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A case study of how and if a professional development model based on the TPACK framework builds teachers’ capacity for technology integration.
(2019-03-18)Digital technologies are prevalent in society and K-12 classrooms today and the belief that educational technology can be a transformative agent of change in education is ever increasing. However, the use of technology as ... -
A case study on the recruitment and hiring of African American faculty in higher education : perspectives of faculty and administrators.
(2021-11-16)This case study examined the recruitment and hiring practices of African American faculty in higher education at primarily White institutions (PWIs) in the southeast region of the United States. In higher education, African ... -
A collective case study exploring high school senior perspectives of post-graduation motivations and preparation in five different educational settings.
(2021-11-19)Education improvement has become a national imperative. Low graduation rates, standardized test failures, and overall success rates falling significantly behind in global competition have forced the dialogue towards ... -
A collective case study on student advocacy services for iGen students in higher education.
(2021-11-16)Generation Z or iGen is the current generation attending colleges and universities, and their needs differ from their predecessors. Public State University’s Student Advocacy and Assistance Office began shifting the services ... -
A collective multiple case study regarding mandatory advising and degree mapping for Early College High School students.
(2021-07-21)Early College High Schools (ECHS) began in 2002 in response to the underrepresentation of ethnic minorities, lower socioeconomic status, and first-time college students in higher education. Credit-bearing college courses ... -
A design-based research study of school-based makerspaces in the discipline of mathematics.
(2021-08-03)The Maker Movement is a trend that has gained momentum in education which places students at the center of learning where they become creators or makers of things in a makerspace. While educational leaders see the potential ... -
A dual case study : students' perceptions, self-efficacy, and understanding of the nature of science in varied introductory biology laboratories.
(2016-11-27)Since World War II, science education has been at the forefront of curricular reforms. Although the philosophical approach to science education has changed numerous times, the importance of the laboratory has not waned. ... -
A multiple case study : military-dependent children’s social and emotional well-being and its impact on classroom behavior.
(2021-07-12)The United States’ military is one of the world’s largest active armed forces and currently deploys troops in more than 150 countries around the world. Military-dependent children face difficulties in school settings more ... -
A multiple case study examining the reasons for career change among behavioral health technicians : solving the turnover dilemma.
(2021-07-21)Turnover across all industries has almost doubled since the turn of the century in 2000 and was on track to hit 40 million resignations in 2018 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics). Healthcare historically has higher than average ... -
A multiple case study exploring middle school attendance barriers and challenges.
(2021-10-26)Regular school attendance is an imperative factor in school success (Pascopella, 2007; Rothman, 2001). Students achieve best when invested in their education. Four misconceptions result in student absenteeism: myths about ... -
A multiple case study exploring the relationship between teachers’ alternative certification experience and their self-efficacy in their first year of teaching.
(2021-07-07)Teacher preparation is at the forefront of educational policy. All over the country, teachers continue to protest because of the feeling of being overworked and underpaid (Ravitch, 2020). The country’s lowest-performing ... -
A multiple descriptive case study exploring special education teachers’ motivational factors which influence retention in Washington, DC.
(2021-10-19)The causes of teacher attrition are varied and complex. In urban environments, these challenges are more pronounced. In particular, special education teachers in urban environments seem to leave the field disproportionately ... -
A new genre of educators : a descriptive case study examining next-career professionals.
(2021-09-21)School districts across the country face teacher shortages. Moreover, these school districts have demonstrably low results when placing non-certified teachers directly into the classroom without any pedagogical training. ... -
A phenomenological case study exploring rural hospital employee motivation.
(2021-07-14)American rural hospitals are in the midst of an unprecedented closure crisis. Historically low-volume, remote hospitals have survived on tax revenue and government programs; however, recent cuts in government funding and ... -
A phenomenological case study to describe the ageism-induced anxiety of job seekers aged 50–83.
(2021-07-08)Age discrimination is a significant issue facing the workforce today. Many older job seekers find themselves in a predicament as they experience ageism-induced anxiety while seeking new employment. This phenomenological ... -
A phenomenological case study to explore how first-year undergraduate Muslim students experience a sense of belonging on a college campus in the northeastern United States.
(2021-07-14)This study added to the knowledge of student retention on a college campus by focusing on how first-year Muslim students experience a sense of belonging. The profile of college students has changed to reflect a more diverse ... -
A phenomenological study describing the experiences of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and undocumented students as they navigate college enrollment.
(2021-11-29)This study shares an in-depth understanding of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and undocumented young adults navigating college. Given that their immigration status can add a layer of complexity, the goal of ... -
A phenomenological study exploring GEAR UP students’ perceptions of post-secondary preparedness.
(2021-10-26)The Rio Grande Valley is a predominantly Hispanic region with a high population of low socioeconomic students. These students are typically underserved in post-secondary education. Socioeconomic disparities and obstacles ... -
A phenomenological study to understand the perceived impact of motivational coaching on the lived experiences of students at an urban tutoring center.
(2021-12-01)High school students are subjected to rigorous academic testing, which causes exhaustion and burnout in many of them. College entrance exams and district assessments are two examples of high-stakes testing that take place. ... -
A qualitative case study assessing student transition from McKinney High School to college.
(2021-07-21)State standardized testing continues to be the focus of the curriculum for both teachers and students in public education. High school teachers have the challenging task of ensuring that students develop critical academic ...