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Teacher Perceptions Regarding The Impact Of Multicultural Literature, When It Is Implemented During Guided Reading Instruction, On Reading Comprehension For African American Male Students In Early Childhood, Cassandra Gregory

Doctor of Education Dissertations

Reading is an essential skill, used in every aspect of daily life. It is the foundation for every other form of learning (Alberti, 2010). Over the years, there has been a gap in reading achievement between African American male students and other demographic groups (Milner et al., 2013). This study examined the effectiveness of small group reading using multicultural literature in kindergarten through third grade, especially for the African American male student. A framework based on Vygotsky’s (1978) theory of cognitive development provides support for a systematic literacy approach. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine teacher …

Effects Of A Global Schools Initiative In A Rural School Setting: A Collective Case Study Of How A Global Schools Initiative Impacts A Small, Rural Elementary School In Northwest North Carolina, Steven Hall

Doctor of Education Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to identify ways a Global Schools Initiative in rural schools, especially in northwestern North Carolina, supported students, teachers, and the greater community. The study reviewed the factors that facilitated this initiative and looked at the impact the initiative had on students, teachers, and the community. I desire to give guidance to other rural school leaders who might be interested in implementing their own Global Schools Initiative. The results of the research I conducted, along with the theoretical framework presented in Chapter 2, allowed me to hypothesize how students in a Global Schools Initiative compared …

The Effects Of A Strengths Based Faculty Coaching Intervention On First-Year Undergraduate Student Academic Confidence: A Mixed Methods Action Research Study, Conrad Alfred Davies Sr.

Theses and Dissertations--Educational Leadership Studies

Deficiency remediation models of education imply that students may enter the university with deficiencies, problems, or needs that imply the student needs to be “fixed” before they can proceed in their academic studies. In contrast, strengths-based education models infer that students come to the university with inherent talents, natural propensities, and behaviors that can be leveraged to overcome their challenges. These differing perspectives can influence the effectiveness of university policies designed to improve student retention. This mixed methods action research study, undergirded by student development theories, examined the effects of a strengths-based, faculty-led coaching intervention on first-year undergraduate students’ academic …

Teacher Perceptions Of The Impact Of Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces In Mathematics Classrooms, Michelle Mikes

Ed.D. Dissertations

The historical, traditional mathematics classroom of students sitting in rows receiving information from the teacher and working individually was still prevalent in the 21st century. Many teachers had resorted to student-centered activities to engage passive students, but the minimal progress of math achievement of United States students denoted a need for the reform of the traditional mathematics classroom. In this multi-site, multi-case qualitative study, I explored teacher perceptions of the use of vertical non-permanent surfaces on the impact of engagement, including the use of formative assessment and feedback with mathematics students, and the lesson structure of 360 Degree Math. The …

Locational Disparity In Rural Education, Carlie A. Hedlund

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Location impacts the quality of education a student receives. Specifically in rural areas, the challenges that students face are unique to their location. The purpose of this literature review on locational disparity in rural education was to understand the complex problems facing rural students and educators. Resource inequities, lower population across an expansive area, and high poverty impact the educational achievement, postsecondary attainment, as well as the special education and gifted programs in these schools. These aspects were analyzed as they paint a cumulative picture of the rural educational experience. As a quarter of the United States population lives in …

Making Training Memorable: Assessing The Impact Of Animated Video On Learner Satisfaction, Engagement And Knowledge Retention, Leigh Highsmith

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Media rich video provides attributes such as animation, narration, and music that can be incorporated into learning modules which have high potential to promote learning. This project evaluated the impact of transitioning a learning module from static PowerPoint slides to animated (media rich) video on employee satisfaction, engagement, and knowledge retention. Learner satisfaction and engagement was measured using a validated survey instrument designed to evaluate the effectiveness, appeal, and efficiency of the animated video about Hospice and Palliative Care. Knowledge retention was measured by comparing post-test scores between the initial and subsequent second post-test. A retrospective design was used to …

Evaluación De Una Estrategia De Enseñanza Mediante La Plataforma Moodle© Para Promover La Comprensión Lectora En Inglés Como Lengua Extranjera, Javier Ricardo Acosta Méndez, Olga Yurany Acosta Méndez, Mónica Ríos Olarte

Maestría en Didáctica de las Lenguas

Esta investigación se realizó con la población de undécimo grado de la Institución Educativa Departamental Técnico Comercial de Tibacuy. El problema identificado fue la baja comprensión lectora en inglés como lengua extranjera. El proyecto se desarrolló bajo un enfoque cualitativo que permitió que los datos fueran tratados mediante la interpretación. El tipo de investigación correspondió a un estudio de caso debido a que se centró en una población específica con características particulares. Atendiendo a las necesidades, intereses y expectativas propias del grupo, se evaluó la adaptación de una estrategia de enseñanza que buscó promover mediante el uso de entornos virtuales …

Uso De Material Didáctico En Instagram©: Caracterización De La Aplicación De Una Estrategia De Enseñanza Enfocada En La Habilidad Escrita De Los Estudiantes Del Nivel B1 En Una Academia De Lenguas De La Ciudad De Bogotá D.C., Yeferson Leonardo Ruiz Rojas

Maestría en Didáctica de las Lenguas

Enfocados en un intento de innovación en la educación, la presente investigación buscó caracterizar cuales son los cambios logrados en la frecuencia y el desempeño de la habilidad escrita de los estudiantes de nivel B1 de la academia de idiomas Smart®, sede Centro Mayor; a través de la aplicación de una estrategia de enseñanza basada en el desarrollo de material hipermediático contextualizado transmitido en la red social Instagram©. Se desarrollo un estudio de caso con un enfoque cualitativo, en el cual se aplicaron encuestas y evaluaciones diagnosticas previas y posteriores al conjunto de intervenciones; con base en las cuales se …

El Juego De Roles Y Las Habilidades Comunicativas Para La Resolución De Situaciones De Conflicto En Las Clases De Inglés De Los Estudiantes De Grado Octavo De Las Iedr El Altico De Cogua Cundinamarca Y Presbítero Luis Eduardo Pérez Molina De Barbosa Antioquia, Doris Helena Trujillo Roa, Maryori Bedoya Vargas

Maestría en Didáctica de las Lenguas

A través de los años se ha demostrado que una de las mejores formas de aprender inglés es cuando se interioriza dándole uso en la vida real dado que la persona aplica los conocimientos de la lengua en el desarrollo de sus actividades diarias, haciendo mucho más eficaz tal proceso de aprendizaje (Roldán, 2016). En particular, en este estudio se implementan juegos de rol en las clases de inglés del grado octavo, dando un énfasis especial en las habilidades comunicativas para la resolución de conflictos escolares en dos colegios públicos de ambiente rural.

Específicamente, el objetivo de esta investigación es …

Caracterización De Las Estrategias Didácticas Para La Comprensión Lectora Del Inglés En Estudiantes De Grado 6 De La I.E.R.D. Agua Blanca Sede Minipí, Karen Lizeth Guerrero Barrios, Lizzeth Yohanna Valderrama Solano

Maestría en Didáctica de las Lenguas

El proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje de una lengua extranjera como el inglés dentro de un contexto rural puede parecer un desafío para un docente de lengua. Es así como esta propuesta hace uso de las estrategias didácticas para desarrollar la comprensión lectora en inglés, adecuadas en relación con las dificultades que presentan los jóvenes que estudian en instituciones oficiales y rurales del país. La población seleccionada para este proyecto correspondió a los estudiantes que al momento de desarrollar el proyecto se encontraban en grado sexto de la I. E. R. D. Agua Blanca sede Minipí, en el municipio de La …

How Faculty And Student Preferences For Active And Traditional Instructional Methods Relate To Their Beliefs, Quantity, And Quality Of Experiences, Knowledge Of The Benefits, And Professional Training, Tammy R. Shilling

Dissertations

Purpose

The complexity of preparing students for clinical practice and the mitigating factors that influence pedagogical preferences impact the current realities of health professional education. The purpose of this quantitative, correlational study is to explain the relationships between faculty preferences and student preferences for active over traditional methods and their beliefs, the frequency and positiveness of their experiences, and the amount and extent of the knowledge or training they have had regarding active and traditional teaching methods. Results may further inform and refine health professional education infrastructure changes to support faculty in pedagogical change as they prepare students with the …

A Quantitative Study On The Effect Restorative Practices Has On Student Discipline In Grades Three Through Five, Angela Harding

Doctor of Education Dissertations

This study aimed to understand the impact restorative practices (RP) has on student discipline. Additionally, this study intended to understand teacher perspectives on the effect RP has in the classroom as a management system. The overarching research sought to answer, “What is the impact of RP on classroom management, teacher perception, student discipline, and teacher-student relationships?” Individuals’ beliefs have a powerful impact on practice. Moreover, the study aimed to ascertain how educators can better understand what RP is and how it fosters safe learning environments through community building and constructive conflict resolution. The findings from this quantitative study indicated that …

Effects Of A Virtual Reality Dementia Experience On Graduate Communication Disorders Students’ Future Clinical Practice, Morgan Stephens Blaydes

Online Theses and Dissertations

The movement towards providing person-centered care has been a topic of interest in the medical community, however, little is known about the facilitation of person-centered care in the field of speech-language pathology. Current literature indicates that speech-language pathologists typical follow the medical model of diagnosing and treating patients. Thus, more emphasis on providing person centered care is essential, especially for persons with dementia, as the number of individuals living with dementia is increasing and research indicates that outcomes are improved when treatment is person-centered. Despite this finding, research on the efficacy of training future speech-language pathologist to provide person-centered care …

Understanding The Impact Of An Act Intervention Course Through The Perspectives Of Previous Students, April Clement

Online Theses and Dissertations

College admission exams have long been the determining factor in students' college acceptance as well as being used as a predictor of success in college. States across America also used college admission exams as a way to measure a school's success in multiple dimensions. This study examined the effect of placing participants in an ACT intervention course that provides them with instruction and material to help them in areas they were struggling in on the ACT. This study focused on an ACT test that participants took before taking the intervention course and a test after taking the course. Along with …

Strengthening Student Engagement Through Positive Teacher-Student Relationships, Kimberly H. Snodgrass

Online Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between teacher-student relationships and student engagement. Specifically, this study was designed to answer the following questions (a) Is there a correlation between student engagement and teacher-student relationships? and (b) Is there a correlation between student engagement and a safe classroom environment (location of teacher-student relationship development)?

The Kentucky Student Voice Survey (KSVS) survey utilizing a Likert-scale was given anonymously to the students of 804 classroom teachers in grades three through twelve in a school district in the state of Kentucky. Of the seven domains of the KSVS, the domains of …

Examining Formative Critique In The High School Visual Arts Classroom, Peter C. Edwards

Online Theses and Dissertations

Formative assessment techniques are integral to high school visual arts teachers’ curricula, but are not clearly delineated by state and national organizations. Additionally, formative assessment in the high school visual arts classroom, defined in this study as formative critique, had not been examined as extensively, and most research investigated either high school core content practices or critique procedures in higher education settings. This qualitative phenomenological study sought to understand commonalities in the implementation of formative critique by high school visual arts teachers in central Kentucky. In this study, six veteran high school visual arts teachers were interviewed, using open-ended questions …

Perceptions And Instructional Practices Used By West Virginian Secondary Agricultural Teachers In Meat Science Education, Kindra D. Carr

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports

A focus on classroom integration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts has resulted in secondary teachers broadening the scope and delivery of STEM principles in their classes. Because agriculture classes allow students to convert abstract ideas into concrete ideas, they provide a useful setting to teach STEM concepts. Using secondary agricultural classes to teach science is effective and has contributed to higher standardized science test scores, as opposed to a science class alone. West Virginia is known for meat processing facilities and meat technology learning activities in its public schools. However, little is known about how the content …

Using Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (Stem) Activities To Narrow The Achievement Gaps In East Central Illinois, Kiyla Devoss

Masters Theses

STEM has become a growing topic in recent years. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. There is a strong emphasis on improving and expanding STEM education to meet the demands of our STEM-focused society. To fill this need afterschool programs have emerged as key partners in STEM education to provide inspirational STEM enrichment opportunities. The study aims to explore if STEM activities narrow the achievement gap of participants from low socio-economic status (SES) in East Central Illinois. The study used a grade level ready framework to define the concept of narrowing the achievement gap and lowering the percentage …

Model Evidence Links (Mels) And The Impact Of Critical Thinking On Open Ended Responses, James Gregory Zabel

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this dissertation, which was conducted in a rural school district that is equidistant from three major urban areas in central Iowa, and employed an action research methodology, was to examine the relationship between graphic organizer use and critical thinking. A multitude of studies have provided evidence that graphic organizers aid in the recall and understanding of basic facts in the lower grade levels; however, little research exists that supports a connection between graphic organizer use and the ability of students to recall information used on open-ended critical thinking assessments or the ability to create what Bickel and …

Examining Changes In Learning And Engagement Of Higher Education Students In A Fully Online Flipped Learning Distance Education Classroom, James David Riel

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports

The challenge of implementing effective online distance education courses for academics and institutions is a centuries-old task. We can look across early developments in the 18^th century with the creation and delivery of correspondence courses; into the 20^th century with teaching and learning across analog methods such as audio and video; and now in the current era of digitized mechanisms that enable the online classroom. This includes advances in internet technologies and computing abilities that are the empowering the backbone processes, bridging connectivity between the student and the instructor. As society has trended toward massive increases in online …

Kindergarten Entry Assessment Practices In Pennsylvania, Anne Katona Linn Ed.D.

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, there is significant variation in kindergarten programs and the entry assessment systems used in school districts. There are no reliable data on the kindergarten entry assessment (KEA) systems used in public kindergarten programs across the Commonwealth. It is well-established that comprehensive KEAs should be part of a broader preschool through third grade (P-3) continuum of early childhood education to assess whole-child skills, include families and community partners, be culturally and linguistically responsive, and developmentally appropriate. This study aimed to understand the KEA practices of kindergarten teachers in Pennsylvania. An online survey was distributed to kindergarten …

Teaching Trauma In Hanya Yanagihara's A Little Life, Kat Shuman

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Using Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life, this thesis outlines how to ethically and effectively teach literature that deals with trauma. My personal teaching philosophy as well as the current pedagogy surrounding trauma literature preface a detailed syllabus, lesson plans, assessments, and activities that would be useful in teaching a course centered around literature that deals with trauma. This thesis highlights the merits of teaching trauma fiction in the literature classroom.

El Arte Dramático En La Construcción De Comunidades Resilientes Con Niños Migrantes Y No Migrantes En Las Aulas De Grado Sexto Del Colegio Nacional Nicolás Esguerra En Bogotá, Ángela Marcela Cortés Garzón, Joan Nicolás Neita Rodríguez

Maestría en Docencia

La presente investigación se identifica con los paradigmas constructivista y participativo, siendo de corte cualitativo y siguiendo los principios de la etnografía performativa, se centra en la construcción de comunidades resilientes en el aula escolar. Partiendo del método se realizaron una serie de talleres de arte dramático, centrados en el fenómeno migratorio y en la identificación y promoción de actitudes resilientes que aporten al fortalecimiento de lazos y la construcción de comunidad. La primera técnica de recolección de información aplicada fue la observación participante, fuente del registro del diario de campo. Estos talleres se encaminaron al montaje de una obra …

Estrategias Docentes Para La Lectura Crítica De Fuentes De Consulta En Línea De Instituciones De Educación Superior En Bogotá, Luz Ángela Téllez Chavarro

Maestría en Docencia

Esta investigación cualitativa se enmarca en la propuesta del macro proyecto “estrategias docentes para la lectura crítica”, analizó las estrategias docentes de lectura crítica, de un grupo de maestros de instituciones de educación superior de Bogotá, exponiendo las dificultades, alcances, impactos y oportunidades por mejorar en el nivel de lectura entre los universitarios haciendo uso de las fuentes de consulta en línea, de manera que se trascienda de las aulas, alcanzando una formación profesional e impactando la vida laboral. Esta investigación de corte descriptivo, buscaba analizar las estrategias docentes que promueven el desarrollo de lectura crítica de fuentes de consulta …

Global Education: The Caribbean Realm, Carson Moore

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

This paper will explore the educational systems of four countries in the Caribbean region, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Jamaica, referenced as the focus countries. This will also compare these educational systems to the education system of the United States. In addition, this paper will also show a pilot research study conducted to evaluate how Americans view these four countries in the Caribbean realm and what they know about education in other countries as a whole, showing that Americans know very little about education in other parts of the world, and no even less about countries in the Caribbean …

Leadership: Supporting Students With Asd And The School Wide Community, Chelsae Joy Larson

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

Leaders work collaboratively with all stakeholders to help understand what systems and supports need to be put into place to meet individual needs. School leaders must create continuous learning opportunities and reinforcement systems for educators in the areas of evidence-based practices, individualized teaching strategies, and student transition plans. Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) require consistent and structured programming starting in preschool and carrying through to post-secondary education. It is imperative that school leaders provide the appropriate training and supports to educators and specialists in relation to executive functioning skills and evidence-based practices to best support students with ASD. This …