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The Manifestation Of Elementary Teachers’ Mathematical Identities: An Explanatory Mixed Methods Study, Kyle Brun

West Chester University Doctoral Projects

In the most simplistic form, mathematical identities manifest in the statements, “I am good at math” or “I am not good at math”. Once established, individuals’ identities influence how they interact and approach mathematical problem-solving (Bishop, 2012; Boaler, 2013; Boaler & Selling, 2017). The purpose of this mixed-method explanatory sequential study is to explore a deeper understanding of how elementary teachers’ mathematical identities influence their beliefs about effective math instruction. Utilizing an explanatory sequential mixed-method design, a questionnaire was used for the initial quantitative analysis of teachers' mathematical identities. Analysis of survey submissions identified three unique mathematical identity profiles. Two …

Reacciones De Los Docentes Ante Las Prohibiciones Y Biblioclastia De Los Nuevos Libros De Texto Gratuitos De México En 2023: Un Estudio Cualitativo Descriptivo, Eric Silberberg, Armida Liliana Patrón Reyes, Pedro Chagoyán García, Eric Manuel Benjamín Sánchez Barragán

Publications and Research

El lanzamiento de los nuevos libros de texto gratuitos (LTG) en México al inicio del ciclo escolar 2023-2024 provocó una crisis política. Varios estados prohibieron su distribución y segmentos de la sociedad civil pro- testaron aduciendo que los LTG “adoctrinarían” a los niños en la ideología izquierdista y la diversidad sexual y de género. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo investigar los efectos de las prohibiciones y polémicas en docentes de escuelas primarias, secundarias y telesecundarias. Se empleó una metodología etnográfica con entrevistas semiestructuradas y apuntes de campo rescatados en tres escuelas de Guanajuato y tres de Puebla. Los resultados revelan …

การสังเคราะห์แนวทางการส่งเสริมความสามารถในการฝ่าฟันอุปสรรคสำหรับนักเรียนประถมศึกษา, กรองทอง โตวรวิรัตน์

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

ในการดำเนินชีวิตนั้นทุกคนต้องประสบกับปัญหา หรืออุปสรรค ความสามารถในการฝ่าฟันอุปสรรคจึงเป็นสิ่งที่สำคัญอย่างหนึ่งในการพัฒนาทักษะชีวิตของนักเรียนให้เติบโตพร้อมจะฝ่าฟันอุปสรรคต่าง ๆ การวิจัยครั้งนี้จึงมีวัตถุประสงค์ 1) เพื่อศึกษาสภาพ และปัญหาในการส่งเสริมความสามารถในการฝ่าฟันอุปสรรคสำหรับนักเรียนประถมศึกษา 2) เพื่อสังเคราะห์แนวทางการส่งเสริมความสามารถในการฝ่าฟันอุปสรรคสำหรับนักเรียนประถมศึกษา ใช้การวิจัยเชิงผสานวิธี โดยใช้แบบสำรวจสภาพ และปัญหา การสนทนากลุ่ม และการสัมภาษณ์ กลุ่มตัวอย่างที่ใช้ในการวิจัยครั้งนี้ คือ ครูประจำชั้นประถมศึกษาปีที่ 1 – 6 โรงเรียนสังกัดกรุงเทพมหานคร จำนวน 856 คน เครื่องมือที่ใช้ในการวิจัยครั้งนี้ เป็นแบบสำรวจสภาพ และปัญหาในการส่งเสริมความสามารถในการฝ่าฟันอุปสรรคสำหรับนักเรียนประถมศึกษา เป็นลักษณะแบบประมาณค่า 5 ระดับ ผลการวิจัยพบว่า 1) สภาพ และปัญหาการส่งเสริมความสามารถในการฝ่าฟันอุปสรรคสำหรับนักเรียนประถมศึกษาทั้ง 4 ด้าน ได้แก่ ด้านหลักสูตร ด้านสภาพแวดล้อม และบรรยากาศการเรียนรู้ ด้านการจัดการเรียนรู้ และด้านการวัด และประเมินผล มีสภาพในการปฏิบัติงานอยู่ในระดับมาก แต่มีปัญหาในการปฏิบัติงาน อยู่ในระดับปานกลาง 2) แนวทางการส่งเสริมความสามารถในการฝ่าฟันอุปสรรคสำหรับนักเรียนประถมศึกษา ประกอบไปด้วย ด้านหลักสูตร (1) การวิเคราะห์หลักสูตรโรงเรียน และ (2) การบูรณาการความสามารถในการฝ่าฟันอุปสรรคเข้ากับตัวหลักสูตร ด้านสภาพแวดล้อม และบรรยากาศการเรียนรู้ (1) สร้างบรรยากาศของการเรียนรู้ที่เหมาะสม และ (2) การจัดสภาพห้องเรียน และ (3) การทำความเข้าใจร่วมกันระหว่างโรงเรียน ครู และผู้ปกครอง ด้านการจัดการเรียนรู้ (1) การวางแผนการจัดการเรียนรู้ (2) การวิเคราะห์นักเรียน และ (3) การดำเนินกิจกรรมการส่งเสริมความสามารถในการฝ่าฟันอุปสรรค และด้านการวัด และประเมินผล (1) การจัดทำเอกสารแนวทางในการวัด และประเมินผล (2) กระบวนการวัด และประเมินผลนักเรียนหลากหลายรูปแบบ และ (3) การติดตามความก้าวหน้า

Student Achievement Growth Before And During Covid-19: Comparing In-Person And Remote Learning In Catholic And Public Schools, Stephen Ponisciak, Julie W. Dallavis

Journal of Catholic Education

In response to COVID-19, U.S. students learned remotely from mid-March to June 2020. At the start of academic year 2020-21, many schools remained remote but others—primarily Catholic and other private schools—reopened. We consider Catholic schooling as a proxy for in-person instruction and use national data from Renaissance Star and MAP Growth assessments to compare the achievement of similar students pre-pandemic, during the height of mitigation strategies, and after most schools reopened. In a departure from pre-pandemic growth patterns, students in Catholic schools showed more growth than those in public schools during the height of mitigation strategies, suggesting the importance of …

Winter Vacation Activity Manual, Aisha Naz Ansari, Sadia Muzaffar Bhutta, Zarfin Saleem

Institute for Educational Development Pakistan (IED-PK) Archives

This resource is a compilation of activities to help parents and caregivers boost the holistic development of children during and beyond winter vacations.

Summer Vacation Activity Manual (Sindhi Version), Aisha Naz Ansari, Sadia Muzaffar Bhutta, Zarfin Saleem, Sohail Ahmad

Institute for Educational Development Pakistan (IED-PK) Archives

A guidebook with a compilation of activities to help parents/caregivers boost the holistic development of children during summer vacations.

5e Instructional Model: A Constructivist Approach To Teaching & Learning, Munira Amirali, Javed Ahmad, Shella Asad, Sadam Hussain, Syed Sardar Hussain, Tahira Jabeen, Tajun Nisa, Wahid Murad

Books

I taught ‘Curriculum Teaching and Learning’ as one of the master-level courses that enables course participants to broaden their understanding of curriculum models, teaching, learning and assessment approaches. The assignment required participants to choose a topic in their subject area, review relevant literature, and identify challenges faced by teachers and students during teaching and learning that topic.
In addition, course participants were asked to list misconceptions students possess regarding the relevant topics and explore possible solutions and recommendations to address the identified challenges and misconceptions. Thus, the course participants developed learning resources (lesson plans) using the 5E model (Engage, Explore, …

Measuring Elementary Students' Level Of Acquisition Of Historical Habits Of Mind, Natalia E. Cruz

Honors Undergraduate Theses

Providing elementary-aged students with opportunities to engage in authentic historical analysis is crucial to building their historical thinking skills. Teaching with primary and secondary sources allows students the opportunity to engage in authentic inquiry-based learning experiences where the acquisition of a historical concept is in their hands. This differs from the traditional social studies learning experience, as these inquiry-based learning experiences are student-centered, and the teacher is present as a guide. Developing social studies instruction utilizing the SOURCES Framework for Teaching with Primary and Secondary Sources (Waring, 2021) is an effective way to scaffold authentic historical inquiry at the upper …

School District Budgeting: How School Principals’ Lack Of Budget Knowledge Can Lead To Negative Impact On Funding, Maria Treto-French

Dissertations of Practice

ABSTRACT

SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGETING: HOW SCHOOL PRINCIPALS’ LACK OF BUDGET

KNOWLEDGE CAN LEAD TO NEGATIVE IMPACT ON FUNDING

Maria Treto-French, Ed.D.

Department of Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations

Northern Illinois University, 2024

Kelly Summers, Director

Effective decision-making by school administrators is crucial for enhancing student

learning outcomes. However, many non-finance administrators need a comprehensive

understanding of school funding and allocation, which can hinder their ability to make informed decisions that positively impact student learning. This paper explored the importance of preparing non-finance administrators specifically those at the “Participating Community Consolidated School District” (PCCSD)to navigate the complexities of school funding …

Facilitating Children’S Musical Development, Andrew Aprile

Open Educational Resources

In this course, early childhood teacher candidates will explore significant issues and current research regarding the musical development of young children, as related to emotional, cognitive and physical musical growth. Observations of natural music-making behaviors, interactive music making experiences, as well as integrative pedagogy focused on children’s engagement with music and movement will be salient to teacher candidates’ learning process.

Ucf Pegasus Plan - 2nd Grade - Supply & Demand, Renata Veronica Nunez Saenz, Valeria Bonilla, Julia Buquicchio, Leah Silverman, Mya Buck

Pegasus Plans: Social Studies Unit Plans for Florida Teachers

During this unit, students will explore the fundamental concepts of economics. Through collaborative discussions, multimedia resources, and formative assessments, students will develop a robust understanding of how markets operate in their community and how people provide goods and services based on societal needs. Students will investigate the production process of familiar goods and learn the roles of producers and consumers in economic systems. They will also examine the concept of supply and demand with real-world applications by analyzing how changes in supply and demand affect prices and consumer behavior. The unit includes vocabulary introductions, practical demonstrations, and visual aids to …

Ucf Pegasus Plan - 1st Grade - Maps & Globes, Anna C. Howell, Alejandra Vega-Casillas, Gianna M. Astriab, Georgia De Los Santos, Lindsay Schultz

Pegasus Plans: Social Studies Unit Plans for Florida Teachers

During this unit, students will explore, analyze, and construct maps. The students learn about what a globe is and how they are similar to and different from traditional maps. The daily lessons delve into the elements of maps, including cardinal directions, map symbols, and map keys, in addition to the seven continents and what makes each of these land masses unique. Through developmentally appropriate songs, games, and books, students will be highly engaged throughout this geography unit.

15. Pixie (Novel - Ebook) By Matthew Lipman, Matthew Lipman

Early Elementary School Curriculum

Pixie is an elementary school student perplexed and delighted by many aspects of her experience. This novel emphasizes relationships (logical, social, familial, aesthetic, causal, part-whole, mathematical, etc.) as well as competence in dealing with such relationships. Ethical concepts include sibling-rivalry, personhood, respect for others, friendship, secrets, promise-keeping, parent-child relationships, obedience, teasing, and autonomy. Readers will find the pages of Pixie strewn with philosophical ideas and puzzles that lead to lively classroom deliberation. The text includes some blank pages for young readers to try their hand at book illustration.

Unveiling Spanish Language Attitudes In A Los Angeles School And A Third-Generation Multigenerational Mexican-American Family, Eric Alvarez

International Journal of the Linguistic Association of the Southwest

This chapter unearths some of the diverse attitudes towards Spanish of a third-generation child in Los Angeles (L.A.), California, her family members, and school personnel. L.A. is a tension-ridden contact zone (Pratt, 1991) where Spanish has traditionally been subjugated and is still a lesser-taught language (LTL) despite decades of research showing that bilingual education positively impacts student attitudes (Potowski & Muñoz-Basols, 2020). Lack of continuity (Caloi & Torregrossa, 2021) in formal instruction and inconsistent heritage Spanish use in the home may entail divergent attitudes towards Spanish, possibly hindering multigenerational transmission. Decades-long turbulent California language policies (CLP) (Macias, 2001) have consistently …

Literacy Achievement And The Effectiveness Of Texas' High-Quality Instructional Materials On Student Outcomes In A Rural Elementary Campus, Katrina Susanne Speer Maccalous

Education Theses and Dissertations

This Improvement Science Dissertation in Practice evaluated the impact of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) on literacy achievement in a rural East Texas district. Following an initial evaluation, an instructional framework was collaboratively developed with teachers. Using mixed methods, the study analyzed teacher perceptions and student achievement data from NWEA MAP and STAAR assessments. Quantitative results indicated that grade levels with initial, higher rates of achievement compared to their peers, experienced weaker growth over time. Weaker MAP growth was also observed in STAAR tested grade levels, while students in K-1 exhibited statistically significant growth from fall to spring testing periods. Teacher …

Building Independence Through Structured Work Systems For Students With Moderate To Severe Disabilities, Maggie Smith

Theses and Dissertations--Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education

Students, especially those with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities oftentimes need support in learning to work independently. This study examined if the use of structured work systems increased student independence during regular scheduled independent work times in the general education and MSD special education classrooms. Using a single-case multiple-probe design, this study measured the percentage of steps completed independently when working with academic tasks related to individual IEP goals.

ผลของการใช้ชุดกิจกรรมการเรียนรู้ตามแนวคิดการเรียนการสอนแบบสืบเสาะหาความรู้ที่มีต่อการรู้สารสนเทศของนักเรียนชั้นประถมศึกษาปีที่ 2, มัลธิดา ศรีประสาท

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อ 1) พัฒนาและใช้ชุดกิจกรรมการเรียนรู้ตามแนวคิดการเรียนการสอนแบบสืบเสาะหาความรู้ 2) เพื่อเปรียบเทียบการรู้สารสนเทศก่อนกับหลังการใช้ชุดกิจกรรมของนักเรียนกลุ่มทดลอง และ 3) เพื่อเปรียบเทียบการรู้สารสนเทศหลังการใช้ชุดกิจกรรมของนักเรียนกลุ่มทดลองและกลุ่มควบคุม กลุ่มตัวอย่างเป็นนักเรียนชั้นประถมศึกษาปีที่ 2 ภาคต้น ปีการศึกษา 2567 โรงเรียนสาธิตจุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย ฝ่ายประถม 2 ห้องเรียน จำนวน 76 คน ได้มาอย่างเจาะจง และมีการเก็บข้อมูลโดยใช้เครื่องมือที่ใช้ในการวิจัยประกอบด้วย 1) ชุดกิจกรรมการเรียนรู้ตามแนวคิดการเรียนการสอนแบบสืบเสาะหาความรู้ 2) แบบประเมินการรู้สารสนเทศ 3) แบบวัดการรู้สารสนเทศฉบับย่อย และ 4) แบบวัดการรู้สารสนเทศ วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลด้วยสถิติเชิงพรรณนา สถิติที่ใช้ในการทดสอบสมมุติฐานใช้การทดสอบค่าที (t-test Independent ของกลุ่มทดลองและกลุ่มควบคุม) และ (dependent sample t-test ของกลุ่มทดลองก่อนและหลังการทดลอง) ผลการวิจัยพบว่า กลุ่มทดลองมีค่าเฉลี่ยคะแนนการรู้สารสนเทศหลังเรียนสูงกว่าก่อนเรียน และค่าเฉลี่ยคะแนนการรู้สารสนเทศของผู้เรียนที่ได้รับการจัดการเรียนการสอนด้วยชุดกิจกรรมการเรียนรู้ตามแนวคิดการเรียนการสอนแบบสืบเสาะหาความรู้สูงกว่าผู้เรียนที่ได้รับการจัดการเรียนการสอนแบบปกติ อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ 0.05

Perceptions Of High Stakes Testing And Burnout As Predictors Of Quality Of Life Among Primary School Teachers In Trinidad And Tobago, Victoria Patricia Elder

Dissertations

Problem

This study explored how high-stakes testing (HST) and burnout affected the quality of primary school teachers in Trinidad and Tobago. HST refers to school exams often required by government agencies that are used to make key decisions pertaining to students, teachers, and schools (Embse & Hanson, 2012). Burnout is defined operationally as a psychological syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and impaired personal accomplishment induced by repeated workplace stressors (Maslach & Schaufeli, 2017). Quality of life (QoL) is the measure of an individual’s ability to function physically, emotionally, and socially within his/her environment at a level consistent with his/her own …

Art In Education Workshop: Art Education For Classroom Teachers, Katherine A. Gordon

Open Educational Resources

Art in Education Workshop: Art Education for Classroom Teachers. This syllabus provides the guidelines for a ‘zero textbook’ Art Education Course for students who are pre-service or in-service classroom teachers in Early Childhood Education & Elementary Education. The syllabus includes links for assigned readings, videos, & podcasts about teaching studio projects in a range of media, as well as introductions to contemporary & historical artists who work in these media; prompts and guiding questions for students’ response to these weekly assignments follow each set of texts. The course supports Culturally Responsive & Sustaining Teaching (CRST) and incorporates Universal Design for …

Exploring Elementary Teachers’ Self-Efficacy And Propensity For Teaching Stem, Ashley Wilkirson

Theses and Dissertations--Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education

The following research is conducted in the interest in exploring self-efficacy (or the lack of) in pre- and in-service elementary school teachers when it comes to teaching STEM. In order to explore the issue of self-efficacy for STEM in elementary schools, it comes to defining what STEM education is and what self-efficacy is. These definitions guide research collected in building these future and current teachers’ self-efficacy, with factors ranging from resources available, pre-service training, professional development, content area knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, perceptions of teaching STEM, and opportunities to collaborate with other teachers were listed as some of the reasons. These …

Understanding Engineering Design Fixation For K-12 Education, Sopheak Seng, William S. Walker Iii

Indiana STEM Education Conference

Design fixation is a distinct and established research topic at a post-secondary level which has shown that practitioners of engineering in any capacity (e.g., K-12 students, engineering students, college professors, or professional engineers) can experience fixation. Some research has shown that elementary and secondary students exhibit signs of design fixation while working on engineering design challenges (Luo, 2017; Mentzer et al., 2015). This research brief provides a definition of design fixation, describe fixation in the K-12 classroom, and suggest additional needed research.

Imagine If All Schools Had This! Fostering Inclusive Family Engagement Through Human-Centered Design Thinking, Tamara R. York

Education Dissertations

This ethnographic study explores the crucial role of family engagement in educational systems and the impact a human-centered design team has on students' success at an elementary school. The research addresses the historical impact of racism and colonization on student outcomes alongside the ongoing challenge of narrowing the opportunity gap. Current interventions and support services, though significant, often adopt a remedial stance and are grounded in deficit thinking rather than embracing an asset-based approach. The research proposes a shift from traditional school-initiated family engagement to a human-centered design (HCD) approach to address these challenges. The purpose of the study is …

Exploring I-Ready Mathematics And Its Support For Learning Fractions Of Third Grade Students, Allison Carnesale

Honors Undergraduate Theses

This study explores the effectiveness of the i-Ready Mathematics program in enhancing third-grade students’ understanding of fractions through a mixed-methods approach. Utilizing an explanatory sequential design, this research combines quantitative analysis of student diagnostic and F.A.S.T. assessment scores in mathematics with qualitative observational data. The study aims to assess whether i-Ready serves as a supportive tool for fraction learning and identify behavioral factors influencing student engagement.

Conducted over a three-month period in one third grade classroom, the study followed five students engaged with i-Ready’s fraction-focused lessons. Quantitative findings indicated that most students demonstrated academic growth, as evidenced by upward trends …

Supporting New Colleagues In Gifted Education: Finding Your Starting Point, David Wolff

Open Educational Resources - Teaching and Learning

Newly hired teachers and administrators often lack experience with gifted learners. The goal of this essay is to share four books to act as primers to introduce new teachers and administrators to gifted education and understanding gifted learners.

Higher Order Thinking ‘On The Go’, David Wolff

Open Educational Resources - Teaching and Learning

Educators of gifted learners often teach in non-traditional spaces and need to be adaptable. This essay shared five cognitive models that support higher order thinking which can be implemented anywhere and with few materials.

Intentional Planning To Differentiate, David Wolff

Open Educational Resources - Teaching and Learning

The proficiency model expects all students to meet the same standards, regardless of their readiness nor ability. The essay discusses how Gentry’s (2014) 2 P’s, 2 C’s, and 2 F’s of Differentiation framework may help teachers plan lessons to meet the array of learning needs in their classroom.

Dueling Abilities, Behaviors, And Characteristics Of Gifted Learners, David Wolff

Open Educational Resources - Teaching and Learning

Using the Star Wars’ characters, R2-D2 and C-3PO as analogies, educators can better conceptualize the diverse ability, behaviors, and characteristics of gifted learners. Gifted learners do not fit a single profile and this essay aims to help challenge stereotypes teachers may have of gifted learners and highlight the diverse cognitive, social, and emotional needs gifted learners may have.

Exploring Etymology Assignment Description, David Wolff

Open Educational Resources - Teaching and Learning

The English language is a borrowed language, a blend of words from many languages from around the world. We see this in the various ways sounds are represented by letters and letter combinations. In transparent or shallow orthographies, there is high predictability and consistent letter-sound correspondence whereas in opaque or deep orthographies, there are many ways to spell the same sound as well as there are many sounds for the same spellings (Burkins & Yates, 2021; Moats, 2020). This assignment description is a guided inquiry for preservice teachers to explore the concept of etymology by watching and reflecting on six …

Virtual Learning Walks Assignment Description, David Wolff

Open Educational Resources - Teaching and Learning

Learning Walks are structured walkthroughs with the purpose of professional development and growth. Learning Walks include multiple people so that immediate reflections may occur through collaboration. In higher education, model classrooms are not readily available for preservice teachers to practice and apply coursework knowledge. Virtual Learning Walks are a creative approach to resolve this challenge. This assignment asks preservice teachers to watch a recorded lesson with the mindset that they are visiting a colleague’s classroom to observe them for professional growth. Students take notes during the observation then analyze the observation for their own growth.

Home Of The Brave Book Study Assignment Description, David Wolff

Open Educational Resources - Teaching and Learning

Individuals lead storied lives, and everyone has a story to tell. Our stories can be shared orally and documented in print. Often, learners are exposed to stories through novels and other trade books. Teacher educators may benefit from using the stories in novels and trade books as case studies in preservice teacher preparation course. This assignment description outlines how to use the novel, Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate, as a case study to contextualize and understand the lived story of an individual learning a second language and living in a new country. Through the novel, preservice teachers experience …