Browsing by Author "Rackley, Robin"
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Lopez, Sharon Kay (2020-04-06)This study explored the use of instructional coaching as job-embedded professional learning (JEPL) to implement technology integrated formative assessment (TIFA) during a six-week timeframe. The case study method was used ...
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Sweet, Kayla S (2017-12-07)Building social skills: A qualitative study of relationships between stay-at-home fathers (SAHF) and their 2.5 to 4-year-old children is a presentation of two SAHF-child dyad case studies. With the rise in the number of ...
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Johnston, Suzanne 1963- (2013-01-04)The intent of this record of study is to examine the effectiveness of the Defense Support of Civil Authorities program through the theoretical lens of adult learning. The study explores the program graduates’ individual ...
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Humpal, David Lawrence 1960- (2012-11-14)The following autoethnographic study highlights the perceptions of a Southern, White male teacher, at times experiencing bouts of depression and anxiety, in the predominantly White rural high school community he both lives ...
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Sanchez, Lisa Rodriguez (2020-04-20)The purpose of this dissertation was to: (1) conduct a systematic review of the literature to identify single-case research studies that examines coaching interventions focused on targeted teacher practices that address ...
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Logan, Bethany (2014-06-24)The focus of this research examined reading interventions for 6th grade language arts students. As the demands of state mandated testing increase, so too has the call for reading interventions to become more effective ...
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Nickels, Jessica Nicole (2021-04-05)Employment fosters social and emotional development in addition to providing greater financial independence. This action research study aimed to address a problem of practice for a semi-rural district in Southwest Washington ...
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Martinez, Allison (2017-11-15)Determining whether or not a child completes the kindergarten academic year successfully is an important issue in education. This study examined kindergarten success by using the Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) and ...
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White, Jillian R. (2011-02-22)Schools are facing an increasing pressure to deal effectively with students' problem behaviors in the school environment. Research suggests that Behavior Monitoring Programs (BMPs) are effective and efficient secondary ...
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The Effectiveness of Shared Reading Interventions with Families of Hispanic Prekindergarten Students Hasbun, Tracey (2012-02-14)The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of parent or caregiver shared-reading interventions on Hispanic prekindergarten students’ language and literacy scores. In addition, this study investigated the effects ...
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Stephens, Charity Caye (2018-11-09)A teacher’s sense of efficacy is his or her willingness to implement pedagogical strategies to reach students at various levels of readiness. A professional learning (PL) series occurs over an extended period of time with ...
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Carter, Lou Ann (2017-06-09)Effective transitioning of students between learning activities occurs when teachers establish routines and expectations of student movement and behavior wherein students stop one activity and quickly and smoothly segue ...
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Leventini, Alexa Marie (2013-04-24)Throughout the construction of the United States, agriculture and education have been closely intertwined—until recent years. In 1981, agricultural professionals, educators and policy makers noted the decline in standard ...
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Harle, Kelly Kristina (2022-06-20)An essential part of novice teachers' development of pedagogical and classroom management skills in a district is a supportive induction and mentoring program (Ingersoll & Strong, 2011). Novice teachers can combat the ...
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Maraffa, Douglas Matthew (2019-07-23)This sequential explanatory, mixed methods study of an alternative certification teaching program (ACTP) investigated classroom management preparation for six participants completing either a clinical or internship experience. ...
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Black, Kathleen Parker (2019-03-12). This multiple-article dissertation examined the perceptions of preservice teachers (PTs) enrolled at a community college. The first study was mixed-methods and examined the perceptions of PTs’ teaching efficacy at a ...
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Lee, Kisha Lashon (2017-11-17)The search for child care can be a daunting task for parents of young children, with a variety of choices available. To search during, or shortly after, a move to a new community without an established network of support ...
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Marvel, Aaron Scott (2019-10-04)Over the past few decades, there have been increasing concerns over the impacts of agricultural practices on global carbon and water dynamics. Understanding these dynamics in agroecosystems will help efforts to reduce ...
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Cockerham, Ben James (2019-11-25)Access to employment is important for students with disabilities(SWD). Employment improves finances, contributes to independence, and empowers people. Despite the value of employment, SWD are less likely to be employed ...
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Merrill, Julie (2015-05-13)Advances in instructional practices have not kept up with the changing educational needs of today’s learners. Ubiquitous technologies permeate students’ lives and as such, the traditional classroom is at odds with the needs ...