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Post-Oppositional Culture Theory: Counter Narratives Of African American Preservice Teachers, Sonya Victoria Scott
Post-Oppositional Culture Theory: Counter Narratives Of African American Preservice Teachers, Sonya Victoria Scott
Theses Digitization Project
This study seeks to counter the social narrative that African Americans resist schooling by examining African American post baccalaureate college students that have developed a passion for learning as demonstrated in their persistence and motivations to enter the teaching profession. Racially correlated disparities prevalent in standardized test scores, high school dropout rates and college eligibility remain one of the most pervasive educational dilemmas facing public schools across the nation. African Americans are identified as significantly under performing when compared to the average performance of white students.
Career Academy Scholars Program, Gustavo Adolfo Chamorro
Career Academy Scholars Program, Gustavo Adolfo Chamorro
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to gather the experiences of low-income Latino high school participating in a dual-enrollment program at a community college. Low income Latina/o students face many challenges to complete their secondary education, and to pursue a higher education degree.
Pathways To Dropping Out: A Snapshot At Sixth Grade Using Structural Equation Modeling, Allan Lee Aab
Pathways To Dropping Out: A Snapshot At Sixth Grade Using Structural Equation Modeling, Allan Lee Aab
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to utilize structural equation modeling to examine student dropout pathways among a diverse minority student population during a critical sixth grade transition.
Recognizing Samoan Students' Cultural Capital In Schools, Sane Aletoni Mataitusi
Recognizing Samoan Students' Cultural Capital In Schools, Sane Aletoni Mataitusi
Theses Digitization Project
This research focused on Samoan parents' and students' perceptions of student success. This research confronts some of the barriers encountered by minority parents and students within the public education system. Recent research on Samoan students identified the struggle many encounter living as a minority group within the dominant societies of Australia, New Zealand and the United States. This study documented multiple pathways toward success that Samoan parents and students within these countries have identified.
The End Of Homework: Redefining The Default To Goalwork, Theresa Marie Gomez
The End Of Homework: Redefining The Default To Goalwork, Theresa Marie Gomez
Theses Digitization Project
This study examines whether setting individualized attainable goals are more effective than assigning traditional homework. The author uses the term 'goalwork' to describe individualized goals set by teacher and student which are practiced in place of traditional homework. The research question addressed in this study is whether there is a significant connection between the implementation and use of goalwork and district benchmark assessments.
The Effectiveness Of Computer Games On Mathematics Learning In Elementary School, Sarah Michelle Lakamp
The Effectiveness Of Computer Games On Mathematics Learning In Elementary School, Sarah Michelle Lakamp
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined the use of mathematics computer games on math achievement as assessed by teachers, tests taken by students and students' attitudes. Students who played recreational games at home and used the computer game at school improved more on the math achievement measure compared to students who only played at home, who only played at school, and who played at neither home nor school, indicating that recreational game playing can prime children to gain more benefits from educational software.
The Artistry Of Teaching: Commedia Dell'arte's Improvisational Strategies And Its Implications For Classroom Participation, Jean Artemis Vezzalini
The Artistry Of Teaching: Commedia Dell'arte's Improvisational Strategies And Its Implications For Classroom Participation, Jean Artemis Vezzalini
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to determine if instructor improvisation affects student participation in the classroom. The participants in this project were professors/instructors at Cal State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) and the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus.
The Use Of An Environmental Education Service Learning Project To Enhance Student Motivation In A Secondary School, Mary Frances O'Connell-Hershey
The Use Of An Environmental Education Service Learning Project To Enhance Student Motivation In A Secondary School, Mary Frances O'Connell-Hershey
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to show any possible variations in environmental education awareness and changes in student motivation among secondary students. In this study two student cohorts from two separate classes completed assignments based on a traditional approach of education and environmental science service-learning project.
Motivational Factors Enhancing Student Involvement In Physical Education, Ruth Anne Wiley
Motivational Factors Enhancing Student Involvement In Physical Education, Ruth Anne Wiley
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine motivational factors that would increase middle and high school students participation in physical education. This study is intended to better understand what factors students lack in order for participation in physical education activities and to stress the importance of physical education acitivity for a healthy lifestyle.
Obstacles And Aspirations Amongst Hispanics And African Americans In Pursuing A College Education, Monica Avina
Obstacles And Aspirations Amongst Hispanics And African Americans In Pursuing A College Education, Monica Avina
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to identify the obstacles faced by African American and Hispanic students as well as the motivations that help them thrive in today's society through a college education. This is important for social workers who work with ethnic minorities because by learning about ways in which these two groups are still being oppressed, they can find ways of empowering them to overcome barriers to accessing higher education. 85 students from Hispanic and African American descent at California State University San Bernardino were surveyed.
Motivating Readers Through Policies And Classroom Practices, Christi Lynn Worthington
Motivating Readers Through Policies And Classroom Practices, Christi Lynn Worthington
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project examined the role of motivation on literacy, through a specific method of teaching called Concept Oriented Reading Instruction (CORI). The CORI program is designed to encourage reading motivation and comprehension through thematic teaching strategies designed around science concepts.
Elementary Education Curriculum Reform: Integration Of The Basic Content Areas, Karen Hartsuff Zak
Elementary Education Curriculum Reform: Integration Of The Basic Content Areas, Karen Hartsuff Zak
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study will present research validating the contention that the basics that were eliminated to adopt these limiting curriculums, must be put back into the curriculum, not merely for a well-rounded greatly needed educational background for children to acquire, but also because all of these basic study areas of science, social studies, the arts, health and music are intricately associated and help each of the other doctrines.
Environmental Education At Its Best: Helping At-Risk Latino Youth Help Themselves And Our Environment, Gregg Walter Mitchell
Environmental Education At Its Best: Helping At-Risk Latino Youth Help Themselves And Our Environment, Gregg Walter Mitchell
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to help at-risk Latino youth through environmental education programs. An integral aspect of this project included hands-on and interactive experiences at several education sites throughout the State of California. These site visits included the following institutions: Yosemite Institute, Chapman Ranch, Orange County Outdoor Science School, University of Southern California, Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies, Catalina Island Camps, Camp Oaks, Wildlands Conservancy (Oak Glen), St. James Reserve, and Alvarado-Jensen Ranch.
The Relationship Between Epistemological Beliefs And Academic Achievement Goals In Middle School Children, Sara Elizabeth Schuyten Pierce
The Relationship Between Epistemological Beliefs And Academic Achievement Goals In Middle School Children, Sara Elizabeth Schuyten Pierce
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined relationships among epistemic beliefs, achievement goals, self-regulated learning, cognitive strategy use, and academic performance for 131 sixth graders and 100 eighth graders.
Does California's Scripted Curriculum Affect Students' Motivation To Read, Francene Marie Fisher
Does California's Scripted Curriculum Affect Students' Motivation To Read, Francene Marie Fisher
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis looked at the effects of California's adopted scripted learning programs on students' motivation for reading. There is much research about the efficacy of these types of one-size-fits all programs, which claim to be on scientific research.
Organization Leads To Self-Confidence And A Wonderful Retirement, Dorothy Jean Oliver-Scott
Organization Leads To Self-Confidence And A Wonderful Retirement, Dorothy Jean Oliver-Scott
Theses Digitization Project
The significance of the project was to answer the call of California schools in their plight to stop attrition and retain teachers. This project alone or in conjunction with other programs offered by schools/school districts gives them another tool to reach their goal of 100% teacher retention. It is the belief of this project that the problems with retention could be diminished if not eliminated, by giving beginning teachers a handbook.
Being Sisyphus: A Writing Pedagogy For At-Risk Students, Eric David Sullivan
Being Sisyphus: A Writing Pedagogy For At-Risk Students, Eric David Sullivan
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis discussess the limitations of the standards-based movement and suggests that some schools, especially those whose mission it is to work exclusively with at-risk students, need to be allowed to set local behavioral standards before any consideration can be given to setting and teaching academic standards. It mainly focuses on Phoenix High School, a community day school in the Corona-Norco Unified School District, and discusses how the standards based movement is not suited to meet the needs of its students.
Web Development In Correspondence To Motivating Fourth Grade Students To Gain Knowledge Of California History, Carolyn Eve Ramirez
Web Development In Correspondence To Motivating Fourth Grade Students To Gain Knowledge Of California History, Carolyn Eve Ramirez
Theses Digitization Project
The goal of this project was to determine whether using a web-based project incorporating John M. Keller's ARCS model would motivate students to want to learn and explore new ways of learning. California history was taught to fourth grade students, including English as a second language students and Title 1 students, through a website. Lessons incorporated online quizzes, web designing, PowerPoint, Excel and other computer programs.
A Literature-Based Curriculum For At-Risk High School Students, Monique Antoinette Jenkins
A Literature-Based Curriculum For At-Risk High School Students, Monique Antoinette Jenkins
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
Identifying And Motivating At-Risk Students, Thomas Anthony Desiano, Douglas Ellis Dill, Matthew John Raith
Identifying And Motivating At-Risk Students, Thomas Anthony Desiano, Douglas Ellis Dill, Matthew John Raith
Theses Digitization Project
It is the goal of this program to identify these at-risk students, track their grades, and incorporate a tutorial program to motivate and build their self-esteem and ultimately, their academic performance. This program can succeed with the proper administrative support, teacher involvement and parent and community assistance.
Literacy: Adopting Motivational Literacy Practices Meant To Last A Lifetime, Diana Kathryn Metz
Literacy: Adopting Motivational Literacy Practices Meant To Last A Lifetime, Diana Kathryn Metz
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
Student Motivation: Instilling A Desire To Learn In Middle School Students, Richard James Erbstoesser
Student Motivation: Instilling A Desire To Learn In Middle School Students, Richard James Erbstoesser
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
Ark: At Risk Kids: A Preventive Discipline Program For Adolescent Students, Tad Jonathan Smith
Ark: At Risk Kids: A Preventive Discipline Program For Adolescent Students, Tad Jonathan Smith
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
Multimedia And Motivation: The Design And Development Of Hypercard Stack On Dinosaurs, Deborah J. Hirschman
Multimedia And Motivation: The Design And Development Of Hypercard Stack On Dinosaurs, Deborah J. Hirschman
Theses Digitization Project
For this project the program Walk with Dinosaurs was developed using Keller's Theory of Motivation. Walk with Dinosaurs is a interactive multimedia tool for presenting an integrated thematic unit. As a HyperCard stack, it intoduces students to factual information on dinosaurs in an appealing and motivating way.
Multimedia And Motivation: The Design And Development Of Hypercard Stack On Dinosaurs, Deborah J Hirschman
Multimedia And Motivation: The Design And Development Of Hypercard Stack On Dinosaurs, Deborah J Hirschman
Theses Digitization Project
For this project the program Walk with Dinosaurs was developed using Keller's Theory of Motivation. Walk with Dinosaurs is a interactive multimedia tool for presenting an integrated thematic unit. As a HyperCard stack, it intoduces students to factual information on dinosaurs in an appealing and motivating way.
Integration Of Computers And Language Arts To Benefit Underachievers, Elizabeth Kay Ingram
Integration Of Computers And Language Arts To Benefit Underachievers, Elizabeth Kay Ingram
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to provide elementary teachers with a resource that integrates language arts and educational technology in an effort to motivate underachievers.
School-Age Children's Implicit Theories Of Intelligence And Competence Perception And Their Relation To Motivation For Learning, Irena Vagner
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to demonstrate how a child's implicit theory of intelligence and perceived competence in self-concept domains deemed important to the child could predict the locus (intrinsic or extrinsic) of that child's motivation to learn.
An Analysis Of Social Studies In The Public Elementary School: A Consideration For Motivation, Heidi R. Smith
An Analysis Of Social Studies In The Public Elementary School: A Consideration For Motivation, Heidi R. Smith
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
An Investigation Of A Systematic Measuring Tool For Mentoring Characteristics, James Edward Daniels
An Investigation Of A Systematic Measuring Tool For Mentoring Characteristics, James Edward Daniels
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.