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Effects Of Social Media On Adolescents, Jeffrey Scott Erickson Jan 2021

Effects Of Social Media On Adolescents, Jeffrey Scott Erickson

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Social media has a strong influence on adolescents. The effects of social media use can be both positive and negative for adolescents. Social media makes adolescents feel more connected to their friends, family, and interests. On the other hand, it creates an unhealthy reliance by some adolescents which can cause problems with addiction, communication, mental health, and schooling. Addiction to technology and cell phones in particular is a negative pertaining to adolescents. Negative effects occur when adolescents are overly dependent and unfocused due to the use of social media while at school. Studies show that communication skills can be harmed …

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Special Education Teachers And Burnout: The Factors That Contribute To It And Effective Strategies That Combat It, Sydni M. Fancher Jan 2021

Special Education Teachers And Burnout: The Factors That Contribute To It And Effective Strategies That Combat It, Sydni M. Fancher

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This thesis will explore the reasons behind teacher burnout in special education. The field of special education has increased dramatically throughout the years. As more research is being done to determine the various disabilities out there, the need for special education teachers increases. There is a gentleman by the name of Maslach that discovered the term “burnout”. According to Maslach there are three different components of burnout: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and lack of personal accomplishment. After researching this topic the four findings that contribute to teacher burnout include: stress management, workplace characteristics, benefits of mindfulness, and identifying the disabilities that …

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Coming Home: An Exploratory Quantitative Study Of The Relationship Between Reentry Shock And Mindset, Julia L. Fagen Jan 2021

Coming Home: An Exploratory Quantitative Study Of The Relationship Between Reentry Shock And Mindset, Julia L. Fagen

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With a growing number of international secondary schools world-wide (International School Council, 2019) and a rise in the number of individuals repatriating to their home country after studying abroad (Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, 2018), there is a need for more information about how to support repatriates. This exploratory quantitative study investigated the correlation between reentry shock and mindset in individuals who attended an international primary and/or secondary international school in Taiwan, moved away from Taiwan, and then returned to Taiwan to work in the field of education. This study revealed a negative relationship between these …

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Impact Of Relative Age On Need For Special Education Services, Leonie Giles Jan 2021

Impact Of Relative Age On Need For Special Education Services, Leonie Giles

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This thesis consists of a literature review of research on a potential correlation between a student's birthdate, age upon entry into kindergarten, and the potential need for special education services while in elementary school. Results were mixed on the benefits of delaying entry into school. While results appeared contradictory at times, closer analysis indicates that benefits depend on the individual, on the presence of a disability, the gender, and socio-economic status, and on when a student is born. Students born in the months directly preceding kindergarten eligibility are at a disadvantage when compared to those born right after the cut-off …

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The Essential Components Of The Afterschool Programming With K-8th Grade Targeted Service Students, Nate Ryan Hanson Jan 2021

The Essential Components Of The Afterschool Programming With K-8th Grade Targeted Service Students, Nate Ryan Hanson

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The purpose of this quantitative research study was to examine the effectiveness regarding the essential components of the afterschool programming with K-8th grade targeted service students. This study also examined the effectiveness of afterschool programming interventions. Participants included 53 targeted services directors throughout the state of Minnesota. Results suggest rejecting all null hypotheses when examining the effectiveness of essential components of the afterschool programming with K-8th grade targeted service students. The study determined the areas of fostering positive relationships and understanding the needs and skills of youth were the most important components. Afterschool directors ranked professional development and parent involvement …

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The Journey Of Mindfulness Into Western Classrooms And Its Impact On Education, Cameron Kolodge Jan 2021

The Journey Of Mindfulness Into Western Classrooms And Its Impact On Education, Cameron Kolodge

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Everything has a story, a point of origin, a list of defining features that make it into what it is. Yet the larger and more ubiquitous something gets, the harder it can be to define. The saturation of educational related mindfulness publications, resources, and research has made mindfulness into a modern educational phenomenon. The scale of this phenomenon begins far before its western transition and includes forces throughout history and around the globe. In an attempt to truly understand the story of mindfulness many layers need to be peeled back. Layers that have made it increasingly difficult to discern what …

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Disproportionality Of Women In Stem Careers, Rachel J. Lanquist Jan 2021

Disproportionality Of Women In Stem Careers, Rachel J. Lanquist

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Despite inclusion efforts for women to be equally represented across all disciplines and at all career levels in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), there remains a significant gap between males and females within the job market. The purpose of this cross-sectional, quantitative study was to examine how gender differences in mathematics and science are related to identity and self-efficacy and students’ comparison of STEM subject competency. The secondary focus was to investigate the influence that STEM self-efficacy and STEM identity have on enrolling in advanced STEM-related classes. This research used secondary data from the follow-up High School Longitudinal Study …

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Instructor Characteristics And Student Achievement: Do Student Perceptions Of Teacher Attributes Impact Their Success?, Hannah Ashley Lindstrom Jan 2021

Instructor Characteristics And Student Achievement: Do Student Perceptions Of Teacher Attributes Impact Their Success?, Hannah Ashley Lindstrom

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This paper addresses the following question: How does student perception of teacher appearance, age, and community connection affect student achievement in the classroom? Literature from ERIC, EBSCO, Google Scholar, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Sage Journals, and the Gutman Library at the Harvard Graduate School of Education was reviewed for international academic studies published between 1960-2021. A variety of qualitative and quantitative research was considered from elementary, secondary, and post-secondary institutions. The research overwhelmingly concludes that teacher appearance and age do not directly translate to greater classroom effectiveness on their own but that relational teaching practices, community building, and …

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Understanding The Needs Of Children In Poverty To Improve Academic Achievement: A Literature Review, Christy Michele Lothrop Jan 2021

Understanding The Needs Of Children In Poverty To Improve Academic Achievement: A Literature Review, Christy Michele Lothrop

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Poverty affects one in five children in the U.S., where 50% of public schools identify as mid-high or high-poverty schools. Decades of research confirms a significant and constant economic academic achievement gap. This literature review sought to determine how poverty impacts children’s development and ways educators can improve educational outcomes for students in poverty. Researchers illustrate how poverty impacts children environmentally and neurologically, leading to brain changes associated with language, memory, socioemotional, and executive functioning skills. Researchers offer a multitude of ways that educators can improve educational outcomes for students in poverty including: improving school climate and teacher-student relationships, implementing …

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The Impact Of Visual Schedules For Students With Disabilities: A Literature Review, Kristine L. Mcdonald Jan 2021

The Impact Of Visual Schedules For Students With Disabilities: A Literature Review, Kristine L. Mcdonald

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The purpose of this empirical research literature with application emphasis was conducted so I could better understand the effects of visual schedules and video modeling. Visual schedules and video modeling showed an increase of independence with transitions between classroom settings and daily routines had on students with autism. These studies reviewed students from elementary aged to young adults. The majority of students who participated in the reviewed research had no previous exposure to visual schedules. 20 peer reviewed publications were studied and analyzed on these simple interventions and the impacts and success students encountered. The documented success of a simple …

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The Impact Of Mindfulness Practice On Adolescents With Special Needs And Mental Health Diagnosis, Rebecca Jean Mcquiston Jan 2021

The Impact Of Mindfulness Practice On Adolescents With Special Needs And Mental Health Diagnosis, Rebecca Jean Mcquiston

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Students with mental health diagnosis, trauma or special education labels such as emotional behavioral disorder or learning disabilities often show signs of distress, and/or dysregulation in the classroom. They are referred to providers and evaluated based on the behaviors or symptoms that are presented. Many times, these behaviors impact their ability to learn, regulate emotions and function when compared to their typically developing peers. These students have developed maladaptive behaviors to cope with strong feelings. Within the last ten years, clinics, schools and districts have increased their attention and efforts to develop social emotional learning programs to teach students essential …

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Chinese As A Foreign Language In The K-12 Education System Of The United States: Challenges And Opportunities, Joseph Colin Miller Jan 2021

Chinese As A Foreign Language In The K-12 Education System Of The United States: Challenges And Opportunities, Joseph Colin Miller

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This paper examines the state of the Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL) education system in the United States at the K-12 level. The approach to this research first demonstrates the importance of Chinese language expertise to the United States government as well as to private citizens in light of economic opportunities and national security interests. After establishing the relevance of engagement with China on multiple levels and therefore the appropriateness of learning Chinese (specifically Mandarin, but also Cantonese), the focus turns to the institutional and pedagogical aspects of K-12 Chinese education. On the institutional level, CFL programs are spreading …

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The Role Of Teacher Race On The Academic Outcomes Of K-12 Black Students, Mitchell Siewert Olson Jan 2021

The Role Of Teacher Race On The Academic Outcomes Of K-12 Black Students, Mitchell Siewert Olson

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Beginning with the inception of our educational system in the United States, there has been an academic disparity that has persisted between white and Black students. Initially this could be attributed to the racist laws that only allowed students of a certain race to even be educated. Even though our educational system has been integrated and students of all races and cultures have access to the same schools, this academic disparity still exists. The purpose of this literature review is to understand the role that teacher race plays in the academic outcomes of Black students. A review of the available …

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The Impact Of Student/Teacher Race-Congruency On A Student’S Academic Experience, Sofia Elizabeth Panagiotopoulos Jan 2021

The Impact Of Student/Teacher Race-Congruency On A Student’S Academic Experience, Sofia Elizabeth Panagiotopoulos

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The purpose of this literature review was to address how race-congruency between students and teachers impacts students' academic achievement and what can be done about the issue. The guiding questions were: 1) does race-congruency between students and teachers impact a student’s academic experience? and 2) what are the current efforts to diversify the teacher workforce? The literature review shows that race-incongruency between students and teachers impacts multiple facets of a students experience. With the majority of teachers being White and the majority of students being nonwhite, most students find themselves racially-incongruent to their teachers. Race-incongruency between teachers and students is …

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Student Anxiety And Practical Strategies For The School Setting: A Literature Review, Cassie M. Ott Jan 2021

Student Anxiety And Practical Strategies For The School Setting: A Literature Review, Cassie M. Ott

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Since 2010, anxiety levels have risen worldwide. Children and adolescents are particularly susceptible to anxiety as they experience varied life challenges. Considering anxiety disorders most common in youth (generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), separation anxiety disorder (SAD), social phobia (SP), and test anxiety), this thesis delves into research focused on diagnoses with comorbid anxiety (including Depressive Disorders (DD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)), and the underlying causes of anxiety. To clarify the research questions regarding symptom identification and successful strategies to use in school settings, the literature review provides information about symptoms, anxiety behaviors, and the impact on …

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Marginalized Voices: Stories Of Resilience Among At-Risk Youth In Southern China, Lynne Ruth Picker Jan 2021

Marginalized Voices: Stories Of Resilience Among At-Risk Youth In Southern China, Lynne Ruth Picker

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The stories of at-risk minority youth living in rural southern China, are stories waiting to be told. These are the stories of trauma and courage as they discover their pathway from risk to resilience. This study points to the need for continued study on the cultural dimensions of risk and resilience in the lives of rural minority youth in developing countries. A phenomenological approach was deployed in the qualitative study to explore the lived experiences of rural minority youth who grew up in the Family Village Care Center. The participants were Yao and Zhuang nationality who all experienced trauma in …

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The Effects Of Homework Time And Related Factors On Academic Achievement, Jacob Mark Sandquist Jan 2021

The Effects Of Homework Time And Related Factors On Academic Achievement, Jacob Mark Sandquist

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This paper explores the relationship between homework and academic achievement in the areas of homework time, parental involvement and home support, and teacher ideation and student conceptualization. The findings of 30 academic articles were analyzed and compiled into literature reviews. All relevant findings were categorized based upon their association to three areas. One, time spent on homework was positively correlated with student academic achievement. Two, parental involvement in a supportive home environment had significant impacts on achievement and homework completion. Three, homework should provide opportunities for student autonomy with a focus on student accuracy which allows teachers to identify areas …

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Students With Special Needs And Their Ability To Self-Monitor Goals, Erin L. Schmitz Jan 2021

Students With Special Needs And Their Ability To Self-Monitor Goals, Erin L. Schmitz

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Self-monitoring behavior is one way students can be involved in their learning. Research shows that desired behaviors increase, and academic performance improves, when students monitor their behavior during class. This action research project reviews self-monitoring literature and examines how accurately fifth-grade male students who are receiving services for Autism Spectrum Disorder can self-monitor their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and how self-monitoring affects their progress toward their IEP goals. The results suggest these students were able to accurately self-monitor and show progress toward their IEP goals.

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Purpose And Autonomous Functioning In Emerging Adults, Michelle A. Steffenhagen Jan 2021

Purpose And Autonomous Functioning In Emerging Adults, Michelle A. Steffenhagen

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This study sought to understand the relationship between a sense of purpose and autonomous functioning in young adults. The relationships between the dimensions of purpose (goal orientation, sense of meaning, and beyond-the-self focus) and the dimensions of autonomous functioning (authorship/ self-congruence, interest-taking, and a low susceptibility of control) were also investigated. Further, the results were compared with the independent variables of gender, volunteerism, study aboard interest, and faith community participation. Participants (n = 356) were undergraduate college students at a small private liberal arts Christian institution located in the Midwest of the United States of America. Measures included the Claremont …

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Examination Of Shamans As Cultural Leaders In The Hmong American Communities, Phoua Y. Vang Jan 2021

Examination Of Shamans As Cultural Leaders In The Hmong American Communities, Phoua Y. Vang

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Leadership in the world today is under crisis because many individuals serving as positional leaders lack effective leadership capacities. Many organizations choose leaders based on individuals’ academic performance and personality traits; however, those same organizations often experience failures due to the ineffective leadership skills of key personnel charged with managing the organizations (Helsel et al., 2020). The purpose of this study was to investigate Hmong Shamans’ leadership using a qualitative phenomenological research methodology. A semi-structured interview format was used to collect data from eight Hmong Shamans in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Participants were asked to discuss the qualities and behaviors that …

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The Most Effective Ways To Build A Strong Culture To Endure Times Of Change, Meredith L. Weincouff Jan 2021

The Most Effective Ways To Build A Strong Culture To Endure Times Of Change, Meredith L. Weincouff

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Times of change are inevitable. It is common for times of change to be accompanied with feelings of uncertainty. Leaders cannot predict change, but they can prepare for change by creating strong cultures of trust and building capacity within their organizations. In terms of educational organizations, it is crucial for administrators to implement leadership practices that provide faculty and students with safety, consistency and supportive social relationships to combat change and uncertainty. A review of literature will seek to answer the question: How can an administrator effectively build a school culture that can endure times of change? This thesis reviews …

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Synchronous Online Instruction, Institutional Connectedness, And Retention In College Students, Kara L. Wicklund Jan 2021

Synchronous Online Instruction, Institutional Connectedness, And Retention In College Students, Kara L. Wicklund

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This study utilized items in a campus life survey, administered during COVID-19, to explore relationships among synchronous instruction, institutional connectedness, and retention. Various statistical tests were applied to the data set to analyze relationships between variables. The study showed no relationship between synchronous instruction and retention, and also no relationship between synchronous instruction and institutional connectedness. However, this study did align with earlier research, demonstrating a significant relationship between institutional connectedness and retention. The study also revealed a significant relationship between retention and two key demographics, male gender and advanced standing. Additionally, the study demonstrated a significant relationship between institutional …

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Using Arts To Improve Academic Outcomes For Students With Disabilities, Melissa Jean Briggs Wood Jan 2021

Using Arts To Improve Academic Outcomes For Students With Disabilities, Melissa Jean Briggs Wood

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Theatre is often used as a tool in the classroom to target specific skills in language arts classes. More and more, it is being woven into curriculums outside of the language arts classroom to explore multi-disciplinary teaching. Theatre arts have the potential to reach a wide array of students in order to increase academic achievement, engagement/attainment, and social-emotional skills. Not only can theatre arts improve skills for students as a whole, but it can positively impact students with learning disabilities and special needs, too. Research indicates through empirical data that students generally show improvements in academic achievement, engagement and confidence …

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Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Multicultural Curriculum, Constance Marie Robinson Jan 2021

Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Multicultural Curriculum, Constance Marie Robinson

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The purpose of this quantitative causal-comparative study was to examine teachers’ attitudes toward multiculturalism and perceptions of multicultural curriculum. Teachers’ perception of whether their schools’ curriculum reflects multicultural perspectives was measured using the Multicultural Education Evaluation Checklist (Banks, 1994). Teachers’ attitudes toward multiculturalism was measured in three domains collected by the Munroe Multicultural Attitude Scale Questionnaire (MASQUE): know, care, and act (Munroe & Pearson, 2006). Survey responses were collected from 172 liberal arts teachers with 1-5 years of experience in a metropolitan area. The results suggested that teachers “act” scores on the MASQUE were positively associated with teachers’ perceptions of …

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Opting Out In Minnesota: Examining The Variables Associated With Opting Out Of The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment, Peggy M. Rosell Jan 2021

Opting Out In Minnesota: Examining The Variables Associated With Opting Out Of The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment, Peggy M. Rosell

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Opting out of state mandated testing may have significant implications for schools and states. In Minnesota, each student opted out of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) receives a score of not proficient in school accountability data. The practice of categorizing opt outs as not proficient at the school level could skew accountability data and result in the Minnesota Department of Education incorrectly identifying schools needing support and negatively impact funding. The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine if specific school variables (i.e., grade level, academic subject, school type, school enrollment size, proportion of special education students, and socioeconomics) …

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“It Is What It Is”: A Phenomenological Study Of Undergraduate Students Enrolled In A Private Institution Who Were Required To Enroll In Zero-Credit Developmental Coursework, Comfort O. Olugbuyi Jan 2021

“It Is What It Is”: A Phenomenological Study Of Undergraduate Students Enrolled In A Private Institution Who Were Required To Enroll In Zero-Credit Developmental Coursework, Comfort O. Olugbuyi

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Developmental coursework is the requirement most higher education institutions in the United States implement to address the academic unpreparedness that challenges many of their students. Previous research identified factors that may contribute to students exiting high school while showing signs of academic gaps. Research indicated that the college requirement of developmental coursework may aid some students; however, it can also harm other students (McCann, 2017; St. Amour, 2019). Results from previous research included adjusting how developmental coursework was offered in regard to sequencing, credit-weight, and modalities of curriculum delivery. However, missing from the equation were the students who attended these …

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The Effects Poverty Has On Students In Special Education, Morgan Marie Auge Jan 2021

The Effects Poverty Has On Students In Special Education, Morgan Marie Auge

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Poverty is an issue around the world that affects children and their academic achievement. In the United States 21% of children are raised in poverty. Children from poverty have a higher risk of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in children and youth. Children from homes of poverty are affected by stress causing the brain to not fully develop. This thesis is a summary of academic literature on poverty and its relationship with special education which includes the placement of special education students in Minnesota, United States, and other developing countries. Special education has continued to be researched over the last …

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The Racial Attitudes Of White Students At A Cccu Institution, Jarad T. Russell Jan 2021

The Racial Attitudes Of White Students At A Cccu Institution, Jarad T. Russell

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This phenomenological study used semi-structured interviews to understand the lived experiences and racial attitudes of White students at a CCCU (Council for Christian Colleges & Universities) institution as they related to Black people. The participants were asked about their past experiences with Black people, their discussions with family about race, their present understanding of terminology related to race and racism, and their desire to support racial justice in the future. Through this study, three groups of students were identified: those that were educated on matters related to race and racism, those that were just beginning to understand these issues, and …

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Restorative Justice In Schools - The Impact And Implementation, Chad Edward Felty Jan 2021

Restorative Justice In Schools - The Impact And Implementation, Chad Edward Felty

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Are restorative practices producing fewer negative outcomes for students and improving relationships within schools? The following literature review and application looked at the effectiveness of restorative practices in schools. The evidence showed that restorative practices are an effective way to decrease the number of negative behavior outcomes for students. Intentional relationship work was defined as a major theme in the effective implementation of restorative practices. The literature described the main themes that were imperative in implementing effective restorative practices in schools. The gathered evidence led to the application which defines a specific way to enhance the restorative practices within a …

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The Impact Of Mathematics Curriculum Policy In The United States, Kassidy Wade Cook Jan 2021

The Impact Of Mathematics Curriculum Policy In The United States, Kassidy Wade Cook

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The purpose of this literature review was to investigate the effectiveness of common curriculum initiatives in mathematics in the United States. First, the study examined the effects of these initiatives on the rates of students’ math anxiety. Second, the study evaluated policies related to curriculum requirements for their effectiveness in improving test scores, closing racial and socioeconomic gaps, and course failure rates. Specific policies were the effectiveness of mandating Algebra 2 and the implementation of Algebra 1 for all eighth-grade students. Third, the study analyzed unique initiatives, such as “Double-Dose Algebra” and math-enhanced elective courses for effectiveness. Findings of current …

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