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Effective Board Governance In Covenantal Christian Schools, Justin Raap
Effective Board Governance In Covenantal Christian Schools, Justin Raap
Master of Education Program Theses
This action research project examined the various perspectives around effective board governance of current and former board members and administrators working in covenantal Christian schools. The survey, administered to participants working with covenantal schools across Canada, contained fifteen questions related to effective board governance components. Participants were also able to provide anecdotal qualitative feedback if desired. The results of the study revealed that there is notable agreement as to the importance of various components related to effective board governance in covenantal schools; however, there are a few areas where boards in covenantal schools may have opportunity for growth. These include …
Math Fact Fluency Assessments And Their Impact On Math Anxiety, Kathryn De Vries
Math Fact Fluency Assessments And Their Impact On Math Anxiety, Kathryn De Vries
Master of Education Program Theses
This action research study investigated the impact math fact fluency assessments have on math anxiety in a central Iowa elementary school. The participants were 15 fourth-grade students who experienced different treatments for a duration of eight weeks. There were five students in each of the control, experimental, and mixed-strategy groups. The control group was given timed tests twice per week, the experimental group participated in one math fact interview per week, and the mixed-strategy group were given both a timed test and a math fact interview once per week. A math anxiety survey was administered before and after treatment, and …
Exploring The Mental Health And Burnout Among Educators, Kelsey Van't Zelfde
Exploring The Mental Health And Burnout Among Educators, Kelsey Van't Zelfde
Master of Education Program Theses
This study examined the internal and external factors that contribute to stress and burnout among teachers in a group of denominational schools located in the United States. Thirty-one educators from these schools participated in a short survey to examine their personal experience with these factors and to identify areas of concern. These educators had varying years of experience. The participants were surveyed about their teaching careers and the results indicate that negative factors such as job satisfaction, workload, classroom management, lack of appreciation and support, and lack of self-care can have a detrimental effect on the mental health of teachers …
Benefits And Barriers Of Block Scheduling, Courtney Huebner
Benefits And Barriers Of Block Scheduling, Courtney Huebner
Master of Education Program Theses
This action research study explored the benefits and barriers of block scheduling. Fifty-six teachers from private, Christian schools in Michigan and Iowa participated in a confidential survey which measured academic understanding and methods, and school culture and climate within the block schedule versus traditional scheduling. An analysis of the survey data demonstrated consistent statistical evidence of a correlation between block scheduling and deeper levels of academic understanding, student relationships, and a more positive school climate. The results of the open-ended response questions showed that block scheduling, implemented well with professional development and planning time for lessons, is a benefit to …
Teachers' Perceptions Of Instructional Coaches, Melanie Sharp
Teachers' Perceptions Of Instructional Coaches, Melanie Sharp
Master of Education Program Theses
This action research project examined teachers' perceptions of instructional coaches at a public, rural school in central Iowa. Thirty teachers participated in a confidential survey which examined their coaching experiences, their perceptions about coaching barriers and strategies to overcome those barriers. After the surveys were analyzed, six of the teachers were invited to engage in a follow-up interview to further explore common themes. One notable difference between teachers was found in the perceived role and responsibilities of an instructional coach. Findings of the study suggest that a lack of school structure and norms can greatly impede the teachers’ perceptions of …
The Effectiveness Of Writing Portfolios To Develop Metacognition, Beth Bleeker
The Effectiveness Of Writing Portfolios To Develop Metacognition, Beth Bleeker
Master of Education Program Theses
This action research study investigated the effectiveness of using writing portfolios to develop metacognitive skills. The participants in this study were twelve Grade 9 students from a school in West Michigan. Students were asked to compile a writing portfolio over the course of eight weeks. Students completed a questionnaire and interview before and after compiling their portfolios. The data from the pre and post questionnaire and interview was then compared to determine if there was a significant increase in metacognitive skills after students had completed their portfolios. The results of this study show writing portfolios have a positive impact on …
Impact Of Career And Technical Education On Student Engagement In Small Suburban Christian Schools, Brad A. Homan
Impact Of Career And Technical Education On Student Engagement In Small Suburban Christian Schools, Brad A. Homan
Master of Education Program Theses
This quantitative research study used a student engagement survey to measure the affective, behavioral, and cognitive engagement of students at three small suburban Christian schools that offer career and technical education to their students. The survey asked students to rate the level of their agreement to statements about their engagement in learning. The students represented all four grades of high school. Survey results were analyzed to compare engagement based upon participation in CTE courses, including courses that offered dual credit. The study revealed that CTE participation did, in fact, positively impact student engagement at these Christian schools, including areas of …
Christian School Relationships With Homeschool Families, Karla R. Schwitters
Christian School Relationships With Homeschool Families, Karla R. Schwitters
Master of Education Program Theses
This mixed-methods study began with a survey sent to all CSI superintendents followed up by interviews with a purposeful sample of six school leaders to discover perceived relationship models that exist between Christian schools and homeschool families. Analysis of the qualitative and quantitative data was done with the intention of gaining a deeper understanding of the current relationship models that exist between Christian schools and homeschool families and to understand the benefits and barriers of the given relationship models. The results of the study suggest that nearly 60% of Christian schools surveyed are choosing some form of relationship with homeschool …
The Successful Adoption Of Teaching For Transformation: Utilizing Kotter's 8-Stage Process For Leading Change, Marcus Todd
The Successful Adoption Of Teaching For Transformation: Utilizing Kotter's 8-Stage Process For Leading Change, Marcus Todd
Master of Education Program Theses
To grow and thrive, schools must be able to adapt and change. Educational institutions undergo many procedural, programmatic, and pedagogical changes, motivated by both external and internal forces, which push and pull a school to pivot from its current status quo. One such significant change is the implementation of Teaching for Transformation (TfT), a design framework for the creation of authentic, formational learning experiences rooted in a transformational worldview, with its core practices being employed in over 100 schools worldwide. To determine whether schools who have successfully transitioned to TfT practices have utilized methods from Kotter’s 8-Stage Process model for …