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Middle School Teachers’ Experiences In The Virtual Co-Teaching Setting: A Qualitative Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Suzette A. Smith

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of the qualitative transcendental phenomenological study was to describe the collaborative planning, instruction, and evaluative practices of middle school co-teachers working in a virtual setting within a southeastern state. This study's theory stems from Kolb’s (1984) experiential learning theory. A sample population included twelve co-teachers in different middle schools throughout a school district in the Southeast. Data was obtained using the semi-structured interviews from 12 participants, 11 participants participated in the focus group sessions, and all 12 participants participated in the guided writing approach. All transcription were analyzed and coded, which led to the to identification of common …

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Graduate Council Meeting, February 28, 2025, Marshall University Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

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Multi-Ethnic Executive Leadership (Meel) Experiences Within Higher Education: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, Enrique Fabian Fernandez

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological hermeneutic study was to understand the experiences of the limited multiethnic executive leadership (MEEL) within proprietary for-profit and private non-profit higher education institutions in the lower Southeastern region of the United States. The study applied a social justice theory interpretive framework via the critical race theory highlighting unconscious biases that have supported by-and-large a majority White leadership hierarchy within higher education in the United States. The study also employed a qualitative study design with a phenomenological hermeneutical approach which fits well with the intent and process aimed at revealing and illuminating participant’s triumphs and …

The Differences In Perceived Stress And Coping For Prelicensure Nursing Students After A Positive Reappraisal Coping Intervention, Deanna Lynne Walborn

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Academic stress has become a common problem among nursing students, which can lead to undesirable student outcomes if their stress goes unabated. The purpose of this quasi-experimental pretest/posttest study is to determine if an intervention using a positive reappraisal coping intervention (PRCI) can reduce student nurse stress. Knowles’ theory of adult learning along with Lazarus and Folkman’s transactional model of stress and coping (TMSC) provided a foundation for the study. Olejnik’s (1984) table was used to determine the minimal total sample size required for this research. A sample of 26 nursing students from those who are enrolled in a public …

February 28, 2025 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

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Volume Cxliv, Number 15, February 28, 2025, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

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Cornell Gunter's Coasters And The Drifters At Uab's Alys Stephens Center On March 30, Shannon Thomason

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Reflection Of World Views In The Speech Discourse Of Fishermen Community, Akhmad Dzukaul Fuad, Anang Santoso, Yuni Pratiwi, Roekhan Roekhan, Sainee Tamphu

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

Language reflects the logical structure of reality and shapes how speakers perceive themselves and their surroundings. Language relativity reinforces the connection between language and cultural behavior. This study examines the worldview of the Puger fishermen community, a speech community within Jember Pandhalungan culture, through their language use and discourse patterns. Their linguistic repertoire, shaped by coastal life in south Jember, East Java, influences their speech behavior. Using ethnographic communication methods, this study classifies and analyzes their speech discourse based on six worldview elements. Each discourse conveys meaning that defines their identity and perceptions of outsiders. Puger fishermen see themselves as …

How Parents Participate In The Christian Education And Spiritual Formation Of Their Children: A Case Study Of Hybrid Schooling, Shannon O'Hearn Downing

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine how parents participate in the Christian education and spiritual formation of their children who are enrolled in a classical Christian, hybrid-model school in the DC Metro Region. The theory that guided this case study was Christopher Watkin’s biblical critical theory, as it provides the proper framework for interpreting how parents enculturate their children in the Christian belief system of the family. The central research question was, “How do parents participate in the Christian education and spiritual formation of their children who are enrolled in a classical Christian, hybrid-model school in …

A Quantitative Study: The Association Between College Selection Methodology And Sense Of Belongingness Among First-Year, Full-Time Residential College Students, Tamara Reese

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

College selection methodology can be traced back to the 1920s when colleges had to rely on their to travel through word of mouth, catalogs, pictures, and brochures. Although virtual tours can be dated back to 1994, COVID-19 catapulted the popularity of traveling through virtual reality. While many studies have sought to measure the impact of visitation on student enrollment propensities, none have made a noteworthy effort to account for a potential endogenous link between the student's college choice methodology and a student's sense of belongingness at their college or university campus. The purpose of this quantitative quasi-experimental study is to …

Recommendations To Solve The Problem Of High Numbers Of Students Moving Through The Multi-Tiered System Of Supports (Mtss) Tiers 2 And 3 At Cherokee Ridge Elementary School In Georgia, Staci D. Harris

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this study was to provide recommendations to solve the problem of high numbers of students moving through the multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) Tiers 2 and 3 at Cherokee Ridge Elementary School in Georgia. The problem was that 17.39% of students at Cherokee Ridge Elementary are in MTSS Tiers 2 and 3. The rationale for this study was that it was essential to understand intervention effectiveness. Frequent movement between Tiers 2 and 3 may indicate ineffective interventions or incorrect implementation. The central research question is as follows: How can the problem of high numbers of students moving …

The Expression Of Emotional Creativity Of Senior High School Students In Art Appreciation Text, Elvira Kurnia Ramadhani, Zulfi Hendri

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

This research aims to explore: 1) the profile of emotional creativity expression in art appreciation texts; 2) how emotional creativity expression varies by grade levels; and 3) how emotional creativity expression differs by gender. The research belongs to the type of mixed methods research that utilizes the survey method. The research sample was 569 students of SMAN 4 Jember consisting of class XI and XII. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests with the help of SPSS, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The results showed: 1) The majority of tends to be rational-analytical, simple vocabulary with …

Mapping Early Childhood Phonological Abilities In Paud Tasikmalaya: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Anggia Suci Pratiwi, I Dewa Putu Wijana, Adi Sutrisno, Endang Nurhayati, Rahil Rohimah Nurdin

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

This study maps the phonological abilities of early childhood in PAUD Tasikmalaya, focusing on language sound acquisition and use. Using a descriptive qualitative method, data were collected through classroom observations and interviews with 4- to 6-year-old students in various PAUD institutions, including state-owned, private, Islamic, and Christian schools across Tasikmalaya. The study involved 315 children from RA Baiturrahman, TK Negeri Pembina, TK Cangkurileung, TK IT Ihya As-Sunah, and Joykids.Speech data were analyzed through reduction, display, and verification, ensuring validity through expert judgment. Findings reveal that vowel mastery progresses with age. At four years old, children fully master initial and final …

Exploring The Field Of Cultural Production: The Development Of Pentigraf In Indonesia, Melania Shinta Harendika, Aprinus Salam, Sudibyo Sudibyo

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

This research examines the development of Pentigraf, an Indonesian minifiction form with a three-paragraph structure initiated by Tengsoe Tjahjono to suit modern, fast-paced culture. The emergence of Pentigraf and its community, i.e., KPI (Kampung Pentigraf Indonesian or the Indonesian Pentigraf Village), influenced the dynamics of the Indonesian field of cultural production. Using Bourdieu’s theory, it analyses Pentigraf’s position in cultural production from 2016-2023 based on literature reviews, media content analysis, competition records, and participatory observations in KPI. By studying the legitimacy and consecration of Pentigraf in the cultural production field, the research provides insights into how this literary format …

Development Of A Futsal Sports Curriculum Model Aged 6-8 Years At The Super Junior Club In Malang City, Dwi Novenda, Prisca Widiawati

Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education, Sport, and Health

Background: The lack of a structured futsal curriculum for children aged 6-8 years in futsal clubs, especially in Super Junior Club Malang, causes limitations in developing techniques, skills, and long-term athlete development. Objective: This is for developing a futsal curriculum model at the Super Junior Club of Malang City, which is presented as a curriculum for learning. Methods: The research and development model used in the study is to develop a curriculum model. Development research This uses the ADDIE method with steps study as follows: 1) analysis, 2) design, 3) development, 4) implementation, and 5) evaluation. This is done using …

The Synergistic Effects Of Circuit Training And Diet On Weight Loss, Body Fat Percentage, And Bmi In Obese Indonesian Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Ali Muthahhari Rahim, Ahmad Nasrulloh

Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education, Sport, and Health

Background: Despite the popularity of circuit training and dietary interventions, their combined effects on obese Southeast Asian populations remain underexplored.  Objective: This study aims to examine the effects of circuit training (using free weights and body weight) and dietary interventions (low-calorie diet and intermittent fasting using the OCD method), as well as their interaction, on weight loss, body fat percentage, and body mass index in obese individuals. Methods: This type of research is an experiment using a 2 x 2 factorial design. This experimental study used four groups that received different treatments, namely the provision of circuit training with free …

Examining The Nexus Of School Leadership And Teacher Retention: A Phenomenological Study, Melvina A. Murray

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the influence of school leadership on teacher retention for public school teachers at Helam Public School District. The phenomenon of the influence of school leadership on teacher retention encompasses various interconnected factors that significantly affect the decision of teachers to remain in or leave the profession. The historical, social, and theoretical context of teacher retention were highlighted in the introduction. The theory guiding this study was the transformational leadership theory. The central research question aimed to understand the school leadership experiences of retained public school teachers at Helam Public School District. …

Understanding The Sense Of Belonging Within Inclusive Elementary Settings: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Precious La'shawn Sanders-Lewis

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to understand how educators foster a sense of belonging for students in inclusive elementary schools. The results of this study were intended to help policymakers and teachers in inclusive elementary schools make decisions about how to encourage both students’ involvement and teachers’ effectiveness. The theory that guided this study was social identity theory, which helped in understanding how individuals perceive and express their feelings towards belonging in social groups. Tajfel’s social identity theory provided a framework to answer the central research question: What are the lived experiences of educators regarding the sense …

The Lived Experiences Of Higher Education Staff Leaders In A Four-Week Transformational Leadership Program: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Lastarsha Alston

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study is to describe the lived experiences of higher education staff who have completed a four-week transformational leadership program at a higher education institution in a mid-Atlantic state. The phenomenon was generally defined as exploring staff leadership and the influence on the leadership staff derived from the program. The theory guiding this study was Bass' transformational leadership theory. The central research question was as follows: What are the lived experiences of staff leaders who participated in the four-week transformational leadership program in a Mid-Atlantic state higher education? The methodology used for the research study …

Importing Educators: A Phenomenological Study Examining The Community Mentorship Experiences Of First-Year Jamaican Immigrant Teachers Across Schools In The Southeastern United States, Nadralee Bixler

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the community mentorship experiences of first-year Jamaican immigrant teachers at schools in the Southeastern United States. The theory guiding this study is McMillan and Chavis's theory of sense of community, which provided a framework for understanding the critical factors of community, a sense of belonging, shared values, influence, and fulfillment of needs that contribute to an inclusive community for first-year Jamaican immigrant teachers. This qualitative research utilized a transcendental phenomenological approach, which enabled me to delve into the shared elements and the essence of the participants' experiences around community mentorship. Jamaican …

A Quantitative Causal-Comparative Study Of The Effect Of Differing Levels And Years Of Experience On Christian Teachers’ Instructional Differentiation Scores, Audra Callahan Locklear

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This quantitative causal-comparative study explores the relationship between teachers’ differentiation scores on the Classroom Practices Surveys for teachers with more than five years or fewer than five years teaching experience among elementary and secondary educators in Christian Schools. The importance of this study lies in understanding the differentiation practices Christian school teachers use in serving their students. This study involved 123 teachers that are employed by Christian schools in various regions in the United States. The Classroom Practices Survey was made available through Facebook and snowballing. Statistical analysis was completed using a Two-Way ANOVA which examined the frequency of differentiation …

Low Levels Of Self-Efficacy And Its Perceived Impact On Nontraditional Community College Students' Academic Performance, William Mckinley Pace Iii

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study explored low self-efficacy and its perceived impact on nontraditional community college student’s academic performance in the United States. The theory guiding this study was Albert Bandura’s theory of self-efficacy (1977), exploring the central research question: How does low self-efficacy’s perceived impact affect nontraditional community college student’s academic performance in the United States? The participants’ lived experiences was gathered through individual interviews, a focus group session, and follow-up personal interviews. The study utilized the interpretive framework of the constructivist worldview, where the researcher used bracketing, an initial data analysis, coding, and themes, finalized by …

Educators' Experiences With Social Skill Acquisition Through Collaborative Learning Strategies For Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disabilities: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, Sharmonica Monique Prince

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the effectiveness of social skill acquisition through collaborative learning strategies for students with emotional and behavioral disorders by educators in the Crest County School District. The theories guiding this study were Skinner’s theory of behaviorism and Bandura’s social learning theory, as both theories are significant to understanding how external stimuli and observational learning shape behavior. The central question was, “What are educators' experiences with social skill acquisition through collaborative learning strategies for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities?” A phenomenological study was utilized to describe teachers' perceptions of collaborative learning and …

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Journal of Graduate Education Research

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An Afropessimism Of Student Mobility: Is International Higher Education Extreme Investment In Whiteness?, Zoe A. Case

Journal of Graduate Education Research

This paper strives to consider whether, as Riyad Shahjahan and Kirsten Edwards suggest, international higher education systematically invests in Whiteness. In doing so, I explore first whether the international university system invests in Whiteness through its expansion of satellite campuses and systemic fetishisation of global university rankings. Turning towards the micro-level, I consider the individual international student as investor and, via an Afropessimist lens inspired by Frank B. Wilderson III and Sara Ahmed, I find that the question of Whiteness as investment situates Whiteness as a good in which everyone can invest. I show that although international higher education is …

Green Skill Needs Of Business Education Graduates For Self-Reliance In The Twenty-First Century Economy In South Eastern Nigerian State, Oliver Okechuwu Okanazu, Okanazu Promise Uchechukwu, Vero Omonor Ihunde

Journal of Graduate Education Research

Unemployment among business education graduates in Enugu State has led to adverse effects such as underdevelopment and increased crime rates leading to the need for solutions. Green skills are important requirement for employment in the twenty-first century. Hence, the study sought to ascertain the green skill needs of business education graduates for self-reliance in the twenty-first century in Enugu State. Two research questions guided the study, while two null hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a survey research design. It was carried out in government-owned tertiary institutions in Enugu state that offer business education. …

Heritage Language Learners In The Foreign Language Classroom, Annabel Noar

Journal of Graduate Education Research

Heritage language learners are a heterogenous group themselves, and prevalent contrasts exist between them and foreign language learners. This presents challenges for the amalgamation of heritage language learners and foreign language learners within a single language classroom. Reviewing relevant literature, this paper discusses the differences between heritage language learners and foreign language learners, and how these can be accounted for by educators. It argues that, without specific, individualised differentiation, the foreign language classroom is inappropriate for the heritage language learner due to its inability to sufficiently account for their heterogeneity, diverse backgrounds and unique motivations for language learning. The difficulty …

Pornography, Problematic Use And Academic Outcomes In College Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis, Promise Tewogbola, Victoria Bodunde, Deborah Odaudu

Journal of Graduate Education Research

Background: The prevalence of pornography consumption among college students has raised concerns about its potential impact on academic performance. This study aims to examine the relationships between pornography use, academic outcomes, and problematic pornography use among university students.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 739 students from a Midwestern U.S. state university. Participants completed an online survey assessing demographics, grade point average (GPA), pornography consumption frequency, Academic Success Inventory (ASI) scores, and Problematic Pornography Use (PPU) scale scores. Logistic and linear regression analyses were used to examine associations between variables.

Results: Pornography consumers had 41% lower odds of …

Metacognitive Awareness And Learning Approaches Among Graduate Students, Yuewei Shi, Leslie Cordie

Journal of Graduate Education Research

This study explored the relationship between metacognitive awareness and learning approaches in two groups of graduate students: direct-pathway students and adult graduate students. Direct-pathway students transitioned directly from their undergraduate programs to graduate school, while adult graduate students had delayed entry, typically after age 25 and after working for several years. To investigate differences between the two groups, we utilized a self-reported survey incorporating the Metacognitive Awareness Inventory (MAI) and the Study Skills Inventory for Students (ASSIST). Survey data was analyzed to determine if the groups differed in their metacognitive awareness and learning approaches. The findings revealed that adult graduate …

Trends In Higher Education: Transforming Learning And Shaping The Future, Kimberley Sartain

Journal of Graduate Education Research

Higher education is undergoing rapid transformation driven by technological advancements, demographic shifts, and evolving workforce demands. This paper explores key trends shaping the future of higher education, including diversity and inclusion, the rise of non- traditional students, mental health awareness, artificial intelligence (AI), and experiential learning. Drawing from scholarly research, the study examines the impact of these trends on institutional policies, student success, and the broader educational landscape. Ethical considerations and best practices for adapting to these changes are also discussed.