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Changes In Preservice Secondary Science Teachers' Views, Beliefs, And Their Nos Teaching During A Science Methods Course Guided By Rfn, Kelsey Beeghly

Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-

This multiple-case study investigated the changes in three secondary science preservice teachers' views of the nature of science (NOS), their beliefs about the importance of NOS, as well as how these changes relate to their NOS teaching at the end of a science methods course guided by the reconceptualized family resemblance approach (RFN). RFN is a conceptual framework that visualizes science as a cognitive-epistemic and socioinstitutional system, and its educational applications have recently begun to be explored. Data sources included the pre and post course RFN Questionnaire (Kaya et al., 2019) and individual interviews, as well as each preservice teachers' …

The Mental Health Of First-Generation College Students Of Color, Devin Hallquist

Doctoral Dissertations

College students who identify as a person of color and are also the first person in their family to attend college must navigate challenges related to white supremacy, institutional racism, and structural inequality. Though the amount of research on first-generation college students of color is steadily increasing, there remains a lack of research on the mental health of these students. Through an intersectional approach, the current study explored the mental health of first-generation college students of color during their sophomore year of college. Participants in the current study completed questionnaires related to psychological symptoms, experiences of racial/ethnic stress, and ethnic …

A Collection Of Middle Level Reading Interventions Categorized Based On Specific Criteria, Claire E. Alexander

Culminating Experience Projects

Students lack literacy skills while entering the middle level grades, where reading is used as a tool for learning, rather than consistently taught through explicit instruction on the components of literacy. Reading interventions give students additional support and opportunities to improve their reading skills. This project argues for those intervention programs to be chosen based on specific qualities that are shown through research to make learning during interventions more impactful. The framework for this project works with the idea that learning is a social and cultural interaction, where collaboration, word play, student interests, and learning environment will allow students to …

Due Tomorrow, Do Tomorrow: Measuring And Reducing Procrastination Behavior Among Introductory Physics Students In An Online Environment, Zachary Felker

Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-

This work is focused on the measurement and prevention of procrastination behavior among college level introductory physics students completing online assignments in the form of mastery-based online learning modules. The research is conducted in two studies. The first study evaluates the effectiveness of offering students the opportunity to earn a small amount of extra credit for completing portions of their homework early. Unsupervised machine learning is used to identify an optimum cutoff duration which differentiates taking a short break during a continuous study session from a long break between two different study sessions. Using this cutoff, the study shows that …

Employing Organizational Theory And Strategic Enrollment Management To Private School Student Enrollment, Jessica Adams

Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-

This correlational, quantitative study examined if any relationship existed between Bolman and Deal's Organizational Theory and Strategic Enrollment Management in regard to a private, Christian school's enrollment. The study used four years of historical survey data, five years of enrollment data, and cross-referenced data points to find any similarities or common threads as to areas that could potentially be plaguing the enrollment numbers. The population of this study or unit of analysis included the following groups: 3rd-6th students, 7th-12th students, K-12th parents, and all faculty and staff. Historical survey data from focused climate and culture surveys completed through the EProve, …

The Impact Of Covid-19 On Collaboration Between School Psychologists And Board-Certified Behavioral Analysts, Taylor J. Bronaugh

Educational Specialist, 2020-current

The aim of this paper is to examine the impact of communication styles brought on by distanced learning and its effect on collaboration for school psychologists and Bord Certified Behavioral Analysts (BCBAs). Prior studies have addressed collaboration habits between these school-based professionals. The current study aims to analyze the impact that COVID-19 had on these practitioners’ collaboration habits and to investigate their current communication and collaboration habits. A mixed methods locally developed anonymous survey was created and used for data collection. Participants were recruited through social-media groups and via word-of-mouth sharing. 20 school-based practitioners shared their perceptions and experiences with …

Challenging Dominant Ideologies In Order To Center Marginalized Voices And Enrich Learning: Theorizing Social Justice In English Studies Teaching, Heather Holliger

Master of Arts in English Plan II Graduate Projects

This portfolio explores the reproduction of and challenges to dominant ideologies in popular culture and scholarly contexts and examines pedagogies for advancing social justice in the field of English studies through three distinct but interconnected projects. The first project considers pedagogy in the public sphere, examining the power of the meme genre to serve as “critical public pedagogy” within movements for social change. The second project focuses on the role of dominant norms in reproducing social injustices through classroom writing assessment, offering insights from antiracist, queer, feminist, decolonial, translingual, and disability justice scholars. The paper also reviews composition scholars’ strategies …

The National Student Assessment 2022 In Bangladesh. Key Findings & Learnings, Directorate Of Primary Education Bangladesh

Assessment and Reporting

This fact sheet highlights the key findings of the National Student Assessment (NSA) 2022, a sample-based assessment in Bangladesh, covering 3,357,233 students in grade 3 and 3,604,586 students in grade 5. The NSA project is a partnership of the Monitoring and Evaluation Division. Directorate of Primary Education. Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, UNICEF, UKAID and Australian Council for Educational Research (India) as technical agency.

Lehr Names New Snake Species For Harrison Ford | Illinois Wesleyan, Julia Perez

News and Events

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A Phenomenological Inquiry On How Social Markers Inform Preservice Elementary Teachers Science Teacher Identity Through The Lens Of Positionality, Katherine Cruz-Deiter

Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-

This qualitative study explores the lived experiences of preservice elementary teachers (PSETs) in a teacher preparation course and the factors that informed their science teacher identity. The theoretical framework used was phenomenology, and the study addresses under researched undergraduate preservice elementary teachers within teacher preparation courses with no teaching experience. Methods included participant survey, semi structured interviews, and a card sort activity. Analysis was conducted with basic statistical methods for the quantitative data, and coding followed by creating themes for the qualitative data. Findings reveal that the responses (n=28) to an open question survey report 21 PSETs did not identify …

The Impact Of The Multi-Tiered System Of Supports (Mtss) And The Role Instructional Leaders And Teachers Have On The Implementation Of An Mtss Framework, Stephanie Crim

Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-

The purpose of this study was to determine instructional leaders and instructional faculty's knowledge of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports Framework as an intervention tool to support struggling students. The study analyzed instructional staff knowledge of the definition, purpose, and implementation of an MTSS Framework. This study also evaluated the extent to which school-based leadership utilizes MTSS data to inform decisions related to intervention around academics, behavior, and social-emotional learning. The results of the study indicated that school-based leaders had limited knowledge of the definition and purpose of a Multi-Tiered System of Support Framework. Instructional staff also had limited knowledge …

The George-Anne Daily, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne Newsletters

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The Level Of Female Students’ Achievement In English Language In Public Schools In The Ramtha District From The Teachers’ Point Of View, Eman Al-Abdul Razzaq

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the level of achievement of female students in English language in public schools in Ramtha district from the teachers’ point of view. The study consisted of (171) female teachers, and the study sample consisted of (103) female teachers who were chosen by the simple random method. The results of the study showed that the level of female students’ achievement in the English language was high; The results of the study revealed that there were no statistically significant differences due to the two variables (experience and educational qualification). The researcher recommends that teachers should use attractive …

The Predictability Of Cyberbullying And Psychological Distress In Bulimia Nervosa Disorder Among Jordanian Universities Students, Shefaa Baker, Ahmad Al-Shraifin

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to know the percentage of eating disorder, cyberbullying and the level of psychological distress among Jordanian university students It also aimed to know the percentage of the explained variation that is demonstrated by cyberbullying and psychological distress in their Bulimia Nervosa Disorder, and is it possible that this percentage varies according to gender variable. The study sample consisted of (988) male and female students enrolled in Jordanian universities. To achieve the purpose of the study, cyberbullying, psychological distress and Bulimia Nervosa Disorder were measured.

The results indicated that the percentage of students with bulimia nervosa was (6.38%), …

The Degree Of Commitment Of Secondary School Teachers In Mafraq Governorate To Teacher Ethics In The Light Of Islamic Education From The Students' Point Of View, Abdullah Ardeat, Hassan Al-Hiary, Hani Obeidat

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the degree of availability of maternal leadership in Jordanian private education schools in the light of some variables from the viewpoint of private education teachers working in them. The study population consisted of (410) teachers who were selected randomly. The descriptive survey method was used in the current study. To achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire was developed, and its validity and reliability were confirmed. The results showed that the degree of availability of maternal leadership in private education schools from the viewpoint of private education teachers working in them was medium, also …

The Degree Of Availability Of Maternal Leadership In Jordanian Private Education Schools In The Light Of Some Variables From The Viewpoint Of Private Education Teachers Working In Them, Ibrahim Al-Baher

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the degree of availability of maternal leadership in Jordanian private education schools in the light of some variables from the viewpoint of private education teachers working in them. The study population consisted of (410) teachers who were selected randomly. The descriptive survey method was used in the current study. To achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire was developed, and its validity and reliability were confirmed. The results showed that the degree of availability of maternal leadership in private education schools from the viewpoint of private education teachers working in them was medium, also …

Estimating Reliability On Tests With Dichotomous And Polytomous Items According To The Classical Theory Of Measurement And Generalizability Theory: A Comparative Study, Abdal Hadi Al-Gharaibh, Ahmad Bani Ahmad

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to compare reliability coefficients on tests with dichotomous and polytomous items according to classical theory of measurement and generalizability theory, to achieve this, a compound ability test was constructed in mathematics in two forms: Dichotomous and Polytomous by using five estimation methods, which as follows: (Alpha {α}, Theta{θ}, Raju, {G}, and {φ}), Furthermore, in order to achieve the study objectives, the test was applied on two forms, each test consists of 30 items to measure students mathematical ability on the field of numbers, Algebra, Geometries and Statistics, to 300 of the sample study. the reliability coefficients of …

Psychological Fragility And Its Relationship To Self Defense Mechanisms Among Unmarried Women, Rami Tashtoush, Lana Obiadat

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to reveal the level of both psychological fragility and defense mechanisms among unmarried women, and the correlation between them. The study sample consisted of (216) unmarried women, who were chosen by the available method. The results of the study showed that the level of psychological fragility among unmarried women was moderate, and that there are differences in psychological fragility according to the variables of educational level and age. The results of the study also showed that the most common psychological defense mechanisms among unmarried women were daydreaming and the least common was projection, and that there were …

The Degree Of Digital Leadership Employment In Distance Learning By Public Schools' Principals In Jerash Governorate From The Teachers' Perspective, Husni Salem

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify identify the degree of digital leadership employment in distance learning by public schools' principals in Jerash governorate from the teachers' perspective, and know the impact of variables (gender, academic qualification, and years of experience) in that degree. The study sample consisted of (346) teachers. A descriptive survey approach was used. To accomplish the objectives of the study, a questionnaire was built, which consisted of (48) items divided into four fields. The results revealed that the degree of digital leadership employment in distance learning by public schools' principals in Jerash governorate from the teachers' perspective was …

Proposed Educational Requirements For Developing The Incentives And Bonus System For Promoting Research Creativity Among The Students In Jordanian Government Universities, Loai Al-Jawarneh, "Mohammad Ameen" Al-Qudah

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to propose educational requirements for developing the incentives and bonus system for promoting research creativity among the students in Jordanian government universities. It aimed to explore the capabilities of the students in public universities to show research creativity. It aimed to explore the main problems and barriers hindering the promotion of research creativity among students. The study was carried out during the year 2021-2022. To meet the goals, the qualitative approach was adopted. To obtain data, interviews were carried out with the sample. The sample involves (22) faculty members in Jordanian universities. It was found that the …

The Predictive Ability Of Emotional Suppression And The Family Cohesion In Psychological Vulnerability Among Adolescent Female Students Who Are Victims Of Bullying, Islam Al-Zoubi, Hussein Al-Sharah

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed at identifying the level of psychological vulnerability, emotional suppression and the family cohesion among adolescent female students who were victims of bullying in Jordan. Also, the capability of family cohesion and emotional suppression in predicting the psychological vulnerability, to achieve the objectives of the study, an accessible sample of students was selected, consisting of (95) female adolescent female students who are victims of bullying. The results showed that the mean scores of the psychological vulnerability, emotional suppression and family cohesion were moderate. Also, the results indicated that there is a predictive ability for emotional suppression with psychological …

Alexithymia And Its Relationship To Perceived Self-Efficacy In Abused Women In Jordan, Fuad Radwan, Maryam Al-Ziadat

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the level of alexithymia and perceived self-efficiency, and to identify the nature of the relationship between alexithymia and perceived self-efficiency in women abused in Jordan, and the study sample consisted of (300) abused women, the sample was selected according to the random method available, and to achieve the objectives of the study was applied the in abused women in Jordan, showed There is a statistically significant inverse correlation at α ≤ 0.05) between the level of perceived self-efficacy and the overall degree of the level of alexithymia in abused women in Jordan and its domains.

Motor Satisfaction And Its Relationship To Quality Of Life Among Elderly Physically Active Women, Reem Al-Hunaiti

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the relationship between the level of motor satisfaction and quality of life among elderly women who practice physical activities. The study sample consisted of (25) women practicing physical activities in Al-Hussein Sports City, their average age was (63.1) years, The descriptive approach was used, motor scale of satisfaction (Allawi, 1998) was used at the study, also quality of life (QOL) scale (WHOQOL-BREF) World Health Organization Quality of life (1998), The results of the study indicated that there was a positive statistically significant relationship at the level α ≤ 0.05 between motor satisfaction and dimension of …

The Commitment Degree Of Public-School Principals In The Northern Mazar District To Ethical Leadership Standards, Jarrah Jarrah

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the degree of commitment of public-school principals in the northern Mazar district to ethical leadership standards from the teachers' point of view. Randomization, from the study population of (972) male and female teachers, for the academic year (2020-2021), and the results of the study showed that the degree of commitment of government school principals in the Northern Mazar District to the standards of ethical leadership on the fields as a whole was (high), and there were statistically significant differences In the degree of school principals’ commitment to ethical leadership standards due to the effect of …

The Degree Of Awareness Of School Principals And The Development Team Of The Procedures For Building The Developmental And Procedural Plan For The School, Kifah Al-Salma

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The purpose of this study was to identify the degree of awareness of the school principals and the development team of the procedures for building the developmental and procedural plan for the school. In the Directorate of Education of Deir Alla in the Balqa Governorate. To achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive survey method was used, and a questionnaire consisting of (20) items was developed. The results of the study showed that the degree of awareness of school principals and the development team about the procedures for building the developmental and procedural plan for the school (Was moderate). …

A Proposal To Build A System Of Foundations For Selecting Quranic Verses For The Islamic Education Curriculum In The Basic Education Stage In Jordan, Ahmad Al-Najadat

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to build a list of the objective's scientific foundations as a guide the curriculum planners when the select the Quran verses in the basic education stage in Jordan. The researcher used the analysis descriptive method and derived from the sources which the study was relay on and analyzed the system scientific foundation and in the light of select Quran verses at the main stage in Jordan. The final version of the list was (60) after ensure the reliability and validity. The tool distributed in three areas; content area consists of (37) basis, and the field of organization …

Effect Of Story Telling Strategy In Developing Oral Expression Skills For First Grade Student In Sahab., Amani Marar, Nail Al-Hajaya

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to investigate the effect of using Story Telling Strategy in developing oral expression skills for first grade students in sahib, where the researchers used the quasi-experimental approach. To achieve the study, purpose the researchers make prepared story telling program and test of oral expression skills, the researcher guaranteed validity of the instruments, and reliability of them. The study sample consisted of (40) female students from the first grade from AL-KANSAA secondary school for female in the first semester in 2020- 2021 scholastic year who were chosen by intentional method. It was divided into two groups, one of …

First Three Grades Female Teachers' Perspectives And Teaching Practices Related To Children Literature Based Instruction In Teaching Language Skills, Fatima Bani Younis, Mohammad Al-Hawamdeh, Ebtesam Rababah

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to define the perspectives of the female teachers of the first three grades and their teaching practices related to the use of children literature in teaching language skills. The study sample consisted of (203) female teachers of the first three grades selected randomly. To achieve the study objectives, a questionnaire developed by the researchers was used. The results showed that the perspectives of the female teachers of the first three grades and their teaching practices related to the use of children literature in teaching language skills were high. The study revealed a statistically significant correlation between the …

The Contribution Of Double Bond False Love In Prediction Of Emotional Cutoff Among Spouses From Wives View In Jordan, Esraa Al-Rawashdeh, Hussein Salem Alsharah

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the level of emotional cutoff, double bond, and false love among wives who review family reform offices in religious courts in Jordan from the point of view of wives. To achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive and predictive approach was used because it is the most appropriate approach to the nature and objectives of the current study. A sample of (130) wives were selected from those who review the family reform offices in the religious courts in Amman governorate, The results showed that the mean score of the emotional cutoff was "average", and …

Level Of Nutritional Behavior And Its Relationship With Some Fitness Components Of Tenth-Grade Female Students Who Are Participate In King Abdullah Ii Award For Physical Fitness In Karak Governorate, Saja Maytah

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed at recognizing the Level of nutritional behavior and its relationship with some fitness components of the tenth-grade female students in Karak Governorate who are participating in King Abdullah II Award for Physical Fitness, and to recognize the different in Level of nutritional behavior and the level of fitness components on school level and ministry level, where the Descriptive Approach was used.

Whereas, the study sample consisted of (157) students, (42) students were qualified for the award at the Ministry level which equals a ratio of (26.7%) of the total study population.

A questionnaire of (40) items was …