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Examining the influence of academic, procedural, and social factors on students’ transition from elementary to middle school
(2016-05-13)
The purpose of the study is to examine the perceptions of students, teachers and parents
regarding the transition from elementary to middle school. Research was conducted
using a sequential mixed methods approach to ...
A case study of teacher attitudes, belief systems, and behaviors associated with substantive student academic achievement in a charter school serving an economically disadvantaged urban population
(2016-11-09)
The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to research teacher attitudes, belief systems, and behaviors associated with academic achievement for students in a charter school serving an economically disadvantaged, ...
Factors affecting early adoption of technology
(2016-08-24)
The study examined preservice teachers’ personal use of technology, self-efficacy with technology, attitude about technology, perceived usefulness of technology, and knowledge and skills with technology related to early ...
Examining general education teachers' perceptions about the factors that affect the academic progress of former bilingual education students who exit into all English classes
(2016-12-05)
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine the general education teachers’ perceptions of factors that affect academic progress of former early-exit bilingual education students once they exit to all-English ...
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 ...
Influence of a district leadership development program on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year principals
(2016-12-07)
The purpose of this sequential mixed methods study was to determine the influence of a district leadership development program on 2nd, 3rd and, 4th year principals. A purposeful sample of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year principals ...
Resiliency: Factors Effecting Academic Achievement of At Risk Fifth Grade Girls Living In Poverty
(2016-08-26)
In this study, the researcher explored the perceptions of academically successful at risk fifth grade girls living in poverty regarding risk factors present in their everyday lives. Also, the researcher explored the various ...
The importance of the principal evaluation process on student achievement
(2016-05-09)
Over the last 30 years, research has examined the role principals play in shaping school improvement and developing a foundation for student learning. This mixed methods study examined the relationship between school ...
Perceptions of Administrators, Faculty, and Staff Regarding a Redesign Initiative Integrating Developmental Reading and Writing Instruction in a Community College Setting
(2016-12-06)
Nationally, an increasing number of underprepared students are enrolling in community colleges, and as a result, the enrollment of at-risk students in Developmental Education programs has soared. Community colleges have ...
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 ...