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A Case Study Of The Role Of Universal Design For Learning In Impacting Teacher Professional Development And Instructional Design
(2022-05-06)Educators continue to try to address the many different learning styles, disabilities, and intelligences of the students who enter their classroom. With each new year, the ask of our teachers becomes greater. Consequently, ... -
Educational Leadership In Independent Schools
(2022-10-18)Independent schools provide a unique environment from other educational systems. By circumventing state and federal funding, they are able to cultivate autonomy for curriculum choices, management decisions, and independence ... -
HOW FACULTY USE ONLINE SOCIAL SPACES TO DEVELOP THEIR TEACHING PRACTICES: AN ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDY OF THE #UNGRADING ONLINE COMMUNITY
(2021-11-09)In higher education, faculty often teach in isolation, wondering if their practices reach and inspire students. If their institutions have teaching and learning centers, faculty might engage in discussions with colleagues ... -
LEARNING BY DOING: A CASE STUDY EXPLORING MENTOR TEACHERS' EXPERIENCE IN A TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM THROUGH THE LENS OF COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE AND TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING
(2021-11-10)This study explores the learning theories communities of practice (Lave & Wenger, 1991) and transformative learning theory (Mezirow, 1978) in the context of mentor teaching. The landscape of teacher education preparation ... -
Saudi Parents' Perspective On The Role Of Social Media Platforms In Promoting Parenting Knowledge
(2022-07-21)The purpose of this research was to assess social media, and specifically a podcast entitled Consultation with Sarah, as a source for parents obtaining knowledge about childrenÕs development, and to consider the factors ... -
The Impact Of Auxiliary Support Systems In Improving Learner Outcomes In An Online School: A Qualitative Case Study
(2022-11-09)The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of auxiliary support systems in improving learner outcomes through a case study of one virtual school in a midwestern state. Mentor and teaching practices were researched ... -
The Importance Of Legislative Mandates In The Implementation Of Restorative Practices
(2022-11-14)This dissertation research answered the following question:Is there a significant correlation between legal mandates to implement restorative practices and a reduction in suspensions in states with legal mandates compared ... -
The Perspectives Of El Parents On The Family-School Partnership During Remote Learning
(2022-08-04)COVID-19 impacted the entire world, including the partnership between English learners’ (EL) families and schools. The purpose of the study was to analyze and evaluate the impact of remote learning on EL families and how ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STATE-TRAIT ANGER EXPRESSION AND ATTRITION RATES OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN COURT ORDERED ANGER MANAGEMENT TREATMENT
(2021-10-20)This research examined the relationship between state-trait anger and attrition rates of African Americans in court ordered anger management (COAM). In this study, archival data was collected from African Americans clients ... -
THE ROLE OF CAREER READINESS IN HUMANITIES CURRICULUM: AN ETHNOGRAPHIC CASE STUDY IN PRE- AND POST-TENURED HUMANITIES FACULTY COURSE DESIGN
(2021-07-23)This qualitative ethnographic single case-study was conducted to investigate what influences pre- and post-tenured humanities faculty course design, the effects of those influences, and their perceptions about career ... -
Understanding The Role Of Curriculum Pacing In Relation To At-Risk Student Locus Of Control
(2022-11-16)The purpose of the study was to explore the possibility of mitigating school drop out of at-risk students by self-pacing of curriculum in an alternative institution. To accomplish this goal, I interviewed seven students ... -
WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER TURNOVER, ADULT STAFF RESILIENCE AND RESILIENT LEADERSHIP PRACTICES AT LICENSED EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS?
(2021-11-15)This research investigated the relationship between adult resilience, resilient leadership practices, and variables that reflected turnover to learn if increasing adult resilience or resilience leadership practices is an ...