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Perceptions of Factors that Contribute to the Successful Reading Development of Young African American Male Students
(2020-02-07)The purpose of this qualitative research study was to determine the perceptions of administrators, reading teachers, librarian, and campus reading specialist of the factors that contribute to reading development of African ... -
Examining instructor and instructional effects on students' statistics attitudes
(2019-12-13)A long-standing hypothesis in statistics education has posited that instructors could have a large impact on students’ attitudes toward statistics. This hypothesis remained untested over the years. Moreover, if instructors ... -
Science learners, science teachers, science courses, and curiosity: Information for teacher education programs
(2019-11-07)It requires a unique set of skills to teach science to young children. Not only do future elementary educators need the requisite content knowledge to address the broad base of science topics that fall under the innocuous ... -
Examining the relationship between teacher self-efficacy and instructional style of community college stem faculty
(2019-11-11)The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between teacher self-efficacy and the instructional style of community college STEM faculty to explore a possible connection between teacher self-efficacy, instructional ... -
Determining teachers’ reported implementation of newly acquired content knowledge and pedagogical strategies based on receptivity characteristics
(2019-08-08)Teachers play one of the most pivotal roles in successful student outcomes (Hattie, 2013; Kincheloe, Slattery, & Steinberg, 2000; Meijer, Geijsel, Kuijpers, Boei, & Vrieling, 2016). A major challenge for teachers is that ... -
Collective teacher efficacy: Its influence on teacher beliefs and behaviors in classroom instruction
(2019-08-09)The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine the influence of collective teacher efficacy (CTE) on teacher beliefs and behaviors that result in engagement of all students and persistence with those who struggle ... -
Psychosocial risk factors predict prescription opioid usage after spine surgery
(2019-08-05)Outcomes associated with spine surgeries are not universal. Moreover, some patients continue to remain on prescription strength opioids after surgery. Pre-surgical psychological screenings (PPS) are conducted to assess for ... -
Racist nativism and nationalist rhetoric: Implications for the mental health and well-being of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students
(2019-08-05)The political discourse since Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and election victory has focused increasingly on Latinx immigrants. This election victory and the campaign preceding it has been a historical moment ... -
Do wraparound services mediate academic achievement for "at risk” Latinx youth?
(2019-12-19)Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory provides the framework to examining the academic outcomes of at-risk students at a Latinx-serving Title 1 charter school in Houston, Texas which models itself as a Full Service Community ... -
Factors that impact the implementation of secondary dual language programs in three school districts in the State of Texas
(2019-11-07)Research has demonstrated that dual language education is the most powerful for school reform. Most of the research has focused on the outcomes of elementary programs. As dual language programs continue to expand from the ... -
The impact of student success courses on first-time-in-college students' perceptions of self-efficacy
(2019-05-06)Students entering college for the first time face a significant culture shock. They must learn to navigate a new environment often while managing other responsibilities. Students' perceptions of their own academic ... -
Elementary Campus Principal Perceptions of the Standards-Based Teacher Evaluation System in Texas
(2019-05-06)The purpose of this mixed methods study was to: (a) examine the new and experienced elementary campus principals’ perceptions of the Texas standards-based teacher evaluation system which measured teacher performance and ... -
The Impact of Social Capital on Latinx Students' Attitudes Towards Secondary Education
(2019-04-18)Latinx students have been graduating high school and enrolling in college at lower rates than their Caucasian counterparts. Sufficient positive social capital can be beneficial in shaping Latinx students’ attitudes towards ... -
Timing of high schools: achievement, attendance, and graduation
(2019-04-22)This study was conducted as a sequential mixed method design to determine the relationship of school start times with achievement, attendance, and graduation rates among high schools. The misalignment of the internal clocks ... -
A Study of Texas Community College Property Tax Funding and Selected Student Performance Measures
(2019-04-30)The purpose of this sequential mixed methods study was to examine the relationship between Texas community college property tax revenue and student transfer, licensure, and completion. This study reviewed data from the ... -
The Influence of Blended Learning on Post-Secondary Readiness and Academic Achievement in Mathematics: A Personalized Approach to Learning
(2019-04-17)Personalized learning through blended learning is emerging as an educational practice with promising potential to close the academic achievement gap in high school mathematics and produce post-secondary ready mathematics ... -
The Influence of Instructional Coaching on Teacher Efficacy and Student Achievement
(2019-05-28)The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine the influence instructional coaching has on teacher efficacy and student achievement in reading. Survey, interview, and demographic data were collected from a purposeful ... -
Examining the dynamics between parent participation and fifth-grade student achievement
(2019-04-15)The purpose of this study was to examine the dynamics between parent participation in education and student achievement. Fifth-grade parents from seven elementary schools in a large suburban school district in southeast ... -
STEM Academy: A Case Study of Girls' STEM Self-Efficacy
(2019-04-22)Women are underrepresented in STEM fields and careers. This population is not being encouraged, supported, or exposed to STEM learning as often as their male counterparts. The purpose of this sequential mixed- methods ... -
The Relationship Between Teacher Self-Efficacy and Principal Leadership Behaviors
(2018-11-12)More than 30 years ago, the concept of teacher efficacy, teachers’ confidence and belief in their ability to promote students’ learning (Protheroe, 2008), was first discussed as an imperative in educational outcomes. The ...
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