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The Pathway To A Senior Housing Officer, A Latino Man’S Journey, Javier Gutierrez
The Pathway To A Senior Housing Officer, A Latino Man’S Journey, Javier Gutierrez
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations
This study presents my experience as a Latino male entering the field of residential life and working my way to a senior level housing officer position. My personal account is situated in the context of the greater societal issues of how identity and mentorship are significant in a successful path into residential life. The significance of this study results from the low number of Latinos obtaining and moving up the ranks in residential life. The number of Latinos in the United States is increasing and the number of Latino students entering higher education is growing. Staffs working in student affairs …
A Study Of How The Components Of Effective Co-Teaching Are Implemented In Middle School Content Area Classrooms In One Suburban School District, Kathryn Rose Burley
A Study Of How The Components Of Effective Co-Teaching Are Implemented In Middle School Content Area Classrooms In One Suburban School District, Kathryn Rose Burley
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations
The research question addressed in this study was, how are the components of effective co-teaching implemented in middle school content area classrooms in my district? It identifies what research has found to be the necessary components for implementing effective co-teaching. The author documents feedback from teachers in middle school co-teaching partnerships about how co-teaching is being implemented in this district. Findings suggest that this district has room for growth in using these components for effective co-teaching, with a focus on joint planning time, professional development opportunities, and administrative support. Implications for further research include how co-teaching differs across age and …
Effective Teacher Performance Evaluation Systems And The Twin Cities Metro Area: Are Local Public Schools Using Research-Based Valued Practices?, Jeffrey Philip Escen Holtz
Effective Teacher Performance Evaluation Systems And The Twin Cities Metro Area: Are Local Public Schools Using Research-Based Valued Practices?, Jeffrey Philip Escen Holtz
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations
Evaluating the performance of teachers in American public schools has become an issue that is important to many stakeholders. Because of this, it is important to determine if there are effective ways to evaluate teachers and, additionally, if those methods are being used. Based upon the literature, this paper synthesized six research-based valued practices that are used in effective teacher performance evaluation systems (TPES). This paper then conducted a survey of teachers in a suburban area high school in the Twin Cities to determine if these practices were being used in their TPES. Analyses of the data show that these …
Teacher Perceptions Of Their Preparation To Meet The Needs Of Secondary English Learners With Limited Formal Education, Kristina Marie Herman Hill
Teacher Perceptions Of Their Preparation To Meet The Needs Of Secondary English Learners With Limited Formal Education, Kristina Marie Herman Hill
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations
As more immigrants and refugees make the Upper Midwest their home, many English Learner (EL) teachers are struggling to meet the various needs of students with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE), especially at the secondary level. The purpose of this study was to examine secondary teacher perceptions of their preparation to meet the unique needs of SLIFE and to examine what types of preparation would have been helpful to them. Sixteen secondary EL teachers who work with SLIFE were surveyed and four were interviewed to share their perceptions of their preparation. The overall result of the survey was that …
Instructional Coaching: How Does It Impact Teacher Efficacy In An Elementary Setting?, Kristen Lynn Wilking
Instructional Coaching: How Does It Impact Teacher Efficacy In An Elementary Setting?, Kristen Lynn Wilking
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations
This action research project sought to answer the question: How does instructional coaching impact teacher efficacy in an elementary setting? The research was done in a tier two suburb of the Twin Cities with 24 adult participants. The researcher collected and analyzed quantitative data through a teacher survey with 83% participation. The researcher collected and analyzed qualitative data through a focus group discussion with 6 volunteer teachers and also kept a weekly reflection journal for one semester. Results showed that instructional coaching had a positive impact on teacher efficacy in the elementary setting in which this action research took place.