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Perceptions Of Judges Toward Rigor Of High School Senior Capstone Projects At A Northern Ri Charter School, Michael A. Skeldon, Ralph Jasparro
Perceptions Of Judges Toward Rigor Of High School Senior Capstone Projects At A Northern Ri Charter School, Michael A. Skeldon, Ralph Jasparro
K-12 Education
With trends toward high stakes testing moving inexorably forward, project-based components of Rhode Island's Performance Based Graduation system have been largely overlooked. Existing studies focus primarily on implementation of senior projects (Davidson, 2009; Lorenz, 1999; Mayer, 1999; Nicolini, 1999; Shaunessy, 2004; Singer & Hubbard, 2002). Some studies have found that increasing graduation requirements does not necessarily translate into rigor (Dounay, 2006; Lundsgaard, 2004). Less research exists on the lasting influence of projects as preparation for postsecondary pursuits (Egelson, Harman, & Bond, 2002; Pennacchia, 2010). Research on academic rigor is largely focused upon increasing course requirements (ACT, 2005; Christie, 2000; Kirst …
Teacher Professional Development In One K-12 School District In Rhode Island: A Study Of Perceptions, Casale B. Maryann, Ralph Jasparro
Teacher Professional Development In One K-12 School District In Rhode Island: A Study Of Perceptions, Casale B. Maryann, Ralph Jasparro
K-12 Education
The purpose of the qualitative phase of this study was to investigate teachers’ perceptions of professional development and the extent to which teachers believe it expands their knowledge and skills and improves student learning. Teachers from an urban ring district in Rhode Island were asked to participate in a focus group discussion. A thorough analysis of the content of the responses to focus group questions was completed. In general, teachers felt that the most effective professional development experiences had been on topics of their choice and those facilitated by teachers. According to focus group results, collaboration and relevancy were two …
Virtual Education In Rhode Island’S K-12 Public Schools: Current Status And Perceptions Of Administrators, Barbara C. Morse, Ralph Jasparro
Virtual Education In Rhode Island’S K-12 Public Schools: Current Status And Perceptions Of Administrators, Barbara C. Morse, Ralph Jasparro
K-12 Education
The purpose of this study was to investigate the nature and extent of virtual education implementation in Rhode Island‟s K-12 public schools, and to explore the school administrators‟ perceived importance of and barriers to implementation of distance learning in their schools. The study also explored if there were differences in the perceptions of administrators based on location and school structure. In 2009, Rhode Island Commissioner of Education Deborah A. Gist announced a statewide reform agenda that included establishing a statewide virtual high school (Projo.com, 2009). Unlike traditional education, administrators seeking resources to aide in virtual program formulation will find a …
Implementation Of Formative Assessment Strategies Perceived By High School Students And Teachers: Professional Development Implications, Ralph Jasparro, Rosemary Burns
Implementation Of Formative Assessment Strategies Perceived By High School Students And Teachers: Professional Development Implications, Ralph Jasparro, Rosemary Burns
K-12 Education
The purpose of this study was to investigate three questions relating to formative assessment. Question 1 examined the level of implementation of formative assessment strategies among high school teachers and students. Question 2 analyzed the level of agreement between teachers and students perceptions of levels of implementation of formative assessment strategies. Finally, Question 3 investigated the relationship of the disciplines teachers taught; the amount and kinds of professional development teachers had; and district urbanicity relative to teacher levels of implementation of formative assessment strategies.