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Guest Editors' Introduction: Research On Equity And Sustained Participation In Engineering, Computing, And Technology, Tiffany Barnes, Jamie Payton, George K. Thiruvathukal, Kristy Elizabeth Boyer, Jeff Forbes
Guest Editors' Introduction: Research On Equity And Sustained Participation In Engineering, Computing, And Technology, Tiffany Barnes, Jamie Payton, George K. Thiruvathukal, Kristy Elizabeth Boyer, Jeff Forbes
Computer Science: Faculty Publications and Other Works
The guest editors introduce best papers on broadening participation in computing from the RESPECT'15 conference. The five articles presented here are part one of a two-part series representing research on broadening participation in computing at all levels of education: from K-12 schools through graduate school, with a focus on diversity with regard to gender, race, and ethnicity.
The Need For Research In Broadening Participation, Tiffany Barnes, George K. Thiruvathukal
The Need For Research In Broadening Participation, Tiffany Barnes, George K. Thiruvathukal
Computer Science: Faculty Publications and Other Works
Underrepresentation in computing is a global problem, marked by a disturbing lack of access to computing resources and education among people underrepresented by race, ethnicity, gender, income, disability, and sexual-orientation status. It is urgent that we address this divide between those with and without the knowledge to create computational artifacts or even basic functional literacy. Important alliances for broadening participation (BP) are catalyzing efforts to engage more people in computing, but they are not enough. We need solid research as well.
Behavioral Support: Research-Based Program Reduces Discipline Problems, Nakia Hall, Hank Bohanon, Steve Goodman
Behavioral Support: Research-Based Program Reduces Discipline Problems, Nakia Hall, Hank Bohanon, Steve Goodman
Education: School of Education Faculty Publications and Other Works
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An Investigation Of The Attitudes Of Catholic School Principals Towards The Inclusion Of Students With Disabilities, Michael J. Boyle, Claudia M. Hernandez
An Investigation Of The Attitudes Of Catholic School Principals Towards The Inclusion Of Students With Disabilities, Michael J. Boyle, Claudia M. Hernandez
Education: School of Education Faculty Publications and Other Works
Catholic school principals typically serve as the prime decision-makers in admission and enrollment issues. A key factor in this decision-making can be the principals’ perceptions and attitudes about servicing students with disabilities within a Catholic school context. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the attitudes and perceptions of Catholic school principals toward inclusion of students with disabilities in Catholic schools. Overall, a majority of surveyed principals reported a positive attitude toward including students with disabilities. Some significant relationships were found between principal’s pervious experiences with students with disabilities and the principals’ willingness to enroll students with disabilities. …
Behavioral Supports For Secondary Education Classrooms, Hank Bohanon
Behavioral Supports For Secondary Education Classrooms, Hank Bohanon
Education: School of Education Faculty Publications and Other Works
No abstract provided.