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Connectivism Learning Theory: Instructional Tools for College Courses
(2009-08-24)Abstract: This qualitative thesis explores the work of George Siemens and connectivist learning theory, 'A Learning Theory for the Digital Age'. Findings are based on a literature review which investigated the foundations, ... -
COURAGE IN THE CLASSROOM: THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING ON STUDENT PERCEPTIONS OF COURAGE
(2020-05-17)<p>This study was designed to gather information regarding the impact of social emotional learning (SEL) programming with a specific focus on student perceptions of courage. There is limited research in the field of education ... -
CREATIVITY, LEARNING STYLES, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING STYLES OF TALENTED SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
(2010-08-01)<p>This study’s primary purposes were to: (a) explore relationships among creative thinking abilities, learning styles, and problem-solving styles of high school students who were talented in the domains of athletics, ... -
DAUGHTERS OF CHINA: AN EXAMINATION OF THE HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES OF ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT CHINESE ADOPTEES
(2013-05-01)<p>The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the perspectives of adolescent and young adult Chinese adoptees raised in the United States. It sought to describe how the adoptees perceived their life experiences ... -
EDUCATORS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THEIR INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP STYLES AND THEIR PROBLEM SOLVING STYLES
(2014-08-01)<p>Instructional leadership is not well-defined in the literature. The term has been used to describe the principal’s role as an instructional leader. However, principals are not the only instructional leaders. Teachers ... -
EDUCATORS’ PERSPECTIVES AND INSTRUCTION: FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE STUDENTS’ SELF-DETERMINATION SKILLS
(2020-05-17)<p>This study was designed to understand the factors that influence educators’ perspectives and amount of instruction of student self-determination skills. A mixed methods correlational survey design was utilized to study ... -
EFFECT OF A NONVERBAL IMMEDIACY TREATMENT ON PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS USING MIXED REALITY SIMULATIONS
(2020-08-15)<p>The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a treatment package consisting of video and reflection, video feedback, and coaching on pre-service teachers’ use of nonverbal immediacy behaviors as they delivered ... -
EFFECT OF STYLE TRAINING ON FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING PERFORMANCE
(2014-05-01)<p>The participants were grade 9-12 students (<em>n </em>= 75) from one suburban high school who were part of the Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI). The research involved both quasi-experimental and ... -
EFFECTIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES OF CULTURALLY RELEVANT SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
(2019-05-01)<p>This researcher sought to understand the strategies of teachers who were effectively educating and communicating through culturally relevant pedagogy at the secondary school level. The qualitative case study utilized a ... -
EFFECTS OF A COLLABORATIVE TEACHING MODEL OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ON NEW SIXTH THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES, SELF-EFFICACY, MOTIVATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INSTRUCTION
(2008-05-01)<p>The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of a collaborative teaching model of professional development on new sixth through twelfth grade teachers’ attitudes, self-efficacy, motivation, and implementation ... -
EFFECTS OF AN INQUIRY-BASED SCIENCE PROGRAM ON CRITICAL THINKING, SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS, CREATIVITY, AND SCIENCE FAIR ACHIEVEMENT OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
(2012-05-01)<p>This study investigated the impact of an inquiry-based science program on the critical thinking skills, science process skills, creativity, and science fair achievement of middle school students. Although research ... -
EFFECTS OF CONCEPTUAL ASSESSMENTS USING TEST DEBATE AND TEST ANALYSIS ON CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND LITERARY ANALYSIS
(2008-05-01)<p>This study examined the impact of the conceptually designed assessment, test debate and test analysis, on students’ critical thinking and ability to analyze literature. The test analysis and test debate process involved ... -
EFFECTS OF FAST FORWORD ON PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS AND RAPID NAMING SKILLS OF AT-RISK STUDENTS
(2010-05-01)<p>The current study examined the efficacy of Fast ForWord, a computer-based intervention designed to improve the auditory processing skills associated with language development and the subsequent acquisition of reading ... -
EFFECTS OF LISTENING STRATEGIES INSTRUCTION ON LISTENING COMPREHENSION, ORAL PROFICIENCY, AND METACOGNITION ON SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNERS
(2010-05-01)<p>Second language programs in the 21st century need to provide students with the linguistic and cultural skills they need to communicate proficiently in a global community. Therefore, curriculum and instruction must focus ... -
EFFECTS OF SCAFFOLDING HIGHER ORDER THINKING QUESTIONS ON READER SELF-EFFICACY AND CRITICAL THINKING OF SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS
(2012-05-01)<p>This study examined the potential benefits of instructional strategies that scaffold the development of higher order thinking (HOT) questions on reader self-efficacy and critical thinking. Another goal of this study ... -
EFFECTS OF THE QUESTION FORMULATION TECHNIQUE ON SECONDARY STUDENTS’ ARGUMENT WRITING ACHIEVEMENT SCORES
(2016-05-01)<p>The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) and gender on secondary students’ argument writing achievement scores. The study was conducted at a secondary school ... -
EXPERIENCES OF BLACK MALE STUDENTS IN PREDOMINANTLY WHITE HIGH PERFORMING SECONDARY SCHOOLS
(2016-05-01)<p>This qualitative study examined the perceptions of students, parents, and educators regarding the social, academic, and personal experiences of Black male students in two predominantly White high performing secondary ... -
EXPERIENTIAL CHARTER SCHOOLS: A MULTI CASE STUDY
(2018-08-24)<p>Since their creation in 1991, charter schools have been controversial within the educational community. As charter school laws lie in the realm of state legislation, there is wide variation in the requirements for charter ... -
Exploring the Experiences and Perceptions of Student Nurses who Participated in an Interprofessional Dedicated Education Unit (IPDEU): A Qualitative Descriptive Study
(Western Connecticut State UniversityDanbury, CT, 2022-09-22)The transition from nursing student to professional nursing practice has proven to be challenging (Bennett et al., 2017). New graduate nurses (NGNs) are expected to be practice-ready upon graduation. However, there is a ... -
EXPLORING THE EXPERIENCES OF NEW GRADUATE NURSES WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE DEDICATED EDUCATION UNIT (DEU) CLINICAL LEARNING MODEL: A QUALITATIVE DESCRIPTIVE STUDY
(2020-07-31)<p>The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore the experiences of baccalaureate prepared, new graduate nurses who participated in the Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) clinical learning model as students. ...
