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The Causes, Impact, And Cost Of Teacher Turnover, Jenny M. Young
The Causes, Impact, And Cost Of Teacher Turnover, Jenny M. Young
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This literature review examines research studies regarding the causes, impact, and cost of teacher turnover in U.S. schools. Results indicate a strong association between schools with high teacher turnover rates and high rates of students of color. Teachers also report more dissatisfaction with the working conditions and school leadership in schools with high teacher turnover rates. Studies indicate high rates of teacher turnover can have a negative impact on both student achievement and school culture. Overwhelmingly, schools serving a high percentage of students of color bear the majority of this impact. Additionally, schools and districts consume valuable financial resources replacing …
Parent Teacher Cross-Cultural Collaboration In Special Education, Elvera O. Agboka
Parent Teacher Cross-Cultural Collaboration In Special Education, Elvera O. Agboka
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Classrooms today are so diverse that it cannot go unnoticed. Diversity ranging from academic levels, religion, culture, etc. The focus for this thesis is how to create a collaborative environment with parents of students from different cultures. Collaboration between parents and teachers has been proven to provide student success. This is the same for all students. Collaboration is especially important for parents of children with special needs. Schools are required to ensure equity and inclusion. Equity and inclusion means “every learner matters and matters equally”. Parent and teacher collaboration helps this agenda. However, in order for parents and teachers to …
An Evaluation Of Co-Teaching Models And Best Practices To Meet The Needs Of Providing Equitable Educational Opportunities For English Language Learners, Sophie M. Ly
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The purpose of this thesis is to investigate and evaluate best practices in a co-teaching setting between two licensed educators, one being the content teacher and the other an English Language Learner (ELL) specialist. The focus is on mainstream classrooms that are not sheltered; in this setting English language learners (ELLs) are able to remain in the classroom with their non-ELL peers while receiving equitable content instruction directly from a credentialed content specialist with differentiation and accommodation provided by the ELL specialist. With the move away from traditional pull-out methods, many schools and districts with high ELL population now look …
Effective Inclusion Practices For The Academic And Social Success Of Students With Intellectual Disabilities, Caitlin J. Siems
Effective Inclusion Practices For The Academic And Social Success Of Students With Intellectual Disabilities, Caitlin J. Siems
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This paper includes a comprehensive literature review of the research and best practice implications for providing effective inclusion in the general education setting to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Similarly, it reviews the relevant research regarding effective inclusive practices in adaptive sports, unified programs, and extracurricular activities. The review seeks to answer questions regarding the impact inclusion has on the self-concept and adaptive behaviors of individuals with intellectual; disabilities and their typical functioning peers. The paper provides insights for best practice for educators and information regarding effective frameworks for inclusion in the classroom. Instructional and whole school models that include the …
Childhood Trauma In Education: Addressing The Needs Of Students Who Have Experienced Trauma Through Trauma Informed Practices, Claire R. Steffen
Childhood Trauma In Education: Addressing The Needs Of Students Who Have Experienced Trauma Through Trauma Informed Practices, Claire R. Steffen
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This literature review explores the background of trauma, the physiological effects of trauma on the developing child, and effective trauma informed strategies to assist educators in meeting the challenging needs of all students, especially those who have experienced trauma. Longitudinal research shows that trauma is prevalent and its effects are long lasting. Various effects of trauma contribute to dysfunction in brain processes, which results in academic and behavioral deficits. Trauma informed strategies such as Flexible Framework, Supportive Trauma Interventions for Educators (STRIVE), and Making SPACE for Learning are explained to assist educators in better meeting the needs of students who …
Content And Instructional Strategies In Learning Arabic As A Second Language:The Impact Of A Five Cs Designed Unit On Learners’ Speaking Motivation, Ghada Ali Al-Sadoon
Content And Instructional Strategies In Learning Arabic As A Second Language:The Impact Of A Five Cs Designed Unit On Learners’ Speaking Motivation, Ghada Ali Al-Sadoon
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The Arabic language is one of the significant world languages; it is the official language of 21 countries. Over three million people speak Arabic as a first language in the United States and almost all of them are native-born Americans (Sehlaoui, 2008). Taha (2007) indicated that 84.5% of international students and American students felt that learning Arabic was an asset because of the linguistic and cultural aspects. Arabic as a second language does not reach the same level of popularity as other world languages (Ryding, 2013). Students choose not to study Arabic due to the complex sociolinguistic situation in the …
Project Based Learning Instructional Design And The Benefits If Brings To Modern Classrooms Specifically In Special Education, Maylynn E. Arntzen
Project Based Learning Instructional Design And The Benefits If Brings To Modern Classrooms Specifically In Special Education, Maylynn E. Arntzen
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This thesis explores and defines what project based learning instruction is, and focuses on the impact it has on both traditional and special education classroom environments. The research examines the issues that schools face in the 21st Century using both traditional instructional design and project based learning, while shedding light on the benefits of the project based learning instructional design. This thesis examines a range student's ages, cultures, socio-economic status, special education needs/abilities, and motivation levels. When implemented, project based learning instruction is able to enhance the social, emotional, and academic achievement capabilities of the students who receive it as …
Reducing Stereotypic Behaviors In Children With Autism, Sianna Banham
Reducing Stereotypic Behaviors In Children With Autism, Sianna Banham
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I’d like to take this time to thank my fiancé, family, peers and friends who supported me throughout this process. I have many people to thank who have pushed me to stay one task and get this thesis done, as I am a huge procrastinator. Thomas, thank you for everything you do. You have pushed me to never give up and helped me reach my full potential. You have believed in since day one, even before I believed in myself. To all my amazing family members, thank you for your constant support and love. Thank you for asking me at …
Barriers To Initial Implemenation And Sustained Positive Behavior Intervention Systems In High Schools, Kathleen L. Barnhart
Barriers To Initial Implemenation And Sustained Positive Behavior Intervention Systems In High Schools, Kathleen L. Barnhart
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Schoolwide Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (SWPBIS) has increasingly become a popular method to working with students at all school levels. While more attention has been given to elementary and middle schools than high schools, the research that has been conducted at the high school level primarily includes studies of the tier one SWPBIS level. This thesis aims to research the barriers to initial implementation and sustainability of SWPBIS at the tier one level in high schools, the factors that predict abandonment of SWPBIS in high schools, and the timeline for high schools to reach fidelity. The barriers are categorized into …
Teaching Social Skills Or Play: The Importance Of Foundational Skills, Elizabeth Ann Bauman
Teaching Social Skills Or Play: The Importance Of Foundational Skills, Elizabeth Ann Bauman
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The purpose of this study is to conduct a thorough examination of the current literature related to the background, benefit and implementation of play in teaching social skills to children with autism spectrum disorders. The ability to demonstrate joint attention, demonstrate join attention and participate in functional and pretend play continues to show a correlation with children’s language, cognitive and social skills. Functional and symbolic play provide children an opportunity to practice new vocabulary, experiment with scenarios they have observed, and have social interaction. Children with autism spectrum disorders do not develop these skills easily and naturally as their typically-developing …
The Acquisition Of Slang By Ell/Efl Learners, Mandi Berndt
The Acquisition Of Slang By Ell/Efl Learners, Mandi Berndt
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This thesis investigated the use and acquisition of slang by ELL/EFL learners. Additionally, it sought to better understand if slang is being taught in ELL/EFL classrooms, what are effective methods to teach slang, and if learning environment is a factor in the acquisition. Thirty-five scientifically-based research studies were reviewed to help answer these questions. The investigation also found 4 of the 5 of the studies, examining if slang was being taught in ELL/EFL classrooms, were providing lessons in slang. Furthermore, research indicated numerous resources and materials available for aiding the teaching of slang which included social media, popular TV and …
Math Self-Efficacy Effects On Prisoners' Academic Achievement, Randall Peder Bergman
Math Self-Efficacy Effects On Prisoners' Academic Achievement, Randall Peder Bergman
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This study examined three hypothesized math-self efficacy (MSE) sources that inhibit adult basic education male prisoner mathematics achievement. Previous correctional studies indicated that United States prisoners tend to have low self-efficacy and therefore lower academic achievement (Greve & Enzmann, 2003). Adult education studies also indicated lower self-efficacy in adults older than age 20 who take coursework to complete their high school diploma (Jameson & Fusco, 2014). Survey studies of MSE factors from analysis showed that students who self-reported lower self-confidence, negative self-beliefs, increased math anxieties, and greater devaluation of math’s usefulness to their future employment have significant barriers to math …
Rice To Biscuits: An In-Depth Look At China-Born Chinese Teachers’ Experiences In American Classrooms, Xiaoman Cook
Rice To Biscuits: An In-Depth Look At China-Born Chinese Teachers’ Experiences In American Classrooms, Xiaoman Cook
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Schools in America need Chinese teachers with experience and cross-cultural aptitude. The increasing rate of globalization and the rapid increase in the number of Chinese guest teachers teaching in the United States points to the need for continued study concerning teachers who can exhibit a more cross-cultural approach. A phenomenological approach was deployed in this qualitative study to explore the lived experiences of China-born Chinese teachers in American classrooms by looking deeply into the impact of culture and context on those teachers’ experiences in the United States. Data collection was achieved by conducting in-depth interviews, and data was analyzed using …
The Importance Of Calming Strategies: Teaching Children With Autism, Jennifer Ann Crnobrna
The Importance Of Calming Strategies: Teaching Children With Autism, Jennifer Ann Crnobrna
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The purpose of this study is to explore the different types of calming strategies that can be used to help children with autism spectrum disorders. There are many different types of calming strategies reviewed because individuals with autism are all unique and have many different kinds of needs. Different strategies are discussed to meet individual needs of an individual on the autism spectrum. The benefits of using different methods to calm students are defined throughout this paper. A detailed definition of terms is listed to better understand vocabulary within the paper. Three different areas, such as lack of communication skills, …
Anxiety And Depression In College Students And How Colleges Can Help, Sunny L. Crowder
Anxiety And Depression In College Students And How Colleges Can Help, Sunny L. Crowder
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The focus of this research is to better understand causes of anxiety and depression among college students and how colleges can better assist these students. For various reasons, social anxiety is linked to excessive drinking and binge eating/exercising. A comorbid relationship exists between anxiety, depression and sleep disturbance. Sleep disturbance has multiple causes, but this research mostly focused on how technology interferes with sleep. In addition to sleep disturbance, excessive drinking, and binge eating/exercising/anxiety and depression are linked to perfectionism, goal setting, living accommodations, parent attachment and transition, and career planning. Remedies explored for anxiety and depression treatment and prevention …
Youth Participatory Action Research And Diet Decolonization To Improve Student Learning And Community Health: A Literature Review, Lyle S. Dandridge Jr.
Youth Participatory Action Research And Diet Decolonization To Improve Student Learning And Community Health: A Literature Review, Lyle S. Dandridge Jr.
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The present study reviews the current literature related to culturally relevant nutrition education and its applicability to student learning within a secondary school setting. Specifically, this study examines how a youth participatory action research (YPAR) framework can be used to introduce students to the Diet Decolonization concept. In tandem, these ideals seek to improve student nutrition through evidence-based instruction, while also remaining sensitive to students’ diverse backgrounds. A tentative YPAR research design is offered, as well as recommendations for researchers to avoid bias and promote reflective thought prior to embarking on this type of research.
Paraprofessional Training Need, Models, And Effectiveness, Philip R. Day
Paraprofessional Training Need, Models, And Effectiveness, Philip R. Day
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This thesis reviews current literature regarding the training of paraprofessionals working in the field of special education. The questions guiding the review centered on whether a need for paraprofessional training exists, what are the current training methods being employed, and what training methods are effective in improving paraprofessional performance. Results of the literature review found that an ongoing need for paraprofessional training exists and that there are a variety of training models currently in use that are bringing about improvements in paraprofessional performance. The author puts forward the Paraprofessional Training Program (PTP) as a model for effectively addressing the training …
Benefits Of Animal Assisted Therapy With Children In Special Education, Erica Ann Dolesy Bugenhagen
Benefits Of Animal Assisted Therapy With Children In Special Education, Erica Ann Dolesy Bugenhagen
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Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is used to improve the overall mental, physical, emotional, and social functioning of a patient. The use of animals in therapy practice is becoming more common, yet it is still not entirely integrated in to the educational setting. The research regarding the effectiveness of this type of therapy is limited, but there are a number of therapists and patients who can attest to its benefits. Animal assisted therapy has been shown to have profound effectiveness with specific populations of students who receive special education services. These populations include students diagnosed with emotional/behavior disorders and autism spectrum disorder. …
The Link Between Professional Burnout And Personality Disposition In Special Education Teachers, Brittany Elaine Enslin
The Link Between Professional Burnout And Personality Disposition In Special Education Teachers, Brittany Elaine Enslin
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Burnout is physical and emotional exhaustion caused by unmanaged and prolonged stress. The objective of this study was to determine how personality traits affect burnout likelihood among special education teachers. This involved investigating whether personality traits matched individuals’ choice of profession and their probability of experiencing burnout. Burned-out individuals often experience physical fatigue, long-term exhaustion, feelings of hopelessness, negative attitude towards others, and depersonalization. Symptoms of burnout come from work overload, stress, lack of social support, and variations of individual personality traits. This research explored the concept of personality influencing the probability of burnout in the special education field. The …
The Impact Of Movement Integration On Academic Performance, Engagement And Classroom Behavior, Nicholas Stephen Fuerst
The Impact Of Movement Integration On Academic Performance, Engagement And Classroom Behavior, Nicholas Stephen Fuerst
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The purpose of this paper is to identify how movement affects a student’s academics and behavior within the academic setting. Through research, it was identified that the four main types of movement integration are movement breaks, active lessons, physical activity and physical education. The researchers that focused on the effects on academics used classroom based measures (CBMs) and standardized test to measure the impact of movement. The researchers that focused on the effects of behavior used trained observers and standardized concentration test. Overall, the researchers concluded that all forms of movement integration positively impact academics and behavior. Furthermore, the reduced …
The Relationship Of Work Stressors And Perceived Organizational Support On Nurse Manager Work Engagement In Geriatric Care, Jacob Michael Goering
The Relationship Of Work Stressors And Perceived Organizational Support On Nurse Manager Work Engagement In Geriatric Care, Jacob Michael Goering
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This study examined the relationship of work stressors and perceived organizational support on work engagement for nurse managers in geriatric care practice settings. A non-experimental descriptive, cross sectional design examined the relationship in nurse managers working for member organizations of two Minnesota aging services trade associations: LeadingAge and Care Providers. Four instruments measured work engagement, work stressors, and perceived organizational support. Study instruments were: (1) the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES); (2) the Challenge-Hindrance Stressor Scale (CHSS); (3) the Survey of Perceived Organizational Support (SPOS); and (4) the Practice Environment Scale – Nursing Work Index (PES-NWI) developed by Kramer and …
Assessment Of Financial Literacy Education Importance And Practices, Matthew Goodwin
Assessment Of Financial Literacy Education Importance And Practices, Matthew Goodwin
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The topic of financial literacy has attracted many researchers to study the various aspects regarding this issue. The importance of being financially literate has been shown by statistics throughout multiple studies. However, financial literacy levels in the United States, on average, consistently remain low, and only a small fraction of our youth could be said to be financially prepared for adulthood when they graduate high school. This literature review assesses the effectiveness of financial literacy education in the United States by reviewing past practices. Current practices and research-based suggestions are then assessed to help guide the future for financial literacy …
Autism Spectrum Disorder And Family Impact, Angela J. Goodwin
Autism Spectrum Disorder And Family Impact, Angela J. Goodwin
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Primary caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) face various specific challenges no matter the severity of their child’s ASD. Children with autism experience difficulty with social interaction and communication and experience restricted or repetitive thoughts or patterns of behavior. Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) face challenges directly related to their child’s diagnosis. Parenting a child with autism exhibits high amounts of stress, and affects mothers and fathers differently. Parents who are able to successfully find coping mechanisms such as increased social support, participation in their child’s therapy, and increased optimism can assist them in parenting …
Student Engagement And Text Choice In The High School English Classroom, Emily M. Hagerman
Student Engagement And Text Choice In The High School English Classroom, Emily M. Hagerman
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Student book choice in the high school English classroom is often limited by curricular constraints, the pressure of statewide and national tests, and the personal reading preferences of the teacher or department, with a bias towards an established canon of white, male authors. However, student choice holds an important role in classroom engagement and learning, as can be seen through the studies examined in this literature review with application emphasis. The application portion includes a standalone unit for the incorporation of book choice into the high school English classroom designed to give educators the tools to utilize individual choice books …
Building Understanding Among Students Of Many Cultures: Story And Cultural Competence, Stephanie L. Hanson
Building Understanding Among Students Of Many Cultures: Story And Cultural Competence, Stephanie L. Hanson
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Current events demonstrate a need for global society members who have understanding across cultural borders. Storytelling has long been considered universally human with the ability to build understanding in complex situations. This thesis explores the potential of storytelling to increase cultural competence in students. Current research on cultural understanding and story is organized into the three domains of cultural competence: cultural awareness, cultural sensitivity and knowledge, and cultural competence. Research demonstrates that stories have the potential to increase understanding among students of many cultures. There is evidence that stories can effectively promote cultural competence in each of its three domains. …
The Impact Of National History Day Curriculum On Mathematics And Reading Achievement Of Middle School Students, Cory Reed Hanson
The Impact Of National History Day Curriculum On Mathematics And Reading Achievement Of Middle School Students, Cory Reed Hanson
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The National History Day program has been utilized in a Southeastern Minnesota school on and off since Minnesota began participating in the program in the 1980s. This secondary data analysis sought to determine the impact that embedding National History Day programming would have on the achievement of students on two standardized tests, the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment III and the Northwest Evaluation Association Measures of Academic Progress. Existing research identified that National History Day curriculum was a disciplinary literacy strategy that would transfer skills to other subjects including reading and math when compared to scores from students that did not participate. …
Effective Discipline Methods, John George Hayes
Effective Discipline Methods, John George Hayes
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School systems have the main responsibility of educating students, and to help achieve this goal, schools need standards of behavior that promote safety, order, and discipline methods to address unacceptable behavior. This paper set out to explore the current discipline methods that schools use, and the effects (positive or negative) of each method. Relevant literature articles were reviewed and analyzed. Exclusionary discipline (out of school suspension and expulsion) is a commonly used discipline method in schools, but research has shown that it is not effective and can be harmful when overused for minor infractions. Furthermore, out of school suspension rates …
Connections Between Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders And Gang Affiliated Youth: How Educators Can Play A Role In Prevention, Meghan K. Herlofsky
Connections Between Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders And Gang Affiliated Youth: How Educators Can Play A Role In Prevention, Meghan K. Herlofsky
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This paper identifies the risk factors shared by students who receive special education services under the category of emotional and behavioral disorders and gang affiliated youth. It also recognizes the role an educator can play in the identification of these risk factors and the prevention of gang involvement. The connection between both focus groups is profound and often a result of an environment not chosen by the student. Through educator awareness, early intervention and ongoing efforts, students with emotional and behavioral disorders may be dissuaded from affiliation changing not only their lives but potentially future lives.
The Effects Of Poverty Academically And Behaviorally On Students In Urban Communities, William Kyle Holmes
The Effects Of Poverty Academically And Behaviorally On Students In Urban Communities, William Kyle Holmes
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One of the biggest travesties that is present globally across all nations is poverty. Despite being the wealthiest country in the world, “in 2015 there were 43.1 million people in poverty.” (Proctor, Bernadette D. 2015). Additionally, millions more struggle just to survive on a monthly basis with and/or without public assistance. Sadly, this large number of Americans includes school aged children that are suffering from the devastation of the poverty. Children are the future of our nation. Thus, it is critical that all children receive a proper education for them to be a positive member of society across the country. …
Adverse Childhood Experiences: The Impact Of Toxic Stress And Complex Trauma On The Developing Child, Rebecca J. Holman
Adverse Childhood Experiences: The Impact Of Toxic Stress And Complex Trauma On The Developing Child, Rebecca J. Holman
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Adverse childhood experiences have been found to increase the likelihood of immediate and long-term negative impacts on children. Adverse childhood experiences are complex traumatic events that can produce a powerful stress response in a child’s brain and body, which has the potential to influence their development. Children with adverse traumatic experiences are at an increased risk for altered neurodevelopment due to the influence of toxic stress. Research has shown this altered development to be associated with many negative outcomes, including adopting health risk behaviors, disease, behavior problems, and social, emotional and cognitive impairment. These negative outcomes have the potential to …