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Case Study Of Teen Mother Perceptions Of Their Influence On Preschoolers' Language Development, Mary Schmidt Duncan

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Children born to teen mothers tend to score lower on language development assessments and to have school readiness delays. To support teen mothers and their children in improving language development, educators need information about mothers' daily interactions with their children and how they contribute to their children's language development. The purpose of this descriptive case study was to understand mothers'perceptions of how they influenced their children's language development through play, routines, and other informal interactions. Flavell, Vygotsky, and Bruner's views on how learners' construct knowledge informed the study. Research questions were focused on the mothers' perceptions regarding interactions during routines …

Catalyst Schools: The Catholic Ethos And Public Charter Schools, Rebecca A. Proehl Phd, Heather Starnes Ma, Shirley Everett Mba

Journal of Catholic Education

During the past decade, Catholic leaders have been exploring options to revitalize the faltering Catholic school system especially in urban centers. One route being explored by dioceses and religious orders is opening what have been called “religious charter schools.” Though not technically religious schools, they integrate many of the same values and pedagogical approaches as found in faith-based schools. In this article, the authors examined three Chicago public charter schools that are modeled on the successful San Miguel Schools, which are run by the Christian Brothers and are located in impoverished urban areas. After interviewing 40 participants, observing 20 classrooms, …

P17 Black Male Summit, Brandon Jackson

Black Male Summit

Tale of Two African American Males and Their Journey to Ivy League Schools: A Case Study

How do we get more African American males to show their GREATNESS and academic prowess? Can Black Males attend Ivy League schools? How do we prepare our Black Male Scholars for college and career readiness to maximize their education?

Each One, Teach One: A Blackprint For Mentoring Postsecondary “Twice Exceptional” Student Scholars In “Search Of Education, Elevation And Knowledge”, Selena T. Rodgers, Tiffany Cudjoe

Journal of Research Initiatives

Through the prism of a faculty-student mentoring relationship, this article highlights best practices to gain insight into resources for “twice exceptional” student scholars. Practical application stands at a position of intersecting domains—changing the tapestry of scholarly service and undergraduate research mentoring, and as an Each One, Teach One black-print model for mentoring. The article concludes with recommendations for best practices for post secondary mentors, educators, and counselors invested in developing student scholars in Search of Education, Elevation, and Knowledge.

Youth Development And Education In Pakistan : Exploring The Relationship, Dilshad Ashraf, Takbir Ali, Anya Hosain

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

This paper provides a critical examination of the inter-linkages between youth education, development, empowerment, and engagement in Pakistan. Currently, the majority of the population falls within the youth age bracket of 15-24 years. The country stands at a critical juncture, where it can capitalize on this demographic dividend for transformational and sustainable socioeconomic growth. However, this paper argues that there is inadequate intersection and convergence between Pakistan’s national and provincial Education and Youth policy frameworks. An indepth overview of current trends in terms of quality of education and access to and participation in various forms of education programmes indicates that …

Factors Affecting School Administrators Decision To Join And Maintain Membership In A Professional Association, Kelly K. Coash-Johnson

Department of Educational Administration: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

This paper explored factors that influence school administrator’s decision to join and maintain membership in a professional association. In addition, factors that influence school administrator’s decision not to join a professional association was also explored. The research showed the relationship between, age, gender, dues payment, attitude and importance of benefits. Results from this study will be significant to recruitment and retention for professional educational associations such as the Nebraska Council of School Administrators (NCSA). In addition, information gathered from open-ended questions as well as other survey questions from both members and non-members helped the researcher determine other challenges that have …

How Much Do U.S. University Students Know, And Want To Know, About Sustainability And Green Building? The Findings Of A Survey, And Possible Implications For General Elective Curricula., Jeremy R. Farner

Purdue Polytechnic Masters Theses

Using the survey approach, this investigation examined the attitudes and interest of college students at two universities in different geographic locations within the United States.  Approximately 24,000 students from all disciplines and majors at Weber State University (WSU) in Utah, and 4,000 at Purdue University in Indiana, were invited to participate in a study to determine current knowledge, familiarity, and interest in topics within the sustainability and Green Building educational arena. The goal of this study was to determine what students already know, would like to know, and how much interest there would be in developing …

Teacher Preferences For Professional Development Delivery Models And Delivery Model Influence On Teacher Behavior In The Classroom, Eve R. Sauer

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Current trends and research in education indicated that teacher learning is a crucial link to student achievement. There is a void in the research regarding teacher preferences for delivery models in professional development Determining teacher preferences is an important component in professional development planning and the driving inquiry for this research. The purpose of this exploratory case study was to determine teacher preferences in delivery models for professional development and whether delivery models influenced teacher behaviors in the classroom. The primary theory for this study was based on andragogy, and the research was conducted under the conceptual framework of constructivist …

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Cross Grade Level Collaboration To Improve Collegial Interactions, Fidelia Johnson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Researchers have connected student achievement to teacher collaboration; however, there is a paucity of studies conducted on how teachers use identified advantages and disadvantages of cross grade level collaboration to improve collegial interactions to achieve better student performance, professional development, teacher effectiveness, and job satisfaction. The purpose of this case study was to investigate how rural southeast Georgia elementary school teachers use identified advantages and disadvantages of cross grade level collaboration to improve collegial interactions. The theory of collegial coaching provided the conceptual framework for this study. The research questions focused on improving teacher effectiveness and student learning via collaborative …

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1938.

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1936.

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1935.

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1934.

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1933.

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1932.

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1931.

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1930.

Ua3/1/1 Departmental Reports, Wku President's Office - Cherry

WKU Administration Documents

Reports by various WKU department heads to the president:

• Canon, E.H. Graduates 1924-1929
• Johnson, Lowe. Training School
• Pearce, W.M. Extension Department
• Diddle, E.A. & Carl Anderson. Health Education & Athletics
• Seward, R.H. College Heights Foundation
• Craig, W.J. Personnel Department [Placement Services]
• Yates, Charleen. Library
• Burton, A.C. Rural Demonstration School & Rural Education
• Smith, L.T. Industrial Arts Department
• College Heights Post Office
• College Heights Herald
• Bookstore
• Art Museum
• Kentucky Museum
• Three Hundred Thousand Dollar Campaign
• Taylor, Charles. Agriculture
• Strahm, Franz. Music
• Home Economics
• ROTC
• Hill, Will. All Star & Lecture Program & Publicity
• Woodward, R.C. Grounds
• Hines, J. Porter. Mechanical Department …

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1929.

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1928.

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1927.

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1926.

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1925.

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1924.

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1923.

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1922.

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1921.

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1920.

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1919.

Ua1b3/7 Meeting Minutes, Wku Faculty

WKU Administration Documents

Minutes of the WKU faculty meetings for 1918.