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The Perception And Lived Experiences Of African International Students During Their Studies In The United States Colleges And Universities: A Phenomenological Study, Ebere V. Chukwuezi
The Perception And Lived Experiences Of African International Students During Their Studies In The United States Colleges And Universities: A Phenomenological Study, Ebere V. Chukwuezi
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to explore the lived experience and perceptions adapting to the process of college-level education for African international students at a four-year college in the southeastern United States. The theory that guided this study was Berry’s acculturation theory, which categorizes individual adaptation strategies into two dimensions. This study was guided by acculturation theory aligned with the central research question and sub-questions. Participants who completed their studies or were current students at the university were selected through purposeful and snowball sampling. Data was collected through individual interviews, online surveys, and focus groups and analyzed …
Examining The Perspectives Of General Education Teachers In Implementing A Multi-Tiered System Of Support: A Qualitative Study, Kristina Nelsen
Examining The Perspectives Of General Education Teachers In Implementing A Multi-Tiered System Of Support: A Qualitative Study, Kristina Nelsen
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this multiple case study was to discover the perceptions of implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), which included the roles that collaboration, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and professional development played in implementation for elementary general education teachers at rural public school districts in northeast Nebraska. The theory guiding this study was Chrislip and Larson's theory on collaborative leadership, as it supported the vitality of understanding the success of implementing MTSS from a collaborative lens. The central research question was: What are elementary general education teachers' perceptions of implementing MTSS in rural public school districts in northeast …
The Lack Of And Discouragement Of Certified And Intended Music Educators Due To The State Of Louisiana Teacher Certification Requirements, Kendall James Damond
The Lack Of And Discouragement Of Certified And Intended Music Educators Due To The State Of Louisiana Teacher Certification Requirements, Kendall James Damond
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Current trends in today’s secondary education level lean towards a shortage of certified teachers and educators in all subject areas. As public and private school administrations devise new incentives and plan to recruit individuals to the field of education, preservice educator requirements and university curriculum demands continue to discourage and prevent aspiring educators from not only becoming fully certified but also continuing the journey of the teacher preparation and certification process. This qualitative research study will focus on Louisiana’s music teacher certification preparation practices within its universities and the effects of failure to successfully pass the Praxis II: Music Content …
Exploring Perceptions Of School Climate At The Middle School Level Through The Implementation Of A School-Wide House System: A Case Study, Mallory Graham
Exploring Perceptions Of School Climate At The Middle School Level Through The Implementation Of A School-Wide House System: A Case Study, Mallory Graham
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this intrinsic case study was to explore the perceptions of school climate as influenced by the implementation of a school-wide house system for staff and students. The theories guiding this study were Maslow’s theory of motivation and the theory of self-determination. The central research question for the study considers ways in which stakeholders, faculty, and staff implement a house system with the goal of creating a positive school climate. The intrinsic case study was situated at a middle school in southwest Virginia that had fully implemented a school-wide house system, and the sample consisted of five 8th …