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Full-Text Articles in Education
Vygotsky And The Virtual Classroom: Sociocultural Theory Comes To The Communications Classroom, Michael Freeman
Vygotsky And The Virtual Classroom: Sociocultural Theory Comes To The Communications Classroom, Michael Freeman
Christian Perspectives in Education
No abstract provided.
Differentiated Instruction Institute, Beth E. Ackerman
Differentiated Instruction Institute, Beth E. Ackerman
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
The History Of Special Education: Lessons From The Past, Implications For The Future, Lucinda S. Spaulding, Deanna L. Keith Dr.
The History Of Special Education: Lessons From The Past, Implications For The Future, Lucinda S. Spaulding, Deanna L. Keith Dr.
Faculty Publications and Presentations
We identify three eras in the history of special education: Early Reform (1800 – 1870), Stagnation and Regression (1870-1950), and Contemporary Reform (1950 – present). Next we examine parallels between eras and consider implications for people with disabilities today, highlighting the importance of the systematic study of historical perspectives in preparation programs for special educators.
Technology: Teaching Students Internet Manners, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Technology: Teaching Students Internet Manners, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Students must be taught how to use the computer and Internet. Language arts now includes viewing and visually representing, but often teachers neglect to instruct on the correct format and use of correspondence and presentation using technology.
Technology: The Teacher That Is Prepared, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Technology: The Teacher That Is Prepared, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Using technology is more than having a computer in the classroom. Having that computer in the classroom won't necessarily improve test scores. Knowing the right technology to use and how to use it in the classroom can implement learning and access wonderful resources that the school could never afford otherwise. This presentation examines the various possibilities and offers suggestions for classroom instruction.
Technology: Safe Internet Use For Your School, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Technology: Safe Internet Use For Your School, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Teaching students about the ethical use of materials located on the Internet is the job of every teacher that uses computers and technology in the classroom. The millennial generation has never known life without the computer. While these students are often knowledgeable about how to navigate the Internet and "at home" in cyberspace, often they are very ignorant of the potential of danger for themselves and others.
The Effects Of Poverty In The Role Of Schools: Implications For Teacher-Preparation Programs, Deanna L. Keith Dr., Lucinda S. Spaulding, Andrea P. Beam
The Effects Of Poverty In The Role Of Schools: Implications For Teacher-Preparation Programs, Deanna L. Keith Dr., Lucinda S. Spaulding, Andrea P. Beam
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Writing An Internet Policy For The Your School, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Writing An Internet Policy For The Your School, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Whenever the school provides access to computers, or the Internet there should be an understanding and agreement with those that service is provided to. Every school should clearly stipulate what is being provided and the terms for use of those facilities. This presentation discusses the Internet Use and Waver form that parents and students should sign prior to use of the school's computers.
Technology: Uses For Teachers, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Technology: Uses For Teachers, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Faculty Publications and Presentations
There are many, many classroom worthy forms of technology available for teachers. This presentation discusses their use and possibilities for applications within the classroom.
Technology: The Best Resources In The World, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Technology: The Best Resources In The World, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Having a computer connected to the Internet is like being inside the best resource center, the best library in the world. This presentation presents some of the very best sites for use in the classroom, from music or Bible sites to links to, truly, the best library in the world, The Library of Congress.
The Impact Of Smart Board Technology On Growth In Mathematics Achievement Of Gifted Learners, Patricia Ann Riska
The Impact Of Smart Board Technology On Growth In Mathematics Achievement Of Gifted Learners, Patricia Ann Riska
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This study examined whether SMART Board technology increased growth in mathematics performance of fourth grade gifted students. Gifted students in North Carolina were studied to determine if the use of SMART Board technology during mathematics instruction impacted their growth on standardized state tests. The sample consisted of 175 students from six elementary schools with similar populations. Three of the schools used SMART Boards during mathematics instruction, and three schools did not use SMART Board technology. All students were taught the mathematics curriculum according to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. The instrument for evaluating growth was the state End-of-Grade …
Do Not Fear! Developing An Effective Field Experience Assessment Rubric That Really Works., Michelle B. Goodwin, Esther Alcindor
Do Not Fear! Developing An Effective Field Experience Assessment Rubric That Really Works., Michelle B. Goodwin, Esther Alcindor
Michelle B. Goodwin
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Cooperative Learning And The Gifted Student In Elementary Mathematics, Christine C. Hecox
Cooperative Learning And The Gifted Student In Elementary Mathematics, Christine C. Hecox
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The research was a quantitative research project dealing with Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Mathematics scores of fourth grade students, including gifted and high-achieving students, in 2008-2009 under the exposure of daily cooperative learning in mathematics. The problem statement was as follows: In Polk County, Florida, how does cooperative learning affect the FCAT Mathematics scores among fourth grade students, including gifted and high-achieving students? The purpose of the quasi-experimental study was to explore the relationship of cooperative learning versus traditional learning on their student achievement. The null hypothesis was that cooperative learning would have no effect on fourth grade gifted …
Teacher Perceptions Of Disproportionality Of Minorities In Special Education, Kristy Henry Park
Teacher Perceptions Of Disproportionality Of Minorities In Special Education, Kristy Henry Park
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The intent of this study was to determine if special education teachers had certain perceptions regarding the disproportionate amount of minorities in special education classes. I examined special education teachers' awareness of the disproportionality, their causal theories, and the effectiveness of Response to Intervention (RTI) to regulate disproportionality. I implemented three different data collection methods to measure the teachers' perceptions: an initial face-to-face interview session, a written survey, and additional interview questioning. Participants in the study included 11 special education teachers from three middle schools in Northern Georgia. Ten of the 11 teachers admitted awareness of the problem of disproportionality, …
The Appeal Of Caldecott Award Winning Books And Their Importance In The Classroom, Rebecca Ann Hoffman
The Appeal Of Caldecott Award Winning Books And Their Importance In The Classroom, Rebecca Ann Hoffman
Senior Honors Theses
The winners of the Randolph Caldecott Medal for picture books can be an excellent tool for teachers to enhance student learning. Teachers must understand the purpose of the Caldecott Medal and the criteria that the committee uses to select winners. Educators must also recognize the elements of Caldecott books that appeal to children including their illustrations, characters, and genres. Caldecott Medal winners can be used to enhance student learning in a variety of ways. They can be used with many grades, integrated with different subjects, related to important character principles, and used as a source of inspiration. Understanding the appeal …
The Effect Of Teacher Pedagogical Content Knowledge And The Instruction Of Middle School Geometry, Sara Talley Lenhart
The Effect Of Teacher Pedagogical Content Knowledge And The Instruction Of Middle School Geometry, Sara Talley Lenhart
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This study investigated the relationship between middle school math teacher pedagogical content knowledge as gathered from a teacher assessment and student Standards of Learning scores. Nine middle-school math teachers at two rural schools were assessed for their pedagogical content knowledge in geometry and measurement in the specific area of decomposing and recomposing one-dimensional and two-dimensional figures. A Pearson's Product Moment Coefficient statistical test was used to compare teacher assessment scores of each pedagogical content knowledge level with student Standard of Learning math scores. The results showed that there is a relationship between teacher pedagogical content knowledge and student Standards of …
Intentionality, Karen L. Parker
Intentionality, Karen L. Parker
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
The Intentional Teacher, Karen L. Parker
The Intentional Teacher, Karen L. Parker
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Count Me In: Intentional Activities For Numeric Reasoning, Karen L. Parker
Count Me In: Intentional Activities For Numeric Reasoning, Karen L. Parker
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Set For Literacy: Intentional Literacy Instruction, Karen L. Parker
Set For Literacy: Intentional Literacy Instruction, Karen L. Parker
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Sound Advice: Intentional Instruction For Phonological Awareness, Karen L. Parker
Sound Advice: Intentional Instruction For Phonological Awareness, Karen L. Parker
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Effects Of School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Programs On Teacher Morale, Samuel J. Smith, William A. Royal
Effects Of School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Programs On Teacher Morale, Samuel J. Smith, William A. Royal
Faculty Publications and Presentations
The effect of School Wide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) on teacher morale was examined using the Purdue Teacher Opinionnaire (PTO). Faculty members of two rural Tennessee middle schools participated. The treatment group experienced initial implementation of a SW-PBS program and was both pretested and posttested. The middle school where the control group taught was posttested without implementation of SW-PBS. A paired t-test was applied to analyze the data, showing improvements at a significance level of .05 in the factors of facilities, rapport with the principal, and community pressures. Findings suggest that teachers are likely to have increased levels of morale …
A Study Of The Relationship Between Physical Fitness And Academic Performance, Karen Elizabeth Rodenroth
A Study Of The Relationship Between Physical Fitness And Academic Performance, Karen Elizabeth Rodenroth
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
academic achievement based on the idea that health and physical fitness have an impact on the ability to achieve academically. Because of the recent pressures of No Child Left Behind, many schools have opted to limit the amount of time students spend in physical education classes and recess. With the increased percentages of students who suffer from diabetes and other health related risks, eliminating or reducing physical activity from the school day is not the answer. Data was collected from 90 students (46 males and 44 females) during the 2009-2010 school year by using the President's Challenge Physical Fitness Test, …
The Effects Of The Implementation Of Nclb On The Achievement Gap Between African American And White Students In Georgia Middle Schools, Stacey Lee Benson
The Effects Of The Implementation Of Nclb On The Achievement Gap Between African American And White Students In Georgia Middle Schools, Stacey Lee Benson
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This study examined the relationship between the implementation of No Child Left Behind and the achievement gap between African American and white students' eighth-grade math scores on the yearly-standardized test (Criterion Referenced Competency Test - CRCT) in Georgia. A descriptive research design was utilized to examine data obtained from the Georgia Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) report cards for each school. The research population was 50 randomly selected middle schools in the state of Georgia. The study found the following: 1) there was an achievement gap between eighth-grade African American and white students' math CRCT scores before the implementation of NCLB …
The Six Pillars Of Character In 21st Century Newbery Award Books, Gail Nelson Bones
The Six Pillars Of Character In 21st Century Newbery Award Books, Gail Nelson Bones
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this qualitative content analysis was to determine how the The Six Pillars of Character as defined by the Character Counts! Curriculum are exemplified in 21st century Newbery Award books (2000- 2010). A team of 5 reader/coders, all experienced educational professionals, examined each of the 11 titles in order to investigate opportunities to explore with students the Six Pillars values of caring, citizenship, fairness, trustworthiness, respect, and responsibility. Data collection consisted of frequency counts for positive and negative examples of the characteristics. Coders also responded with rich description in their evaluation of themes and the suitability of each …
The Education And Miseducation Of Boys In Cultural, Political, And Christian Perspective, Mark A. Lamport, Ph.D., Roseclaire Bulgin
The Education And Miseducation Of Boys In Cultural, Political, And Christian Perspective, Mark A. Lamport, Ph.D., Roseclaire Bulgin
Christian Perspectives in Education
The trend of higher male achievement at of all levels of education has reversed in the last twenty years, in almost every major country except Japan, sparking global political and social debate about this intriguing phenomenon. Several cultural trends may contribute to this swing, including, but not limited to, a recent vibrant call for equity education for girls; shifting social norms of traditionally held views of masculinity and male dominance in the job market, academia, and society; delayed maturation physically and cognitively of the average male; teacher competence in the science of educating boys; school structures that are antithetical to …
Stress Levels And Development: A Phenomenology Of Autistic Children And Their Parents, Tiffany R. Wiggs
Stress Levels And Development: A Phenomenology Of Autistic Children And Their Parents, Tiffany R. Wiggs
Senior Honors Theses
Being a parent means taking on both the joys and struggles that come with it. When a parent discovers that his or her child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the level of stress changes. It could be helpful to discover the severity of change that the stresses involved in parenting a child with ASD brings to the parent/child relationship and what effect this has on a child’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual development. To attempt to answer these questions, six parents were interviewed. Findings suggested that structure in daily living improves the quality of the child/parent relationship …
The Construction Of An Elementary Music Curriculum Utilizing Backward Design And Bloom’S Taxonomy, Jessica P. Warner
The Construction Of An Elementary Music Curriculum Utilizing Backward Design And Bloom’S Taxonomy, Jessica P. Warner
Senior Honors Theses
Based on the philosophy that the development of curriculum should provide a framework for the assessment of student learning, backward design was utilized to develop a curriculum review for an elementary music program. This design worked directly with three levels of Bloom’s taxonomy (knowledge, application, and synthesis) in order to demonstrate the level of learning for three grades in a small, private mid-Atlantic elementary school. Fifteen students were assessed using the rubrics both before and after curriculum implementation, and analyses were conducted to determine what changes resulted from the focused, short-term curriculum. A plan of improvement was then developed for …
Gifted Dropouts: A Phenomenological Study, James Zabloski
Gifted Dropouts: A Phenomenological Study, James Zabloski
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This qualitative phenomenological study of the life experiences of seven rural gifted individuals who dropped out of school investigated whether they shared commonalities that might have led to the phenomenon of dropping out. The problem was that no one had asked them to share their stories prior to this study. By searching for meaning in their individual and combined stories, the overarching theme of relationships weaved through all of them. Three themes emerged which contributed to their drop out decision: relational traumas, relational losses, and relationships with teachers. All of these gifted dropouts experienced a significant relational trauma in middle …
Preservice Second-Career Teachers In A Blended Online-Residential Preparation Program: Profiling Characteristics And Motivations (Tej), Samuel J. Smith, John J. Pantana
Preservice Second-Career Teachers In A Blended Online-Residential Preparation Program: Profiling Characteristics And Motivations (Tej), Samuel J. Smith, John J. Pantana
Faculty Publications and Presentations
This study examines preservice second-career teachers (SCTs), their motivations for switching careers, and their perceptions of the profession. Participants were graduate students in a blended online-residential Master of Arts in Teaching program (n=311). Profiles, characteristics, motivations, and perceptions were explored using the FIT-Choice (Factors Influencing Teaching Choice) Scale and focus groups.