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Integrated, project-based learning and knowledge retention : a mixed methods study comparing high school students in two geometry courses.
(2017-07-24)The developing synergy of legislation and research throughout recent history points to the current momentum behind college and career readiness for every student. Researchers have found that embedding academic content into ... -
Investigating the cultural identity of the Bahamas through a study of Bahamian primary education.
(2010-02-02)Thirty-six years ago, the Bahamas attained independence from Britain. With this change, the nation’s leaders determined that a core element in building an independent nation was forming a sense of cultural identity among ... -
John Dewey and Mortimer Adler on curriculum, teaching, and the purpose of schooling : how their views can be incorporated within a Christian philosophy of education.
(2008-10-02)In this dissertation, I explore the topics of curriculum, teaching, and the purpose of schooling in the philosophies of John Dewey and Mortimer Adler. The work evaluates the educational philosophies of these two prominent ... -
Lesson study: the effects on teachers and students in urban middle schools.
(2006-05-28)This multiple case study examined the effects lesson study had on middle school mathematics teachers and students in a large urban school district. The participants for this study consisted of 13 middle school mathematics ... -
Literature circles and the reader self-efficacy of reluctant and/or struggling readers.
(2017-07-24)In an era of high-stakes accountability measures in education, the researcher designed this study to explore a more student-centered approach to English language arts and reading instruction via literature circles. The ... -
Long-term effects of a summer enrichment program on low-income gifted students.
(, 2014-09-05)"Overlooked gems" is the term used in gifted education to describe high potential low-income students who are unable to excel because of significant barriers in their homes, environments, and educational systems, thus ... -
Mathematics anxiety and attitudes towards mathematics in adult developmental learners : an exploratory examination of the relationship between mathematics anxiety, attitudes towards mathematics, and successful adult developmental learners.
(2016-11-29)According to Complete College America (2015), as many as 53.6% of learners may need developmental courses as they enter college or university programs, most commonly mathematics, and only 17.1% of these learners complete ... -
Mediating meaning for individuals with Down syndrome : a phenomenological case study.
(, 2012-11-29)The current phenomenological case study, based in part on Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, set out to examine the lived experiences of individuals sharing and mediating meaningful communication with individuals who have ... -
Mixed-methods study of the impact of a computational thinking course on student attitudes about technology and computation.
(, 2013-09-16)The following dissertation reports on a mixed-methods, convergent parallel design research study of the impact of a computational thinking curriculum on attitudes towards computation and the use of technology. This study ... -
More than tools : can media literacy emerge from teacher development in technology? : a narrative study.
(2015-07-07)Media literacy challenges both students and teachers alike to think carefully and critically about the media and new technology tools. The purpose of this narrative study was to gain understanding of the teachers that have ... -
Ninth grade students' understanding of diffusion and osmosis after participation in direct or inquiry-based lessons : a mixed methods study.
(2015-07-14)In this embedded mixed methods case study, quantitative and qualitative data were collected to assess the impact of direct and inquiry instruction on students' understanding of diffusion and osmosis. Participants of this ... -
Passionate teacher/virtuous teaching: exploring the relationship between teacher passion, teacher calling, and character education.
(2006-07-30)Inculcating character and morality to our nation's school children has been of vital importance since the beginning of the first public school in America. Questions as to what morals and values should be taught and what ... -
Perceptions of teaching nonliterate adults in oral cultures : a modified Delphi study.
(2015-07-13)A descriptive study using a modified Delphi method was conducted to gather literate instructors' perceptions of teaching nonliterate adults in oral cultures. Using the extant literature, the researcher prepared 66 statements ... -
Perceptions, management practices, instructional programs and resources frequently used by urban school principals to meet the requirements of school accountability.
(2006-07-30)The purpose of this study was to investigate and identify principals' perceptions of management practices, instructional programs, and resources most important to meeting the requirements of public school accountability. ... -
Piano curriculum : what teachers are using and how it aligns with Jerome Bruner's enactive, iconic, and symbolic learning theory.
(, 2013-09-24)The purpose of this study was to determine what order piano teachers of beginning students ages six to nine introduced musical concepts in the first year of study, what piano method books they were using and if the order ... -
Preference and efficacy of concurrent schedules of reinforcement in children with autism spectrum disorder.
(2015-07-29)A review of the literature highlighted a lack of research that measured the effects and preference of two or more reinforcement schedules that possess a constant magnitude and varied distribution. The current study ... -
Preparing preservice teacher candidates to differentiate instructional practices.
(, 2014-01-28)This action research study focused on how various grouping strategies influenced preservice teachers’ differentiation of instruction. The participants included a third grade mentor teacher and three preservice teacher ... -
Promoting generalization of communication training by use of the iPad™.
(, 2011-09-14)The current study examined the effects of communication training with an iPad™ used as a speech generating device (SGD) to promote generalization to community settings. The participants were taught to use the iPad™ with ... -
A qualitative study of the development of a health sciences center at a two-year community college.
(2008-06-09)One purpose of this research was to investigate the dynamics of collaboration in the formation of a health sciences center at a two-year college. Another purpose was to propose guidelines that other community colleges ... -
Qualities of effective secondary science teachers : perspectives of university biology students.
(2008-10-15)This research was an attempt to hear the student voice concerning secondary science teacher effectiveness and to share that voice with those who impact the educational process. It was a snapshot of university freshmen ...