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Perceptions Of Play-Based Curricula As An Effective Model Of Instruction For Children With Special Needs, Angela Bernice Cooper
Perceptions Of Play-Based Curricula As An Effective Model Of Instruction For Children With Special Needs, Angela Bernice Cooper
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This is a study of teachers’ perceptions of the use of play-based curricula as an effective model of instruction for children with special needs. Participants surveyed were representative of preschool teachers in rural southeastern Kentucky. The study employed qualitative methods. Semi structured interviews were used to collect data from the participants to elicit rich responses based on real-life experiences using play-based curricula. No earlier studies had been conducted on this topic, and the research base was limited. Research participants consisted of thirteen preschool teachers from both public preschool and licensed childcare programs. The findings indicated that most teachers interviewed agreed …
Comparison Of Annual Performance Report Results Of Central Appalachian Upward Bound Programs During 2017-2022 Grant Cycle, Zachary Hudson Hess
Comparison Of Annual Performance Report Results Of Central Appalachian Upward Bound Programs During 2017-2022 Grant Cycle, Zachary Hudson Hess
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Participation in higher education affords low-income students with a pathway out of poverty. The federally funded Upward Bound program aims to improve the college-going rate of low-income and first-generation students. Relevant studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of the program. There is a gap in the research regarding whether some types or properties of certain Upward Bound programs are more effective in meeting programmatic objectives than others. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the different summer program models utilized by Upward Bound programs. The data for this quantitative study was the Annual Performance Report results of …
Social Media Use In Disaster Management: Perceptions Of Emergency Management Directors At Kentucky Institutions Of Higher Education, Ahmed Mohammed Alshaharani
Social Media Use In Disaster Management: Perceptions Of Emergency Management Directors At Kentucky Institutions Of Higher Education, Ahmed Mohammed Alshaharani
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Since time immemorial, disasters have been part and parcel of the human experience; hence the ever-present need for disaster management. These disasters can take place everywhere and at any time, including institutions of higher education. The use of social media platforms as a tool for disaster management has gained traction in recent years due to its growing use across the world. The purpose of this study is to analyze the use of social media in disaster management specifically with respect to the perceptions on the existence of fake news and spam among directors in higher education Emergency Response/Emergency Management in …