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How Does A Veteran Teacher Implement A Prekindergarten Math Curriculum?, Heidi Butterfield
How Does A Veteran Teacher Implement A Prekindergarten Math Curriculum?, Heidi Butterfield
Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-
The purpose of this study was to explore how a veteran teacher implemented a state-approved commercial math curriculum in a prekindergarten classroom. In this action research study, guided by ethnographic principles, I employed Spradley's (2016) developmental research sequence to study what resources from the curriculum the teacher used, how the teacher adapted the curriculum, and what influenced the decisions the teacher made while implementing the curriculum. Data collected for this study included: the teacher guide provided by the commercial curriculum; teacher lesson plans; photographs of student created artifacts; the teacher's reflection journal and notes; and videos of a teacher implementing …
Secondary Teachers' Perceptions Of Teacher Authenticity, Robert Hovel
Secondary Teachers' Perceptions Of Teacher Authenticity, Robert Hovel
Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-
Teachers are confronted with many obstacles when learning to be the best teacher they can for their students. Teachers face challenges such as working with introverted students, developing activities that are fruitful and sustainable for varying students, and keeping students all focused on the goal of learning (Tasgin & Tunc, 2018). However, the authenticity of an instructor, while being researched in college and counseling settings, has not been sufficiently examined in high school settings. The authenticity of the instructor is a motivating factor for students at the college level (Kreber & Klampfleitner, 2013; Kreber & Klampfleitner, 2012; Kreber et al., …
Examining The Experiences Of New Manager Coaches, Theresa Greer
Examining The Experiences Of New Manager Coaches, Theresa Greer
Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-
The purpose of this study was to examine new managers' experiences as they transitioned from an individual contributor and coachee to a manager and coach at Blue Sun Corporation (pseudonym). Understanding these experiences was essential to providing appropriate support to help new manager coaches acquire the coaching skills needed to consistently coach and develop their employees. This study's results will guide the design of future new manager training and organizational support initiatives by providing a deeper understanding of new manager coaches' experiences. A phenomenological research design was used for this study because it focused on understanding new manager coaches' experiences …