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Full-Text Articles in Education
James Doti And The 25 Year Transformation Of A West Coast University: A Case Study, Adejoke Kassim, Jim Zabloski
James Doti And The 25 Year Transformation Of A West Coast University: A Case Study, Adejoke Kassim, Jim Zabloski
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Research was conducted at Chapman University, Orange County, California, to explore the transformational leadership practices of Dr. James Doti, professor of Economics and president emeritus of Chapman University from 1991-2016, who led its transformation from a sleepy liberal arts college in Southern California to a midsized university of national stature. The theoretical framework for the study was the transformational leadership theory by Burns (1978) and Bass (1985). This study investigated the president’s demonstration of the four components of transformational leadership as identified by Bass: Idealized Influence, Inspirational Motivation, Intellectual Stimulation, and Individual Consideration. Data collection was via interviews, document analysis, …
Searching For Evidence-Based Practice: A Survey Of Empirical Studies On Curricular Interventions Measuring And Reporting Fidelity Of Implementation Published During 2004-2013, Lisa Foster, Tracy C. Missett
Searching For Evidence-Based Practice: A Survey Of Empirical Studies On Curricular Interventions Measuring And Reporting Fidelity Of Implementation Published During 2004-2013, Lisa Foster, Tracy C. Missett
Faculty Publications and Presentations
In an environment of accountability, the development of evidence-based practices is expected. To demonstrate that a practice is evidence based, quality indicators of rigorous methodology should be present including indications that teachers implementing an intervention have done so with fidelity to its design. Because evidence-based practices assume fidelity of implementation (FOI), failure to establish FOI limits the conclusions that can be drawn from any outcome evaluation. This study surveys the gifted education literature to ascertain the degree to which FOI has been assessed, reported, and tied to measured outcomes in curriculum intervention efficacy studies and outcome evaluations. Of the 11 …
Vocabulary With Character: Lessons From Newberry Books, Karen L. Parker
Vocabulary With Character: Lessons From Newberry Books, Karen L. Parker
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
"Lighting The Way" With Differentiation In Reading, Leonard W. Parker
"Lighting The Way" With Differentiation In Reading, Leonard W. Parker
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Comprehension With Character: Lessons From Newberry Books, Karen L. Parker
Comprehension With Character: Lessons From Newberry Books, Karen L. Parker
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No abstract provided.
Using A Wiki For Collaboration And Learning In Helping Profession Education: A Pilot Study, Amanda Rockinson-Szapkiw, Richard J. Silvey
Using A Wiki For Collaboration And Learning In Helping Profession Education: A Pilot Study, Amanda Rockinson-Szapkiw, Richard J. Silvey
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No abstract provided.
Best Practices For Inclusive Science Instruction, Lucinda S. Spaulding, Jenny Sue Flannagan
Best Practices For Inclusive Science Instruction, Lucinda S. Spaulding, Jenny Sue Flannagan
Faculty Publications and Presentations
The purpose of this session is to provide an overview of evidence based best practices for inclusive science instruction and to equip teachers with applicable strategies for scaffolding instruction and responding to learner needs based on research in special education and science instruction. As a result of this session, participants will learn strategies and methods for helping students learn to independently design experiments, use the scientific process, and develop critical thinking skills. There will also be an emphasis on effective co-teaching practices and employing instructional strategies for reinforcing skills and content knowledge across the curriculum, providing more time for instruction …
Using Children’S Literature To Teach Writing, Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong
Using Children’S Literature To Teach Writing, Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Selected titles of children’s literature are shown that can enhance writing instruction. Titles shared cut across content areas and address the writing of letters, journals, non-fiction, poetry, and fables. The following information is given for each title: awards won, themes, writing ideas, and website addresses for further information. The target audience is grades 4-8.
The Scientific Method: Is It Still Useful?, Scott Watson
The Scientific Method: Is It Still Useful?, Scott Watson
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.