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Education Policy Analysis Archives 13/03 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Inclusive Education and Training Systems: Illusion or Reality? The Story of Nothemba / Lebusa A. Monyooe.

Education Policy Analysis Archives 13/02 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Removing incentives for, Äúdumbing down, Äù through curriculum re-structure and additional study time / Gordon Stanley [and] Robert G. MacCann.

Education Policy Analysis Archives 13/01 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Change and continuity in student achievement from grades 3 to 5 :a policy dilemma / Mary McCaslin, Heidi Legg Burross [and] Thomas L. Good.

20th Century Black Women's Struggle For Empowerment In A White Supremacist Educational System: Tribute To Early Women Educators, Safoura Boukari

Women's and Gender Studies Program: Information and Materials

The goal in this work is to provide a brief overview of the development of Black women‟s education throughout American history and based on some pertinent literatures that highlight not only the tradition of struggle pervasive in people of African Descent lives. In the framework of the historical background, three examples will be used to illustrate women's creative enterprise and contributions to the education of African American children, and overall racial uplift. In doing so, I will refer to how those women struggled to set up schools in a totally hostile society where, race, patriarchy, class and gender, interlocking issues …

Becoming A Teacher In A Feild-Based Setting: Instructors Manuel, Jill A. Jones

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

Bailey, Shirley, Mark Naison

Bronx African American History Project (BAAHP)

Interviewee: Shirley Anderson Bailey

Interviewer: Dr. Mark Naison

The interview took place April 26, 2005

Summarized by Concetta Gleason 1-17-07

Shirley Anderson Bailey’s family, consisting of her mother, younger brother and herself, moved from Harlem to the Bronx in 1942 when Bailey was seven years old. Bailey’s family happened to move to the same area of the Bronx with some of their neighbors from Harlem. Bailey’s father was away trying to find work in Connecticut because of the Depression and Bailey’s mother took night classes and was one of the few working women in the neighborhood. Most families were two-parent …

The Children Left Behind: Roma Access To Education In Contemporary Romania, Aram A. Schvey, Martin S. Flaherty, Tracy E. Higgins

Crowley Mission Reports

In Romania, Roma children are nearly always educated in more poorly resourced schools than non-Roma children; they are nearly always educated by less-qualified teachers; and they are often treated differently—and worse—than non-Roma children by their principals, teachers, and classmates. While non-Roma children move ahead through Romania’s education system, Roma children are too often left behind. This Report begins with a synopsis of the problem. It then examines the roots of the plight of the Roma in general and of Roma children in particular. The Report then outlines the particular findings of the Mission and sets forth the relevant domestic, international, …

Special Education Students' Placement Preferences As Shown In Special Education Journals, Maurice Miller Ph.D., Pamela Garriott Ph.D., Deanna Mershon Ph.D.

Electronic Journal for Inclusive Education

The purpose of this review was to determine what has been found about placement perceptions and preferences of those who are most impacted by LRE placement decisions—the students themselves. Eleven studies were found in recent issues of most frequently-read special education journals. While a variety of preferences were found, the number who expressed strong preference for the general education classroom was noteworthy. Student preference is considered to be an influential variable in the performance of the students.

Animals And Biographies: Integrated Units For Third/Fourth Looped Classes, Kimberly Lynn Bonsen

All Graduate Projects

This handbook was designed for teachers in a third-to-fourth grade looping classroom. The lessons integrate reading and writing, and the second year (fourth grade) builds upon skills and strategies introduced in the first year (third grade). The third grade set of lessons focuses study on animals while the fourth grade set of lessons focuses on biographies. The handbook contains a OLE/Lesson plan matrix, information for teachers before beginning both sets of lessons, twelve third grade lessons, thirteen fourth grade lessons, and extension activities for both animals and biographies. The final section in the handbook is an appendix that contains every …

Contemporary Issues In Early Childhood Education And Care: Proceedings Of The Conference Held In St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra, Dublin On Saturday, 23rd. April, 2005., Noirin Hayes

Conference Papers

No abstract provided.

2005-2006 Annual Program, Phi Sigma

Annual Programs

This annual program outlines the topics discussed and presented at Phi Sigma's monthly meetings from October 2005 to May 2006. Each meeting includes a topic based on their yearly theme, "In These Times."

Second Language Acquisition Programs: An Assessment Of The Bilingual Education Debate, Jessica Cruz

McNair Scholars Journal

Second language acquisition programs are frequently misunderstood, as various programs are often mistakenly labeled as bilingual education. Inaccurate labeling creates confusion and fuels the already heated bilingual education debate. The purpose of this research is to clearly define different second language acquisition programs, assess major arguments on opposing sides of this nationwide debate, and discuss program evaluations from the 1991 Ramirez investigation and the Rossell and Baker study (1996). In so doing, important issues regarding the world of second language acquisition programs will surface. Expectantly, this research will generate, or continue, further discussion addressing these concerns in an effort to …

Assessing The Academic, Personal And Social Experiences Of Pre-College Students, Terence Hicks

Faculty Working Papers from the School of Education

This study examined the before-and-after effects of transitional summer programs at the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, on pre-college students' perceptions, expectations, emotions, and knowledge about college. The study focused on academic, personal and social experiences, and how these changed throughout the course of the summer program. The participants (n=197) of this study were traditional, first-time, full-time pre-college students. The participants attended one of two six-week summer programs, the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Program (LSAMP) or the Preparation and Adjustment for College Entrance Program (PACE). This study used a pre- and post-test, two-group comparison design with a quantitative component …

Cognitive And Non-Cognitive Predictors Of Academic Success For Conditionally Admitted Students At Indiana State University, Jeffrey Tincher

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This was a quantitative method research study that looked at conditionally-admitted students at Indiana State University, a mid-sized public institution. The study's purpose was to find factors that could be used to predict the success of conditionally-admitted students. Quantitative analyses tested the predictive capability of a combination of eight cognitive and non-cognitive variables, some that have traditionally been used to predict success in college (high school grade point average, high school class rank, standardized test scores) and some that have not (motivation, attitude, gender, ethnicity, and geographic region). The study's eight variables together accounted for 14% of the variance in …

School Demographic Characteristics That Predict No Child Left Behind Sanctions In Indiana Title I Schools, Ronnie Lee Hiller

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is causing fear, confusion, and havoc in some schools and school districts that have failed to achieve adequate yearly progress on state-sponsored standardized tests. Educators fear sanctions that label them as schools in need of improvement; give parents a choice of moving their children to high-performing schools; provide supplementalEducational services; replace the principal and staff; reopen their school as a charter school, and provide for a state takeover of schools and school districts. The purpose of this study was to discover if school demographic characteristics could predict No Child Left Behind sanctions …

Childcare Practices In Three Asian Countries, Shamah Md-Yunus

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

Childcare practices such as feeding, toilet training, sleeping arrangement and discipline in three Asian countries (Chinese, Japan, and India) are compared. These countries differ from each other in culture, religion, language and ethnic makeup from Euro-American culture. The differences in childcare practices are broadly related to the differences in family values, traditions, and religions among these countries. Educational implications of sensitivity to cultural differences are also discussed.

Childcare Practices In Three Asian Countries, Shamah Md-Yunus

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

Childcare practices such as feeding, toilet training, sleeping arrangement and discipline in three Asian countries (Chinese, Japan, and India) are compared. These countries differ from each other in culture, religion, language and ethnic makeup from Euro-American culture. The differences in childcare practices are broadly related to the differences in family values, traditions, and religions among these countries. Educational implications of sensitivity to cultural differences are also discussed.

Greek Parents' Perceptions Of Technology In Children's Education, Chrysoula Kargioti

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

This study examined Greek parents' perceptions of technology in childrenś education. A phenomenological research design was necessary for perceiving computer technology from parents ́perspective. Interviews were conducted in a sample consisted of 10 Greek parents, who all had experiences with computers. The findings indicated that parents of middle SES have in general positive attitudes towards computers in students ́education. Negative attitudes were not identified in middle SES participants, except of some concerns. Two worrying implications were drawing from the findings-regarding the gender stereotypes and parents ́participation in childrenś education. Recommendations are included based on the findings.

Prevention/Intervention Programs For Students With Or At-Risk Of Emotional Disturbances : A Thesis ..., Mack Smith

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

The purpose of this qualitative action research study was to examine prevention/intervention programs that: a) are widely used research based effective prevention/intervention programs; b) can be used within a school setting and/or day treatment program; c) can be aligned with the services provided by other agencies as the best suited program at this unique site that services 12 1st-12th grade emotionally disturbed youth. The procedures used was 18 pre-presentation interview questions answered by eight participants followed by a 30-minute powerpoint presentation on five prevention/intervention programs for students with or at-risk of an emotional disturbance. Data collection concluded with 18 post-presentation …

Cognitively Guided Instruction (Cgi) For Mathematics At The Elementary School Level, Henry, Cho

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

This Senior Capstone project investigates the approach to teaching elementary school mathematics known as Cognitively Guided Instruction, or CGI. It addresses questions surrounding CGIś origin, development, effectiveness, and additional benefits stemming from its implementation. Furthermore, topics such as the differences between CGI and traditional math instruction and the multiple ways that CGI alters the way that teachers instruct their students in mathematics are explored.

The Invisible Minority : Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender College Students, Yesenia CalderoìN

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) college students face many oppressive issues in and outside of the classroom. Scholars help identify the various issues LGBT students are confronted with in the classroom and provide alternative solutions such as implementing an anti-oppressive pedagogy and embracing a safe and comfortable environment. Also, a study done at California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) helps to unravel the types of issues LGBT students face in the classroom and what educators, particularly CSUMB educators can do to help remedy these oppressive attitudes. With positive changes in the classroom, LGBT and other marginalized students can become …

Neuropsychological Impairment In Racial/Ethnic Minorities With Hiv Infection And Low Literacy Levels: Effects Of Education And Reading Level In Participant Characterization, Elizabeth L. Ryan, Reon Baird, Monica Rivera-Mindt, Desiree Byrd, Jennifer Monzones, Susan Morgello, The Manhattan Hiv Brain Bank

Psychology Faculty Publications

Educational attainment is an important factor in the interpretation of cognitive test scores but years of education are not necessarily synonymous with educational quality among racial/ethnic minority populations. This study investigated the comparability of educational attainment with reading level and examined whether discrepancies in education and reading level accounted for differences in neuropsychological test performance between HIV+ racial/ethnic minority and nonminority participants. Study participants (N = 200) were derived from the Manhattan HIV Brain Bank (MHBB) where 50% of the cohort had ≤8th grade reading level but only 5% had ≤8 years of education. Significantly lower reading ability and education …

Nurses' Confidence And Competence Levels, Ellen M. Wathen

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Frequently, nurses with lower levels of self-confidence do not perform at the level of competency they normally would in non-testing or clinical situations. This obstacle to the evaluative process causes an inaccurate assessment of nurses' competency levels. This study examined the effects of confidence-building techniques on nurses during specific competency assessments of an 8-day orientation course in a Midwestern healthcare institution. Data was collected using researcher-developed tests for both medication administration and blood administration, and theEducational Testing Service's factor-referenced temperament scale on self-confidence. Forty-six nurses received confidence building statements within their tests and other written materials, as well as verbally. …

Dayton Public Schools 5th Grade Social Studies Instructional Guide. Dayton Teaching American History. Unit 1: Social Studies Skills And Methods, Dayton Public Schools

Gateway to Dayton Teaching American History: Citizenship, Creativity, and Invention

This instructional guide is from unit 1 of Dayton Public Schools' 5th grade social studies course, which covers skills and methods.

This guide was part of the Gateway to Dayton Teaching American History: Citizenship, Creativity, and Invention project which was sponsored by the Ohio Humanities Council and was a National Endowment for the Humanities We The People project.

Dayton Public Schools 5th Grade Social Studies Instructional Guide. Dayton Teaching American History, Dayton Public Schools

Gateway to Dayton Teaching American History: Citizenship, Creativity, and Invention

This instructional guide is from Dayton Public Schools' 5th grade social studies course.

This guide was part of the Gateway to Dayton Teaching American History: Citizenship, Creativity, and Invention project which was sponsored by the Ohio Humanities Council and was a National Endowment for the Humanities We The People project.

Dayton Public Schools 5th Grade Social Studies Instructional Guide. Dayton Teaching American History. Unit 5: Colonization, Dayton Public Schools

Gateway to Dayton Teaching American History: Citizenship, Creativity, and Invention

This instructional guide is from unit 5 of Dayton Public Schools' 5th grade social studies course, which covers topics on colonization.

This guide was part of the Gateway to Dayton Teaching American History: Citizenship, Creativity, and Invention project which was sponsored by the Ohio Humanities Council and was a National Endowment for the Humanities We The People project.

Dayton Public Schools 5th Grade Social Studies Instructional Guide. Dayton Teaching American History. Unit 7: Government And Citizenship, Dayton Public Schools

Gateway to Dayton Teaching American History: Citizenship, Creativity, and Invention

This instructional guide is from unit 7 of Dayton Public Schools' 5th grade social studies course, which covers topics on government and citizenship.

This guide was part of the Gateway to Dayton Teaching American History: Citizenship, Creativity, and Invention project which was sponsored by the Ohio Humanities Council and was a National Endowment for the Humanities We The People project.

Dayton Public Schools 5th Grade Social Studies Instructional Guide. Dayton Teaching American History. Unit 8: 1850-1930 Issues, Dayton Public Schools

Gateway to Dayton Teaching American History: Citizenship, Creativity, and Invention

This instructional guide is from unit 8 of Dayton Public Schools' 5th grade social studies course, which covers issues from 1850-1930 in American History.

This guide was part of the Gateway to Dayton Teaching American History: Citizenship, Creativity, and Invention project which was sponsored by the Ohio Humanities Council and was a National Endowment for the Humanities We The People project.

Dayton Public Schools 5th Grade Social Studies Instructional Guide. Dayton Teaching American History. Unit 9: Modern Issues, Dayton Public Schools

Gateway to Dayton Teaching American History: Citizenship, Creativity, and Invention

This instructional guide is from unit 9 of Dayton Public Schools' 5th grade social studies course, which covers topics on modern issues in American history.

This guide was part of the Gateway to Dayton Teaching American History: Citizenship, Creativity, and Invention project which was sponsored by the Ohio Humanities Council and was a National Endowment for the Humanities We The People project.

Dayton Public Schools 8th Grade Social Studies Instructional Guide. Dayton Teaching American History. Introduction, Dayton Public Schools

Gateway to Dayton Teaching American History: Citizenship, Creativity, and Invention

This instructional guide introduction is from Dayton Public Schools' 8th grade social studies course.

This guide was part of the Gateway to Dayton Teaching American History: Citizenship, Creativity, and Invention project which was sponsored by the Ohio Humanities Council and was a National Endowment for the Humanities We The People project.