Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations by Author "Beavers, Elizabeth"
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Emotional attributes relevancy to special educators' job satisfaction
(2018-05-08)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the emotional attributes of joy, anger, and fear and special education teachers’ job satisfaction. Data, which included surveys, interview, and demographics ... -
Exploring the Relationship Between Transition Planning and Employment Outcome for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
(2021-03-04)This was a sequential explanatory mixed-methods study that sought to determine parents’ perceptions regarding the extent to which districts involved them in the IEP transition plan, inclusive practices, provided opportunities ... -
Factors That May Lead Instructional Coaches to Leave That Role: A Mixed-Method Case Study
(2016-05-13)In many school districts across the United States, initiatives geared toward improving classroom instruction now include instructional coaching models. The utilization of instructional coaches (ICs) is becoming more prevalent ... -
Secondary Co-Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Competence in Co-Teaching and Utilizing Integrative Technology
(2020-10-19)When ensuring the least restrictive environment for students eligible and receiving special education services a delivery option frequently considered is providing a second teacher in the general education classroom. This ... -
The relationship between faculty diversity and graduation transfer and drop out rates in public community colleges
(2019-10-28)Previous research has found that overall graduation rates for underrepresented minority (URM) students of all races and ethnicities were positively affected by increased diversity of their faculty. Using 2017 archival ... -
Using a framework for collaborative teaching: how the constructs of the framework impact administrators' attitudes and practices regarding inclusion
(2016-12-13)The purpose of this qualitative study was to look at how administrators perceive their role in supporting collaborative practices and their effectiveness while incorporating the framework of the Collaborative Teaching ... -
“You Didn’t Call My Name!” Barriers that Prevent Marginalized Black Families from Accessing and Utilizing Early Childhood Intervention Services
(2021-05-10)The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to explore the perceived barriers preventing Black families from accessing (completing the intake process) and utilizing (following through with the support) early childhood ...
