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California's Home-To-School Transportation Program Funding And Rising Transportation Costs Impact On K-12 Public Education Pupil Transportation: A Multiple Case Study Of California K-12 Public Education Chief Business Officials, Jarrett L. Garife
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this multiple case study was to understand the perceived impact of California’s Local Control Funding Formula’s (LCFF) home-to-school transportation (HTST) program funding and rising pupil transportation operational costs on California’s K-12 public school districts and county offices of education (COE). Pfeffer and Salancik’s resource dependency theory was the theoretical framework for this study. California K-12 public school districts and COEs were the sites used for this multiple-case study. Ten Chief Business Officials (CBO) made up the sample. The central research question that guided my study asked, what are the impacts of state home-to-school program funding remaining at …
Multicultural Education: A Phenomenological Study Of How Elementary Teachers' Classroom Experiences Mirror The Knowledge And Skills Gained In Undergraduate Courses, Emily L. Hepner-Leffel
Multicultural Education: A Phenomenological Study Of How Elementary Teachers' Classroom Experiences Mirror The Knowledge And Skills Gained In Undergraduate Courses, Emily L. Hepner-Leffel
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of the study was to conduct a phenomenological analysis of the experiences of elementary school teachers concerning multicultural education in an urban school district in Southern Virginia. The study aimed to explore and describe teachers' perceptions, beliefs, values, and attitudes regarding multicultural education and assess their preparedness to implement multicultural education practices in their classrooms. The research utilized a qualitative research design that involved in-depth interviews and observations with a purposive sample of 10 novice and experienced elementary teachers. The study also gathered information from various documents that were collected to generate data. The data underwent analysis through …
Educator Experiences In Conflict Management With Parents Of Students With Disabilities: A Phenomenological Study, Laura Lewis Mosby
Educator Experiences In Conflict Management With Parents Of Students With Disabilities: A Phenomenological Study, Laura Lewis Mosby
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study is to explore and describe the lived experiences of K-12 public school educators regarding their training for and use of conflict management strategies with parents of students with disabilities at the school-building level. The theory guiding this study is Lazarus and Folkman’s theory on cognitive appraisal, as it can be applied to the field of education regarding the emotionality and difficulty experienced by educators and parents of students with disabilities when engaged in conflict. Collaborative leadership provides educators with a framework to engage in conflict management strategies. Moustakas’s transcendental phenomenology research method will …
The Implications Of Adverse Childhood Experiences On Adult Health Perceptions, Angela Cleshette Revis
The Implications Of Adverse Childhood Experiences On Adult Health Perceptions, Angela Cleshette Revis
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic incidents or circumstances children face before age 18 that often manifest as physical and mental health illnesses in adulthood, disproportionately affecting survivors from lower socioeconomic classes, specifically communities of color. This study examines the prevalence and type of illnesses stemming from ACEs in adult patients sampled from a North Carolina public health center, where patients are of lower socioeconomic classes, including those from communities of color. Semi structured interviews among 14 participants were conducted using the Zoom meetings platform to obtain responses from the participants. The results show significant mental health consequences, including early …
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study Of A Blended Learning Community Designed To Encourage Biblical Literacy, Discipleship, And Formation Of A Biblical Worldview In Members Of A Local Church, Denise O. Johnson
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to understand biblical worldview development of church members at Community Church. The theory guiding this study was Garrison et al’s (2010) Community of Inquiry (CoI). The central research question for this study was: Using a blended online learning approach based on instructional design and technology principles founded in Community of Inquiry CoI theory, how was the development of a biblical worldview influenced by discipleship in a local assembly to increase biblical literacy and community engagement? The study focused on perceptions from 12–-15 members of a small local church in the southern United …
Military Early Childhood Educators' Experiences Of Transitioning From The Creative Curriculum To Early Learning Matters (Elm) Curriculum: A Case Study, Joretta Anderson
Military Early Childhood Educators' Experiences Of Transitioning From The Creative Curriculum To Early Learning Matters (Elm) Curriculum: A Case Study, Joretta Anderson
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine the experiences of military early childhood educators at a military installation in eastern Virginia as they transitioned from Creative Curriculum to the Early Learning Matters (ELM) Curriculum. The theory guiding this study was Schlossberg’s (1981) transition theory, as the aim of the study was to research educators in the time of a curriculum transition. The study was a single instrument case study, and the participants included military early childhood educators who have experienced transitioning from Creative Curriculum to ELM Curriculum. Data was collected through individual interviews, focus group discussion, and …
Motivational Or Disheartening?: A Phenomenological Study On Black Doctoral-Level Support At Predominantly White Institutions, Morgan Harbison
Motivational Or Disheartening?: A Phenomenological Study On Black Doctoral-Level Support At Predominantly White Institutions, Morgan Harbison
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study is to describe the lived experiences of Black students majoring in the mental health field and the perceived influences that challenges have on degree completion at predominantly White institutions (PWIs) in Central Virginia. The theories guiding this study are Tinto’s theory on student departure in higher education and Astin’s theory on student involvement as they relate to White stakeholders supporting Black students at the doctoral level. The following central research question guides the study: What are the lived experiences of Black doctoral students majoring in the mental health field at PWI? A transcendental …
The Predictive Relationship Between The Percentage Of High School Students Experiencing Homelessness And On-Time Graduation, Michelle Lee Wiggs
The Predictive Relationship Between The Percentage Of High School Students Experiencing Homelessness And On-Time Graduation, Michelle Lee Wiggs
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this predictive correlational study was to determine how accurately the percentage of students in Oklahoma high schools who graduate on-time be predicted by the percentage of those students who experienced homelessness during their four years of high school. The theoretical framework for this study came from Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, resiliency theory, and grit theory. A bivariate linear regression analysis was conducted to examine predictive relationships between the criterion variable, percentage of students who graduated from high school on-time of Oklahoma high school students, and the predictor variable, percentage of youth experiencing homelessness (YEH). Archival data from …
A Phenomenological Study Of The Lived Experiences Of K-12 Teachers In Delaware County Facilitating Communal Trauma Processing, Geena Flores
A Phenomenological Study Of The Lived Experiences Of K-12 Teachers In Delaware County Facilitating Communal Trauma Processing, Geena Flores
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to analyze the lived experiences of K-12 teachers in Delaware County, PA to understand how they perceive the processing of student trauma that has been passed down through generations in the community. The theory guiding this study was Intergenerational Trauma (IT) as this study seeks to understand the perceptions and intentionality of the teachers working in a community impacted by trauma passed down through generations. Teachers elucidated their experiences and perspectives via interviews, participant journaling, and a focus group. The data collected was analyzed and common themes emerged including the importance of safety …
General Education Teachers' Experience With Implementing Accommodations To Students With Special Needs: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Kari Connors Buono
General Education Teachers' Experience With Implementing Accommodations To Students With Special Needs: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Kari Connors Buono
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This hermeneutic phenomenological study describes general educators' experiences implementing interventions for students with special needs in classrooms across the Eastern United States. The study's theory is Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior. This research was conducted with eleven general education teachers participating through interviews, journal entries, and focus groups. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The qualitative data was triangulated and analyzed for codes and themes. The themes were 1- Ways to improve attitudes, 2- Consequences of unsupported expectations (attitudes), 3- Responsibilities for school personnel to discern, 4-Perceived peer interactions and requirements (subjective norm), and 5- Belief in personal ability …
Investigating The Experiences Of Educative Mentors Of Novice Educators In K-12 Schools: A Qualitative, Phenomenological Study, Kaitlyn Johnston
Investigating The Experiences Of Educative Mentors Of Novice Educators In K-12 Schools: A Qualitative, Phenomenological Study, Kaitlyn Johnston
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences supporting novice educators from the perceptions of educative mentors at K-12 public schools across the United States. The theory guiding this study was Bandura’s theory of self-efficacy, as it sought to explore successful mentoring practices from the perspective of the educative mentor. This study employed a qualitative, hermeneutical phenomenological research design that investigated 13 K-12 public school educative mentors’ perceptions of supporting new teachers through criterion sampling and later snowball sampling recruitment methods. Participants consented to participate in semi-structured interviews as well as submit documents and physical artifacts …
The Impact Of Teacher-Student Relationships And Self-Efficacy On The Engagement Of Secondary Special Education Students: A Predictive Correlational Study, Lora S. Davis
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this quantitative, predictive correlational study was to investigate the predictive ability of student perception of teacher-student relationships and student-reported self-efficacy on student-reported engagement, specifically regarding secondary special education students. Given the well-documented impact of teacher-student relationships on the educational experience of students, this study had the potential to provide meaningful guidance for staff in secondary schools when they seek to support special education students with disabilities. The participants in this study were 108 high school students receiving special education services from four different high schools located in rural areas of a single southeastern state. Participants anonymously completed …
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study Of The Lived Experiences Of Nontraditional Students Enrolled Exclusively In An Online Asynchronous Environment At A United States-Based Institution Of Higher Education, Amy L. Mccann
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to interpret the lived experiences of nontraditional students enrolled exclusively in an online asynchronous environment at a United States-based institution in the Midwest. The theory guiding this study is Malcolm Knowles’ adult learning theory, as it relates to the relationship between the retention of the adult learner and the support services used. The essential question of this research is, what are the experiences of nontraditional students enrolled exclusively in an online asynchronous environment? The goal of this study was to find answers to four research questions for a group of nontraditional asynchronous …
Improving The Self-Esteem Scores Of High School Students Through Artificial Intelligence Counseling: A Quantitative, Quasi-Experimental Study, Alexis Breanne Bolen
Improving The Self-Esteem Scores Of High School Students Through Artificial Intelligence Counseling: A Quantitative, Quasi-Experimental Study, Alexis Breanne Bolen
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this quantitative, quasi-experimental study was to determine the difference in self-esteem scores among high school students who participated in artificial intelligence counseling and those who did not when controlling for pretest scores. Student self-esteem is significant because it influences their work effort, class participation, and social interactions; therefore, research on the effect of artificial intelligence counseling is significant in exploring affordable and effective counseling methods to increase student self-esteem. The researcher used a convenience sample of 74 high school students from a private school in northern Maryland. Participants were evenly distributed into one treatment group and one …
A Phenomenological Study To Understand Student Perceptions Of Classroom Integration Strategies In Online Class Environments, Tanya Monique Balderrama
A Phenomenological Study To Understand Student Perceptions Of Classroom Integration Strategies In Online Class Environments, Tanya Monique Balderrama
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the lived experiences of online college students. Reviewed research includes finding that online students perform lower academically than their in-person counterparts and online students suffer a lack of engagement in online learning environments. The theories guiding this study were educational engagement theory and social learning theory. Sociologists and education experts suggest that learning is as social as it is academic in nature. Research data were obtained from current online students on their feelings about instructor interventions to increase engagement. Interviews were conducted with students and research also used focus groups to …
The Relationship Between Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Teacher Self-Efficacy, And Students' Perceptions Of Effective Teaching And Learning In The 21st Century Secondary Classroom: A Quantitative Correlational Study, Angela Herring Donaldson
The Relationship Between Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Teacher Self-Efficacy, And Students' Perceptions Of Effective Teaching And Learning In The 21st Century Secondary Classroom: A Quantitative Correlational Study, Angela Herring Donaldson
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Effective classroom management plays a vital role in helping to create an environment that is conducive to effective teaching and learning. It is a catalyst for the effective implementation of teaching and learning strategies that result in better behavioral and academic outcomes. Ineffective classroom management strategies have resulted in teacher burnout, student disengagement, disruptive behavior, and negative academic outcomes for students. The purpose of this non-experimental quantitative predictive correlational study is to examine the relationship between the criterion variable (students’ perceptions of teaching and learning) and the predictor variables (cultural responsiveness, classroom management, and self-efficacy of each student’s teacher). The …
Investigating The Effects Of Social And Emotional Learning On Career And Technical Education Students' Career Readiness Certification, Helen K. Linkous
Investigating The Effects Of Social And Emotional Learning On Career And Technical Education Students' Career Readiness Certification, Helen K. Linkous
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this quantitative predictive-correlational study was to determine if social-emotional learning (SEL) impacts career and technical education (CTE) students’ career readiness certification. This study was guided by Albert Bandura’s social learning theory which has been applied to social emotional learning to help individuals develop the skills necessary to navigate social interactions effectively. It is important to understand the correlation between SEL and career readiness since it affects students’ graduation, employability, and the potential for high-skilled, high-waged careers. The 152 participants for the study were drawn from a convenience sample of high school students who completed a CTE program …
An Organizational Approach For Teaching, Coaching And Empowering Displaced People, Tiffani J. Holloway
An Organizational Approach For Teaching, Coaching And Empowering Displaced People, Tiffani J. Holloway
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This document will describe the issue of homelessness, the needs of the homeless/ displaced people, and how those needs can be addressed by creating a program. The purpose of the Transformational Home Empowerment Services for Everyone (THESE) program is to provide valuable resources to displaced individuals living within a shelter or transitional housing. The leader of this program used transformational and servant leadership skills, which will be described in the text. This program's vision, objectives, outputs, and outcomes will be listed. Details about the collaborating organization, Alice’s Home of Hope shelter, and information about the organization’s leadership and program participants …
An Examination Of The Relationship Between Self-Care And Fruit Of The Spirit In African-American Pastors: A Multi-Case Study, Rashon Wallace Dalton
An Examination Of The Relationship Between Self-Care And Fruit Of The Spirit In African-American Pastors: A Multi-Case Study, Rashon Wallace Dalton
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The role of a pastor today involves spiritual duties, administrative tasks, counseling parishioners, and preparing and giving Sunday morning sermons. Moreover, African-American pastors who have churches in inner cities face additional roles related to race relations, social inequality, and lack of resources. Due to the incredible demands of ministry and leadership, a pastor’s maintenance of self-care strategies can become secondary to the people they lead. When self-care is put on hold, the demonstration of the Spirit’s work in the pastor— “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control”—may become overrun by feelings of stress and burnout. The purpose of …
Developing Music Literacy Skills And Virtual Communities Through The Online Secondary Ensemble Rehearsals, Argine Safari
Developing Music Literacy Skills And Virtual Communities Through The Online Secondary Ensemble Rehearsals, Argine Safari
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In secondary ensembles, teachers navigate the demanding balance of developing music literacy skills while preparing for concerts. This challenge intensifies in online learning environments due to limited opportunities for instant feedback, ensemble synchronization, and fostering a sense of community. The problem was the lack of understanding of how secondary teachers develop music literacy skills and virtual communities through online secondary ensemble rehearsals, a new phenomenon born during the COVID-19 school shutdown. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore how secondary ensemble teachers develop music literacy skills and virtual communities through online band, choir, and orchestra rehearsals. The community …
Integrating Popular Music Into Instrumental Method Books For Beginning Students, Joshua E. Kohl
Integrating Popular Music Into Instrumental Method Books For Beginning Students, Joshua E. Kohl
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Some students in beginning band programs struggle while learning to use their instruments to play unfamiliar music. Modern beginning instrumental method books, aimed at beginners, are based on the Orff Schulwerk Methodology. In this methodology, students learn to play their instrument by using well-known music selected from classical music, folk tunes, and the popular music of the day. However, many of these method books do not contain any current popular music to help teach the beginning band student. This study identifies the current usage of songs within the various instrumental method books and students’ familiarity with the music from these …
The Lived Experiences Of International Medical Graduates Who Encounter Financial And Language Barriers While Seeking Employment In The United States: A Phenomenological Study, Sheryl Buchanan
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe international medical graduates’ (IMGs) language and financial barriers at the adult education center. The theory guiding this study was the self-determination theory. Self-determination theory posits that individuals are successful when their psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are satisfied. IMGs’ language and financial barriers may impact their abilities to fulfill these needs, hindering the development of professional competence, limiting decision-making autonomy, and affecting their abilities to develop a sense of relatedness as they navigate the medical field. The central research question for this study focused on the IMGs’ experiences as …
Equipping Leaders For Spiritual Growth At Christ The King Church, Grace Akpofure Nkanga
Equipping Leaders For Spiritual Growth At Christ The King Church, Grace Akpofure Nkanga
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Spiritual Growth is foundational for a thriving church and knowledgeable leadership is the key to a spiritually sound church. Thus, this project was planned to meet the Christ the King Church (CTKC) needs of equipping the leaders for spiritual growth. This praxis project sought to fuel spiritual growth among the key leaders of CTKC. Using the Servant Leadership theory of Greenleaf (1970), specialized training was offered to address the participants’ need for greater spiritual growth and awareness. Due to the recognized need for greater awareness and growth among the leaders of CTKC, this qualitative praxis project sought to introduce the …
Unveiling The Black Mavericks: Black Musical Pioneers And Their Enduring Cultural Impact, Jamie C. Mardis
Unveiling The Black Mavericks: Black Musical Pioneers And Their Enduring Cultural Impact, Jamie C. Mardis
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This study explores the profound cultural impact of Black musical innovators, examining their contributions across various musical genres and their enduring influence on American culture. The purpose of this qualitative historical interpretive study is to understand the cultural impact of Black musical innovators on broader American society. This research involves Black musical pioneers from diverse genres and historical periods in the United States. Guided by Cultural Theory, as articulated by scholars like Stuart Hall and Jean Piaget, the study investigates how cultural identities are produced through representation and social interaction. Piaget’s concepts of cognitive development help understand how Black musical …
Textbook Affordability Committee Minutes, November 13, 2024, Illinois State University, Textbook Affordability Committee
Textbook Affordability Committee Minutes, November 13, 2024, Illinois State University, Textbook Affordability Committee
Textbook Affordability Committee
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Post-Course Statistics Interpretation Anxiety In An Asynchronous Online Statistics Course: A Causal-Comparative Study Of Traditional And Nontraditional Students, Andrea Rose Boito
Post-Course Statistics Interpretation Anxiety In An Asynchronous Online Statistics Course: A Causal-Comparative Study Of Traditional And Nontraditional Students, Andrea Rose Boito
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this quantitative, causal-comparative study was to determine if there was a difference in post-course statistics interpretation anxiety for asynchronous online introductory statistics students who were traditional, those under age 24, and those who were nontraditional, aged 24 and older, when controlling for pre-course statistics interpretation anxiety. This study provides valuable information to creators and instructors of online statistics courses to understand how to better create courses to service students concerning statistics interpretation anxiety. Sixty-nine students taking the same online statistics course at a large university in the northeastern United States were assessed. The pre-course and post-course Statistical …
A Qualitative Study To Understand The Experiences Of Teachers Transitioning From Teacher Preparation Programs To A Title I Classroom, Kattie Hurst
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the experiences of novice Title I teachers when transitioning from teacher preparation programs to full-time classroom teachers in Title I classrooms in Utah, North Dakota, and Illinois. The theories guiding this study includes the humanistic learning theory, social constructivism, and teacher identity development theory. Humanistic learning theory emphasized the importance of understanding and valuing the unique experiences and perspectives of individual learners (Rogers, 1957). Social constructivism offered a valuable framework for understanding and addressing the challenges faced by novice teachers in Title I schools by highlighting the role of social interactions, …
In Search Of New Originals: An Examination Of Experiences In Upper-Division Jazz Improvisation Pedagogy, Bruce Babad
In Search Of New Originals: An Examination Of Experiences In Upper-Division Jazz Improvisation Pedagogy, Bruce Babad
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Jazz improvisation courses have become part of the canon within upper-division course offerings, yet only a few students end up sounding original or creative. This descriptive phenomenological study aimed to elucidate, understand, and articulate the significance underlying the lived experiences of adept jazz musicians as they contemplated developing and disseminating improvisational skills. Upper-division jazz improvisation pedagogy is rooted in music theory, a chord-scale approach to jazz harmony, solo transcriptions, and commonly used patterns. Combining these approaches has reduced improvisation to feats of problem-solving or painting by numbers. This study aimed to illuminate the lived experiences of original, creative jazz improvisers …
A Case Study Of The Perceived Pedagogical Strategies Used To Increase Student Motivation And Effective Technology Use In The Secondary Classroom, Adam Herring
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this single-instrument case study is to understand the strategies that educators perceive to be effective in successfully increasing student motivation when using personal technology in the high school classroom at River Valley High School in the Southeast United States. The theory guiding this study is Ryan and Deci’s theory on self-determination as it examines the relationship between motivation and academic achievement. The central research question in this study, that is, how can relatedness, competency, and autonomy support the use of personal technology in the secondary education classroom, explores how personal technology could influence the perceived motivation of …
Home Educators’ Experiences Teaching Beginning Readers: A Phenomenological Study, Meghan K. Allred
Home Educators’ Experiences Teaching Beginning Readers: A Phenomenological Study, Meghan K. Allred
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to investigate how home educators describe their experiences teaching literacy to beginning readers in the United States. The theory guiding this study was Gagné’s conditions of learning theory as it relates to the literacy teaching experiences of presenting literacy content, eliciting performance of literacy skills, assessing literacy performance, and enhancing literacy retention and transfer in homeschool settings. The central research question was: How do home educators describe their literacy teaching experiences for beginning readers? A transcendental phenomenological approach was used to explore the shared homeschool experience of teaching beginning readers. Participants were selected …