Browsing School of Professional Studies by Issue Date
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Insights into Women's Seders
(2008-04-08)Women's seders have been growing in popularity around the world. Organizations in Israel, Britain, Canada and across the United States now sponsor women's seders. They have become increasingly common in recent years for ... -
THE EFFECTS OF METACOGNITIVE AWARENESS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS IN FOURTH-GRADE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
(2008-05-01)<p>Presently, research is questioning the value of homework, especially at the elementary level. One reason homework is considered important is that it allows for the opportunity to practice and reinforce skills. Currently, ... -
A COMPARISON OF TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE LEADERSHIP STYLES OF MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS AND INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF SCHOOL CLIMATE
(2008-05-01)<p>The purpose of the research study was to (a) determine how teachers’ perceptions of the leadership styles (transformational, transactional, and passive) of middle school principals and instructional leaders differed; ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WRITING ACHIEVEMENT, WRITING SELF-EFFICACY, WRITING APPREHENSION AND PERCEIVED VALUE OF WRITING BY GENDER FOR THIRD-GRADE STUDENTS IN A SUBURBAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
(2008-05-01)<p>Writing requires strong motivation to persevere through the unique problem solving and self-monitoring process required for a successful execution of the task. Results of writing achievement research often reveal a ... -
AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES FOR HERITAGE LANGUAGE LEARNERS IN TRADITIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL SPANISH
(2008-05-01)<p>The national increase of Latinos has resulted in an increase in students who speak Spanish. The major topic in this study was the instructional practices used by Middle School Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Spanish ... -
CHARACTERISTICS AND CHALLENGES OF HIGH-ACHIEVING SECOND-GENERATION NIGERIAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES
(2008-05-01)<p>This study investigated the characteristics and challenges of high-achieving second- generation Nigerian youths in the United States. An increasing number of youths in America’s schools are from immigrant backgrounds ... -
THE EFFECTS OF LITERACY COACHING ON TEACHER STRATEGY USE AND STUDENT READING COMPREHENSION
(2008-05-01)<p>The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of literacy coaching on teacher strategy use and student reading comprehension. A convenience sample of 20 third-grade teachers and their students (n=330) participated ... -
THE EFFECTS OF VISUAL THINKING STRATEGIES ON READING ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS WITH VARYING LEVELS OF MOTIVATION
(2008-05-01)<p>This study examined the effects of the Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) curriculum on reading achievement of students with various motivational levels. A 2X2 factorial design was used. The sample population consisted ... -
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 ... -
IMPACT OF PROBLEM FINDING ON THE QUALITY OF AUTHENTIC OPEN INQUIRY SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECTS
(2008-05-01)<p>Problem finding is a creative process whereby individuals develop original ideas for study. Secondary science students who successfully participate in authentic, novel, open inquiry studies must engage in problem finding ... -
STUDENT PERCEPTIONS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SELF-EFFICACY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL SETTING AND PROBLEM SOLVING ACTIVITIES
(2008-05-01)<p>This multi-case qualitative study, conducted in two elementary schools, observed the self-efficacy experiences of 67 5th grade mathematics students in daily lessons. Four classrooms were observed a total of 40 times for ... -
PERCEPTIONS OF SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS WITH RESPECT TO THE ROLES OF SCHOOL COUNSELORS AS THEY IMPLEMENT THE NEW YORK STATE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING MODEL
(2008-05-01)<p>The proposed study examined the perceptions of school counselors and administrators towards the New York State School Counseling Model. The study focused on (a) actual and preferred counselor activities to provide ... -
THE KINDERGARTEN BUDDY PROGRAM AND ITS EFFECT ON READING ACHIEVEMENT FOR AT-RISK KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
(2008-05-01)<p>Research states that more time and attention is needed for some students to acquire the necessary skills which allow them to become successful learners. Full-day kindergarten programs are desirable to ensure that all ... -
THE EFFECTS OF A STUDY SKILLS PROGRAM ON SELF-EFFICACY AND SELF-REGULATED LEARNING STRATEGIES USE
(2008-05-01)<p>This study examined the impact of a study skills program utilizing daily journal writing and weekly peer-group discussions to facilitate the acquisition of effective learning strategies and to enhance perceptions of ... -
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 ... -
Perceptions of School Counselors and School Administrators with Respect to the Roles of School Counselors as they Implement the New York State Comprehensive School Counseling Model
(2008-06-22)The proposed study examined the perceptions of school counselors and administrators towards the New York State School Counseling Model. The study focused on (a) actual and preferred counselor activities to provide direction ... -
REVELATIONS: A QUALITATIVE INQUIRY ON VISUAL ARTISTIC EMERGENCE COMMON TRIGGERS, SHARED PERCEPTIONS AND STRATEGIES FOR PERPETUATION
(2009-05-01)<p>This research proposal identifies those experiences that lead to the pursuit of visual art as sustained passion in life. In seeking the potential factors that contribute to an individual’s continued interest in visual ... -
A STUDY OF THE BARD COLLEGE WRITING MODEL AND ITS APPLICATION IN AN URBAN HIGH SCHOOL
(2009-05-01)<p>For over twenty years, Bard College's Institute for Writing and Thinking (IWT) has been used to teach its incoming freshmen how to use writing as a tool to think more creatively and at a higher conceptual level. Bard ...
