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Teaching During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Multiple Case Study Exploring Faculty Experiences In Fostering Positive Interaction With U.S.-Based Undergraduate Students, Lauren J. Bullock

Antioch University Dissertations & Theses

COVID-19 changed how faculty members approached teaching in higher education in the United States. This study specifically looks at the changes in faculty-student interaction (FSI) during the COVID-19 pandemic. While extensive literature exists on the topic from the student perspective, the disruption in education necessitated a more extensive study of the faculty perspective. A multiple-case study methodology was employed to explore the experiences of a small cohort of faculty members at a single institution and how they fostered positive interactions with students from Spring 2019 through Spring 2023. The data collected included semi-structured interviews, course syllabi, teaching philosophies, and a …

True Culture At War With Colonizer Culture: The Underrepresentation Of Pacific Islander Students In Higher Education., Loriann A. Leota

Antioch University Dissertations & Theses

This dissertation is an examination of the limited number of Pacific Islander students that advance from high school to higher education. It also examines the percentage of Pacific Islander students that attend higher education, but do not acquire their degree. Pacific Islander students informally recognize the dominant United States culture and curriculum as not culturally relevant and colonizing in nature. Thus, they struggle to adhere to colonizer culture and rely heavily on their culture (true culture), which has a set of norms that do not align with American cultural values. Pacific Islander culture is collectivist, which is in opposition to …

Poetry For Us: Centering The Voices Of Teachers Of Color Through Action Research Poetry, Erika N. Starzynski

Antioch University Dissertations & Theses

The teaching profession has historically been defined by an “overwhelming presence of whiteness” (Sleeter, 2001, p. 101), leading to experiences from Black, Indigenous and Teachers of Color (BITOC) often being neglected and undervalued. This action-oriented research project employed poetic inquiry techniques to capture the full experiences of BITOC participants speaking their stories in their voices through poetry. The centering of BITOC experiences is crucial to shifting the paradigm from mere survival and retention towards what aspects of the BITOC experiences support them to flourish and thrive in private/independent schools. This study examined poetry as a generative practice for building community, …

Designing A Transdisciplinary, Critical Place-Based Ethnic Studies Curriculum Around A Historic Black Neighborhood In St. Louis, Sarah Mcvoy Miller

Antioch University Dissertations & Theses

Black neighborhoods have played a critical role in creating safe spaces and fostering resistance for Black individuals (Fullilove, 2016; Haymes, 1995). However, systemic racism has contributed to negative outside perceptions of Black spaces (Faber, 2021; Imbroscio, 2021). Further, stigmatizing language has helped to justify the displacement or erasure of these spaces (Faber, 2021; Porter & Yiftachel, 2019; Safransky, 2014; Slater, 2009; Yiftachel, 1998). Despite the contributions that Black communities have made and continue to make, common curricula often exclude positive stories about Black communities (Epstein, 2009; Ross, 2017c; Zinn & Macedo, 2005). In this dissertation, I propose a curriculum based …

Enhancing Planetary Well-Being Through "With-Ness" Pedagogy In Social Emotional Learning: Critical Theoretical Engagements, Lynsey Helen Mori

Antioch University Dissertations & Theses

Leveraging the researcher’s unique diverse cultural and educational background, this dissertation explores integrating social emotional learning (SEL) within an innovative pedagogy of “with-ness” (PoW) towards planetary well-being in educational settings. The overarching purpose is to redefine educational strategies through SEL and PoW to advance planetary well-being in tertiary contexts. As such, this dissertation critically engages with three published articles authored during the researcher’s doctoral tenure to highlight transformative SEL practices that are fundamentally attuned to ecological consciousness. Informed by critical theory, feminist perspectives, and process philosophy, the hermeneutic circle reflects on these articles to address complex 21st-century challenges educational systems …

Examining Differences In Self-Concept And Language Between Monolingual And Bilingual Undergraduate Students, Marilyn Vega-Wagner

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The literature is lacking in studies that examine self-concept and language status among individuals older than adolescence. The purpose of this study is to conduct a quantitative nonexperimental comparative design to examine differences in self-concept and language status (monolingual or bilingual) between male and female undergraduate students in California. A total of 97 participants were examined in the study. The researcher conducted descriptive statistics on the demographics as well as a MANOVA and an ANOVA to answer the proposed research question. Based on the findings presented, the researcher failed to reject the null hypothesis of research question 1: There is …

From Elementary School To Doctoral Education: An Autoethnographic Journey, Gwendolyn D. Dailey

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Every child has a right to education, and their skin color should not determine their education quality. However, since the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education (1954), it has been proven that race continues to matter in the success and failure of education (Delgado & Stefancic, 2001). The persistent achievement gaps between students of different racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as the disparities in access to high-quality educational opportunities, demonstrate how race and ethnicity shape the educational experiences of students of color (Stanford Center for Education Policy Analysis, 2012). Unfortunately, stories such as Ruby Bridges of New …

Close To The Pain: Alternative Education And The Unheard Voices Of Young Adults’ Transformative Learning Experiences, Vicki Lynn Lock

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation focuses on amplifying the voices of marginalized students in alternative education, with an emphasis on the positive impact of resilience on their outcomes. The study addresses the challenges these students face, particularly those from BIPOC communities, in navigating educational systems that have historically marginalized them. The purpose of this qualitative research was to explore the experiences of BIPOC students in a Central Valley alternative education program, highlighting how nurturing relationships, resilience, and the fulfillment of basic needs contribute to their academic success and personal growth. Utilizing a framework that incorporates theories of resilience, educational equity, and transformative leadership, …

Effect Of Esol Co-Teacher Certification On Student Achievement In High School Core Content Areas In A Georgia Suburban School District, Megan Devoss, Robert A. Griffin, Diana Mindrila

Georgia Educational Researcher

This quantitative study investigated the relationship between ESOL co-teacher content certification and student achievement in secondary classrooms. The sample consisted of English Learners (ELs; N = 185) in a suburban district in Georgia. The study focused on three core content subjects: Algebra, Biology, and Economics. Content certification was verified through a state agency, and student achievement was assessed using Georgia Milestones test scores. A range of statistical tests, including descriptive and multilevel regression analyses, were employed to analyze the data. The results indicated that Milestones grade conversion scores were higher when teachers had dual certification (M = 65.63, SD …

Exploring Culture, Support, And Success Among Mexican American Female Students At A Hispanic Serving Institution, Joanna Saldana

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Educational attainment among Hispanic populations in the United States remains a challenge, particularly among Mexican Americans who exhibit lower rates of degree completion. This dissertation examined the influence of cultural factors, specifically familism and collectivism, on the educational experiences of Mexican American undergraduate women at San Joaquin Delta College (SJDC) in California's San Joaquin Valley. The study aimed to elucidate how levels of familism and collectivism predict social, academic, and psychological support needs, as well as success strategies among this demographic.

Literature highlights the significance of familism, emphasizing familial obligations, and collectivism, prioritizing group harmony, within Mexican American communities. Mexican …

Changing Demographics In A Rural Iowa High School: A Case Study Of The Experiences Of Emergent Bilinguals, Lindsay Carter

Honors Program Theses

For this thesis project, I conducted a qualitative case study of a rural high school facing demographic changes that affected the district’s population of English language learner (ELL) students. This study took place in Smalltown Community School District (all locations and names in this study are pseudonyms), an Iowa school district located in a very rural area of the state. I have close ties to this district and have spoken with people involved in their efforts to work with this population change they are facing. As a future teacher of ELL and multilingual students, I was highly interested in pursuing …

Equity In Harmony: Music Teacher Preparedness And Perceptions Of Multilingual Learners In The Midwest, Mckenzie Vick

Honors Program Theses

The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions music teachers in the Midwest have regarding working with multilingual students, how music education benefits their multilingual students, and how they perceive the struggles their multilingual students have regarding music education. The study was a qualitative study in which 5 teachers were interviewed on their perceptions. The study found that music teachers see many benefits of music education for multilingual students including: building a sense of belonging, helping with language learning, having a non-academic outlet, and providing additional socialization opportunities. It also found that teachers did not feel prepared to …

Gender And Student Motivation In Domestic And Foreign Language Study, Macey Overturf

Honors Program Theses

No abstract provided.

Pehpeechkweekush - Carrot - Qr Code, Nikole Pecore

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Click the download button to get a QR code redirecting to the audio of the Munsee word for Carrot - Spoken by Nikole Pecore (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indian Nation) and recorded in the summer of 2023 by Montclair students Rae Cade and Khara Brown in the NAIS field school.

Wahwal - Egg - Qr Code, Nikole Pecore

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Click the download button to get a QR code redirecting to the audio of the Munsee word for Egg - Spoken by Nikole Pecore (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indian Nation) and recorded in the summer of 2023 by Montclair students Darielly Suriel & Farrah Fornarotto in the NAIS field school.

Shookulli Ohpunuk - Sweet Potatoes - Qr Code, Nikole Pecore

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Click the download button to get a QR code redirecting to the audio of the Munsee word for Sweet Potatoes - Spoken by Nikole Pecore (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indian Nation) and recorded in the summer of 2023 by Montclair students Kira Fucci and Kate Kilroy in the NAIS field school.

Wiinoonzhuy - Onion - Qr Code, Nikole Pecore

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Click the download button to get a QR code redirecting to the audio of the Munsee word for Onion - Spoken by Nikole Pecore (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indian Nation) and recorded in the summer of 2023 by Montclair students Rae Cade and Khara Brown in the NAIS field school.

Maxkeetkweek - Beet - Qr Code, Nikole Pecore

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Click the download button to get a QR code redirecting to the audio of the Munsee word for Beet - Spoken by Nikole Pecore (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indian Nation) and recorded in the summer of 2023 by Montclair students Darielly Suriel & Farrah Fornarotto in the NAIS field school.

Wiingíimaskw - Sweet Grass - Qr Code, Nikole Pecore

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Click the download button to get a QR code redirecting to the audio of the Munsee word for Sweet Grass - Spoken by Nikole Pecore (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indian Nation) and recorded in the summer of 2023 by Montclair students Rae Cade and Khara Brown in the NAIS field school.

Kepuch - Cabbage - Qr Code, Nikole Pecore

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Click the download button to get a QR code redirecting to the audio of the Munsee word for Cabbage - Spoken by Nikole Pecore (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indian Nation) and recorded in the summer of 2023 by Montclair students Darielly Suriel & Farrah Fornarotto in the NAIS field school.

Komkomush - Cucumber - Qr Code, Nikole Pecore

⤷ On the Farm QR Codes

Click the download button to get a QR code redirecting to the audio of the Munsee word for Cucumber - Spoken by Nikole Pecore (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indian Nation) and recorded in the summer of 2023 by Montclair students Darielly Suriel & Farrah Fornarotto in the NAIS field school.

Wteehiim - Strawberry - Qr Code, Nikole Pecore

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Click the download button to get a QR code redirecting to the audio of the Munsee word for Strawberry - Spoken by Nikole Pecore (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indian Nation) and recorded in the summer of 2023 by Montclair students Kira Fucci and Kate Kilroy in the NAIS field school.

Mahkahkw - Pumpkin Or Squash - Qr Code, Nikole Pecore

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Click the download button to get a QR code redirecting to the audio of the Munsee word for Pumpkin or Squash - Spoken by Nikole Pecore (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indian Nation) and recorded in the summer of 2023 by Montclair students Rae Cade and Khara Brown in the NAIS field school.

Kiikiipush - Chicken - Qr Code, Nikole Pecore

⤷ On the Farm QR Codes

Click the download button to get a QR code redirecting to the audio of the Munsee word for Chicken - Spoken by Nikole Pecore (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indian Nation) and recorded in the summer of 2023 by Montclair students Darielly Suriel & Farrah Fornarotto in the NAIS field school.

Xwaskwiim - Corn - Qr Code, Nikole Pecore

⤷ On the Farm QR Codes

Click the download button to get a QR code redirecting to the audio of the Munsee word for Corn - Spoken by Nikole Pecore (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indian Nation) and recorded in the summer of 2023 by Montclair students Kira Fucci and Kate Kilroy in the NAIS field school.

Kashayeem - Green Bean - Qr Code, Nikole Pecore

⤷ On the Farm QR Codes

Click the download button to get a QR code redirecting to the audio of the Munsee word for Green Bean - Spoken by Nikole Pecore (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indian Nation) and recorded in the summer of 2023 by Montclair students Kira Fucci and Kate Kilroy in the NAIS field school.

Pepul - Pepper - Qr Code, Nikole Pecore

⤷ On the Farm QR Codes

Click the download button to get a QR code redirecting to the audio of the Munsee word for Pepper - Spoken by Nikole Pecore (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indian Nation) and recorded in the summer of 2023 by Montclair students Rae Cade and Khara Brown in the NAIS field school.

Maalaxkwsiit - Red Bean - Qr Code, Nikole Pecore

⤷ On the Farm QR Codes

Click the download button to get a QR code redirecting to the audio of the Munsee word for Red Bean - Spoken by Nikole Pecore (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indian Nation) and recorded in the summer of 2023 by Montclair students Kira Fucci and Kate Kilroy in the NAIS field school.

Shúndahkw - Cedar - Qr Code, Nikole Pecore

⤷ On the Farm QR Codes

Click the download button to get a QR code redirecting to the audio of the Munsee word for Cedar - Spoken by Nikole Pecore (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indian Nation) and recorded in the summer of 2023 by Montclair students Ellie Paschalis & Tori Sutera in the NAIS field school.

Kwsháhteew - Tobacco - Qr Code, Nikole Pecore

⤷ On the Farm QR Codes

Click the download button to get a QR code redirecting to the audio of the Munsee word for Tobacco - Spoken by Nikole Pecore (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indian Nation) and recorded in the summer of 2023 by Montclair students Ellie Paschalis & Tori Sutera in the NAIS field school.