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Using The Three Bears Method As A Experiential Learning Approach In Teaching Mathematics And Its Effect On Academic Achievement And Creative Thinking Among Fifth Grade Students In Jordan, Mohammad Karamneh, Odeh Abu Sneineh
Using The Three Bears Method As A Experiential Learning Approach In Teaching Mathematics And Its Effect On Academic Achievement And Creative Thinking Among Fifth Grade Students In Jordan, Mohammad Karamneh, Odeh Abu Sneineh
Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series
This study aimed to investigate the effect of using the Three Bears experiential learning method in teaching mathematics and its impact on students’ achievement and creative thinking. The sample consisted of 50 fifth-grade male students, who were randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group studied via the Three Bears method, while the control group received instruction through traditional teaching methods. To achieve the objectives of the study, researchers constructed an achievement test and applied a measure of creative thinking. The results indicated significant differences between the two groups, favoring the experimental group in both academic achievement and creative thinking …
Teachers' Justice And Its Relationship With Psychological Security Among Twelfth-Grade Students In Yatta Directorate Of Education, Kamal M Akhamreh, Inad Nawajah
Teachers' Justice And Its Relationship With Psychological Security Among Twelfth-Grade Students In Yatta Directorate Of Education, Kamal M Akhamreh, Inad Nawajah
Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series
This study aimed to assess the level of belief in teachers’ fairness and its relationship with the psychological safety of 12th graders at Yatta Directorate of Education. It also sought to identify the effect of two factors gender and field of specialization—on these variables. The population of the study consisted of all 12th graders (n = 865), from which a sample of 250 students was selected. The researchers used questionnaires measuring teachers’ fairness and psychological safety. The study’s findings indicated that both teachers’ fairness and psychological safety were at moderate levels, with a positive correlation between the two variables. Additionally, …
Play-Based Learning: A Motive Or An Impediment? A Historical Review, Osama Al-Salahat, Dina Al-Jamal, Raed Khdair
Play-Based Learning: A Motive Or An Impediment? A Historical Review, Osama Al-Salahat, Dina Al-Jamal, Raed Khdair
Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series
This study aimed to identify the most critical periods that led to the emergence of play-based learning as a language instruction tool in the modern era. Additionally, it sought to investigate the effectiveness of using this method in English language instruction. Both chronological and thematic approaches were employed to present the data. The results indicated that the use of games to enhance language learning dates back to ancient societies such as Greece and Rome. However, key pioneers in this field include John Locke, Maria Montessori, Vygotsky, and Piaget. The study also found that utilizing play-based activities to improve language learning …
The Level Of Administrative Creativity Of High School Principals In Ajloun Governorate As Perceived By Teachers, Ghada Khatatbeh, Adnan Al-Ibrahim
The Level Of Administrative Creativity Of High School Principals In Ajloun Governorate As Perceived By Teachers, Ghada Khatatbeh, Adnan Al-Ibrahim
Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series
This study aimed to assess the level of administrative creativity among high school principals in Ajloun Governorate, as perceived by teachers, and its relationship with the degree of teachers' acquisition of professional competencies. The study sample consisted of 153 high school teachers in Ajloun Governorate. Data were collected using a questionnaire designed to achieve the study's objectives. The results indicated that the level of administrative creativity among high school principals in Ajloun Governorate, as perceived by teachers, was high. Additionally, the degree of teachers' acquisition of professional competencies was also high. Furthermore, a statistically significant relationship was found between the …
The Impact Of A Computerized Educational Program On The Achievement Of First-Grade Students In Learning Arabic In Jordan, Najah Amawi
Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series
This study aimed to discover the effect of computerized learning on the achievement of first-grade students in the study of the Arabic language in Jordan. To achieve the objective of this study, the researcher developed a computerized educational program and an achievement test that measures the reading and writing skills of first-grade students. The results of this study were verified. The study sample consisted of 60 first-grade students during the first semester of 2018-2019. They were divided into two groups, each consisting of 30 students. A semi-experimental method was used to organize the sample into two groups: one group was …
Online Learning, Disability, And The Use Of Ai: Lessons From A South African University, Megan Abrahams, Peter Weimann
Online Learning, Disability, And The Use Of Ai: Lessons From A South African University, Megan Abrahams, Peter Weimann
African Conference on Information Systems and Technology
This study explores the online learning experiences of students with disabilities (SWDs) at a South African university during the pandemic, investigating how institutional policy and AI-supported tools can address their challenges. Phase one used an interpretive qualitative approach involving semi-structured interviews with SWDs to identify key barriers, including inconsistent faculty practices, limited accessibility and emotional isolation. The findings highlight systemic gaps in digital support and the absence of inclusive pedagogical frameworks. Phase two expanded the analysis through a review of documents, focusing on university policies and the potential role of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), in promoting equitable access. …
The Effect Of Blended Learning Technique On Fourth Grade Students’ Achievement And Their Ability To Solve Algebraic Problems In Mathematics, Mohammad Al-Shugayrat
The Effect Of Blended Learning Technique On Fourth Grade Students’ Achievement And Their Ability To Solve Algebraic Problems In Mathematics, Mohammad Al-Shugayrat
Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series
This study aimed to investigate the effect of blended learning on fourth-grade students’ achievement and their ability to solve algebraic problems in mathematics at the Southern Badia Directorate of Education. The sample consisted of 60 male and female fourth-grade students from Grain Basic School, who were divided into two groups: the experimental group and the control group. The study sought to determine whether there are statistically significant differences in the students’ achievement and their ability to solve algebraic problems in mathematics. To answer the research questions, the researcher developed an achievement test and a test assessing the ability to solve …
Levels Of Academic Procrastination Among Students Of Princess Rahma University College At Al-Balqa Applied University And Their Variation By Place Of Residence, Omar Al-Khamaiseh
Levels Of Academic Procrastination Among Students Of Princess Rahma University College At Al-Balqa Applied University And Their Variation By Place Of Residence, Omar Al-Khamaiseh
Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series
This study aimed to identify the levels of academic procrastination and the differences based on place of residence (village, city, refugee camp) among the students of Princess Rahma University College at Al-Balqa Applied University. The study sample consisted of 140 male and female students, who were selected using stratified sampling from the study population. The academic procrastination scale, which consists of 15 items, was used to measure the extent of a student’s postponement of academic duties and assignments. The results of the study indicated that the level of academic procrastination among the students of Princess Rahma University College at Al-Balqa …
Galvanizing Community, Support, Well-Being, And Self-Efficacy: Supporting Doctoral Candidates Throughout The Dissertation Writing Process, Njeri M. Pringle, Jamie L. Workman
Galvanizing Community, Support, Well-Being, And Self-Efficacy: Supporting Doctoral Candidates Throughout The Dissertation Writing Process, Njeri M. Pringle, Jamie L. Workman
Journal of Graduate Education Research
Recent data published by the Council of Graduate Schools indicates approximately 40% of students who begin doctoral coursework do not complete their degree. This asserts the need for graduate schools to examine ways in which they can support their doctoral student population, particularly through the dissertation writing process. The purpose of this autoethnographic study was to explore two methods of dissertation writing support: a dissertation writing group sponsored by a graduate school and independent dissertation coaching services. The article highlights key findings from each support system and provides implications for dissertation writing group facilitators, dissertation coaches, and graduate schools.
The Emergence Of Ai Chatbots In Education, Trek Martin
The Emergence Of Ai Chatbots In Education, Trek Martin
Journal of Graduate Education Research
The recent advent of popular AI applications in educational contexts has sparked renewed interest in the question of AI and guided learning platforms as teaching tools. What are the possibilities for learning? In the attempt to answer that question, limitations of the field must be brought to full attention, as well an understanding of whether or not those limitations will continue into the immediate future; this research examines the technical evolution of artificial intelligence in education, from early symbolic reasoning systems to modern machine-learning-based chatbots. It then examines that evolution in terms of the key challenges it faced throughout, and …
“We Are Swans:” An Ecological Analysis Of U.S. International Students’ Experiences Of Higher Education Satisfaction, Eunsong Park, Corey S. Shdaimah, Yao Wang
“We Are Swans:” An Ecological Analysis Of U.S. International Students’ Experiences Of Higher Education Satisfaction, Eunsong Park, Corey S. Shdaimah, Yao Wang
Journal of Graduate Education Research
International students make important contributions to the US academic landscape and broader society; however, their numbers continue to decline in the face of an unwelcoming and unsupportive environment compared to their counterparts worldwide. This manuscript presents findings from a student satisfaction survey (n = 423) that included both multiple-choice and open-ended questions. We used the ecological model and the Spanning Systems Model as a framework, looking at how individual, community, institutional, and larger societal factors impacted the experiences of international students in the US. For quantitative analysis, hierarchical multiple linear regressions were conducted to examine factors associated with student satisfaction. …
A Phenomenological Study Of The Lived Experiences Of Principals On The Impact Social And Emotional Learning Has On Student Academic Performance, Angela Mastantuono
A Phenomenological Study Of The Lived Experiences Of Principals On The Impact Social And Emotional Learning Has On Student Academic Performance, Angela Mastantuono
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of principals in examining the social and emotional learning skills of middle school grades sixth-eighth and if there is an impact on student academic achievement. The theories that guided this study were Bandura’s social cognitive theory and Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, as they are grounded in explaining the need for social and emotional learning integration into the classroom and how to successfully achieve this. Both theories discuss the positive impact that socialization has on the development of any human being. The central research question was, “What are the lived …
A Qualitative Study: The Classroom Experiences For Teachers Integrating Stem At Title I Primary Schools, Cynthia Laverne Lundy
A Qualitative Study: The Classroom Experiences For Teachers Integrating Stem At Title I Primary Schools, Cynthia Laverne Lundy
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to discover the classroom experiences for teachers at Best Primary School. The theory guiding this study is Knowles’ adult learning theory, as it will offer a relationship between how adults learn and the classroom experiences of teachers implementing STEM integration. The central research question was: What are the lived classroom experiences for teachers integrating STEM at Title I primary schools? The hermeneutic study of the classroom experiences for teachers integrating STEM at a Title I primary school using the pseudonym Best Primary is appropriate. Purposeful sampling was used to interview teachers on-site and …
A Predictive Correlational Study Of The Relationship Between International School Teachers’ Interest, Self-Efficacy, And Attitudes And Their Use Of Differentiated Instruction, Abigail H. Johnson
A Predictive Correlational Study Of The Relationship Between International School Teachers’ Interest, Self-Efficacy, And Attitudes And Their Use Of Differentiated Instruction, Abigail H. Johnson
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this quantitative predictive correlational study was to examine the predictive ability of teachers’ interest, self-efficacy, and attitudes toward differentiated instruction and their use of differentiated instruction among teachers in international schools in Asia. This study is important because it adds to the existing literature regarding teachers’ use of differentiated instruction in international schools in Asia. The sample was composed of 111 participants across international schools in countries in Asia, including Cambodia (3.60%), China (8.11%), India (2.70%), Indonesia (7.21%), Japan (3.60%), Malaysia (6.31%), Myanmar (8.11%), Philippines (3.60%), Singapore (9.91%), South Korea (6.31%), Taiwan (11.71%), Thailand (27.03%), Vietnam (1.80%). …
Exploring Educators’ Perception Of The Influence Of Social And Emotional Learning Interventions On High School Mathematics: A Case Study, Imaga Eke Idika
Exploring Educators’ Perception Of The Influence Of Social And Emotional Learning Interventions On High School Mathematics: A Case Study, Imaga Eke Idika
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this multiple-case study was to understand educators' perceptions of the influence of social-emotional learning interventions on students' engagement in high school mathematics in the Alpha School District in the United States. The guiding theory used was Albert Bandura's social learning theory. This theory plays a crucial role in highlighting teachers' classroom activities that elicit observable behavioral changes in learners, which are critical to instruction, learning, and performance. The central research question was: What is educator perception of social-emotional learning interventions in high school mathematics? I conducted the study in four high schools that fully implemented SEL intervention …
Awake And Alive: An Investigation Into Content For A Music Course Incorporating The Sciences, Harrison Boraas
Awake And Alive: An Investigation Into Content For A Music Course Incorporating The Sciences, Harrison Boraas
Masters Theses
The purpose of this qualitative, instrumental case study was to identify the content for an interdisciplinary course about music and the brain that educates collegiate students about the benefits of lifelong music engagement. Despite increasing awareness of musical relevance to the human brain, many institutions of higher learning continue to teach music as its isolated area of study without connecting it to other fields that could benefit from incorporating it or vice versa. The sample size consisted of four to seven experts that were either community experts or Liberty University faculty in the fields of science, medicine, or music within …
Generational Divide: Exploring Instructional Designers' Perceptions Of Artificial Intelligence In The Instructional Design Process, Cynthia R. Malone
Generational Divide: Exploring Instructional Designers' Perceptions Of Artificial Intelligence In The Instructional Design Process, Cynthia R. Malone
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the lived experiences of instructional designers as they designed courses using AI technology and to understand their perceptions surrounding the integration of AI into the instructional design process. The theory that guided this study was the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), a framework that involves the pillars of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions, which collectively influence one’s intention to adopt a new technology. Varying generational perceptions impacted instructional designers' adoption of AI. The central research question for this study asked, What are the …
Hurricane Katrina Archive: E-Books And E-Journals A To Z Bibliography 2020-2025, Lsu Health Sciences Center - New Orleans Libraries, Elizabeth H. Holt
Hurricane Katrina Archive: E-Books And E-Journals A To Z Bibliography 2020-2025, Lsu Health Sciences Center - New Orleans Libraries, Elizabeth H. Holt
LSUHSC Hurricane Katrina Archive: Bibliographies
This bibliography includes 43 electronic books and edited collections created on the topic of Hurricane Katrina by authors and others affiliated with LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans between September 2005 and August 2025.
Hurricane Katrina Archive: Faculty Publications Bibliography 2020-2025, Lsu Health Sciences Center - New Orleans Libraries, Sharon Duffy, Matthew Folse
Hurricane Katrina Archive: Faculty Publications Bibliography 2020-2025, Lsu Health Sciences Center - New Orleans Libraries, Sharon Duffy, Matthew Folse
LSUHSC Hurricane Katrina Archive: Bibliographies
This bibliography includes 10 articles about Hurricane Katrina written by authors affiliated with LSU Health – New Orleans between January 2020 and August 2025.
Hurricane Katrina Archive: Faculty Publications Bibliography 2015-2019, Lsu Health Sciences Center - New Orleans Libraries, Sharon Duffy, Matthew Folse
Hurricane Katrina Archive: Faculty Publications Bibliography 2015-2019, Lsu Health Sciences Center - New Orleans Libraries, Sharon Duffy, Matthew Folse
LSUHSC Hurricane Katrina Archive: Bibliographies
This bibliography includes 19 articles about Hurricane Katrina written by authors affiliated with LSU Health – New Orleans between January 2015 and December 2019.
Hurricane Katrina Archive: Libraries Catalog Bibliography, Lsu Health Sciences Center - New Orleans Libraries, Elizabeth H. Holt
Hurricane Katrina Archive: Libraries Catalog Bibliography, Lsu Health Sciences Center - New Orleans Libraries, Elizabeth H. Holt
LSUHSC Hurricane Katrina Archive: Bibliographies
This bibliography includes 15 books, videos, and edited collections created on the topic of Hurricane Katrina by authors and others affiliated with LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans between September 2005 and August 2025.
Hurricane Katrina Archive: Faculty Publications Bibliography 2010-2014, Lsu Health Sciences Center - New Orleans Libraries, Sharon Duffy, Matthew Folse
Hurricane Katrina Archive: Faculty Publications Bibliography 2010-2014, Lsu Health Sciences Center - New Orleans Libraries, Sharon Duffy, Matthew Folse
LSUHSC Hurricane Katrina Archive: Bibliographies
This bibliography includes 45 articles about Hurricane Katrina written by authors affiliated with LSU Health – New Orleans between January 2010 and December 2014.
Hurricane Katrina Archive: Faculty Publications Bibliography 2005-2009, Lsu Health Sciences Center - New Orleans Libraries, Sharon Duffy, Matthew Folse
Hurricane Katrina Archive: Faculty Publications Bibliography 2005-2009, Lsu Health Sciences Center - New Orleans Libraries, Sharon Duffy, Matthew Folse
LSUHSC Hurricane Katrina Archive: Bibliographies
This bibliography includes 91 articles about Hurricane Katrina written by authors affiliated with LSU Health – New Orleans between January 2005 and December 2009.
The Impact Of Cello Training On Spatial Orientation Abilities In Adult Learners, Circe Diaz Gamero
The Impact Of Cello Training On Spatial Orientation Abilities In Adult Learners, Circe Diaz Gamero
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Academic discourse lacks exploration of the effects that musical training during adulthood has on spatial orientation abilities through their connection between cognitive science and music education. This study seeks to address this knowledge gap through research that evaluates cello training effects on spatial orientation abilities in adult learners. The rising interest in non-medicine-based methods for brain function improvement and recovery establishes the urgent need to research possible cognitive advantages that occur when adults participate in music education. This research study adopted a convergent mixed-methods approach that studied adults with minimal musical background in an eight-week structured cello training program, aiming …
Mathematics Self-Efficacy And Achievement Among Elementary Students Who Participate In Extended Day Mathematics Programs: A Causal Comparative Study, Maria V. Kerr
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this quantitative causal-comparative study is to examine whether there is a difference in mathematics self-efficacy and achievement among fourth and fifth-grade students who participate in extended-day mathematics programs versus those who do not. The study utilizes the Mathematics Interest Inventory (MII) and the iReady Mathematics Program to measure these variables. Student performance in mathematics is influenced by various factors, including motivation, interest, and self-efficacy. In response to learning loss from emergency school closures, schools nationwide have implemented extended-day programs to help close the achievement gap. Federal and local governments have allocated over $8 billion to support these …
Understanding The Essence Of The Experience: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of Students' Engagement With Gamification In Higher Education Asynchronous Courses, Pamela L. Huntington
Understanding The Essence Of The Experience: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of Students' Engagement With Gamification In Higher Education Asynchronous Courses, Pamela L. Huntington
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to describe the nuanced academic lived experiences of students engaging in online asynchronous gamification activities at Central Valley Community College District (CVCCD), a mid-sized community college located in California’s Central Valley. The theory guiding this study is Landers’ theory of gamified learning as it provides a framework for understanding how the intentional integration of game elements, such as points, badges, and leaderboards, can influence learning-related behaviors and attitudes, aligning directly with the study’s focus on how gamification impacts student motivation, engagement, and cognitive experiences in asynchronous online discussions. The central research question …
Examining Credit Loss Faced By Military-Connected Students: A Causal Comparison Based On High School Mobility And Resilience Factors, Jamie Alicia Cannon Klink
Examining Credit Loss Faced By Military-Connected Students: A Causal Comparison Based On High School Mobility And Resilience Factors, Jamie Alicia Cannon Klink
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This quantitative, causal-comparative study investigated the number of academic credits lost among military-connected high school students based on their geographic mobility: those who moved zero, one, or more than one time during their high school years, when controlling for the students’ resilience, as measured by the Current Experience Scale. Understanding the impact of geographic mobility on the resilience and academic credits of military-connected high school students is critical, as it exemplifies the unique challenges and obstacles this student population faces. A one-way analysis of covariance was used to test the hypothesis, but assumptions were violated and transformations were unsuccessful. Ultimately, …
Comparing The Effects Of Numerical Versus Syllable-Based Pedagogy On Kindergarten Academics, Tocorey C. Johnson
Comparing The Effects Of Numerical Versus Syllable-Based Pedagogy On Kindergarten Academics, Tocorey C. Johnson
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of numerically based and syllable-based pedagogical approaches on kindergarten students in a school located in Duval County, Jacksonville, Florida. The Kodály Method, a well-established and effective music education strategy, offers numerous classroom benefits. Teachers can utilize both numerically based and syllable-based approaches within the Kodály framework. However, additional data are required to ascertain whether these approaches can enhance academic performance among kindergarten students. A quasi-experimental design was used to evaluate the effectiveness of syllable-based music training on kindergarten reading scores and numerical-based music training on kindergarten math scores. The initial …
Gratifications That Contribute To Compulsive Youtube Use Among University Students, Mkhululi Tshepo Ncube, Zweithini Mabhena, Wallace Chigona
Gratifications That Contribute To Compulsive Youtube Use Among University Students, Mkhululi Tshepo Ncube, Zweithini Mabhena, Wallace Chigona
African Conference on Information Systems and Technology
This study investigated the gratifications contributing to compulsive YouTube use among university students. Compulsive YouTube use, marked by an inability to regulate consumption despite negative impacts to the user, is analysed through the Uses and Gratifications Theory (U&G) and Compulsive Internet Use (CIU). Specifically, the study examined how different gratifications—such as emotional support, habitual viewing, and escapism—drive compulsive use patterns. A cross-sectional survey strategy was employed, collecting data from 175 university students through structured online questionnaires. The study used Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to test the relationships between the identified gratifications and compulsive usage behaviour. The findings …
Mapping Food Justice: Urban Farms And The Examination Of Equitable Food Access, Aaron Avila, Mark Ayiah, Jake Stavely, Marc T. Sager, Maximilian K. Sherard, Anthony J. Petrosino
Mapping Food Justice: Urban Farms And The Examination Of Equitable Food Access, Aaron Avila, Mark Ayiah, Jake Stavely, Marc T. Sager, Maximilian K. Sherard, Anthony J. Petrosino
SMU Journal of Undergraduate Research
In this project, we worked alongside members from an urban farm in South Dallas to learn about issues related to food justice, urban farming, and food deserts. Using participatory design research methods, we created data visualizations showing how society can reduce inequities relating to food access produced in historically underserved neighborhoods. The research goals guiding this study are: a) to identify food deserts and urban farms in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan region (DFW) and b) to determine which urban farms service the needs of these food deserts. To identify food deserts, we took two steps: First, we used open-access data …