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Judging Competence, Marie A. Lynch, Linda Capalbo
Judging Competence, Marie A. Lynch, Linda Capalbo
Faculty Publications
This study analyzed written records created by college clinical supervisors, of student teaching observations carried out during the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 semester. Observations, conducted in public schools in a Northeastern state, reflected the dual enrollment status of each student teacher; that is, each candidate was observed, multiple times, in both a general elementary or middle level classroom and in a setting focused on students with special educational needs. The purposes of the analysis were to 1) examine the language used by the observer that both describes and evaluates the student teacher_s performance, particularly as it differentiates levels of …
Examining Teachers' Knowledge And Perceptions Of Response To Intervention, Ashley Elizabeth Moore Swigart
Examining Teachers' Knowledge And Perceptions Of Response To Intervention, Ashley Elizabeth Moore Swigart
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Response to Intervention (RTI) is a multi-step approach to providing interventions to students within general and special education. This study investigated the relationship between elementary, middle, and high school teachers’ perceptions of RTI and (a) whether they taught general versus special education, (b) grade level taught, (c) knowledge level of RTI, and (d) presence in a school implementing RTI and participation in the process. Understanding teachers’ perceptions is of particular importance to school psychologists and can be used to ensure that teachers participate fully in the RTI process. Participants were given a questionnaire to complete that assessed their perceptions and …
Chinese Elementary School Teachers' Perceptions Of Students' Classroom Behavior Problems, Paul Caldarella, Ryan H. Shatzer, Michael Richardson, Caiyun Zhang
Chinese Elementary School Teachers' Perceptions Of Students' Classroom Behavior Problems, Paul Caldarella, Ryan H. Shatzer, Michael Richardson, Caiyun Zhang
Faculty Publications
Teachers’ Perceptions of Misbehavior: Studies over the past 20 years; Many different parts of the world. Teachers’ perceptions can influence: Responses to students; Confidence. Factors that Can Influence Perceptions: Teachers’ experience; Students’ grade level; Student gender; Demographic area; Classroom setting.
Effects Of The Strong Start Curriculum On Students' Social And Emotional Competence, Kalli Kronmiller, Paul Caldarella, Lynnette Christensen, Thomas J. Kramer
Effects Of The Strong Start Curriculum On Students' Social And Emotional Competence, Kalli Kronmiller, Paul Caldarella, Lynnette Christensen, Thomas J. Kramer
Faculty Publications
Research questions: Do children in Grade 2 who participate in Strong Start show an increase in prosocial behaviors? Do children show a decrease in internalizing and externalizing behaviors? Do children at greater risk show greater changes? Do participating students and teachers find the Strong Start curriculum to be socially valid?
School-Based Mentoring For At-Risk Elementary Students, Shauna Valentine, Gary Wall, Paul Caldarella, Lynnette Christensen, K. Richard Young, Allen Gurney
School-Based Mentoring For At-Risk Elementary Students, Shauna Valentine, Gary Wall, Paul Caldarella, Lynnette Christensen, K. Richard Young, Allen Gurney
Faculty Publications
Advantages of School-based Mentoring: Less Costly; Identify More Children via the School Context; School Resources Staff Administration; More Convenient for Volunteers; Time Commitment; Mentors Feel Safer; Establish Community Support within school.