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Teachers’ And Parents’ Perception Of The Impacts Of Social Skills Education Among Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Marian Baffoe Bonnie

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the perceptions of the impacts of social skills learning for teachers and parents at a preschool in a central African country. The theory that guided this study was Premack and Woodruff’s theory of mind as it provides a scholarly underpinning for understanding the social and communication deficits experienced by individuals with autism. The central research question that guided the study was: How do teachers and parents perceive the impacts of social skills education among children with autism spectrum disorders? A qualitative methodology using a phenomenological design was used. Purposive sampling was …

The Effectiveness Of Canva Based Dance Learning Media In Increasing Learning Interest Of Grade Viii Students, Maharani Prajustine Hakim, Agus Budiman, Saian Badaruddin

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This study aims to test how learning dance through the digital platform Canva affects the interest of students in learning dance at SMPN 2 in Bekasi City. This study uses a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental method through a one group pretest-posttest design. The research sample includes 39 students from class VIII.G, who were chosen through purposive sampling. Data collection was carried out by distributing a learning interest questionnaire that was given before and after the treatment was applied. The intervention included using Canva based learning media for the "Tari Piring" topic. It made use of interactive presentations, visual worksheets, …

Performance Of Illustrations And Images As Language In Sarnath Banerjee’S All Quiet In Vikaspuri, Akanksha Barthwal Ms

SANE journal: Sequential Art Narrative in Education

Sarnath Banerjee’s All Quiet in Vikaspuri, fictionalizes but at the same time addresses water wars and political ideologies in the city of Delhi. By the means of eco-critical approach in the name of Vi-kas (development) Banerjee discuss the acts of slow violence subverted on nature in the name of progress (vikas). Through text/ images the author depicts chaos and challenges for the readers in more direct and obscene ways. The current paper attempts to look at Banerjee’s illustrations and images as new form of language emerged in modern Indian literature with the possibly that illustrations have more effect on …

Expanding Traditional Literacy Frameworks: A Multiliteracies Approach In Elementary Classrooms, Caroline Cuenca

Doctoral Dissertations

Teaching literacy in elementary schools can provide students with a rich, meaningful, and engaging learning experience. Furthermore, cultivating a culturally responsive approach to teaching and learning can promote feelings of acceptance and belonging in young children (Comber, 2018). However, elementary educators are feeling increased pressure to emphasize literacy instruction with a sole focus on foundational literacy skills, standardized curriculum, and accountability measures (Unadkat & Ochoa, 2026). Unfortunately, these instructional practices often limit students' opportunities to engage in creative, collaborative, multimodal, and meaningful learning (Unadkat & Cuenca, 2025). This mixed-methods study examined how a critical multiliteracies curriculum was implemented in a …

The Characteristics Of A University And Urban Elementary School Partnership Project: Interventions That Impact Teacher Self-Efficacy And Their Emerging Social Network, Susan R. Cusack

Educational Studies Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to re-analyze and extend findings established by the 2011 – 2015 evaluation of a university partnership with an urban elementary school in the northeast region of the United States. While the original evaluation examined multiple domains related to the impact of the partnership’s effects on these elementary school teachers, my research will narrow and deepen the study of two domains: Teacher Self-Efficacy and Social Networks, both socio-affective variables that change over time. This research is grounded in theories related to teacher self-efficacy, social networks in education, and the emergence of a robust community of …

A Narrative Analysis Of Equity-Focused Cs Educators: A Multiple Case Illustration, Aleata Hubbard, Jen Tsan

Journal of Computer Science Integration

Background and Context. Equity-focused CS teaching is often prescribed as a solution for addressing disparities in K–12 CS participation and disengaging student experiences. However, adopting such an orientation can be challenging as it pushes educators to shift their teaching beliefs, identity, and practices. Objective. This study examines how the personal and professional experiences of four high school CS teachers influenced their paths to becoming equity-oriented practitioners. We illustrate variation in these developmental trajectories and advance theory building around equity-focused CS teacher identity development. Method. We utilized a multiple-case narrative inquiry approach, collecting data through in-depth, semi-structured interviews that included a …

Illinois Model Programs Of Study Guide: Arts And Communications, Education Systems Center

Reports, Analyses, and other Publications

First published in August 2021. Significantly revised in September 2024 to incorporate updated labor market information. An update in April 2025 included minor corrections. In August 2025, two new sections were added: key terminology and the relationship between concepts.

Neurodivergent Students And Higher Education: Barriers, Challenges, And Supporting Measures, Courtney Tricarichi-Funk

Selected Full Text Dissertations, 2011-

When neurodivergent students attempt to go to colleges and universities, they often face barriers in accessing higher education and encounter challenges post-admission. This study explores what measures higher learning institutions can develop and implement to make postsecondary education more accessible and less challenging for neurodivergent students by answering the following questions: • What barriers do neurodivergent students face when planning to access higher education? • What challenges do neurodivergent students encounter in higher education after they are admitted? • What measures can be developed and implemented to help neurodivergent students access and succeed in higher education? To address these questions, …

State Of Illinois Model Programs Of Study Guides: 2024 Utilization Report, Meagan Mitchell

Reports, Analyses, and other Publications

No abstract provided.

Gender Barriers To Basic Digital Skills For Employment In The Asean Region: A Review Of Promising Practices, Louise Wignall, Anita Roberts, Justin Brown, Syeda Kashfee Ahmed

International Education Research

Investing in girls’ and women's education can transform the experiences of individuals, as well as shape communities into the future. Girls who are given opportunities to receive an education are more likely to lead productive lives, participate in decision making processes, and shape the trajectories of others. The work of the ASEAN-UK SAGE programme reflects an overarching aim to better understand the challenges facing different types of girls and women in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region, identify promising practices that can support girls and women, and create tangible recommendations for those responsible for supporting girls and women's …

Innovative Technologies In Teaching Art Disciplines In Educational Institutions, Natalia Ursu, Ivan Hutsul, Serhii Luts, Iryna Paur, Timur Takirov

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

This study concerns the urgent need for adaptation and introduction of innovative technologies for the education of creative personality, development of skills, and a deeper understanding of art forms in educational institutions in Ukraine. The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of novel technologies in increasing student engagement, acquiring skills, and artistic expression in various art disciplines in educational establishments. The study applied analysis and synthesis, comparison, generalization of philosophical, psychological, and pedagogical methods, art history sources, and Internet resources to the problems under study. It was proven that the integration of innovative technologies in teaching …

Are Assignments And Assessments Necessary? — Influence Of Micro-Course Utilization Methods On Blended Teaching Effectiveness, Jing Zhao, Astri Yulia, Mohamed Ayob Bin Sukani, Rina Abdul Shukor

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

The increasing convergence of online and offline teaching methodologies necessitates a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage micro-course resources for optimal educational outcomes. This research investigated the effects of various micro-course utilization strategies on undergraduate design students’ learning outcomes through comparative experiments in blended learning. The objective was to ascertain whether structured learning tasks, assessments provided by instructors, and monitoring of student progress could augment engagement and performance compared to an unstructured approach to micro-course content. A single-factor experimental design was employed, involving two entire classes from the same major over an 119-day period. The study concentrated on the influence …

การพัฒนารูปแบบการเรียนรู้โดยใช้กระบวนการซินเนคติกส์และการคิดนอกกรอบร่วมกับปัญญาประดิษฐ์แบบรู้สร้างเพื่อส่งเสริมความสามารถสร้างสรรค์ผลงานดิจิทัลอาร์ตของนักศึกษาปริญญาตรี, พงศกร เตชะเสริมวัฒนากุล

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์ 1) เพื่อศึกษาสภาพการจัดการเรียนการสอนการบูรณาการใช้ปัญญาประดิษฐ์แบบรู้สร้างเพื่อส่งเสริมความสามารถสร้างสรรค์ผลงานดิจิทัลอาร์ตของนักศึกษาปริญญาตรี 2) เพื่อพัฒนารูปแบบการเรียนรู้โดยใช้กระบวนการซินเนคติกส์และการคิดนอกกรอบร่วมกับปัญญาประดิษฐ์แบบรู้สร้างเพื่อส่งเสริมความสามารถสร้างสรรค์ผลงานดิจิทัลอาร์ตของนักศึกษาปริญญาตรี 3) เพื่อศึกษาผลการใช้รูปแบบการเรียนรู้ฯ ที่พัฒนา ตัวอย่างวิจัยเป็นผู้เชี่ยวชาญ อาจารย์มหาวิทยาลัยผู้สอนรายวิชาการสร้างสื่อสร้างสรรค์ จำนวน 5 คน และนักศึกษาปริญญาตรี 21 คน จาก 4 มหาวิทยาลัย ที่มีประสบการณ์การใช้ GenAI ในปี พ.ศ. 2565-2567 และตัวอย่างที่ใช้ศึกษาผลการใช้รูปแบบการเรียนรู้ฯ คือ นักศึกษาปริญญาตรี ในรายวิชาคอมพิวเตอร์กราฟิก ชั้นปีที่ 1 จำนวน 11 คน เครื่องมือที่ใช้ในการวิจัยได้แก่ 1) แบบสัมภาษณ์อาจารย์ผู้สอน 2) แบบสัมภาษณ์สนทนากลุ่ม 3) รูปแบบการเรียนรู้โดยใช้กระบวนการซินเนคติกส์ฯ 4) แบบประเมินคุณภาพรูปแบบการเรียนรู้ฯ 5) แผนการจัดการเรียนรู้ฯ 6) เว็บไซต์เสริมความรู้ 7) แบบสอบความรู้ความชำนาญความสามารถสร้างสรรค์ผลงานดิจิทัลอาร์ต 8) แบบประเมินผลงานดิจิทัลอาร์ต 9) แบบบันทึกร่องรอยกระบวนการสร้างสรรค์ผลงานฯ การวิเคราะห์ข้อมูล ประกอบด้วย 1) วิเคราะห์คะแนนความสามารถสร้างสรรค์ผลงานดิจิทัลอาร์ตโดยใช้สถิติบรรยายและสถิติทดสอบแบบไม่อิงพารามิเตอร์ Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test 2) วิเคราะห์พัฒนาการโดยใช้การวัดความเปลี่ยนแปลงสัมพัทธ์ (Relative change score) 3) วิเคราะห์เชิงคุณภาพเกี่ยวกับพัฒนาการทางความคิดสร้างสรรค์จากการใช้รูปแบบฯ ผลการวิจัยสรุปได้ว่า 1. การศึกษาสภาพการบูรณาการใช้ GenAI พบว่า นักศึกษาตื่นตัวต่อการใช้ GenAI อย่างมาก ใช้เป็นตัวช่วยให้ผลิตผลงานได้เร็วและจำนวนมาก สะท้อนถึงช่องว่างของกระบวนการคิด ผู้เรียนยังขาดทักษะการคิดวิเคราะห์โจทย์ การตั้งเป้าหมายที่ชัดเจนก่อนการสร้างสรรค์ผลงาน และการใช้ GenAI อย่างเหมาะสม 2. รูปแบบการเรียนรู้ฯ ประกอบด้วย 5 องค์ประกอบ ได้แก่ 1) โจทย์ท้าทายความคิด 2) กระบวนการซินเนคติกส์และเทคนิคกล่องไอเดีย 3) ปัญญาประดิษฐ์แบบรู้สร้าง 4) การบันทึกสะท้อนผล 5) การประเมิน และ 5 ขั้นตอนการเรียนรู้ …

Women’S Pornography Use And Sexuality Education In U.S. Public Schools, Julie Fraumeni-Mcbride

Education (PhD) Dissertations

The relationship between sexuality education and self-reported pornography use is not well understood in the context of public policy and education. Little is known about women’s pornography use and the effects such exposure could have on female sexuality and well-being; therefore, this study sought to fill that gap. This study broadly examined the relationship between sexuality education in U.S. public schools and women’s pornography use to provide recommendations for future research and public policy. To do this, quantitative methods (i.e., Welch’s t tests for hypothesis testing and ANCOVAs for covariate elimination) were used in a sample of women who attended …

Developing A Design Framework For The Mass Customisation Of Housing In Saudi Arabia - A Critical Review, Abdulwahab Abdulmajeed, Asterios Agkathidis, Theo Dounas, Davide Lombardi

Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)

This paper explores the suitability of mass customisation (MC) technologies and techniques in order to provide affordable housing solutions for Saudi Arabia. In particular, the paper analyses ten articles filtered through 1.165 publications searched by using the keywords ‘mass customisation housing or off-site construction’ in the databases Scopus, CumlnCAD, ScienceDirect, and Engineer village and categorised them based on their suitability for the Saudi Arabian context. Our findings include a comparative analysis chart evaluating workflows, tools and technologies on their suitability for the MC design and an MC workflow proposal for including parametric design and digital fabrication tools and techniques.

A Crypto-Twin Framework For The Aec Industry - Enabling Digital Twins With Blockchain Technologies, Theodoros Dounas, Davide Lombardi, Jiri Vele, Simon Prokop

Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)

The paper describes a conceptual framework and the smart contract architecture for Crypto-Twins (CT) in the AEC industry, i.e. blockchain (BC) enabled digital twins. We describe the background, terminology of technologies involved, while the methodology follows design science research patterns to construct the framework and architecture of the Crypto-Twin. Further avenues for prototype development and validation of the framework are proposed in the conclusion.

Supporting Students With Disabilities Through The Intentional Integration Of Instructional Technology, Shalika C. Robie

Michigan Reading Journal

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of An Afterschool Makerspace Program On Academic Achievement Of Sixth-Eighth Grade Students, Teresa Lampe

Murray State Theses and Dissertations

This quasi-experimental study investigated the effect of participation in an afterschool makerspace program on middle school students' academic achievement, grades, and school attendance. An experimental group of 237 sixth-eighth grade students participated in an afterschool makerspace program during the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022 school years. A control group was selected using stratified random sampling of students from the same schools, grades, and special education designation who did not participate. The data included science and math NWEA scores, science and math grades, program attendance, school attendance, and gender. The data were analyzed using an independent t test with a 95% confidence …

Technology In The Classroom: The Features Language Teachers Should Consider, Sophie Cuocci, Padideh Fattahi Marnani

Journal of English Learner Education

The fast development of technology and the new generation of highly computer literate students led to consider the integration of technology in school as essential. Throughout the last two decades, research has identified multiple factors leading to the successful and unsuccessful integration of technology in the classroom. Educators must consider these factors when deciding on which technology tools to use and how to integrate them to their lessons. Simultaneously, the increasing number of English learners in the United States calls for the identification of teaching strategies that will best support their needs. Many language teachers now rely on teaching techniques …

Summary Report: Essential Programs And Services Career And Technical Education Component Review, James E. Sloan, Amy F. Johnson Phd, Sharon Gerrish

Career and Technical Education

The Part I report issued in summer 2021 included analyses related to student enrollment trends, including the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on program enrollments, as well as analyses related to facilities and maintenance spending. The Part II report issued in March 2022 described the remainder of the analyses, which are divided into three distinct sections based on the source data used in each task. Section I presented findings that were derived from staffing data. Section 2 described patterns from expenditure data from the most recent pre-pandemic program year. Section 3 summarized results of a questionnaire that was administered to …

Engaging Students With Disabilities In Universally Designed Science Education, Latifa Sebti, Michelle L. Damiani

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

Increased student diversity in classrooms and the need for equitable STEM opportunities for all, creates an impetus for educators to establish inclusive and equitable environments and use teaching practices that facilitate meaningful learning for all students in science education. This article offers a three-part framework for combining inclusive philosophy, the science and engineering practices, and Universal Design for Learning. The article is intended to help teachers and teacher educators universally design science education to level the science learning field through access and equity for all students, including students with disabilities. We advocate for the use of four practices: creating an …

Evidence-Based Practices To Promote Inclusion In Today’S Catholic School, Sean Smith, G Cheatham, Maggie Mosher

Journal of Catholic Education

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to present inclusionary practices for Catholic education classrooms that emphasize the integration of evidence-based practices (EBPs). Practices that have been developed to address the needs of all students, particularly learners who are at-risk as well as their peers with an identified disability. Over the past two decades, educational reforms and corresponding effective practices have evolved to correspond with the growing expectations that all student should be given the opportunity to participate in the general education experience. Applying the evidence-based practices presented in this article can provide Catholic educators with the needed support and …

Minutes Of Graduate College Committee On Curricula, October 5, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College Curriculum Committee.

Minutes - Graduate Curriculum Committee

Minutes of the committee that oversees the development of the curriculum of the University of Northern Iowa Graduate College.

Embedding Phenomena-Based Learning Practices Into A Middle School Science Curriculum, Allison Kubat

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

The history of science education has seen dramatic changes since its formal introduction to school curriculum in the last half of the 1800s. Science has moved from a passive learning experience to much more active and student-driven pedagogy. In 2014, the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) were introduced and states have been adopting these since then. As a way to meet the demands of the NGSS, inquiry-based science lessons have been created. One branch of inquiry-based learning is using phenomena as a way to introduce new content and having students use prior knowledge and models to explain the science behind …

Using Technology To Support The Writing Of Adolescents With Disabilities, Lauren Gibbons

The Reading Professor

Abstract

Adolescent students with disabilities can benefit from technology based interventions for writing instruction, but with so many different tools available, it can be difficult to determine how best to spend classroom time. Students with disabilities struggle with composition knowledge when compared to their typically developing peers (Bouck, Meyer, Satsangi, Savage, & Hunley, 2015; Englert, Zhao, Dunsmore, Collings, & Wolbers, 2007; Evmenova et al., 2016; Smith & Okolo, 2010). This article examines the benefits of using technology to support struggling student writers. The article seeks to connect research supporting technological tools with decisions made by classroom teachers. Four effective practices …

Flipgrid And Second Language Acquisition Using Flipgrid To Promote Speaking Skills For English Language Learners, Annelise Difilippantonio-Pen

Master’s Theses and Projects

Integrating twenty-first century skills within the classroom has become a global driving force within the educational field. While schools have adopted models of one-to-one technology or digital formats for native English speakers, addressing the twenty-first century skills for English language learners have been absent. Given that the present global society is driven on bilingualism and multilingualism, English language learners need to be given the equitable digital opportunity to build their twenty-first century skills. The purpose of this mixed methods research study is to explore the influence and use of the digital application, Flipgrid, on the oral, English development for foundational, …

Integrating Blended Learning In Middle School Ela Classrooms To Support Diverse Learners: Lessons Learned, Joseph John Morgan, Tacy G. Spies

Educational & Clinical Studies Faculty Research

The current focus of education is on preparing diverse student populations for college and career readiness. One critical aspect of this preparation is the development of 21st-century learning skills that integrate technology to support students in becoming active members of a globalized society. According to theNational Assessment of Educational Progress, however, English learners (ELs) and students with disabilities(SWDs) are underprepared to use technology to enhance their learning. Therefore, it is important for schools to find ways to integrate critical technology skills with academic instruction in the education of cognitively and linguistically diverse learners. School leaders are essential to the establishment …

Using Touch Technology To Foster Storytelling In The Preschool Classroom, Eloah Decat, V Damjanovic, S Branson, J Blank, I. R. Berson

Journal of Inquiry and Action in Education

This practitioner research explores ways children engage in literacy learning through storytelling with the use of touch technology in a VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten) classroom. With access to diverse touch technology devices but no experience using these technologies, a VPK teacher explored strategies to use the resources to enhance literacy learning in the classroom with the support of a professional learning community (PLC). The PLC consisted of a master’s student, university faculty, school director, and a technology liaison. The implementation of this study took place over three weeks, and every week children created a different story. Collected data include photographs, student …

Using A Fun And Frugal Approach For Teaching 21st Century Digital Literacy Skills To Teachers, Rochelle Lockridge

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

With the high-value placed on digital learning and the consequential need for accompanying 21st-century digital literacy skills, effective teacher professional development is crucial. Surveys report that K-12 teachers are largely dissatisfied with their current training options. They prefer collaborative learning experiences that are energizing, supportive, and hands-on; focusing less on presentations and lectures and more on opportunities to apply learning through demonstrations, modeling, and practice. An underfunded public education system combined with a perceived “tech bloat”, the juggling of too many digital tools, exacerbate training and support issues. The 10-week professional development curriculum designed for this project facilitates the development …

Bridging The Gap Between Researchers And Wider Audiences: Navigating A Community Literacy Collaboration In Real-Time, Terry S. Atkinson, Kimberly L. Anderson, Elizabeth A. Swaggerty

eJournal of Public Affairs

While campus-community partnerships are common, such engaged scholarship efforts often lead university researchers to community-centered presentations and publications; however, this type of scholarship and especially the venues in which it is often disseminated are of questionable value within the academy’s tenure and promotion process. Three literacy scholars who were invited to study the impact of community-wide Imagination Library implementation share challenges they encountered related to collaboration, communication, and dissemination of findings during the first two years of a five-year early literacy community partnership. Selected outcomes and implications for other community-engaged scholars include (a) investing in true multi-directional consistent collaboration and …