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Attitudes And Beliefs Of New Teachers Towards Induction Requirements, Laura Craig
Attitudes And Beliefs Of New Teachers Towards Induction Requirements, Laura Craig
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
There is worldwide teacher shortage that is affecting the access to quality education. In past 5 years, as high as 50% of new teachers have been leaving the field during their first 5 years, after receiving a teaching credential. To help slow attrition rates in California, induction has become a required element for new teachers to transition from a preliminary credential to a clear credential. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore and examine the effect on teaching and retention of novice teachers based on their beliefs and attitudes regarding California induction policy requirements. The research question to …
Effect Of Classroom Interactions And Instructional Practices On Mindset Development And Students’ Attitude Toward Challenges, Cherie Kinnersley
Effect Of Classroom Interactions And Instructional Practices On Mindset Development And Students’ Attitude Toward Challenges, Cherie Kinnersley
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
This mixed-methods study explored the relationship between growth and failure mindset with a student’s attitude toward challenge and the ecological factors in the classroom that lead to mindset development. The study included both a survey and individual student interviews. For the study, one school was with a low percentage of students with free or reduced lunch (10%–30%), one with a high percentage of free or reduced lunch (60%–95%), and one with an average percentage of students with free or reduced lunch (31%–59 %). A principal component analysis (PCA) was run to examine and analyze the survey items. The quantitative …
Understanding The Influence Of Academic Experiences On The Academic Motivation And Engagement Of Early College High School Students, Gabriela E. Gomez
Understanding The Influence Of Academic Experiences On The Academic Motivation And Engagement Of Early College High School Students, Gabriela E. Gomez
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The early college high school (ECHS) model was implemented to increase the number of underrepresented students who attain a college degree by immersing students in a postsecondary environment and providing them with the necessary skills to experience success. This qualitative instrumental case study explored how ECHS students perceived their academic experiences as meaningful and how such experiences influenced academic motivation and engagement. The study site was an ECHS located in Texas. All 11 participants were currently enrolled in 11th or 12th grade at the ECHS. Data was collected through semistructured interviews, observational notes, and artifacts. Synthesized member checking was conducted …
A Multiple Case Study Exploring Communities Of Practice Led By Rural Secondary School Science Teachers To Overcome Community Isolation In A Research-Science, Dually-Enrolled, Program Of Studies, Sandra J. Gardner
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
This multiple case study focused on a research science dually-enrolled program of study and the unique challenges rural school educators face due to a lack of human and social capital. Some geographically-isolated rural secondary schools strategically use dual-enrollment programs to develop stronger social capital networks and communities of practice. Participants included five science research educators from rural, geographically-isolated secondary schools. Each case was examined individually, which allowed the researcher to explore the phenomenon within the context of the rural school research science teaching and learning environment. A cross-case analysis was conducted across all five cases using the inductive framework. The …
Teachers’ Perceptions Of Factors Influencing Students’ Academic Performance In Online Courses: A Case Study, Autumn Reyes-Sokolowsky
Teachers’ Perceptions Of Factors Influencing Students’ Academic Performance In Online Courses: A Case Study, Autumn Reyes-Sokolowsky
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The problem at the center of this study was the fact that full-time virtual students often showed less learning gains than their traditional counterparts. The purpose of the study was to explore teachers’ perceptions of internal and external factors influencing students’ academic achievement in online courses. The central research question was: what factors do teachers perceive as a significant impact on online students’ success? A qualitative method with a case study design was adopted. Data were collected through individual teacher interviews and a focus group discussion in southeastern region of the United States. The results showed five significant themes: student …
Exploring Teachers’ Perspectives Of The Pbis Program In Fourth And Fifth Grade Classrooms, Norma Ferguson
Exploring Teachers’ Perspectives Of The Pbis Program In Fourth And Fifth Grade Classrooms, Norma Ferguson
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program is an evidenced-based framework with over 20 years of research and 25 years in addressing student misbehavior in U.S. public schools. The program utilizes a systems-based approach where schools can proactively document data in helping to make decisions toward promoting positive student behavior. As the need for effective resources for classroom behavioral management increases, teachers need support to ensure there is an alternative recourse that can be employed to assist with managing student behavior. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore elementary teachers’ perspectives and experiences regarding the PBIS …
Effective Introvert Teachers: A Phenomenological Study Of Their Lived Experiences, Kyle B. Chuhran
Effective Introvert Teachers: A Phenomenological Study Of Their Lived Experiences, Kyle B. Chuhran
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
In this qualitative, phenomenological study, effective K–12 introvert teachers were interviewed to determine how they achieve effectiveness within Danielson’s (2011) four domains of planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities. The participants discussed the strategies they use to overcome the challenges they face as teachers, as well as how they leverage their introvert personality strengths. The 10 study participants frequently experienced exhaustion related to their job responsibilities and expressed the need to find ways to recharge in order to have the energy needed to be effective. Participants avoided extrovert behaviors when possible, but they also realized that sometimes …
An Interpretative Phenomenological Study: How Secondary Teachers (Grades 11–12) Are Impacted By Triage Within A Career And Technical Education Program, Cassandra Conover
An Interpretative Phenomenological Study: How Secondary Teachers (Grades 11–12) Are Impacted By Triage Within A Career And Technical Education Program, Cassandra Conover
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
Academic reform has been the impetus for failing districts to use triage as a tool to improve the scores of students close to the benchmark scores needed for proficiency. The purpose of this interpretative phenomenological study is to explore the lived experiences of 10 career and technical education (CTE) secondary teachers for the existence of triage as an effect of accountability threats on teachers who are moving students from failing to passing. The theoretical conceptual framework of the scientific management of Taylor and other organizational theories of Perrow, March, and Senge, provided guidance for understanding teachers’ behaviors from responses given …
Middle School Teacher Perceptions Of Effective Professional Development Practices: A Phenomenological Study, Christi Glasco
Middle School Teacher Perceptions Of Effective Professional Development Practices: A Phenomenological Study, Christi Glasco
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to investigate the perceptions middle school educators shared regarding the effectiveness and relevancy of their professional development trainings. Professional development opportunities serve as a method for learning and growth to educators and assist them in adapting to educational changes throughout their careers. Effective and relevant development practices have been shown to increase the value educators assign to the experience as well as increase the likelihood educators will bring their newfound knowledge into their classrooms. This study utilized personal one-on-one interviews and reflective journaling with 12 participants from the Pacific Northwest. Nine of the …
Reader’S Theater: A Quasi-Experimental Study For Secondary Students, Angela Kennedy
Reader’S Theater: A Quasi-Experimental Study For Secondary Students, Angela Kennedy
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
A quasi-experimental quantitative study using a pretest-posttest design examined the effects of Reader’s Theater to eighth graders fluency and comprehension development. The study used 50 eighth grade students with 25 students making up the control group and 25 students making up the experimental group. Reader’s Theater was used as an intervention with the experimental group for 30 minutes a day for 6 weeks while the control group used regular instructional methods including summarizing, questioning, and text-dependent questions. Data were gathered using a fluency passage from Easy CBM and a 20-question comprehension passage from Easy CBM. Most students showed improvement in …
The Collaborative Role Of Parents And Teachers: Fostering A Growth Mindset In An Alternative Learning Environment, Sarah Cortes
The Collaborative Role Of Parents And Teachers: Fostering A Growth Mindset In An Alternative Learning Environment, Sarah Cortes
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The objective of this study was to explore how parents and teachers collaborate with one another during monthly consultations in regard to fostering a growth mindset among students within their respective learning environments. The study was conducted at an alternative learning environment in the Pacific Northwest of the United States over a 12-week period, using a sample consisting of five parents and five teachers teaching in the elementary grades―from kindergarten up to the sixth grade. Dweck’s (2006) mindset theory was the conceptual framework for this study and served as the foundation for data analysis. Data were collected via preprofessional development …
Code-Switching Among African American Male Faculty Regarding Recruitment, Advancement, And Retention At Predominantly White Institutions, Shatisha Hibbler
Code-Switching Among African American Male Faculty Regarding Recruitment, Advancement, And Retention At Predominantly White Institutions, Shatisha Hibbler
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The lack of diversity in leadership roles at predominantly White institutions (PWIs) of higher education has been a concern often addressed in the strategic plans at these institutions. Exploring how African American male faculty members perceive code-switching as a strategy to address this gap in representation was the purpose of this study. A qualitative research design was used to gain an understanding of how code-switching uses the structure of language to obtain access to advancement opportunities. Results from the study show that although African American men have varying views on how to use language within the workplace setting, the majority …
A Case Study: Perceptions Of An Indigenous Stem Nonprofit Contributions To Self-Efficacy And Educational Experience, Tyler Parisien
A Case Study: Perceptions Of An Indigenous Stem Nonprofit Contributions To Self-Efficacy And Educational Experience, Tyler Parisien
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
Native American people and Indigenous people are underrepresented in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. According to the National Science Foundation (NSF, 2015), Indigenous people represented 1.7% of the United States population, but only accounted for 0.6% of bachelor’s degrees, 0.4% of master’s degrees, and 0.2% of doctoral degrees in science and engineering. The low participation of Indigenous people in STEM disciplines have been attributed to reasons such as (a) lack of exposure, (b) lack of interest, (c) lack of confidence, (d) lack of a sense of belonging, and (e) lack of goal congruency. This qualitative research study …
Educator View Of Professional Development And Perceived Influence On Practice, Christi Hicks
Educator View Of Professional Development And Perceived Influence On Practice, Christi Hicks
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
It is an essential goal for educational institutions to create an aspect of successful and continuous school improvement utilizing high-quality professional development for educators. School and district leaders have been faced with the growing need to develop professional development opportunities that will enable educators to keep up with the ever-changing educational reform and needs of students. The purpose of this quantitative descriptive study was to determine teachers’ perceptions of professional development and to examine if perception can affect what learning happens in these opportunities. Professional development, adult learning theory, and constructivist theory provided the conceptual framework for this study, which …
How College Students Define Intimate Partner Violence, Georgella J. Mcrae
How College Students Define Intimate Partner Violence, Georgella J. Mcrae
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The researcher designed this intrinsic qualitative single case study to gain an understanding of how first-generation African American freshmen, who attend schools that are Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), define and identify intimate partner violence (IPV). IPV is one of the most underreported crimes, and the prevention of IPV on college campuses relies on the students’ ability to identify and report incidents. The study participants consisted of six male and nine female African American freshmen, between the ages of 18 and 19 years old. The researcher used the constructivist conceptual framework to place reliance on the participants’ perspectives of …
Novice Teacher Attrition In Title I Schools: A Case Study, Beverley Cornish
Novice Teacher Attrition In Title I Schools: A Case Study, Beverley Cornish
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
Novice teacher attrition is an international K–12 problem. This dilemma is most prevalent in low-performing schools that are also classified as hard-to-staff. In this qualitative case study, data were collected through a confidential online survey, a one-on-one interview, and a conference call focus group. Five teachers who taught at low-performing Title I middle schools during their first three years teaching were selected to participate in the study. The inquiry was viewed through a conceptual framework that combined social constructivism, human capital theory, path-goal theory, and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. In this study, the factors found to contribute most to novice …
A Case Study Of The Perceptions Of Education Stakeholders Of Steam Integration In A K–8 Setting, Kristin Moon
A Case Study Of The Perceptions Of Education Stakeholders Of Steam Integration In A K–8 Setting, Kristin Moon
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
As schools shift from STEM to STEAM schools, there is little research about STEAM school implementation to provide insight into the barriers, challenges and successes for educators. This qualitative case study explored the perceptions of K–8 education stakeholders of implementation of STEAM integration in their schools. The research sought to answer the question: how do K–8 educators in Oregon, perceive the implementation of STEAM integration in their schools. Convenience sampling was used to select three schools for this study. Eight educators were selected to provide maximum diversity in the sample. Through data collection that included questionnaires, interviews, and research notes, …
High School Sports Coaches’ Perspectives Of Mental Skills Training Implementation, Arlene Bauer
High School Sports Coaches’ Perspectives Of Mental Skills Training Implementation, Arlene Bauer
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to gain an in-depth understanding of the perceived benefits and challenges that exist when implementing a Mental Skills Training (MST) program in high school sports, from the perspectives of high school sports coaches. Constructivism theory informed this study’s arguments about the role that the benefits and challenges had on the coaches’ perspectives of MST. For this research, interactions with six high school sports coaches took place through one-on-one virtual interviews and an asynchronous online focus group. The primary research question that guided this study was, “How do high school sports coaches …
Teacher Perception Of Inquiry-Based Teaching In Mathematics In Early Childhood, Nadim Farooqi
Teacher Perception Of Inquiry-Based Teaching In Mathematics In Early Childhood, Nadim Farooqi
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
Inquiry-based instruction has been pivotal in transforming classrooms into engaging student-centered learning environments. Utilizing inquiry-based instruction in mathematics in early childhood can help build a strong foundation in mathematics. This qualitative study examined the perceptions of teachers and administrators on inquiry-based instruction in early childhood mathematics. This study was guided by three research questions. This study took place at two public schools in NYC. Data was collected through a preinterview survey and interviews. The participants included nine teachers and three administrators. During the analysis process five themes were revealed: professional development, planning and preparation, student engagement, building foundational skills, and …
Study Of The Perceptions And Attitudes Regarding Online Student Services, David R. Nichols
Study Of The Perceptions And Attitudes Regarding Online Student Services, David R. Nichols
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
Online education continues to grow as a delivery method for higher education. Institutions of higher learning have implemented effective support services for on campus students. The problem is whether institutions have implemented equally effective support services for online students. Although the number of online students continues to grow, institutions of higher learning struggle with the delivery of online education and support services offered to online students. For online students to persist and succeed, online support services must be equivalent to those offered to on campus students. This qualitative research study was conducted to determine the perceptions of online students regarding …