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Does A Co-Learner Delivery Model In Professional Development Affect Teachers’ Self-Efficacy In Teaching Mathematics, John J. Ribeiro, Denise Demagistris May 2009

Does A Co-Learner Delivery Model In Professional Development Affect Teachers’ Self-Efficacy In Teaching Mathematics, John J. Ribeiro, Denise Demagistris

Teacher Education

A mixed method study is reported examining teacher efficacy regarding professional development in mathematics instruction for two groups of teachers: in building with peers (N=17) and MAT student co-learners in the classroom (N=14). An end-of-course survey, focus group interviews and pre-post data for the Teacher Self Efficacy Scale were used to investigate:1. What is the difference in teachers’ efficacy regarding mathematics instruction based on the professional development delivery system they experienced? 2. What are teachers’ perceptions of their professional development with peers conducted onsite in district compared with professional development with peers and preservice teachers at a university setting? Descriptive …


Expectations For Career And Social Support By Mentors And Mentees Participating In Formal Elementary And Secondary School Mentoring Programs, Monique Jacob, Robert K. Gable May 2009

Expectations For Career And Social Support By Mentors And Mentees Participating In Formal Elementary And Secondary School Mentoring Programs, Monique Jacob, Robert K. Gable

Teacher Education

Teacher shortages are a nationwide concern, attributable primarily to high attrition rates among new teachers (Ingersoll, 2003; Ingersoll & Kralik, 2004; Ingersol & Smith, 2004). Ingersoll and Kralik (2004) claimed that an estimated 50% of new teachers left the profession within their first 5 years. Reasons for leaving include: isolating and non-supportive teaching environments, poor working conditions and overwhelming teaching assignments (Alliance for Excellent Education, 2005). To support beginning teachers, Rhode Island passed legislation requiring districts to develop a mentoring process (Law 16-7.1-2 Accountability for Student Performance). One variable measuring mentoring success is how closely participants’ expectations for the relationship …


Historically Black Colleges And Universities (Hbcus) And Academically Gifted Black Students In Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (Stem): Discovering The Alchemy For Success, Fred A. Bonner Ii, Mary V. Alfred, Chance Lewis, Felicia Nave, Sherru Frizell Jan 2009

Historically Black Colleges And Universities (Hbcus) And Academically Gifted Black Students In Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (Stem): Discovering The Alchemy For Success, Fred A. Bonner Ii, Mary V. Alfred, Chance Lewis, Felicia Nave, Sherru Frizell

Fred A Bonner II

No abstract provided.


Definition, Identification, Identity And Culture: A Unique Alchemy Impacting The Success Of Gifted African American Males In School, Fred A. Bonner Ii, Chance Lewis, Lisa Bowman-Perrot, Valerie Hill-Jackson, Marlon James Jan 2009

Definition, Identification, Identity And Culture: A Unique Alchemy Impacting The Success Of Gifted African American Males In School, Fred A. Bonner Ii, Chance Lewis, Lisa Bowman-Perrot, Valerie Hill-Jackson, Marlon James

Fred A Bonner II

No abstract provided.


Effective Support Sytsems Of African American Male College Students At A Predominantly White Reseach Institution, C L. Patitu, Fred A. Bonner Ii, J Tejeda, D Williams Jan 2009

Effective Support Sytsems Of African American Male College Students At A Predominantly White Reseach Institution, C L. Patitu, Fred A. Bonner Ii, J Tejeda, D Williams

Fred A Bonner II

No abstract provided.


Recruiting African American Male Teacher Candidates Using An Athletic Model, Chance W. Lewis, Vince Mumford, John N. Singer, Fred A. Bonner Ii Jan 2009

Recruiting African American Male Teacher Candidates Using An Athletic Model, Chance W. Lewis, Vince Mumford, John N. Singer, Fred A. Bonner Ii

Fred A Bonner II

No abstract provided.