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Minds-In-Motion Maze Movement Activities In The Regular Education Classroom, Angela Rose Bray
Minds-In-Motion Maze Movement Activities In The Regular Education Classroom, Angela Rose Bray
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Movement is important for brain development. This qualitative, multi-case study investigated the effects of the Minds-In-Motion Maze targeted movement program on the students at a small, private school in the Midwest. Case studies encompassing 14 elementary students, represent the educational ability level, racial, and socio-economic diversity of the students in the school. The findings suggest that targeted movement activities showed noteworthy gains in auditory digit span in students who participated in the maze. A review of related literature highlighted the dominance of for-profit movement based interventions targeting students with social, emotional, and learning problems. This study sought to investigate the …
The Impact Of Servant Leadership On School Climate, Michele M. Cooke
The Impact Of Servant Leadership On School Climate, Michele M. Cooke
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The topic of this research was the impact that servant leadership has on school climate. The participants were educators employed in the International Schools Group School District housed in Saudi Arabia. This was a quantitative study employing a cluster sampling using the Servant Leadership Scale (SLS) and the R-SLEQ (Revised School Level Environment Questionnaire) delivered to participants using Qualtrics Survey Software. The research questions were: Does servant leadership impact school climate in the International Schools Group school district in Saudi Arabia? What is the relationship of the leaders’ perception of servant leadership and school climate? What is the relationship of …
The Transference Of Mindset: Middle School Student Perceptions Of The Influences Of Implicit Theories, Jodilu Anne Dodd
The Transference Of Mindset: Middle School Student Perceptions Of The Influences Of Implicit Theories, Jodilu Anne Dodd
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Recent studies have shown the predictive nature of mindset and motivation. Students tend to have one of two mindsets: a growth mindset or a fixed mindset (Dweck, 2000). Those with a growth mindset believe that their knowledge can increase and they are able to continuously improve. Students with a fixed mindset believe that their intelligence was bestowed upon them, and that they cannot really change how smart they can become. This study examined the perceptions of middle school students about their mindsets and explored the question of where they think their mindset originates. Nearly 500 students were surveyed to determine …
A Study Of Parent Satisfaction Of The Transition From Junior High To Senior High School For Students With Special Education Needs, Colleen M. Feldman
A Study Of Parent Satisfaction Of The Transition From Junior High To Senior High School For Students With Special Education Needs, Colleen M. Feldman
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The purpose of this study was to understand the parental perspective and satisfaction with the transition process as their child, who is a student with special education needs, moves from the junior high to the high school setting. For students with disabilities, transitions within the education system can be more challenging and difficult (Hay & Winn, 2005; Hill, 2010; Kinney, 2006;) than for students without unique learning needs. Many parents of special education students find the transition from junior high to senior high school to be particularly intense. If school professionals are in the position to support educational transitions, understanding …
The Professional Development Needs Of Teachers Necessary To Implement And Sustain Ipad Use In Secondary Classrooms, Diana Miller Fenton
The Professional Development Needs Of Teachers Necessary To Implement And Sustain Ipad Use In Secondary Classrooms, Diana Miller Fenton
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With the recent adoptions of 1:1 technology initiatives with iPads in schools, it is urgent to provide professional development opportunities for teachers to maximize student use. This study provides vital information on the professional development needs of teachers for initial implementation of the iPad device and what is needed beyond the first year to sustain use. One hundred and ninety-one teachers from 10 school districts participated in the study. The results of this study indicate that successful professional development occurs when teachers are allowed time to collaborate with colleagues and learn from peers on how they integrated curriculum with the …
A Study Comparing Academic Achievement In Reading Of Gifted Students In Homogeneous And Heterogeneous Grouped Settings, Kimberly L. Grengs
A Study Comparing Academic Achievement In Reading Of Gifted Students In Homogeneous And Heterogeneous Grouped Settings, Kimberly L. Grengs
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This is a quantitative study using archival data to focus on the achievement of students identified as gifted and talented in four schools in the Midwest in the same district. This study attempted to find if differences in student reading performance existed between 27 students identified as gifted that were placed in a homogeneous classroom compared to those placed in heterogeneous classrooms. The researcher used the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) data from 2010 to 2014 in reading growth scores. The independent variable is heterogeneous and homogenous grouping classification and the dependent variables are all continuous and consist of the …
Midwest Elementary School Principals And The Use Of Social Media, Jennifer Christine Hill
Midwest Elementary School Principals And The Use Of Social Media, Jennifer Christine Hill
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The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to examine the use of social media among elementary school principals in Minnesota. The survey collected data from elementary school principals across the state of Minnesota gathering demographic information on age, years of service, presence of a district social media policy, gender, school location, school size, and school poverty level as defined by its free and reduced lunch rate. As a result of the study, it was found that a negative relationship exists between the number of years of service from an elementary school principal and their use of social media. Age, gender, …
The Impact Of 1:1 Ipad Devices On Student Engagement In The High School Classroom, Jennifer L. Middendorf
The Impact Of 1:1 Ipad Devices On Student Engagement In The High School Classroom, Jennifer L. Middendorf
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A technology initiative was adopted in a Minnesota suburban school district integrating 1:1 iPad devices into the elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to determine the impact 1:1 iPad devices had on student engagement within the high school classrooms. The research questions focused on how educators are using the 1:1 iPad adoption to impact student engagement, the most and least effective iPad engagement strategies found within the 1:1 adoption, and the perceptions of students and teachers regarding the engagement strategies employed when using iPads in a 1:1 adoption. Through quantitative student …
Teacher Perception Of Principal Leadership And School Climate In Persistently Lowest-Achieving Schools, Kerri L. Nelson
Teacher Perception Of Principal Leadership And School Climate In Persistently Lowest-Achieving Schools, Kerri L. Nelson
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The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between the outcome of principal leadership and school climate in persistently lowest-achieving (PLA) middle schools in Iowa as perceived by teachers. Additionally, it attempted to answer whether or not school climate in PLA middle schools in Iowa is viewed the same by all staff or if there are differences based on years of teacher experience, gender and content area taught. The outcome of principal leadership (effectiveness, extra effort, and satisfaction with leadership) was assessed using the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire. The Organizational Climate Description Questionnaire was used to measure the predicators …
A Narrative Inquiry Into The Experiences Of Evangelical Christians Leading In Public Schools During Culture War Skirmishes, Gary F. Sehorn
A Narrative Inquiry Into The Experiences Of Evangelical Christians Leading In Public Schools During Culture War Skirmishes, Gary F. Sehorn
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The intent of this exploratory, descriptive narrative inquiry was to understand the experiences of selected evangelicals serving as public school administrators who lead in the midst of skirmishes involving evangelical Christians and the local public schools where they serve. These conflicts are part of the larger cultural conflict between evangelical Christianity and public education. The narratives of five leaders were captured through semi-structured, in-depth interviews. The purposeful sample of participants included administrators from Texas, Southern California, and the South, the Midwest, and the Pacific Northwest. Each participant shared a skirmish story and its cultural and geographic context. In the process, …
“If You’Re Not Having Fun, What’S The Point Of Playing?” Adolescents’ Best And Worst Interscholastic Sport Experiences, Troy D. Urdahl
“If You’Re Not Having Fun, What’S The Point Of Playing?” Adolescents’ Best And Worst Interscholastic Sport Experiences, Troy D. Urdahl
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Interscholastic athletics are purported to provide many benefits for participants. Some studies have shown the benefits of playing sports, but others have cautioned the expense is not worth the investment and not all outcomes of participation are positive. High school athletics are deeply woven into the American educational system, yet limited research has been conducted to capture the voices of student-athletes to identify their perceptions of sport experiences. Learning this information may help various stakeholders improve interscholastic sport experiences. Therefore, the purpose of this existential-phenomenological study was to examine the best and worst sports experiences of interscholastic athletes in team …
Evaluating Teacher Immediacy In K-12 Online Learning Environments, Lisa M. Silmser
Evaluating Teacher Immediacy In K-12 Online Learning Environments, Lisa M. Silmser
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Educators who serve students in online classrooms display a unique set of skills necessary to engage students, however little research and no teacher evaluation tools exist to guide K-12 online teachers in the evidence-based practices needed to perfect their craft. The research that does exist focuses on the post-secondary classroom which is assumed to be significantly different from K-12 environments. Using a Delphi study, an expert group of MN K-12 online educators confirmed that the research from the college level related to teacher immediacy and interaction, the teacher behaviors that most impact student engagement, are applicable to the K-12 online …
"Repairs Are Pending": A Mixed Methods Investigation Of The Effects Of No Child Left Behind On Rhode Island's Public School Libraries, Laurie Anne Dias-Mitchell
"Repairs Are Pending": A Mixed Methods Investigation Of The Effects Of No Child Left Behind On Rhode Island's Public School Libraries, Laurie Anne Dias-Mitchell
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Throughout history, free public and school libraries have been symbols of freedom and democracy, of equitable access to cultural, intellectual, and technical resources. Since the passage of No Child Left Behind in 2001, there have been only a narrow cluster of studies on the importance and impact of school libraries. This mixed-methods study explored the unintended impacts of No Child Left Behind on Rhode Island’s public school libraries and a potential framework for sustainability from the perspectives of the state’s school library leaders regarding the viability of school libraries in an era of high-stakes testing and accountability and a narrowing …