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An Action Research Investigation Into An Early Childhood Digital, Storytelling-Based Solution, Jessica Smith
An Action Research Investigation Into An Early Childhood Digital, Storytelling-Based Solution, Jessica Smith
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The development of literacy skills prior to the classroom has been established as essential for future school and life successes. However, the present achievement gap between lower-socioeconomic neighborhoods and their higher-income counterparts illustrate vast dissimilarities in early childhood provisions for quality reading materials and instructional aides. In an effort to bridge the educational breach, a collaborative, storytelling-based program entitled Kid Forward was introduced to five nationwide families as a means of assistance for early childhood literacy development. Through the use of demographic surveys, interviews completed before and after the program implementation, and exit surveys, the action research study examined early …
Teacher Experiences Regarding A Trauma-Informed Care Model In A Residential Facility School, Tammy Allen
Teacher Experiences Regarding A Trauma-Informed Care Model In A Residential Facility School, Tammy Allen
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
This action research study examined the experiences of 12 teachers in a residential facility school in southern Colorado regarding the implementation of a trauma-informed care model. The analysis of the data provided evidence that the teachers’ experiences during the study transformed their perceptions concerning trauma-informed care. The study was guided by Herr and Anderson’s (2015) Action Research Cycle involving four phases: Develop, Act, Observe, Reflect. Participants were actively engaged in a focus group during the study. The focus group was guided by Schmuck’s (2006) Steps of Responsive Action Research. Using this cyclical action research approach, participants learned about trauma-informed care …