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Educators Of Color’S Perceptions On The Influence Of Induction Practices, Malia Oshiro Lee
Educators Of Color’S Perceptions On The Influence Of Induction Practices, Malia Oshiro Lee
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed in this this study is the low retention of educators of color despite increased funding and resources aimed at supporting early career teachers in Washington State public schools. Elfers et al. noted that in Washington State over the course of 4 periods of time, early career educators of color are more likely to leave the profession than their White counterparts. Grounded in Holtom et al.’s job embeddedness theory, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore educators of color’s perceptions about the usefulness of induction practices as it relates to their professional needs and career retention. …
Faculty Perceptions About The Challenges Of Declining Enrollment In A Caribbean University, Courtney Palmer
Faculty Perceptions About The Challenges Of Declining Enrollment In A Caribbean University, Courtney Palmer
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The precipitous decline in enrollment is a concerning aspect of higher education. The problem addressed in this study was that faculty members at a local university on a Caribbean island have faced an approximate 44% reduction in student enrollment over the past six years. Guided by the new learning compact framework (NLC), the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore industrial technology lecturers' perceptions from one Caribbean Island university about the challenges they experience from declining enrollment and examine their suggestions to improve enrollment. Twelve lecturers with tertiary-level teaching experience at the institution were interviewed using semi-structured interviews. …
Understanding Interventions For Generational Trauma From The Experienced Counselors’ Perspective, Christina Ann Cartagena
Understanding Interventions For Generational Trauma From The Experienced Counselors’ Perspective, Christina Ann Cartagena
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Healing generational trauma involves counselors’ understanding and recognizing the symptoms of unhealthy coping mechanisms in adults who witnessed adverse emotional reactions as children. Generational trauma occurs when generations have trouble building healthy relationships and pass unhealthy coping mechanisms to future generations. There has been a reported increase in youth and adults seeking mental health services for generational trauma. The problem was that there was insufficient information about how counselors recognize and respond to the symptoms of generational trauma or what treatment methods or modalities to use to support patients. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore the …
Improving Staff Knowledge Regarding Fall Prevention Guidelines In An Acute Care Setting, Opeyemi Adebayo
Improving Staff Knowledge Regarding Fall Prevention Guidelines In An Acute Care Setting, Opeyemi Adebayo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This Doctor of Nursing Practice project was a staff education initiative aimed at addressing gaps in the implementation of evidence-based fall prevention practices among nursing staff in an acute care hospital setting. Despite the availability of established fall prevention guidelines, inconsistent staff adherence to protocols continues to place patients at risk. This project was guided by the practice-focused question: Does nursing staff education on fall prevention guidelines improve nursing knowledge as compared to pre- to post-education? The purpose of the project was to develop a comprehensive resource to enhance nursing staff's knowledge of fall prevention guidelines. The Johns Hopkins evidence-based …
Early Childhood Teachers’ Experiences Establishing Positive School-Home Relationships, Jayme Michelle Doyle
Early Childhood Teachers’ Experiences Establishing Positive School-Home Relationships, Jayme Michelle Doyle
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem in this study was that at Windland Elementary School (WES; pseudonym) early childhood teachers experienced a 16% decrease in parent satisfaction with the school's ability to eliminate or reduce barriers to parent engagement. Framed by six types of activities that encompass family engagement from Epstein et al., the purpose of this study was to explore early childhood teachers' experiences in establishing and maintaining school-home relationships at WES. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with 10 Kindergarten through Grade 3 teachers who had at least 3 years’ teaching experience at WES. Thematic analysis using open coding yielded four key …
Challenges To Completion Of Workforce Adult Education Classes Among New Americans, Damon Grew Peter Syphers-Wilkins
Challenges To Completion Of Workforce Adult Education Classes Among New Americans, Damon Grew Peter Syphers-Wilkins
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem which was addressed through this study was New American groups face challenges in the completion of workforce adult education classes. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore New Americans’ challenges, needs, and cultural challenges to complete workforce adult education classes. The conceptual frameworks that guided this study were Knowles’ model of andragogy and Wlodkowski and Ginsberg’s motivational framework for culturally responsive teaching. Freire’s pedagogy of hope can inform future research focused on strengthening the model of andragogy and the motivational framework for culturally responsive teaching. For this phenomenological design, 10 semistructured telephone interviews were conducted with …
Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions Of Integrating Technology Into Facilitating Learning In Georgia, Monia Gibbs Thomas
Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions Of Integrating Technology Into Facilitating Learning In Georgia, Monia Gibbs Thomas
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed in this study is that middle school teachers in Georgia Middle School Districts (GMSD, a pseudonym) face challenges integrating technology into their teaching. Guided by Mishra and Koehler’s technological pedagogical content knowledge framework, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore teachers' perceptions of successes, challenges, and support needed to effectively integrate technology into their teaching at GMSD. For this basic qualitative design, semistructured interviews were conducted with 11 middle school teachers who were purposively selected by emailing all GMSD teachers. Through Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis, the following themes emerged: GMSD teachers have (1) no …
Graduates’ Perceptions Of Their High School Career Technical Education Work-Based Learning Experiences, Cheryline M. Hewitt
Graduates’ Perceptions Of Their High School Career Technical Education Work-Based Learning Experiences, Cheryline M. Hewitt
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Little is known about how career and technical education (CTE) work-based learning (WBL) programs support student academic achievement and workforce outcomes. Guided by Kolb’s experiential learning theory, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore high school graduates’ perceptions of their CTE WBL experiences and to identify how completing a CTE WBL program supported and hindered their academic and workforce achievement. Ten graduates of CTE WBL programs were recruited via postsecondary CTE school outreach, Facebook, and LinkedIn groups and participated in a semistructured interview. Thematic analysis using open coding was conducted. The data analysis resulted in three identified …
Teacher Perspectives Of Their Challenges In Supporting K-3 Students In Mathematics Proficiency, Jasmine Chanel Mills
Teacher Perspectives Of Their Challenges In Supporting K-3 Students In Mathematics Proficiency, Jasmine Chanel Mills
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem for this study was that mathematics preparation for students in K–3 classrooms often does not lead to mathematics proficiency for third grade students. Guided by Wigfield’s expectancy value theory, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore teachers’ perspectives of children’s expectations and values related to mathematics and challenges teachers describe in supporting children’s mathematics achievement. Data were collected through 12 semistructured interviews with K–3 teachers in in a public school district in the eastern United States. Thematic analysis using open coding resulted in six themes which indicated that teacher beliefs and expectations are associated with mathematics …
Caribbean Early Childhood Educators, Primary Educators, And Student Teachers' Perceptions Of Visual Literacy And Visual Images Across The Curriculum, Monica Yvonne Hines-Graham
Caribbean Early Childhood Educators, Primary Educators, And Student Teachers' Perceptions Of Visual Literacy And Visual Images Across The Curriculum, Monica Yvonne Hines-Graham
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem that was addressed through this study is the gap in knowledge about the integration and evaluation of visual literacy and visual images across the curriculum of early childhood educators, primary educators, and student teachers, despite it being a requirement for teachers in the Caribbean education system. Grounded in Hall and Hord’s concerns-based adoption model, the purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of early childhood educators, primary educators, and student teachers with the integration and evaluation of visual literacy and visual images across the curriculum. For this basic qualitative design, semistructured interviews with 12 participants from …
K-8 School Administrators' Implementation Of Positive Behavior Intervention And Support Systems To Reduce Out-Of-School Suspensions In A Southeastern U.S. School District, Chantell H. Walker
K-8 School Administrators' Implementation Of Positive Behavior Intervention And Support Systems To Reduce Out-Of-School Suspensions In A Southeastern U.S. School District, Chantell H. Walker
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem that was addressed through this study is that the implementation of positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) has not resulted in a consistent reduction in the use of out-of-school suspensions as a disciplinary consequence in K–8 schools in a Southeastern U.S. school district. Grounded in Horner and Sugai’s PBIS, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore K–8 school administrators’ perceptions of their implementation of PBIS in a Southeastern U.S. school district. For this basic qualitative design, semistructured interviews were conducted with three principals and three assistant principals in the local school district. Thematic analysis using inductive …
Staff Education To Improve Diabetes Management Knowledge For Primary Healthcare Providers, Helen Njoku
Staff Education To Improve Diabetes Management Knowledge For Primary Healthcare Providers, Helen Njoku
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
I developed this Doctor of Nursing Practice staff education project to improve primary healthcare providers’ knowledge of diabetes management. Given the vital role nurses, advanced practice providers, and physicians play in patient education, chronic illness management, and care coordination, this issue must be addressed within nursing practice. The practice-focused question guiding this project was: Among primary healthcare providers, does implementing a structured diabetes education training program, compared to the current standard practice, improve provider knowledge in diabetes management? The purpose of this project was to develop, implement, and evaluate a targeted education intervention session. As analytical strategies, I employed expert …
Students’ Perceptions Of The Use Of Technology In Rural Elementary Schools, Evadney Moncrieffe - Jumpp
Students’ Perceptions Of The Use Of Technology In Rural Elementary Schools, Evadney Moncrieffe - Jumpp
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Rapid technological advancements have transformed educational experiences, optimizing learning outcomes while providing interesting experiences to learners and educators. More insight was needed on how students perceive learning via technology, as this information can shape how teachers implement technology, especially in rural elementary schools. The main purpose of this research was to investigate the perceptions of students in rural areas between Grades 1–5 regarding the increased use of technology education. The research questions concerned how students in rural elementary schools perceive (a) the use of technology in education and (b) the quality of the teaching–learning process when using or mediating technological …
Perspectives Of Current And Former Kindergarten Teachers Regarding The Role Of Play-Based Learning Practices, Breann Nicole Crocker
Perspectives Of Current And Former Kindergarten Teachers Regarding The Role Of Play-Based Learning Practices, Breann Nicole Crocker
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The increase in standards-based curriculum in kindergarten has led to uncertainty about the use play-based learning to teach to benchmark standards. The problem that was addressed through this study is that the role of play-based learning in the study state new kindergarten (SSNK) curriculum to teach benchmark standards has not been evaluated. Grounded in Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore kindergarten teachers’ perspectives of the role of play-based learning practices in teaching to state learning benchmarks after being trained in (SSNK) curriculum. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with eight kindergarten …
Kindergarten Teachers’ Experiences And Training With Critical Reflection To Support Adaptive Teaching, Tessa Cushman
Kindergarten Teachers’ Experiences And Training With Critical Reflection To Support Adaptive Teaching, Tessa Cushman
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem that was addressed in this study is that kindergarten teachers often lack training in critical reflection as part of their adaptive teaching practice. Despite much research on critical reflection, there was a lack of knowledge regarding training kindergarten teachers receive on critical reflection and how they use it to adapt their teaching. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of kindergarten teachers regarding the training they received on critical reflection and the support they felt they needed to implement critical reflection for an adaptive teaching practice. Schön’s reflective practice theory was the conceptual framework for …
School Social Workers’ Perceptions Of The Effectiveness Of The Strategies Used To Reduce The Dropout Rates Of African American High School Male Students, Tawanda Mclaurin
School Social Workers’ Perceptions Of The Effectiveness Of The Strategies Used To Reduce The Dropout Rates Of African American High School Male Students, Tawanda Mclaurin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem investigated in this study was that approximately 34% of African American male students had dropped out of high school in an urban public school district in the Northern United States. Grounded in Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore school social workers’ perceptions of the effectiveness of strategies used to reduce dropout rates among African American male high school students. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 10 school social workers from one urban public school district who worked with African American male students at risk of dropping out. Data was collected …
Staff Education To Expand Clinicians’ Knowledge On The Use Of Depression Screening Tools In A Longterm Care Facility, Abibatu Bakarr Bangai
Staff Education To Expand Clinicians’ Knowledge On The Use Of Depression Screening Tools In A Longterm Care Facility, Abibatu Bakarr Bangai
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Depression exists as a common yet often undetected mental health issue which affects many elderly residents who live in long-term care facilities. The combination of multiple depression screening tools with inadequate staff training leads to delayed resident diagnosis and produces variable treatment methods which raises the possibility of negative results for residents. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project addressed a practice gap related to inconsistent implementation of the Patient Health Questionnaire–2 (PHQ-2) and Patient Health Questionnaire–9 (PHQ-9) through the development and implementation of an evidence-based staff education intervention in a long-term care setting. The research study worked to improve …
Novice Middle Grades Science Teacher Perspectives On Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices, Erica Danielle Benjamin Williams
Novice Middle Grades Science Teacher Perspectives On Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices, Erica Danielle Benjamin Williams
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) bridges students’ cultural experiences with academic learning; however, novice science teachers often lack the preparation to apply it. This study addressed the problem that teachers without sufficient preparation to support culturally diverse learners are teaching middle grades science. Grounded in Freire’s critical consciousness and informed by Gay’s CRT principles, the purpose of this study was to explore the experiences and perspectives of middle grades science teachers in their first 5 years of teaching regarding their use of CRT to plan and implement science lessons. Data from 12 semistructured interviews with novice middle grades science teachers were …
Teachers' Perspectives On Humane Education Implementation, Rebecca Ann Bartaway
Teachers' Perspectives On Humane Education Implementation, Rebecca Ann Bartaway
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Humane education (HE) encompasses multiple concepts, including animal ethics, ecological environment, and social justice. The problem prompting this study was that individuals who have graduated from a higher education HE program face challenges in successfully integrating HE into their K–12 classrooms. Grounded by Weil's solutionary approach to HE, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the teaching experiences of individuals who graduated from a higher education HE program and successfully integrated HE into their classrooms. Participants were purposefully sampled from a small population of educators who completed a U.S. degree or certificate program in HE and successfully …
Teachers’ Perceptions Of Employer-Provided Afterschool Childcare As A Retention Strategy: A Herzberg-Informed Qualitative Case Study, Lakinsha R. Swinton
Teachers’ Perceptions Of Employer-Provided Afterschool Childcare As A Retention Strategy: A Herzberg-Informed Qualitative Case Study, Lakinsha R. Swinton
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Teacher retention has been a growing issue, as the rate of teacher vacancies has continued to increase after the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in teacher vacancies after the pandemic highlighted the importance of retaining and attracting highly qualified teachers for schools and school districts. A coastal South Carolina school district had been providing employee support services to retain current staff and create a competitive advantage over other school districts in attracting new staff. The purpose of this generic qualitative study is to examine the perception of classroom teachers regarding the efficacy of free afterschool childcare as an employee support service …
The Underrepresentation Of Black Women In Executive Leadership Roles, Bre Hayward
The Underrepresentation Of Black Women In Executive Leadership Roles, Bre Hayward
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Abstract The problem that was addressed through this study is that Black women are underrepresented in executive leadership roles in the United States. Grounded in Ladson-Billings’ critical race theory and Hill Collins’ Black feminist theory, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the perceptions and experiences of Black women executives regarding the challenges they face in attaining executive leadership roles and their recommendations to address the underrepresentation of Black women in executive leadership roles. Data were collected using semistructured interviews of 13 adult Black female executive leaders in a private sector organization who had at least 2 …
Elementary Teachers’ Use Of Sphero Robots To Teach Computational Thinking, Marquita Jackson
Elementary Teachers’ Use Of Sphero Robots To Teach Computational Thinking, Marquita Jackson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The power of play has often been used in K–5 classrooms, but it has not always been implemented as a way to teach computational thinking skills. The use of educational robots such as Sphero have been explored, but not with young learners. The research problem addressed through this study was the lack of understanding of K–5 teachers’ experiences in using Sphero robots to teach computational thinking. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore K-5 teachers’ experiences in implementing Sphero robot activities and specifically to teach computational thinking. The conceptual framework included Magana’s T3 model and Angeli’s computational …
Instructional Designers’ Perceptions On Generative Ai Integration In Higher Education, Alison Mclaughlin
Instructional Designers’ Perceptions On Generative Ai Integration In Higher Education, Alison Mclaughlin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed through this study is that the rapid evolution of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools has created challenges for online higher education instructional designers, who must evolve pedagogically and continually evaluate and refine the balance between the use of generative AI tools and human development. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of online higher education instructional designers on what challenges and successes they are experiencing in integrating rapidly evolving generative AI tools in course design and development, and how these experiences have shaped their current perceptions about teaching and learning. Guided by …
Primary School Teachers’ Perceptions On The Implementation Of Positive Behavioral Interventions And Supports, Heather Page
Primary School Teachers’ Perceptions On The Implementation Of Positive Behavioral Interventions And Supports, Heather Page
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Student disruptive behaviors are a growing problem affecting schools and teachers. Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) is designed to help educators reduce disruptive students. The problem at a southeastern primary school was, despite implementing PBIS, teachers were concerned the model was ineffective in terms of managing students’ disruptive behaviors. Framed using the PBIS model by Sugai and Horner, the purpose of this qualitative study was to examine teachers’ perceptions regarding implementing the PBIS model for behavior modification and what was needed to improve the program. Data were collected from 11 primary school teachers in grades K-3 using semistructured interviews. …
Elementary Reading Teachers’ Experiences Implementing Individualized Instruction, Laura E. Ellis
Elementary Reading Teachers’ Experiences Implementing Individualized Instruction, Laura E. Ellis
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Second-grade through fourth-grade teachers face challenges associated with implementing individualized reading instruction to address learning differences. A deeper understanding of teachers’ experiences can help inform future educational policies targeting educators who instruct struggling readers. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of elementary reading teachers who use individualized instruction to support diverse learners. The study was grounded in Tomlinson’s model of differentiated instruction, which served as the guiding conceptual framework. Using a basic qualitative design, this study’s central research question explored elementary teachers’ experiences with individualized instructional practices. Data were collected through open-ended semistructured interviews with …
Elementary School Teachers’ Perspectives On Project-Based Learning Implementation In Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands, Xiao Tang
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Elementary schools play an essential role in equipping students with 21st-century skills. Project-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered instructional approach that is associated with the development of these skills, yet PBL implementation in elementary schools is not well understood in Saipan, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The research problem addressed in this study was a lack of understanding of elementary teachers’ practices in implementing PBL in Saipan. Guided by constructivist theory, the purpose of this qualitative study was to examine elementary school teachers’ perspectives on the benefits of PBL, the ease or difficulty when implementing PBL, the …
Preservice Teachers’ Preconception Of Student Voice In Their Teacher Education, Joan Belfon
Preservice Teachers’ Preconception Of Student Voice In Their Teacher Education, Joan Belfon
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
A 2022 Jamaican education report highlighted that student-centered pedagogy is crucial to educational outcomes. A problem exists in that there is limited research on how student voice practices within student-centered pedagogy are incorporated into teacher training. Before preservice teachers’ praxis can be transformed, greater understanding of their preconceptions about student voice is essential. Guided by conceptual change theory, the purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore the preconceptions of preservice teachers in rural central Jamaica about student voice in their teacher education. Eight preservice teachers preparing for the secondary level in three Jamaican higher education institutions were purposefully …
Experiences Of First-Generation College Students Engaging In Online Learning Amid A Global Pandemic, Anthony Capers Jr
Experiences Of First-Generation College Students Engaging In Online Learning Amid A Global Pandemic, Anthony Capers Jr
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The global pandemic, COVID-19, had an impact on the academic experiences of all college students. First-generation college students who often experience special challenges in adjusting to academia may have faced additional challenges given the transition to online learning. However, there has been little research focused on the impact of COVID on their adjustment to college. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of an unanticipated learning transition among first-generation college students pursuing higher education at a 4-year school, during a global pandemic. The theoretical framework for this study was based on an interactionalist theory focused on the …
Special Education Teachers' Experience Implementing Constant Time Delays On Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder To Improve Employment Stability, Ayodele Salihu
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often encounter challenges in securing and maintaining employment. With appropriate support, they can gradually develop the functional and social skills necessary to perform job tasks independently, fostering long-term employment and greater autonomy. Achieving independence depends on both the cognitive abilities of individuals with ASD and the instructional strategies educators employ to engage them effectively in the learning process. Constant time delay (CTD) is an evidence-based practice that has demonstrated significant benefits for individuals with ASD in skill acquisition and task mastery. This qualitative study explored the experiences of special education (SPED) teachers in implementing …
Secondary Teachers’ Instructional Strategies And Challenges In Teaching English Language Learners In Mississippi, Megan Cara Morgan
Secondary Teachers’ Instructional Strategies And Challenges In Teaching English Language Learners In Mississippi, Megan Cara Morgan
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Mainstream high school teachers in a district in the state of Mississippi have struggled to consistently implement research-based strategies that address the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs). Guided by Echevarría et al.’s sheltered instruction observation protocol (SIOP), the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the instructional practices implemented by mainstream high school teachers at a Title I high school in a Mississippi district that are aligned with research-based practices and the challenges they reported in improving ELL student achievement in mainstream classrooms. Data were collected from semistructured interviews with nine teachers from a Title I high …