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Field Note, January 2025, Bob Gallagher Jan 2025

Field Note, January 2025, Bob Gallagher

Journal of Inquiry and Action in Education

Bob Gallagher's reflections on educational beliefs, inspired by the book The Teacher You Want to Be, offer a profound critique and vision for what schools could be. Here's a detailed breakdown based on the themes and beliefs discussed


The Chanticleer, 2025-01-16, Coastal Carolina University Jan 2025

The Chanticleer, 2025-01-16, Coastal Carolina University

The Chanticleer Student Newspaper

The editorially independent student produced weekly newspaper of Coastal Carolina University.


The Minutes Of The Marshall University Staff Council Meeting, January 2025, Marshall University Staff Council Jan 2025

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Staff Council Meeting, January 2025, Marshall University Staff Council

Staff Council Minutes

No abstract provided.


Gec Meeting Minutes For Jan 16, 2025, General Education Committee Jan 2025

Gec Meeting Minutes For Jan 16, 2025, General Education Committee

General Education Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.


African American Males' Perceptions Of Factors Affecting Their Decision To Not Attend College After Graduating From High School: A Qualitative Instrumental Case Study, Rawle Hamilton Jan 2025

African American Males' Perceptions Of Factors Affecting Their Decision To Not Attend College After Graduating From High School: A Qualitative Instrumental Case Study, Rawle Hamilton

Student Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative instrumental case study aimed to examine the factors that influence the decision of African American males who graduated from high-poverty high schools in New York City and decided not to attend college. A qualitative instrumental case study research design was done through the use of one-on-one, semi-structured interviews with 12 African American males who graduated from urban, high-poverty high schools in New York City between 2018 and 2023. Purposive and snowball sampling of 12 African American male alumni were utilized in this study, and the data source was alumni from urban, high-poverty high schools in New York City. …


Qualitative Study Of Barriers That Contribute To English Language Learners Academic Underperformance In Middle School Grades 6-8, Marcus Tremayne Holbert Jan 2025

Qualitative Study Of Barriers That Contribute To English Language Learners Academic Underperformance In Middle School Grades 6-8, Marcus Tremayne Holbert

Student Theses and Dissertations

The academic underperformance of English Language Learners (ELL) in middle schools remains a critical issue within the U.S. educational system. ELL students face a variety of obstacles that impact their academic achievement, such as language barriers and a lack of adequate support. This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to explore the barriers contributing to the academic struggles of ELL students in grades 6-8 in central Mississippi, focusing on the lived experiences of core subject teachers. The study sought to understand how these barriers affect instructional practices and student outcomes, particularly within the context of middle school education. The research was guided …


A Qualitative Study On The Opportunities And Barriers Of Female Superintendents In The Northern Region Of Missouri, Rondalyn Vaughn Jan 2025

A Qualitative Study On The Opportunities And Barriers Of Female Superintendents In The Northern Region Of Missouri, Rondalyn Vaughn

Student Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to explore the experiences of female superintendents in leadership positions, focusing on the opportunities and barriers they faced on the journey to the superintendency and in the position of superintendent. Women are underrepresented in the superintendency in the female-dominated educational field. The study examined the role of gender in leadership by identifying the barriers and opportunities women experienced along the path to the superintendency and in the superintendent position. Liberal Feminist Theory was adopted as a guiding framework, focusing on the effective practices, opportunities, and challenges faced by female superintendents. The liberal feminist theory was …


A Study Of The Sense Of Teaching Self-Efficacy Among Emergency Certified Teachers In A Rural Eastern Oklahoma School District, Matthew J. Brunk Jan 2025

A Study Of The Sense Of Teaching Self-Efficacy Among Emergency Certified Teachers In A Rural Eastern Oklahoma School District, Matthew J. Brunk

Student Theses and Dissertations

There is a teacher shortage in Oklahoma. To address this teacher shortage, the Oklahoma Department of Education has eased restrictions by providing an alternative pathway into the classroom called emergency-certification. The lack of traditionally prepared teachers entering the profession, coupled with untrained emergency-certified teachers entering the classroom instead, impacts students across the state. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine emergency-certified teachers' perceived sense of self-efficacy regarding their teaching pedagogy and classroom management in a rural Oklahoma district. Ten participants were chosen from six different rural school districts in eastern Oklahoma. Each participant was in either their …


Exploring Science Education Teaching Practices Within The Homeschool Community Of West Michigan, Amanda Syers Jan 2025

Exploring Science Education Teaching Practices Within The Homeschool Community Of West Michigan, Amanda Syers

Student Theses and Dissertations

Parental perception of the importance of science education and parental perceptions and use of active learning and inquiry-based practices in the context of homeschool science education represent a clear gap in the existing literature. This quantitative survey research study was designed to discover, analyze, and quantify parents' perceptions of the importance of science education and the science education practices used in homeschools across West Michigan through a constructivist framework lens. Using a novel survey instrument specifically designed for this study, a pilot test and subsequent anonymous survey were administered using snowball sampling methodology to collect data to answer three research …


The Influence Of Principal Leadership On Collective Teacher Efficacy, Mikaela Marie Schaller Jan 2025

The Influence Of Principal Leadership On Collective Teacher Efficacy, Mikaela Marie Schaller

Student Theses and Dissertations

This study explored the relationship between principal leadership style and collective teacher efficacy in K-12 schools across five districts in South Carolina. The research problem addressed how different leadership styles—transformational, transactional, and passive-avoidant—affect teachers’ collective beliefs in their ability to positively influence student outcomes. A correlational quantitative research design was employed to examine the relationship between leadership style and collective teacher efficacy. The guiding theoretical framework was based on transformational leadership theory. Data was collected using the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, and one-way ANOVA were used to analyze the data and answer the research questions. The findings …


Workforce Development Initiatives To Improve The Labor Force In Rural Communities: A Case Study, Danielle K. Pugsley Jan 2025

Workforce Development Initiatives To Improve The Labor Force In Rural Communities: A Case Study, Danielle K. Pugsley

Student Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative case study explored stakeholders' perceptions in Baxter County, Arkansas, regarding workforce development initiatives at Mountain Home High School Career Academies and Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. The purpose was to understand if these initiatives met local employers' needs and contributed to creating a skilled and educated labor force, thereby enhancing the area's economic vitality. The study, guided by the Chaos Theory of Careers and the Pathways System Framework, included 15 in-person interviews with representatives from secondary and post-secondary education, business leaders, and workforce development professionals. Participants, selected through purposeful sampling, were asked five identical open-ended questions to understand the …


Examining Teacher’S Experience Of Using Developmentally Appropriate Practices For Improving Mississippi Academic Assessment Program Reading Scores, Kimberly L. Chambers Jan 2025

Examining Teacher’S Experience Of Using Developmentally Appropriate Practices For Improving Mississippi Academic Assessment Program Reading Scores, Kimberly L. Chambers

Student Theses and Dissertations

Examining Teacher’s Experience of Using Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Improving Mississippi Academic Assessment Program This study explored the impact of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) on reading test scores as measured by the Mississippi Academics Assessment Program (MAAP) for students in grades 3-5. The research problem is centered on the potential disconnect between traditional teaching methods and the developmental needs of students, which negatively influenced their reading achievement. The study was particularly relevant to educators, policymakers, and students in elementary education who are directly impacted by the effectiveness of instructional practices. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to examine …


January 17, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Jan 2025

January 17, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.


Adryan Scicluna, Adryan John Scicluna Mr Jan 2025

Adryan Scicluna, Adryan John Scicluna Mr

Staff Scholarship - Australia & Dubai

This work was developed specifically for the forthcoming VDP220 course in the School of VFX, as a marketing source. This output of work and others like it serves as evidence of the level of digital sculpting capability our students can achieve when technical skills are integrated with conceptual thinking, to creatively engaging process to embark on an iterative journey. Character development of this nature demonstrates how personal vision, world building, and narrative intent can meaningfully inform technical outcomes. It prompts consideration of the types of worlds and characters our students are capable of creating when encouraged to move beyond functional …


A Relationship Between Education And Recidivism With Individuals Under Federal Supervision In The Western District Of North Carolina, Matthew John Wzorek Jan 2025

A Relationship Between Education And Recidivism With Individuals Under Federal Supervision In The Western District Of North Carolina, Matthew John Wzorek

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The police, courts, and corrections generate the criminal justice system. Each department strives to achieve the same outcome: reducing recidivism rates. Unfortunately, the incarceration rate continues to increase, and U.S. prisons are overcrowded, making recidivism a critical issue. Previous research indicates that individuals who attain higher education while incarcerated are less likely to recidivate and more likely to secure employment than those who lack education. This study is designed to examine the relationship between education and reducing recidivism rates in the Western District of North Carolina. Specifically, this study is aimed to determine if former inmates who earned a higher …


Exploring The Role Of Teacher-Student Relationships In Inclusive Classrooms From The Lived Experiences Of High School Graduates With Disabilities, Mary D. Newman Jan 2025

Exploring The Role Of Teacher-Student Relationships In Inclusive Classrooms From The Lived Experiences Of High School Graduates With Disabilities, Mary D. Newman

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to understand the lived experiences of special education students from inclusive classrooms who graduated from high school in a metropolitan city in Georgia. Academic mediation theory guided this research. The academic mediation theory identifies teacher-student relationships as critical in encouraging students to stay in school. The central research question was as follows: What are the lived experiences of high school students with disabilities in the inclusion classroom? This study was conducted using qualitative research methods. The researcher used a purposeful and criterion sampling method to identify 12 high school graduates with disabilities. …


2025-01-16 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate. Jan 2025

2025-01-16 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from January 16, 2025.


2025-01-16 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate. Jan 2025

2025-01-16 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter from January 16, 2025.


The Role Of Learned Helplessness On Academic Baseline Levels In Adult Education Students Enrolling In A High School Equivalency Program, Kippie Barnwell Hartcraft Jan 2025

The Role Of Learned Helplessness On Academic Baseline Levels In Adult Education Students Enrolling In A High School Equivalency Program, Kippie Barnwell Hartcraft

Student Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this non-experimental quantitative study was to investigate the relationship between learned helplessness and academic baseline levels among adult students who dropped out of high school and have returned to a high school equivalency program to prepare to take the GED examination. The study controlled for the variables of the age of the student at the time of GED program enrollment, gender, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. It is not known if, and to what degree, learned helplessness impacts academic baseline levels in reading, mathematics, and language in adult students. Learned helplessness, a maladaptive condition as demonstrated by low …


An Examination Of Maternal Messages Given To Academically Successful African American Undergraduate Males By Their Single Mothers, Denee' Scott-Elliott Jan 2025

An Examination Of Maternal Messages Given To Academically Successful African American Undergraduate Males By Their Single Mothers, Denee' Scott-Elliott

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine the lived experiences of successful African American undergraduate males from single-parent homes, and the maternal messages that contributed to their academic success and resilience. Research shows that African American males face an icreased risk of academic underachievement, particularly those raised by single mothers. The participants consisted of African American undergraduate males who grew up in a single-parent home headed by their mother. For the purpose of this study, academically successful males were defined as males enrolled in a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the District of Columbia, Maryland and …


Staff Council Agenda, Georgia Southern University Jan 2025

Staff Council Agenda, Georgia Southern University

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

No abstract provided.


Law Enforcement In Kentucky Schools - Student Interactions And Current Practices, Lee Ann Morrison Jan 2025

Law Enforcement In Kentucky Schools - Student Interactions And Current Practices, Lee Ann Morrison

Online Theses and Dissertations

This mixed-methods study investigates the role of school resource officers (SROs) in Kentucky and describes their interactions with students. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how SROs interact with students and the implications of those interactions. The quantitative phase of the research involved a secondary analysis of student behavior violation data and the reported outcomes for students. Data indicated that student interaction with SROs did not lead to a significant student arrest rate. In the qualitative phase of the study, a focus group was conducted with school resource officers to explore their daily interactions with students. Qualitative …


A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Of A Single-Session Digital Acceptance And Commitment Therapy Intervention, Michael E. Levin, Miriam N. Mukasa, Emily M. Bowers, Korena S. Klimczak, Ty B. Aller Jan 2025

A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Of A Single-Session Digital Acceptance And Commitment Therapy Intervention, Michael E. Levin, Miriam N. Mukasa, Emily M. Bowers, Korena S. Klimczak, Ty B. Aller

Psychology Faculty Publications

Adherence challenges are common among digital mental health interventions (DMHIs). Single-session DMHIs may help by providing a low-intensity intervention that takes less time to complete. This pilot randomized controlled trial sought to evaluate the acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a single-session DMHI based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in a non-clinical sample of college students. The trial was pre-registered (NCT06139718). A total of 61 students were recruited, which was below the target of 100 participants. The participants were randomized to the single-session ACT DMHI or to a waitlist condition, with assessments completed at 1-week and 1-month follow-ups. The vast …


Data Literacy In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Morgan V. Harrell Jan 2025

Data Literacy In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Morgan V. Harrell

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this hermeneutical phenomenological study is to explore the essential data and digital literacies for instructors in community colleges, trade schools, and vocational training programs located in the South to work with artificial intelligence (AI) effectively. The theory guiding this study is based on Max van Manen's framework on lived experiences and Paul Ricoeur's narrative theory, which is designed to enhance understanding of the perception and implementation of these literacies within an AI-augmented educational domain. As society's reliance on data continues to grow, it becomes essential to equip all citizens with the skills required for data literacy (Wolff …


A Phenomenological Study Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Former Adult Drug Users’ Sobriety Journey After Graduating From A Faith-Based/Spiritual Drug And Alcohol Recovery Program, Laurine Voltaire Jan 2025

A Phenomenological Study Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Former Adult Drug Users’ Sobriety Journey After Graduating From A Faith-Based/Spiritual Drug And Alcohol Recovery Program, Laurine Voltaire

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to investigate the lived experiences of former adult drug users and their sobriety journeys after graduating from a variety of faith-based or spiritual drug and alcohol recovery programs. The research included a systematic review and narrative synthesis of existing literature on faith-based and spiritual recovery programs to address the gap concerning the lived experiences of former users and an evaluation of the strategies and techniques vital for facilitating recovery. The guiding theoretical framework CHIME-D delineated the essential definitive characteristics such as connectedness, hope, identity, meaning of life, empowerment, and overcoming difficulties that …


Ethical Considerations In Instructional Design Enhanced By Artificial Intelligence: A Phenomenological Inquiry, Billy Malone Jan 2025

Ethical Considerations In Instructional Design Enhanced By Artificial Intelligence: A Phenomenological Inquiry, Billy Malone

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the ethical considerations that instructional designers faced when integrating artificial intelligence into instructional design for adult learners at various educational institutions. The theory guiding this study was the technological pedagogical content knowledge framework, which offered a thorough method for analyzing how technology, pedagogy, and ethics were integrated into education. The central question for this study asked how instructional designers described their lived experiences and ethical considerations when integrating artificial intelligence into instructional design for adult learners. This study used a hermeneutic phenomenological methodology to improve the understanding of the lived experiences …


A Phenomenological Research Study Of The African American Male And Grief: The Need To Communicate, Theresa E. Ellis Jan 2025

A Phenomenological Research Study Of The African American Male And Grief: The Need To Communicate, Theresa E. Ellis

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This is a dissertation on death, grief, and the communication styles of African American males after the loss of a loved one. It will speak to the limited amount of literature reviews surrounding death, culture, race, gender, and the social determent of death. This dissertation will issue a summation of the limitations of older studies and how to fill the need to conduct newer studies. This dissertation offers suggestions on the need to encourage future researchers to take up the mantle and use their lived experiences on death, grief counseling, mental health counseling, and how spiritual counseling can be used …


Investigating The Correlation Between Racially Based Trauma And The Imposter Phenomenon In High-Achieving Black Women, Tarra Lynn Winfield Ray Jan 2025

Investigating The Correlation Between Racially Based Trauma And The Imposter Phenomenon In High-Achieving Black Women, Tarra Lynn Winfield Ray

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study investigates the imposter phenomenon, racially based trauma, and how the two correlate among high-achieving Black women. High achieving for this writing refers to Black women who attend college or graduate school, those in professional positions that require a degree, advanced degree, or professional licensure (i.e., corporate executives, medical doctors, attorneys, mental health clinicians, etc.), and entrepreneurs. Many current studies have focused on the unique and complex experiences that high-achieving Black women face while working to achieve goals and gain success. Many of these women have experienced racially based trauma, and many endorse the simultaneous experiencing of the imposter …


Experience Of Underrepresented In Medicine Faculty In Career Advancement At A U.S. Medical School: A Phenomenological Study, Johnson George Jan 2025

Experience Of Underrepresented In Medicine Faculty In Career Advancement At A U.S. Medical School: A Phenomenological Study, Johnson George

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This transcendental phenomenological study aims to gain insight into the experiences of Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) faculty members who have gone through the individual promotional plan (IPP) in preparation for promotion to senior ranks at a medical school. The study focused on the experiences of 12-15 medical school faculty members who met the criteria and experienced individual promotion plan consults with a leader in faculty affairs. This study will guide Lev Vygotsky’s socio-cultural theory and Rappaport’s empowerment theory. Vygotsky's approach emphasizes the importance of language and community in teaching skill sets, while Rappaport's theory empowers individuals to take ownership of …


Serving With The Strength God Supplies, Sarah Moss Jan 2025

Serving With The Strength God Supplies, Sarah Moss

The Voice

No abstract provided.