Virtual Recruitment Resource Guide,
2020
Winona State University
Virtual Recruitment Resource Guide, Elizabeth Niehaus
Leadership Education Capstones
To identify best practices for the purpose of developing a virtual recruitment resources guide.
Elective Course Choice As A Factor In K12 Graduation Rates,
2020
Winona State University
Elective Course Choice As A Factor In K12 Graduation Rates, Matthew Wagner
Leadership Education Capstones
This paper explores the relationship that elective course offerings and requirements have on student success through graduation rates. The purpose of this study is to better understand the effect that elective courses have on a student’s academic success. This research focused on the Big 9 conference of southeastern Minnesota Public High Schools, which consisted of nine different school districts. These districts paralleled the makeup and diversity of districts around the state. All data reviewed was public information and included resources such as the Minnesota Department of Education’s Report Card database, and course catalogs from each district in the study. Graduation …
Lean Leadership In Research,
2020
Winona State University
Lean Leadership In Research, Dania Helgeson
Leadership Education Capstones
The purpose of this study is to improve the start-up process for Clinical Trials in the Cancer Center.
Advancing Higher Education: Strategic Leadership For Chief Advancement Officers,
2020
Winona State University
Advancing Higher Education: Strategic Leadership For Chief Advancement Officers, Matthew Ohs
Leadership Education Capstones
This research study focuses on the role of strategic leadership within effective advancement organizations. Given the fundraising responsibility of university advancement leaders, there is a need to research the leadership strategies which lead to successful fundraising. The purpose of this study is to determine effective leadership strategies for Chief Advancement Officers (CAOs) at four-year, public universities. Strategic Leadership Theory suggests connections between the university’s executive leadership and institutional success (Boal & Hooijberg, 2001; Finkelstein & Hambrick, 1996). The research study design is qualitative to explore the experiences of individuals regarding the connections between leadership strategies and fundraising performance in university …
Appropriate Risk With Two And Three Year Olds,
2020
Northwestern College - Orange City
Appropriate Risk With Two And Three Year Olds, Heather Bruno
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The focus of this school improvement plan was to explore existing research and data on the benefits and concerns present when allowing young children to play with toys and natural items in the outdoor environment that expose them to more risk. Based on that information, a plan was made to thoughtfully add some appropriate risky play elements to the outdoor playground at the Iowa State Child Development Laboratory School over the duration of one school year. By adding these elements, opportunities for growth of large motor skills and overall learning and development may occur. To assess growth, two assessment tools …
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy And First-Generation Latinx Student Sense Of Belonging,
2020
National Louis University
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy And First-Generation Latinx Student Sense Of Belonging, Rachel Abel
Dissertations
This qualitative research study assessed the impact of culturally relevant pedagogy on first-generation Latinx student sense of belonging at an emerging Hispanic serving institution (HSI). This study adds to current literature around culturally relevant pedagogy, which focused on the close, meaningful relationships between faculty and students in the classroom (Ladson-Billings, Gay, Wlodkowski, & Ginsberg, Stembridge, et al.). The link to sense of belonging (Hurtado & Carter, 1997) demonstrated the importance of academic and non-academic setting connections that led to other social and academic outcomes, which include student satisfaction, motivation to study, and perseverance in completion of a post-secondary. A transformative …
Examining The Relationship Between Multicultural Efficacy And Culturally Responsive Classroom Management Self-Efficacy Among K-12 Teachers,
2020
Liberty University
Examining The Relationship Between Multicultural Efficacy And Culturally Responsive Classroom Management Self-Efficacy Among K-12 Teachers, Shalise Michelle Taylor
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this multiple regression study was to examine the relationship between multicultural self-efficacy and culturally responsive classroom management self-efficacy (CRCMSE). In addition, the study examined if attitude toward diversity and experience with diversity are significant predictors of teachers’ sense of CRCMSE. The Multicultural Efficacy Scale (MES) and CRCMSE Scale was distributed to a sample of K-12 public school teachers working in a large Virginia school division. Multiple regression analysis was conducted to test the relationship between the predictor variables (multicultural self-efficacy, attitude toward diversity, and experience with diversity) and the criterion variable (CRCMSE). Pearson R2 was calculated to …
Learning To Commit: Examining The Predictive Relationship Of Learning Culture Upon Employee Commitment,
2020
Liberty University
Learning To Commit: Examining The Predictive Relationship Of Learning Culture Upon Employee Commitment, Timothy Russell Shives
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This quantitative, correlational study investigated if a predictive relationship exists between an organization’s learning culture and organizational commitment. The research design for this quantitative study was three bivariate linear regressions as the statistical tool to test three null hypotheses (p <0.017). The predictor variable for this study were the organization’s learning culture scores, as measured by the Dimensions of the Learning Organization Questionnaire-Abbreviated (DLOQ-A), and the criterion variables for this study was the organization’s employee commitment profile, comprising (1) affective commitment scores, (2) normative commitment scores, and (3) continuance commitment scores, as measured by the Revised Version of the Three Component Model (TCM) of the Employee Commitment Survey. The population for this study was a diverse, cross-functional employee workforce at a medium-sized, information technology-centered public-sector organization numbering 430 employees. Data collection occurred through asynchronous virtual interaction through web survey methodology during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 global pandemic. The results demonstrate a positive predictive relationship between learning culture scores and affective and normative commitment, respectively; and a negative predictive relationship between learning culture scores and continuance commitment. More research is needed to investigate other factors that may account for the remaining variability in predicting learning cultures and employee commitment. Furthermore, research needs to be done to explore how the learning organization impacts employee commitment.
The Difference In The Sense Of Community Between Male And Female Students In An International School In Saudi Arabia,
2020
Liberty University
The Difference In The Sense Of Community Between Male And Female Students In An International School In Saudi Arabia, Leon Mcauthur Lee Ii
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This study sought to examine and determine the difference in sense of community in female and male students in an international school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The independent variable in this study was the biological sex (male and female), and the dependent variable was their sense of community score. This quantitative research used sense of community theory developed by McMillan and Chavis as the foundation of the study. The researcher used a casual-comparative design to analyze the effects of the variables in the study. The students completed a Sense of Community Index (SCI-2) survey to provide the data for this …
Increasing Female Enrollment In High School Computer Science Education,
2020
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Increasing Female Enrollment In High School Computer Science Education, Zenovia Brown Frazier
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
“Women have played a vital role in the field of computer science and information technology (IT), developing some of the most essential components of modern IT” (Purdue University Global, 2018). Despite their prominence and achievements in these career fields, computer science has experienced a noticeable decline in the representation of females in industry and in programs of study. This is not a phenomenon reserved for the college classroom and/or the world of work, but is a situation present across schools in the P-12 arena, to include ZBF High School. As such, the purpose of this work was to examine the …
Fostering Equitable Opportunities For All Students Through Transfer Of Equity Knowledge,
2020
University of Dayton
Fostering Equitable Opportunities For All Students Through Transfer Of Equity Knowledge, Corinne Brion
Educational Leadership Faculty Publications
To date, there has been little research conducted among school leaders on how new equity knowledge gets transferred to schools. The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the extent to which educational leaders attending a year-long equity program are able to transfer the newly acquired knowledge to their professional lives. Findings reveal that leaders were able to use new equity knowledge in their personal and professional lives. Further analysis identifies enhancers and inhibitors to the transfer of such equity knowledge. The researcher provides policy recommendations related to facilitating and sustaining the transfer of equity knowledge among school leaders.
Status Of Social Studies Within One Georgia School District,
2020
Columbus State University
Status Of Social Studies Within One Georgia School District, Tonya Fields Pinckley
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this causal-comparative research was to examine whether differences exist between the time allotted for delivering content, the time allotted for lesson planning, the time allotted for student assessment, instructional perceptions regarding mandated testing, perceptions regarding pedagogical content knowledge (PCK), level of ease of planning, level of understanding of Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE), level of understanding of the teaching-assessment cycle, and usage of the system provided pacing guides within public elementary schools in one Georgia school district across the content areas of ELA/reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The research also examined the differences in instructional strategies …
Student Perceptions Of Engagement And The Relationship To Student Perceptions Of Teacher In The Visual Art Classroom,
2020
Columbus State University
Student Perceptions Of Engagement And The Relationship To Student Perceptions Of Teacher In The Visual Art Classroom, Kirby Brooks Meng
Theses and Dissertations
Lack of student engagement in high schools is a concerning factor in education; low levels of engagement can lead to student apathy, academic challenges, disruptive behavior, and a higher dropout rate. The purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between high school students’ perceptions of engagement and students’ perceptions of the teacher in the visual art classroom. The researcher used social constructivism as a lens through which to explore this topic. The theory of constructivism focuses on active exploration and learning about ideas of personal significance, where the teacher plays an essential supportive and guiding role in student …
Validation Of The Assessment Of Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge As A Self-Assessment With K-12 Teachers In A Title 1 School District,
2020
Columbus State University
Validation Of The Assessment Of Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge As A Self-Assessment With K-12 Teachers In A Title 1 School District, Jami Michel Moore
Theses and Dissertations
Teacher quality has become a topic of national discussion due to the United States’ lagging behind other countries’ success on both international and national assessments. Validation of the Assessment of Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge (ATPCK) as a self-assessment with K-12 teachers in a Title 1 school district is the purpose of this research. Assessing teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) growth as a result of professional development is a challenge. Utilizing confirmatory factor analysis allowed the researcher to determine the validity and reliability of the ATPCK as a self-assessment measure of teachers’ PCK. The research results will be utilized to support …
The Pedagogy First Approach To Blended Learning: Concept And Practice,
2020
NUI Galway
The Pedagogy First Approach To Blended Learning: Concept And Practice, Sharon Flynn, Rob Lowney
Excellence in Teaching Series
Rob Lowney and Sharon Flynn explore the concept of Pedagogy First in Digital Teaching and Learning
Knowledge And Access: An Investigation Into Course Material Models At The Collegiate Level,
2020
University of New England
Knowledge And Access: An Investigation Into Course Material Models At The Collegiate Level, Jonathan David Sadhoo
All Theses And Dissertations
For over 1,000 years, physical textbooks have been the primary course material tool utilized to facilitate knowledge transfer from the instructor to the student population. In current times, multiple barriers to success have emerged for the modern student of higher education, including affordability, accessibility, and quality. In addition, student engagement with the course material can be a critical factor for student achievement. Taylor & Parsons (2011) indicated that student engagement levels in the classroom are linked with overall success in the course. Within higher education, faculty and academic administrators are at the front lines, attempting to reduce and eliminate these …
Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Observation, Coaching, And Feedback Cycle,
2020
University of New England
Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Observation, Coaching, And Feedback Cycle, Susan B. Ficke
All Theses And Dissertations
The purpose of this qualitative case study is to investigate teachers’ perceptions, attitudes, and viewpoints of how their daily teaching may be refined after implementing feedback from the Observation Coaching Feedback Cycle (OCFC) into their daily instruction. In direct connection, this study’s purpose seeks to fill a gap in literature regarding teachers’ perceptions of the OCFC experience. Reflective Practice Theory was selected as the Conceptual Framework that guided this study. Reflective practice is essential to understand one’s actions so as to engage in a process of continuous learning. Without reflective processes, people would not amend their work (Helyer, 2015). The …
Surviving Higher Education: Retention & Persistence Through The Lens Of Psychological Survivorship,
2020
University of New England
Surviving Higher Education: Retention & Persistence Through The Lens Of Psychological Survivorship, David R. Cartwright
All Theses And Dissertations
The purpose of this interpretative phenomenological study was to examine the lived experiences of students categorized as at-risk, non-traditional adult learners who persisted in pursuit of their higher education degree. These students demonstrated perseverance and grit when faced with challenges that might have caused them to drop out of school. The lived experiences of the participants are strongly linked to their identities as working professionals and adult-learners. Recent literature indicates that several theories and models have emerged on the concept of motivation as it relates to success in higher education. Research suggests that achievement is not solely based on cognitive …
The Modernization Of Sales Training For Generation Z Students,
2020
Winona State University
The Modernization Of Sales Training For Generation Z Students, Samuel Kanthak
Leadership Education Capstones
The purpose of this study is to identify best practices for training Generation Z sales professional. The results will be used to update an outdated training program. This is the supporting powerpoint presentation for this capstone project.
Campbell’S Chicken Noodle Soup™ And Saltine Crackers: A Milpero’S Autoethnographic Study Of Struggle And Success In Life And In Education,
2020
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Campbell’S Chicken Noodle Soup™ And Saltine Crackers: A Milpero’S Autoethnographic Study Of Struggle And Success In Life And In Education, Ernesto Cantu
Theses and Dissertations
The state of Texas has close to 3,000 colonias, with most of them found along the Texas/Mexico border (“Colonias in Texas,” n.d.) and the most citizens of any state living in colonias. I grew up in a colonia in South Texas called Las Milpas, located in Pharr, Texas. Colonia children are often stigmatized and marginalized. This autoethnographic study is a look into my life as an educator and the social and cultural factors that have contributed to my survival and success. As a child, I lost both my mother and father. I was fortunate that my oldest …
