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Influencing Factors For Academic Tracking In High School Mathematics, Matthew Minowitz
Influencing Factors For Academic Tracking In High School Mathematics, Matthew Minowitz
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations
The research question addressed in this capstone thesis is: What are prominent influencing factors related to academic tracking in mathematics? The thesis discusses influencing factors through a qualitative analysis of archival school data, student surveys, and student interviews. The research takes place in a “fringe rural” suburban public high school of a Midwest city with graduating class sizes between 200 and 250 students. This research identifies factors which have influenced student placement into high school mathematics tracks which are one year behind grade-level and two years ahead of grade-level. Conclusions from the study include findings related to family influences (eg. …
Teachers’ Descriptions Of The Impact Of False Accusations By Students And Parents, Elizabeth De Leon
Teachers’ Descriptions Of The Impact Of False Accusations By Students And Parents, Elizabeth De Leon
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations
This mixed method study utilized grounded theory analysis through the use of survey and interview to research how teachers describe the impact of false accusations by students and parents. The study focused on survey results as well as interviews of a selection of teachers and administrators from various levels, rural, suburban, urban areas and disciplines of education. The concepts that emerged from the data illustrated the impact of false accusations on teachers with regard to their emotional and physical health, teaching practice, relationship with administrator(s), and relationships with students and parents. The data also indicate the need for increased training …
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy And Social Interactions Within Families And Their Child With Autism, Christina Latterner
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy And Social Interactions Within Families And Their Child With Autism, Christina Latterner
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this research study was to answer the question, in what ways does ABA therapy impact social interactions between the parents and their child with autism? It also addresses past studies which focused on autism, ABA therapy and the family dynamics with a special needs child. The research included one family, with a five-year old child diagnosed with autism. Mixed method research was used, focusing on interviews with parents and data collection. Interviews were conducted with the mother and father which focused on their family’s social interactions before, during and after one year of therapy. Data collection tools …
A Family Literacy Approach In A Second Grade Classroom, Katie R. Coder
A Family Literacy Approach In A Second Grade Classroom, Katie R. Coder
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations
The research question addressed in this project was, how does a family literacy approach affect students reading comprehension growth in a second grade classroom? It documents one teacher’s creation of a before and after school family literacy program. The family literacy program focused on teaching students and families explicit reading comprehension strategies that were being used in the classroom. The author documents the research analyzed that led to the creation of a family literacy program based on the parent involvement family literacy model. The author describes the implementation of the program and concludes that: 1) using a family literacy approach …