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Exploration Of Final-Year Teacher Preparation Through The Lens Of Emotional Intelligence, Dorina Sackman-Ebuwa
Exploration Of Final-Year Teacher Preparation Through The Lens Of Emotional Intelligence, Dorina Sackman-Ebuwa
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although research has suggested that emotional intelligence (EI) is an important factor in career and life success, teacher preparation programs often fail to include topics for developing EI. The college of education that participated in this study sought to explore EI development in its teacher preparation program. This multimodal descriptive qualitative study explored the EI experiences of final-year preservice teachers to determine the extent to which their teacher preparation program developed EI from the participants’ perspectives. The conceptual framework combined transformative emotional intelligence (TEI), the emotional learning system (ELS), and an EI self-assessment of TEI skills. A normed EI profile …
Educators’ Perceptions Of The Implementation And Influence Of The Middle School Concept, Carri Burns
Educators’ Perceptions Of The Implementation And Influence Of The Middle School Concept, Carri Burns
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed in this study was that teachers struggle to apply the middle school concept in three middle schools in the U.S. region of New England. This study was a qualitative investigation of teachers’ perceptions of the middle school concept and their needs for additional support to effectively apply it. The conceptual framework for this study was the middle school concept itself, which theorizes five essential attributes of effective middle schools: responsive, challenging, empowering, equitable, and engaging. The research questions were about teachers’ perceptions of their knowledge about and application of the middle school concept, the extent to which …
Elementary School Teachers’ Lived Experience Teaching Remotely During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Natasha Gorman
Elementary School Teachers’ Lived Experience Teaching Remotely During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Natasha Gorman
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Teaching experiences changed during COVID-19 from face-to-face to online, and teachers encountered numerous challenges. Considerable research has been conducted on many of the issues that teachers at different grade levels faced in this transition. The experiences of elementary school teachers, however, have not received much attention. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the lived experiences of elementary school teachers who taught remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding their challenges may lead to the development of appropriate resources and specific training for teachers in these early grades. The theoretical foundation that grounded this study was Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems …
Elementary School Teachers’ Lived Experience Teaching Remotely During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Natasha Gorman
Elementary School Teachers’ Lived Experience Teaching Remotely During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Natasha Gorman
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Teaching experiences changed during COVID-19 from face-to-face to online, and teachers encountered numerous challenges. Considerable research has been conducted on many of the issues that teachers at different grade levels faced in this transition. The experiences of elementary school teachers, however, have not received much attention. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the lived experiences of elementary school teachers who taught remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding their challenges may lead to the development of appropriate resources and specific training for teachers in these early grades. The theoretical foundation that grounded this study was Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems …
Inpatient Length Of Stay, Readmission Rates, And Cost Burden: Financial Implications, Patricia Nneka Igboneje-Asor
Inpatient Length Of Stay, Readmission Rates, And Cost Burden: Financial Implications, Patricia Nneka Igboneje-Asor
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The purpose of this quantitative descriptive correlational study was to investigate the financial implications of Length of Stay (LOS) and Readmission Rates (RR) on the cost of patient care (C) and to determine the extent of the relationship between the variables in Texas, United States. A secondary dataset from the Texas hospital data collection database of 920 hospitals was used, where 65 hospitals were included in the study following a G*Power analysis. Pearson correlation and regression analyses were conducted to explore the relationship between the variables at a 95% confidence interval. The findings showed a significant negative relationship between average …
Teachers’ Perspectives Of Using Assistive Technology When Writing Individual Education Plans With Parents, Garland Keith Voss
Teachers’ Perspectives Of Using Assistive Technology When Writing Individual Education Plans With Parents, Garland Keith Voss
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Teachers of children with disabilities are not providing consistent opportunities for assistive technology (AT) services, even when mandated to do so. This phenomenon contributes to children with disabilities not receiving services that help their educational growth and development. The purpose of this study was to explore perspectives of K-2 teachers of children with disabilities in a rural Western school district about using AT when writing individualized education plans (IEPs) with parents. The conceptual frameworks for this study were Piaget’s constructivism theory and Bandura’s social cognitive theory. Eleven K-2 teachers of children with disabilities participated in semistructured recorded interviews. Data were …
Teachers’ Perspectives Of Using Assistive Technology When Writing Individual Education Plans With Parents, Garland Keith Voss
Teachers’ Perspectives Of Using Assistive Technology When Writing Individual Education Plans With Parents, Garland Keith Voss
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Teachers of children with disabilities are not providing consistent opportunities for assistive technology (AT) services, even when mandated to do so. This phenomenon contributes to children with disabilities not receiving services that help their educational growth and development. The purpose of this study was to explore perspectives of K-2 teachers of children with disabilities in a rural Western school district about using AT when writing individualized education plans (IEPs) with parents. The conceptual frameworks for this study were Piaget’s constructivism theory and Bandura’s social cognitive theory. Eleven K-2 teachers of children with disabilities participated in semistructured recorded interviews. Data were …
Inpatient Length Of Stay, Readmission Rates, And Cost Burden: Financial Implications, Patricia Nneka Igboneje-Asor
Inpatient Length Of Stay, Readmission Rates, And Cost Burden: Financial Implications, Patricia Nneka Igboneje-Asor
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Walden University September 2023 The purpose of this quantitative descriptive correlational study was to investigate the financial implications of Length of Stay (LOS) and Readmission Rates (RR) on the cost of patient care (C) and to determine the extent of the relationship between the variables in Texas, United States. A secondary dataset from the Texas hospital data collection database of 920 hospitals was used, where 65 hospitals were included in the study following a G*Power analysis. Pearson correlation and regression analyses were conducted to explore the relationship between the variables at a 95% confidence interval. The findings showed a significant …
Prekindergarten Teachers’ Perspectives Regarding Kindergarten Readiness In Childcare Centers, Adrienne Dominic Stephens
Prekindergarten Teachers’ Perspectives Regarding Kindergarten Readiness In Childcare Centers, Adrienne Dominic Stephens
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Prekindergarten Teachers’ Perspectives Regarding Kindergarten Readiness in Childcare Centers by Adrienne Dominic Stephens MS, Walden University, 2016 BGS, University of Arkansas at Monticello, 2011 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education Walden University May 2024
Prekindergarten Teachers’ Perspectives Regarding Kindergarten Readiness In Childcare Centers, Adrienne Dominic Stephens
Prekindergarten Teachers’ Perspectives Regarding Kindergarten Readiness In Childcare Centers, Adrienne Dominic Stephens
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
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Instructional Strategies That Support Student Achievement With The Eureka Algebra 1 Curriculum, Honnalora Hill
Instructional Strategies That Support Student Achievement With The Eureka Algebra 1 Curriculum, Honnalora Hill
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Numerous states use research-based mathematics curricula as a teaching tool to enhance mathematics performance outcomes on state assessment scores. Despite implementation of the Eureka curriculum, students at the study site were still struggling to master Algebra 1 skills sufficiently to pass the Louisiana state exam. The aim of this basic qualitative study was to explore strategies teachers employed while implementing the Eureka curriculum to increase student achievement. The study was guided by Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development (ZPD) theoretical framework and involved semi-structured interviews with 12 participants who had been teaching Algebra 1 with the Eureka curriculum for at least …
Instructional Strategies That Support Student Achievement With The Eureka Algebra 1 Curriculum, Honnalora Hill
Instructional Strategies That Support Student Achievement With The Eureka Algebra 1 Curriculum, Honnalora Hill
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Numerous states use research-based mathematics curricula as a teaching tool to enhance mathematics performance outcomes on state assessment scores. Despite implementation of the Eureka curriculum, students at the study site were still struggling to master Algebra 1 skills sufficiently to pass the Louisiana state exam. The aim of this basic qualitative study was to explore strategies teachers employed while implementing the Eureka curriculum to increase student achievement. The study was guided by Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development (ZPD) theoretical framework and involved semi-structured interviews with 12 participants who had been teaching Algebra 1 with the Eureka curriculum for at least …
Strategies For Improving African American Women-Owned Small Business And Access To Financial Capital, Nokomis Medley Cleveland
Strategies For Improving African American Women-Owned Small Business And Access To Financial Capital, Nokomis Medley Cleveland
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
African American women entrepreneurs have difficulty accessing financial capital to sustain their businesses. These entrepreneurs are concerned that with little access to financial capital, there will be fewer opportunities for starting and operating a successful business. Grounded in resource-based view theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies some African American women business owners used to gain access to and secure financial resources to start and sustain the businesses. The participants were four African American women small business owners in various industries who successfully obtained financial capital to start and/or sustain the businesses. Data were …
Preparing For The Next Pandemic: Helpful Strategies For Hospital Managers, Lynesha Sweeney
Preparing For The Next Pandemic: Helpful Strategies For Hospital Managers, Lynesha Sweeney
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
During the rapid spread of the coronavirus in 2020, some hospital managers lacked strategies to support and treat the number of patients falling ill daily. Effective strategies to support and treat patients during the next pandemic are important to hospital managers because insufficient access to quality healthcare services can be harmful to community citizens and detrimental to hospital sustainability. Grounded in the resource-based theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies some hospital managers have created and implemented to be prepared for future pandemics within their facilities. The participants were six healthcare leaders working in roles …
Strategies For Improving African American Women-Owned Small Business And Access To Financial Capital, Nokomis Medley Cleveland
Strategies For Improving African American Women-Owned Small Business And Access To Financial Capital, Nokomis Medley Cleveland
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
African American women entrepreneurs have difficulty accessing financial capital to sustain their businesses. These entrepreneurs are concerned that with little access to financial capital, there will be fewer opportunities for starting and operating a successful business. Grounded in resource-based view theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies some African American women business owners used to gain access to and secure financial resources to start and sustain the businesses. The participants were four African American women small business owners in various industries who successfully obtained financial capital to start and/or sustain the businesses. Data were …
Preparing For The Next Pandemic: Helpful Strategies For Hospital Managers, Lynesha Sweeney
Preparing For The Next Pandemic: Helpful Strategies For Hospital Managers, Lynesha Sweeney
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
During the rapid spread of the coronavirus in 2020, some hospital managers lacked strategies to support and treat the number of patients falling ill daily. Effective strategies to support and treat patients during the next pandemic are important to hospital managers because insufficient access to quality healthcare services can be harmful to community citizens and detrimental to hospital sustainability. Grounded in the resource-based theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies some hospital managers have created and implemented to be prepared for future pandemics within their facilities. The participants were six healthcare leaders working in roles …
High School Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Challenges Of Integrating Technology In Math Instruction, Jennifer Denise Mcclellan
High School Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Challenges Of Integrating Technology In Math Instruction, Jennifer Denise Mcclellan
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although teachers agree that technology is beneficial for enhancing math education and pedagogy, there are concerns about incorporating technology into their teaching practices. The problem addressed in this study was that high school teachers are challenged to integrate technology into math instruction. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore high school teachers’ perceptions of the challenges in integrating technology into math instruction to answer the research questions regarding those challenges and viable strategies for infusing instructional technology into math classrooms. The theoretical framework was based on the technological pedagogical content knowledge framework, which combines content knowledge, technology …
Staff Perceptions Of Data Collection And Analysis During Multitiered Systems Of Support In A Public Montessori Charter School, Luanna Lee Bellairs Salemi
Staff Perceptions Of Data Collection And Analysis During Multitiered Systems Of Support In A Public Montessori Charter School, Luanna Lee Bellairs Salemi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
A problem exists in NC Montessori schools with effective data analysis for specific learning disabilities (SLD) placement. The purpose of this study was to identify administrators’ and teachers’ perceptions of data collection and analysis within multitiered systems of support (MTSS) in a Montessori school. Fixsen’s implementation science theory was the framework for examining participants’ descriptions of MTSS methods. The first research question for this study sought to identify implementation methods administrators and teachers used during data collection and analysis within MTSS as a component of SLD eligibility in a public Montessori charter school. The second question explored the components of …
High School Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Challenges Of Integrating Technology In Math Instruction, Jennifer Denise Mcclellan
High School Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Challenges Of Integrating Technology In Math Instruction, Jennifer Denise Mcclellan
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although teachers agree that technology is beneficial for enhancing math education and pedagogy, there are concerns about incorporating technology into their teaching practices. The problem addressed in this study was that high school teachers are challenged to integrate technology into math instruction. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore high school teachers’ perceptions of the challenges in integrating technology into math instruction to answer the research questions regarding those challenges and viable strategies for infusing instructional technology into math classrooms. The theoretical framework was based on the technological pedagogical content knowledge framework, which combines content knowledge, technology …
Staff Perceptions Of Data Collection And Analysis During Multitiered Systems Of Support In A Public Montessori Charter School, Luanna Lee Bellairs Salemi
Staff Perceptions Of Data Collection And Analysis During Multitiered Systems Of Support In A Public Montessori Charter School, Luanna Lee Bellairs Salemi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
A problem exists in NC Montessori schools with effective data analysis for specific learning disabilities (SLD) placement. The purpose of this study was to identify administrators’ and teachers’ perceptions of data collection and analysis within multitiered systems of support (MTSS) in a Montessori school. Fixsen’s implementation science theory was the framework for examining participants’ descriptions of MTSS methods. The first research question for this study sought to identify implementation methods administrators and teachers used during data collection and analysis within MTSS as a component of SLD eligibility in a public Montessori charter school. The second question explored the components of …
Exploring Associations Between Poverty, Race/Ethnicity, Gender, And Childhood Obesity In Cherokee County, South Carolina, Lillie Mae Hall
Exploring Associations Between Poverty, Race/Ethnicity, Gender, And Childhood Obesity In Cherokee County, South Carolina, Lillie Mae Hall
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Childhood obesity (CHO) rates have increased significantly worldwide over the last decade. The magnitude of CHO extends beyond physical health to include economic stability, social connections, and access to daily living resources. CHO is complex and requires a multifaceted approach that may differ from traditional prevention approaches and treatment. Over the years, interventions have focused on maintaining a balance of healthy eating and active living to reduce weight and promote lifelong behavior change. Body mass index (BMI) surveillance studies have been conducted in Cherokee County, South Carolina since 2012 to assess and inform CHO interventions. However, the data have not …
The Relationship Between New Jersey Primary Teachers’ Perceptions Of One-To-One Device Programs And Their Stage Of Adoption, Frances Amato
The Relationship Between New Jersey Primary Teachers’ Perceptions Of One-To-One Device Programs And Their Stage Of Adoption, Frances Amato
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Interest in one-to-one (1:1) device programs, where schools provide each student with their own computing device, has increased across the United States. The problem this study addressed was whether primary teachers’ perceived usefulness, ease of use, organizational support, and technical support of a 1:1 device program is related to their reported stage of adoption. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the relationship between primary school teachers’ perceptions of a 1:1 device program and their self-reported stage of adoption. The theoretical framework guiding the study included the diffusion of innovations theory and the technology acceptance model. Data were …
Exploring Associations Between Poverty, Race/Ethnicity, Gender, And Childhood Obesity In Cherokee County, South Carolina, Lillie Mae Hall
Exploring Associations Between Poverty, Race/Ethnicity, Gender, And Childhood Obesity In Cherokee County, South Carolina, Lillie Mae Hall
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Childhood obesity (CHO) rates have increased significantly worldwide over the last decade. The magnitude of CHO extends beyond physical health to include economic stability, social connections, and access to daily living resources. CHO is complex and requires a multifaceted approach that may differ from traditional prevention approaches and treatment. Over the years, interventions have focused on maintaining a balance of healthy eating and active living to reduce weight and promote lifelong behavior change. Body mass index (BMI) surveillance studies have been conducted in Cherokee County, South Carolina since 2012 to assess and inform CHO interventions. However, the data have not …
The Relationship Between New Jersey Primary Teachers’ Perceptions Of One-To-One Device Programs And Their Stage Of Adoption, Frances Amato
The Relationship Between New Jersey Primary Teachers’ Perceptions Of One-To-One Device Programs And Their Stage Of Adoption, Frances Amato
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Interest in one-to-one (1:1) device programs, where schools provide each student with their own computing device, has increased across the United States. The problem this study addressed was whether primary teachers’ perceived usefulness, ease of use, organizational support, and technical support of a 1:1 device program is related to their reported stage of adoption. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the relationship between primary school teachers’ perceptions of a 1:1 device program and their self-reported stage of adoption. The theoretical framework guiding the study included the diffusion of innovations theory and the technology acceptance model. Data were …
Teachers’ Perceptions And Challenges Using Imagine Language And Literacy Tool To Support English Language Learners, Sheryl Wallace
Teachers’ Perceptions And Challenges Using Imagine Language And Literacy Tool To Support English Language Learners, Sheryl Wallace
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The growth in the English language learners (ELLs) population in the classroom has given rise to the need for teachers to employ strategies that are both innovative and culturally responsive. A Florida school district has implemented the Imagine Language and Literacy program to meet the growing academic and linguistic demands of its ELL students. However, understanding of teachers’ perceptions and challenges with this program in mainstream classrooms remains limited. This basic qualitative study explored the perceptions and challenges of teachers using Imagine Language and Literacy to support ELLs in their mainstream classrooms. The study was guided by Thomas and Collier’s …
Use Of Integrated English Language Development To Improve Long-Term English Learner Instruction, Rosanne Reid
Use Of Integrated English Language Development To Improve Long-Term English Learner Instruction, Rosanne Reid
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In 2023, California schools served 1.2 million students designated English learners (EL-classified students). Most EL-classified students in grades 6-12 were considered long-term English learners. The problem addressed by this study is that LTEL-considered students have historically had the lowest academic achievement of any student group, despite federal and state mandates for instructional support through designated and integrated English language development (ELD). The purpose of this case study was to explore how content-area teachers at one California high school used components of integrated ELD to support LTEL-considered students in learning language, literacy, and content knowledge and how site and district administrators …
Secondary Mathematics Teachers’ Perceptions And Experiences With Implementing Collaboration In Us Classrooms, Scott Norman Cairney
Secondary Mathematics Teachers’ Perceptions And Experiences With Implementing Collaboration In Us Classrooms, Scott Norman Cairney
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Collaboration is an underused teaching strategy despite its benefits and the call for curriculums worldwide to increase its use. To aid in discovering why the strategy is underused, more information was needed about the implementation of collaboration in the mathematics classroom. The purpose of this study was to investigate mathematics teachers’ perceptions and experiences when implementing collaboration in their classrooms. The conceptual framework that grounded this study was Vygotsky’s social constructivism. Data for the basic qualitative study were collected through 12 interviews with mathematics teachers in California, Oregon, and Washington who have implemented collaboration. Through inductive analysis, seven themes emerged …
Management Strategies To Improve Employee Retention And Organizational Performance, Fay Etta Catlett
Management Strategies To Improve Employee Retention And Organizational Performance, Fay Etta Catlett
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Employee turnover is a problem that is pervasive and negatively impacts the productivity of organizations. Business leaders who do not have strategies to combat employee turnover within organizations will incur unbudgeted costs of replacing employees who leave organizations, which affects organizational performance. Grounded in Vroom’s motivational theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore strategies business leaders use to retain experienced employees to improve organizational performance. The participants were 5 human resources and business leaders of various organizations who maximized employee retention and organizational performance. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and a review of publicly available …
Social Identity Comparison Of Black And White Students Of Attend Historically Black Colleges And Universities, Korliss Hall Datcher
Social Identity Comparison Of Black And White Students Of Attend Historically Black Colleges And Universities, Korliss Hall Datcher
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Throughout college, social identity and belonging to social groups significantly shape an individual’s identity. Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have become more diverse as more White students, faculty, staff, and administrators have begun to learn and work in this environment. This mixed-methods study aimed to contrast self-reported measures and experiences between Black and White students attending historically HBCUs. Social identity theory guided the study, as the theory suggests that groups, such as family, culture, and academic class, play a significant part in establishing pride and self-esteem. The qualitative component of the study explored the perceptions of social identity among …
High School Mathematics Teachers’ Use Of Online Formative Assessment To Inform Instruction At A Northeast Regional High School District, Kelly Marie Slingerland
High School Mathematics Teachers’ Use Of Online Formative Assessment To Inform Instruction At A Northeast Regional High School District, Kelly Marie Slingerland
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed through this study was the inconsistent implementation of online formative assessment to inform instruction by high school mathematics teachers in a Northeast Regional High School District (NRHSD). The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to investigate how high school mathematics teachers in a NRHSD use online formative assessment to inform instruction. Identification of successful online formative assessment can be used to inform the training, resources, and supports teachers need to promote student achievement. The technology acceptance model (TAM) was used as the conceptual framework to ground the project study. Interviews with 12 high school mathematics teachers …