rates for novice teachers, most public schools have implemented induction and mentoring programs to help address this concern. However, many private schools are not afforded this opportunity. This school improvement project addresses the need for a new teacher mentoring program at a private school in Southern California. The plan addresses the implementation and program's plan for a mentor to lead a novice teacher through his/her first year of teaching. A literature review is included which highlights the …
The Future Of Stem Education, Sandy Jenkins
The Future Of Stem Education, Sandy Jenkins
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this literature review is to examine what quantifies an elite STEM program, what criteria makes STEM education impactful for students, and where the future of STEM education may lie. Integrated STEM is a key aspect of STEM education. STEM perceptions and understandings must be clarified in order to move forward with STEM reform attempts. Learning by doing, using real-world contexts, is vital to the success of integrated STEM education. Successful STEM learning environments must also focus on student engagement and motivation, as well as the incorporation of social-emotional and 21st century skills. Teacher preparation and professional development …
Exploring Changes In New Teacher Self-Efficacy, Stefanie K. Gross
Exploring Changes In New Teacher Self-Efficacy, Stefanie K. Gross
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This action research study focused on first-year teachers who were assigned to teach in grades 6-12 at a suburban school district and were involved in a mandated new teacher mentor program. The researcher evaluated participants’ self-efficacy using the Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) and a series of qualitative questions to determine if a first-year teacher’s self-efficacy changes during the first semester of their mentorship experiences and if each domain of a first-year teacher’s self-efficacy (student engagement, instructional strategies, or classroom management) changes during the first semester of their mentorship experience. The results provide promising, albeit not conclusive, findings in …
English Language Learning Professional Development For K-12 Teachers, Kristen M. Fober
English Language Learning Professional Development For K-12 Teachers, Kristen M. Fober
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
In response to the growing population of English language learners (ELLs) in a school district in rural Iowa, professional development (PD) has been developed as a school improvement plan to help teachers learn how to meet the needs of this population. This plan has been developed based on a robust review of current literature on strategies to support ELL students. The school improvement plan includes a pre-survey, six 1-hour sessions of PD plans, PD resources (such as handouts and slides), and a post-survey. The intended outcome of the PD is for teachers to feel more prepared to work with ELLs …
The Impact Of Coaching To Support Professional Development In A Preschool Classroom, Katie Olson
The Impact Of Coaching To Support Professional Development In A Preschool Classroom, Katie Olson
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research study was to determine the effect that the combination of coaching and professional development have on teachers’ confidence levels and number of classroom practices carried out compared with teachers who only attend professional development. The participants included six female caucasian teachers who all teach preschool in public elementary schools in southern Iowa. Data was collected through the use of a rating scale and checklist of practices that were completed by the participants prior to and following the intervention. The results of the study indicated that there was not a large enough difference in the …
Sustainable Instructional Coaching In Secondary Education, Laura Kniffen
Sustainable Instructional Coaching In Secondary Education, Laura Kniffen
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
With higher demands for student achievement and teacher efficacy, school districts have shifted from traditional professional development methods to instructional coaching. This literature review presents research on various models and analyzes the challenges that districts have discovered upon implementation. There are many factors that influence instructional coaches’ effectiveness, yet their flexibility and collaborative skills remain among the most important. In all models, instructional coaches must adapt to each teachers’ needs and juggle the variety of roles they are asked to fulfill. To help instructional coaches distribute their time effectively, research shows that districts must provide clear direction and support for …
Impact Of A Coaching Cycle On Teacher Self-Efficacy, Amanda Becker
Impact Of A Coaching Cycle On Teacher Self-Efficacy, Amanda Becker
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to determine the correlation between teacher self-efficacy and engaging in a student-centered coaching cycle with an instructional coach. Data was collected through qualitative responses via an electronic self-efficacy survey from a sample group of four middle school teachers. Analysis of the data collected suggested that engaging with an instructional coach in a coaching cycle increases a teacher’s overall self-efficacy.
Strengthening Collective Efficacy Through Meaningful Collaboration, Elizabeth Becker
Strengthening Collective Efficacy Through Meaningful Collaboration, Elizabeth Becker
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to determine if there is a correlation between the implementation of structures and processes for meaningful collaboration and the level of collective efficacy in a professional learning community. A combination of the level of trust among the team and the dedication and prioritization of time were critically considered over a period of nearly two months. Data was collected through quantitative surveys and qualitative observations. Analysis of the data collected suggests the fourth grade team's collective efficacy was strengthened as structures and processes for meaningful collaboration were implemented.