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The Impact Of 1:1 Ipad Devices On Student Engagement In The High School Classroom, Jennifer L. Middendorf Jan 2015

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 …

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Teacher Perception Of Principal Leadership And School Climate In Persistently Lowest-Achieving Schools, Kerri L. Nelson Jan 2015

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 …

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A Narrative Inquiry Into The Experiences Of Evangelical Christians Leading In Public Schools During Culture War Skirmishes, Gary F. Sehorn Jan 2015

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, …

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“If You’Re Not Having Fun, What’S The Point Of Playing?” Adolescents’ Best And Worst Interscholastic Sport Experiences, Troy D. Urdahl Jan 2015

“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 …

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Evaluating Teacher Immediacy In K-12 Online Learning Environments, Lisa M. Silmser Jan 2015

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 …

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"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 Jan 2015

"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 …

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A Study Of Parent Satisfaction Of The Transition From Junior High To Senior High School For Students With Special Education Needs, Colleen M. Feldman Jan 2015

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 …

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Minnesota Public School Principals And Education Law, Barton C. Becker Jan 2014

Minnesota Public School Principals And Education Law, Barton C. Becker

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This quantitative, exploratory, descriptive study extended the research of Magone (2007) and measured the perceptions of Minnesota public school principals, superintendents, and school district attorneys regarding education law. The focus of the study was to identify a) the areas of education law are considered essential for Minnesota public school principals to know; b) the areas of education law in which public school principals have the most immediate need for continuing education; c) the areas of education law are considered critical for inclusion, or to be given priority, in Minnesota principal licensure programs; d) the avenues for continuing education that are …

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Keeping Good Teachers Teaching: A Study Of The Retirement Of Baby Boom Teachers, Dean Erickson Jan 2013

Keeping Good Teachers Teaching: A Study Of The Retirement Of Baby Boom Teachers, Dean Erickson

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Baby boom teachers, born between 1946-1964, are in the midst of making retirement decisions. Some choose to remain teaching as long as they physically and mentally can handle the demands of the job, while others look for the first opportunity to exit. The large number of teachers in this cohort and the fact that 50% of teachers are also leaving in their first 5 years of teaching is causing the teacher “pipeline” to leak at both ends. This dissertation looks at baby boom teacher retirement and factors that cause some to retire early while others continue teaching and what can …

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My Child Is An Angel From Allah: Perspectives From Muslim Parents Of Children With Special Needs In The United Kingdom, Katie J. Bonawitz Jan 2013

My Child Is An Angel From Allah: Perspectives From Muslim Parents Of Children With Special Needs In The United Kingdom, Katie J. Bonawitz

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This applied dissertation investigated how Muslim parents of children with special needs bring understanding to raising their child with special needs. This researcher conducted a qualitative study to find out if Muslim parents from different ethnic backgrounds had similar experiences to those studied by Jegatheesan, Miller, and Fowler (2010). The researcher developed and administered qualitative interviews to four Pakistani Muslim parents in England and three Somali Muslim parents in Minnesota. These Muslim parents were asked questions regarding background of their child, community experiences, positive and negative school experiences, and whether faith or culture played a greater role as they reflected …

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