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Teachers' Perceptions Of Subjective Objective Assessment Plan (Soap) Formatted Post-Observation Conversations, Carla C. Hozebin Ed.D. Sep 2016

Teachers' Perceptions Of Subjective Objective Assessment Plan (Soap) Formatted Post-Observation Conversations, Carla C. Hozebin Ed.D.

South Florida Education Research Conference

The purpose of this qualitative study was to determine the efficacy of structuring post-observation conversations through the use of medical SOAP notes to incorporate key principals of effective feedback as evidenced by teacher perceptions. Additionally, this research determined how SOAP formatted postobservation conversations influenced changes to instruction. Understanding teacher perceptions about the post-observation conference led to more clearly collaborative processes that enhanced teaching and learning


Higher Education Reform And The Increased Cost Of Post-Secondary Education In The U.S.: A Policy Review Of Current Policy Plans And Policy Proposals, Arthur C. Evans Iii Sep 2016

Higher Education Reform And The Increased Cost Of Post-Secondary Education In The U.S.: A Policy Review Of Current Policy Plans And Policy Proposals, Arthur C. Evans Iii

South Florida Education Research Conference

Within the last decade, there has been an ever-increasing attention on the need for higher education reform. Measures to mitigate the increased cost and different policy proposals have been introduced to increase the accountability and value. This paper examines current higher education polices and looks at some overarching ideas involved.


Adequate Support For Distance Learners: An Ongoing Challenge For Distance Education Programs, Elizabeth K. Adadi Sep 2016

Adequate Support For Distance Learners: An Ongoing Challenge For Distance Education Programs, Elizabeth K. Adadi

South Florida Education Research Conference

Distance education is a thriving force that has been challenged with a lack of satisfactory student support services in many postsecondary institutions for almost a decade. This symposium attends to the need of a support services base that can suitably tend to the learning needs of students enrolled in distance education programs. An examination of a student support services structure already in place at a public 4-year institution will be performed so as to identify factors that are called for in the design and development of services that can effectively motivate, sustain, and guide students enrolled in distance education programs


Giving Voice To Voiceless: Engaging Urban Youth For Possibilities, Donnie R. Hale Jr, Chaundra L. Whitehead, Chanika Young Dec 2015

Giving Voice To Voiceless: Engaging Urban Youth For Possibilities, Donnie R. Hale Jr, Chaundra L. Whitehead, Chanika Young

South Florida Education Research Conference

This symposium will discuss the expansion of The Education Effect – Booker T. Washington, as a university community school partnership designed to engage urban youth for college and career readiness. The partnership is focused on developing collective impact and capacity for academic achievement, social success and college completion. The partnership aligns university expertise, resources and evidenced based strategies to address educational needs through the improvement of teaching and learning; increase graduation rate and parental involvement.


How Transformational Theory Can Be Used To Understand The Personal Experience If Being Bullied In The Workplace, Salma A. Hadeed Dec 2014

How Transformational Theory Can Be Used To Understand The Personal Experience If Being Bullied In The Workplace, Salma A. Hadeed

South Florida Education Research Conference

Bullying is a growing problem in all organizations. This paper will examine how transformational theory can be used to understand victims who are being bullied in the workplace. This research will provide useful information regarding all aspects of bullying and how it relates to this theory.