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Bullying As A Predictor Of Early Pregnancy, Dana Fadel
Bullying As A Predictor Of Early Pregnancy, Dana Fadel
M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects
According to the World Health Organization, bullying has been identified as a current critical public health problem (Srabstein & Leventhal, 2010). Bullying is defined by consistent, repeated maltreatment through physical or emotional aggression that is often experienced at school or online, (Young-Jones, Fursa, Byrket, and Sly, 2015). Studies on bullying and its effects are plentiful, ranging from psychological to social-emotional damages; however, there is a gap in the research on its effect on teen pregnancy. This mixed methods study examined the effects and consequences of bullying as a risk factor in teenage pregnancy. Through 17 surveys and three interviews of …
Student Centered Approaches In High School Algebra, Jennifer L. Mahan
Student Centered Approaches In High School Algebra, Jennifer L. Mahan
M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects
This quasi-experimental study evaluated the impact of four, student centered approaches on learning outcomes for high school math students, to determine if algebraic understanding improved in an active learning environment. Specifically, this study investigated high school algebra students’ use of learning stations, hands on manipulatives, small group collaboration and mathematical games, to deepen their conceptual understanding of linear equations. Surveys revealed students prefered to work independently while being led by the teacher, yet this approach yielded the least amount of improvement. Pre- and post-tests showed students from the experimental groups out-performed peers in the control group on achievement of standards …
Increasing Technology Engagement In The Mass Customized Secondary Classroom, Jeremy D. Young
Increasing Technology Engagement In The Mass Customized Secondary Classroom, Jeremy D. Young
M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects
The increase in student-centered and self-directed classroom practices and curriculum delivery methods such as proficiency based education (PBE) and mass customized learning (MCL) coupled with 1:1 technology environments requires the student be productive without direct teacher oversight. Using productivity software, this research project examines student digital engagement in a high school classroom employing student-centered MCL and PBE practices in an attempt to answer the following research questions: “Can the use of self-monitoring productivity applications increase positive technology outcomes while decreasing negative technology outcomes?” and “Do student perceptions of their engagement fit their behavior?” This qualitative study uses three phases of …
The Influence Of A Flipped Classroom On Student Achievement, Homework Completion, And Student Perceptions In A High School Algebra 2 Class, Chelsae Arnold
The Influence Of A Flipped Classroom On Student Achievement, Homework Completion, And Student Perceptions In A High School Algebra 2 Class, Chelsae Arnold
M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects
The current study investigated the use of technology, specifically flipped classroom practices, in a high school math classroom. This study took place in a rural Maine high school to discover what effects the flipped classroom would have on student achievement, student self-efficacy, and homework completion in an Algebra 2 course. The participants were 43 students, from 8th to 12th grader, in 5 Algebra 2 courses. The researcher compared performance on classroom assessments in both conditions and found no statistical significance on performance. The majority of participants reported no change in self efficacy following the flipped classroom, and the researcher observed …