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Secondary education

2021

Northwestern College, Iowa

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Examining Teachers Perceptions Of Inclusive Practices In Secondary Education, Jill A. Phillips Oct 2021

Examining Teachers Perceptions Of Inclusive Practices In Secondary Education, Jill A. Phillips

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

The aim of this literature review is to examine inclusive education in the mainstream secondary education classroom, namely how participation in training, support, and attitudes and perceptions influence the success of inclusive education. Several articles were reviewed that researched inclusive education to determine the opinions of teachers who have implemented inclusive education into the mainstream secondary classroom and whether or not support and training influenced the success of inclusion. Teachers’ perceptions on inclusive education are important to investigate. This will determine where teachers’ perceptions and attitudes towards and knowledge of inclusive education as well as principals’ support and expectations of …


Standards-Based Grading At The Secondary Level: A Review Of Literature, Jacie White Oct 2021

Standards-Based Grading At The Secondary Level: A Review Of Literature, Jacie White

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

Grading systems have become a topic of interest at the secondary level. Even though the shift to standards-based grading is a daunting task for districts, post-secondary educational institutions are taking on grading reform at even higher educational levels. It is challenging for secondary teachers to narrow down the key elements of grading and prepare for the shift in mindset needed for a standards-based system. Research shows beneficial elements for learning after implementing a full standards-based system, but transforming a district’s grading system is a major undertaking. While there are benefits for all stakeholders involved when reforming beliefs about grading practices, …