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Tesching, Karin. "Education and Fertility : Dynamic Interrelations between Women’s Educational Level, Educational Field and Fertility in Sweden." Doctoral thesis, Stockholms universitet, Sociologiska institutionen, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:su:diva-63761.

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This thesis analyses three aspects of the link between a woman’s educational trajectory and her childbearing behaviour. Special attention is paid to educational field as a further dimension of education next to educational enrolment and educational level. It is argued that this dimension has to be taken into account to fully understand the complex interplay between women’s educational careers and fertility. The empirical investigations are based on Swedish register data for the period 1990 to 2004 and carried out by means of event history analyses. Regarding the impact of women’s education on fertility, this study confirms that educational enrolment generally impedes childbearing. Further, in addition to differences in first, second and third birth risks among women with different levels of education, the analyses reveal strong variations in the fertility behaviour of women with different types of education. To investigate the impact of fertility on women’s educational careers, this study examines how becoming a mother influences a woman’s risk to pursue further training in a different field of education. The effect of motherhood on the risk of educational change varies strongly depending on the field Swedish women initially were trained in. Especially women with degrees in fields in which it is difficult to get established in the labour market are found to have a high risk of educational change. For these women giving birth to a child appears to lead them to strive for further training in a field that offers more stable and family friendly employment prospects. Finally, the study explores the impact of unobserved factors on education and fertility. By estimating a simultaneous hazard equation for a woman’s childbearing behaviour and her choice of educational field, it is shown that women’s decisions about education and fertility are correlated due to the existence of unobserved determinants that simultaneously influence both life domains.
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Georgiou, Andrea M. "The effects of different levels of high fidelity simulation on teamwork in senior-level undergraduate aviation students." Thesis, Capella University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3619937.

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Industries in which effective teamwork is critical for safe operations are quickly discovering the benefits of simulation-based training (SBT). Research has shown the aviation industry, military operations, and medical field utilize impressive simulations allowing people to refine their technical and nontechnical skills in a "no consequence" environment. Grounded in team cognitive and group dynamic research, researchers are focusing their efforts on how to effectively use simulation as a training tool. The focus of this study was to determine how the degree of simulation difficulty affects teamwork. With a unique high fidelity simulation lab, the participants completed 3 hour work shifts to a run a simulated regional airline. Teamwork was based on the following five variables: contributing to teamwork, interacting with the team, keeping the team on track, expecting quality, and having the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's). The experimental design consisted of three teams randomly assigned to either a minimal, moderate, or maximum level of difficulty. After completion of the simulation, the participants completed an online survey for evaluations of their performance. The findings suggest some components of teamwork are affected by the design of the simulation, while others are not as susceptible to its effects. It was discovered the level of difficulty significantly affected individual and group performance in their expectation of quality and having relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's). As simulation difficulty only affected two out of the five teamwork variables, this leads to the conclusion that generally a team will perform based on their level of team cognition and efficient group behaviors, not necessarily based on the degree of difficulty presented during a simulation.

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Root, Scott. "Investigating Corrective Instructional Activities for Secondary-Level Students Within Mastery Learning Environments." Thesis, Nova Southeastern University, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10103815.

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This applied dissertation was designed to provide a better understanding of the effectiveness of out-of-class safety net corrective instructional activity practices conducted beyond regular classroom instruction for lower secondary level (9th- and 10th- grade high school) students within mastery learning educational environments. The study was designed to shed light on the impact and implications of these practices on Bloom’s vanishing point (Bloom, 1971) and Arlin’s leveling effect (Arlin & Westbury, 1976). Seven mastery learning structured international schools in geographic proximity, of similar size, and utilizing the same program of study were used in this study. Three of the schools that employed a safety net program were the basis of this study, and the four schools that did not have in place a safety net program were used as a control for this observational research.

Normed Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) RIT scores (Northwest Evaluation Association, 2005), grade point averages, and safety net program data were used in a series of case-control tests to determine the effectiveness of out-of-class corrective instructional activity safety net programs for above-average and below-average achieving students. The mean study and control group RIT percentile ranking scores for the students was nearly 1 standard deviation above the averages reported by the Northwest Evaluation Association (2005), so these relative comparisons involved bright students. This large volume of data enabled analysis of the effects of out-of-class safety net activities on school-wide and individual improvement in literature, writing, mathematics, and comprehensive results.

Series of conclusive nonparametric analysis were used instead of normal distribution tests because of the out-of-bounds skewed nature of the data. Analysis of the data suggested that safety netting programs benefit all students, irrespective of whether or not students received out-of-class corrective instructional activities. The MAP RIT scores of below- average achieving students were not affected by attending a school with a safety net program but their GPA results improved in all subjects. Arlin’s leveling effect (Arlin & Westbury, 1976) most likely accounted for improvement of MAP RIT scores for above- average students who attended a school with a safety net program but their GPA results were not affected. These contrasting benefits masked the school-wide test results, which suggested that a school district might not realize an overall increase in MAP RIT and GPA results when adopting a safety net program. Students identified in need of safety netting services benefited by having been placed in the program up to twice in any respective course, but a point of diminishing returns was reached when a student fell 3 or more units behind in a course in relation to the progress of the class.

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Lipsitt, Rosalyn S. "Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork: Effectiveness in Preparing Students for Entry-Level Practice." Diss., Temple University Libraries, 2009. http://cdm16002.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p245801coll10/id/31186.

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Educational Psychology
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Occupational therapy (OT) is a rehabilitation profession in which licensed therapists facilitate functional independence, to the greatest extent possible, of an individual with disabilities. Education for OT is at the Master’s level consisting of a two-year academic program followed by clinical Fieldwork II, a required 12-week internship under the mentorship of a licensed therapist with at least one year’s experience. In light of the fact that clinical fieldwork sites differ in size and resources, and clinical instructors may have only one year’s experience and no formal training in instruction, there is great variability in students’ clinical fieldwork experiences. The purpose of this study was to determine novice rehab OT’s perceptions of four key factors in clinical education: First, skill areas in which they felt most prepared; second, areas perceived as obstacles in adjustment to entry-level practice; third, essential elements of an ideal clinical learning environment; and fourth, the need for credentialing clinical instructors. Participants were 1-3 years post rehab fieldwork with first job in rehab. An online survey (N=45) and audiotaped interviews (N=9) were utilized to collect data on the perceptions of new OT’s on Fieldwork II experiences. Interviewees represented a convenience sample independent of survey participants. Most participants reported feeling prepared to perform basic clinical skills, communicate on interdisciplinary teams and seek mentorship in the workplace. Less proficiency was perceived in the areas of patient/family communication, and coping with reality shock (adjustment to real life practice). Over half of the participants felt that there should be some kind of mandatory credentialing for clinical instructors. There was consensus among OT’s regarding the ideal Fieldwork II setting which included well-trained instructors, availability for onsite learning and a well-equipped clinical site.
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Lee, Jenny. "Self Regulation in College-Level Mathematics Classes." Scholarship @ Claremont, 2018. https://scholarship.claremont.edu/hmc_theses/113.

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This thesis investigates the need for improvement in mathematics education at the college level in the US regarding equitable practices in instruction. In particular, it focuses on understanding the role self-regulation can play in the classroom dynamics, and how self-regulation can be a way to empower students. Also included is a case study in an introductory linear algebra class at a liberal arts college and is meant to provide a investigation into a way of incorporating self-regulation by using self-paced assessments. Results of this study suggest a possible question to consider in reforming mathematics education for a more equitable environment in postsecondary mathematics classrooms.
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Wertz, Monnie Huston. "Epistemological Developmental Level and Critical Skill Thinking Level in Undergraduate University Students." Scholar Commons, 2019. https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/7986.

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Epistemological development and its relationship to critical thinking has been postulated in educational psychology since the 1970’s. By empirically examining epistemological development in relationship to thinking critically, a richer understanding of overall student development and instructional needs could be achieved. By taking into account a student’s epistemological development, issues unique to these stages could inform how to most effectively work with students to promote critical thinking development. The purpose of this study was to explore the potential relationship between collegiate epistemological development and critical thinking skills by examining differences in critical thinking skills at different levels of epistemological development. The hypothesis of the study was that students reporting an epistemological level of either Absolutist or Evaluativist would have higher critical thinking scores than students reporting a Multiplist level. The instruments employed were the Cornell Critical Thinking Test (CCTT) and the Kuhn epistemological instrument. The study population of 157 students was taken from a medium-sized private institution in the southeastern United States. The data indicated that the majority of the study population, 87%, identified as the Multiplist level of epistemological development, according to Kuhn’s definitions. Overall critical thinking scores for the sample was lower than expected but still within reported ranges. Analysis of variance tests were performed on the data and failed to indicate a statistically significant relationship in overall epistemological developmental level and four of the five individual epistemological judgement domains. This finding was not anticipated, challenges current theoretical understanding of this relationship, and indicates a need for further investigation of the nature of the relationship between critical thinking and epistemological development in the higher educational setting.
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Benson, Timothy Shane. "A Case Study of a Teacher-Student Mentor Adoption Program at the Elementary Level." Thesis, Lindenwood University, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3734049.

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The purpose of this study was to determine if positive teacher-to-student relationships impacted student academic performance. This case study involved examination of the results of data collected from 43 students who participated in a mentor adoption program initiated with the intent to enhance positive teacher-to-student relationships for the 2013-2014 school year. Archival data of students who participated in the mentor adoption program were compared to data from a stratified group of students who did not participate in the mentor adoption program. Data from English language arts (ELA) and mathematics (MA) Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) scale scores, attendance rate, and number of discipline referrals were compiled and analyzed using paired-samples t-tests. The results of the study showed students who participated in the mentor adoption program demonstrated a significant increase in MAP ELA scale scores, increase in MAP MA scale scores, and significant decrease in the number of discipline referrals. Students who did not participate in the mentor adoption program showed significant improvement only in MAP MA scale scores. Perceptual interview data were gathered and analyzed from 10 teachers who participated in the mentor adoption program to determine teacher perceptions and feelings about the program. The results indicated teachers believed the mentor adoption program had value and should be continued in Elementary School A. The analysis of these data showed student academic performance was significantly impacted by the use of a mentor adoption program in Elementary School A.

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Nyland, Robert Scott. "Using Transaction-Level Data in Online Assessment." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2016. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/6437.

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This article format dissertation explores the benefits of using detailed forms of assessment to enable feedback in educational contexts, and includes three separate, yet related articles. In the first article, I reviewed the current state of educational research in using online learning tools that collect detailed data regarding student learning. The article examined the type of data being collected, the way that these data are processed, and how the results are presented to instructors and students as feedback. In the second article, I describe a special case of these detailed forms of assessment in an Introduction to Microsoft Excel class, and look at the potential benefits of using transaction-level data to give feedback to instructors and students. This article provides empirical evidence for the difference between transaction-level data and final answer data in identifying student knowledge gaps and misconceptions. In the final article, I analyzed knowledge gaps and misconceptions identified in the Introduction to Microsoft Excel class by using additional student activity data (video watching and reading) to predict these knowledge gaps. This article serves as a case study for using data from integrated learning environments to provide feedback regarding student performance.
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White, Bernadette D. "Implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support at the High School Level." Thesis, Lindenwood University, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10179994.

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With schools having an ever-increasing interest in reducing acts of violence and reducing the incidence of out-of-school suspension, new interventions are constantly being sought. How the program is implemented can play a significant role in program effectiveness. Durlak (1998) found that many evaluation methods did not consider the implementation process because they were done after the implementation of the program. Whether an evidence-based intervention would have a positive effect depended on closely following the details of the implementation process (Durlak, 1998). This study was motivated by four research questions: (a) Was the process used to implement Positive Behavior Intervention and Support at a suburban high school? (b) Were the seven components for Positive Behavior Intervention and Support program development identified by Colvin addressed? (c) What are the adaptations that need to be made to make Positive Behavior Intervention and Support appropriate for high school students? and (d) Do staff members feel Positive Behavior Intervention and Support is having an impact on discipline at the high school level? The purpose of the study was to (a) Document how Positive Behavior Intervention and Support was implemented in a suburban high school, (b) Explore unique challenges at the high school and how the challenges are met, (c) Document the impact on discipline, school culture, teacher perception and (d) Determine if staff members feel Positive Behavior Intervention and Support is having an impact on discipline. The qualitative method is employed to explore the research questions. Staff members at the suburban high school in the study completed an 18-question survey using an online survey tool. Data were also gathered with six staff members who volunteered to participate in the face-to-face interviews. The online survey tool Survey Monkey was used to gather the data. The findings from the 18 survey questions supported the responses that provided the evidence that implementation processes were followed. The face-to-face interviews allowed the interviewees to share their personal perspectives. The themes that surfaced from the survey questions and the face-to-face interviews were similar. The importance of staff buy-in was a frequent theme that is repeated in the surveys and the interviews. Communication was another common theme. The study highlighted recommendations such as the importance of student involvement at the high school level and student participation of the leadership team for any new initiative that is being implements. Understanding the factors that can influence successful implementation was one of the most important findings of the study.

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Flores, Vega Rishelline Anne. "Effects of using educational robotics at the elementary school level." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2006. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/3059.

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Ball, Jamie L. "Bullying Prevention and Grade-Level Differences in Urban Elementary Schools." Thesis, Grand Canyon University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10839783.

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Bullying prevention in schools has arguably met with limited success in the United States. Diversity negatively impacts the success of bullying prevention programs. Furthermore, researchers do not agree upon intervention timing and appropriate grade-level to implement bullying prevention and social-emotional learning and skill-building programs. Urban schools faced with high poverty have an increased need for bullying prevention programs to alleviate bullying and aggression. The purpose of this study was to test for significant differences between urban elementary schools after a treatment group participated in a targeted bullying prevention and social skill-building program and to test for grade-level differences from fall to spring using a quantitative causal-comparative design. The sample included four urban schools in Ohio with 24 grade-levels and six time points each. The data generated were analyzed retrospectively in a causal-comparative research design. A two-way mixed ANOVA BBW was conducted on the summary totals of the number of students disciplined for bullying and aggression using six time points with three for fall or before treatment and three for spring or after treatment comparing a treatment group to a control group. Significant differences were not found between control and treatment or between grade groups (p > .05). Bullying and aggression started the school year and ended the school year slightly higher in the 4-6th grade group. Significant differences were found from fall to spring (F (5,16) = 7.704, p = .001). Overall the study findings indicate the targeted bullying prevention and social-skill building program did not result in reducing bullying and aggressive behavior in the sample population.

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Elderfield, Jessica. "Comparing single-level and multi-level regression models in analysing Rasch measures of numeracy." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2008. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/180.

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This thesis describes a research study that investigated the empirical differences between two competing regression methods used to produce value-added performance indicator information for the monitoring of school effectiveness, and the practical consequences for schools when using this information for school improvement and accountability purposes. The two regression methods under review were single-level Means-on-Means regression and Multilevel Modelling. The study involved data from 24 government secondary schools with a total of 2862 students in 132 Year 8 classes in Western Australia. The dependent variable was a Rasch-created linear measure of Year 8 Numeracy from data of a Mathematics assessment, specially designed by the Department of Education. The main independent variable was a Rasch-created, linear measure of Year 7 Numeracy from student data of the Western Australian Literacy and Numeracy Assessment. Students' scored responses on items from both assessments were calibrated on a common Western Australian Monitoring Standards in Education linear scale which enabled: (1) the movement of a student's performance to be measured over time; and, (2) the application of subsequent statistical analyses from which valid inferences could be made. There were four other independent variables: (1) gender (male or fema1e); (2) ethnic group (Aborigina1 and Torres Strait Islander, or non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status); (3) language background (English or other than English); and the schoo1-level variable; and (4) school socioeconomic status.
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Root, Scott. "Investigating Corrective Instructional Activities for Secondary-Level Students Within Mastery Learning Environments." Thesis, NSUWorks, 2015. https://nsuworks.nova.edu/fse_etd/34.

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This applied dissertation was designed to provide a better understanding of the effectiveness of out-of-class safety net corrective instructional activity practices conducted beyond regular classroom instruction for lower secondary level (9th- and 10th- grade high school) students within mastery learning educational environments. The study was designed to shed light on the impact and implications of these practices on Bloom’s vanishing point (Bloom, 1971) and Arlin’s leveling effect (Arlin & Westbury, 1976). Seven mastery learning structured international schools in geographic proximity, of similar size, and utilizing the same program of study were used in this study. Three of the schools that employed a safety net program were the basis of this study, and the four schools that did not have in place a safety net program were used as a control for this observational research. Normed Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) RIT scores (Northwest Evaluation Association, 2005), grade point averages, and safety net program data were used in a series of case-control tests to determine the effectiveness of out-of-class corrective instructional activity safety net programs for above-average and below-average achieving students. The mean study and control group RIT percentile ranking scores for the students was nearly 1 standard deviation above the averages reported by the Northwest Evaluation Association (2005), so these relative comparisons involved bright students. This large volume of data enabled analysis of the effects of out-of-class safety net activities on school-wide and individual improvement in literature, writing, mathematics, and comprehensive results. Series of conclusive nonparametric analysis were used instead of normal distribution tests because of the out-of-bounds skewed nature of the data. Analysis of the data suggested that safety netting programs benefit all students, irrespective of whether or not students received out-of-class corrective instructional activities. The MAP RIT scores of below- average achieving students were not affected by attending a school with a safety net program but their GPA results improved in all subjects. Arlin’s leveling effect (Arlin & Westbury, 1976) most likely accounted for improvement of MAP RIT scores for above- average students who attended a school with a safety net program but their GPA results were not affected. These contrasting benefits masked the school-wide test results, which suggested that a school district might not realize an overall increase in MAP RIT and GPA results when adopting a safety net program. Students identified in need of safety netting services benefited by having been placed in the program up to twice in any respective course, but a point of diminishing returns was reached when a student fell 3 or more units behind in a course in relation to the progress of the class.
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Cassidy, Shannon L. "An Exploration of Systems-Level Special Education Leaders Using a Multicase Study Approach." Thesis, Frostburg State University, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=13428617.

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The purpose of this dissertation study was to explore the leadership attributes of special education central-office administrators. Using Senge’s five disciplines of the learning organization and Marzano’s 21 responsibilities of the school leader, this multicase study sought to discover the attributes of a special education leader. The focus of this dissertation study was to explore what leadership traits exist across systems-level special education leaders.

To understand special education leader engagement at the central-office level, interviews and observations were completed with special education leaders willing to participate in the research study. Additionally, each participant was required to submit a copy of his or her resume to the researcher. A multicase-study approach was used to analyze the attributes of each leader involved in the dissertation research.

The study analysis revealed that special education leaders in the State of Maryland demonstrate leadership attributes related to Senge’s five disciplines of the learning organization and Marzano’s 21 responsibilities of the school leader. Findings expanded the existing literature to include an analysis of special education leadership at a systems level.

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Neeley, Alexander B. "Obstacles Facing Veterans in Applied Sciences Programs at the Community College Level." Thesis, Lindenwood University, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10682417.

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The purpose of this study was to determine the presence (or absence) of barriers that hindered the ability of veteran student populations in completing degrees in the applied sciences field. Furthermore, in this study, the researcher sought to identify and to understand any detected barriers. The researcher examined the academic performances of veterans and non-veterans in the environmental science program at a Missouri community college. This study focused on collecting supplemental sources and gathering additional research on veterans pursuing applied science degrees. The researcher analyzed quantitative metrics and qualitative data, as well as compared personal responses from students to determine the leading perceived barriers and, conversely, the strategies most commonly employed to assist veterans in completion of the degree program. Additionally, the researcher compared academic performances of veteran and non-veteran students across multiple categories. The data indicated veteran students performed as well as non-veteran students, overall. However, some factors, such as educational background and military occupational specialties, had a favorable effect on veteran student retention and achievement rates. Based on the data presented, the researcher recommended a future longitudinal study investigating veteran resource center services and the academic performances of the veteran students who utilized them. Findings from such a study would provide valuable information regarding the effectiveness of the veteran resource centers and their ability to help veteran students transition to higher education.

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Carlson, Shawn M. "An examination of teacher understandings of technology integration at the classroom level." Thesis, University of Southern Maine, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10124342.

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The purpose of this dissertation is to describe and understand how teachers describe the changes in their practices as a result of ten years participation in a one-to-one environment. This research study focuses on one successful middle school’s adoption of laptops to support teaching and learning. A qualitative study using interviews of key participants was undertaken with teachers and administrators. The Technological, Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework was used in conjunction with Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation framework to understand from the participants’ perspective changes to their practice. The results indicate teachers underwent changes in their use of technology to support teaching and learning, showing increasing overlap between the domains of technological and pedagogical knowledge. The changes resulted in an increase in the transparency of the teaching and learning process for other teachers, students, administrators, and parent. These changes were supported by four school-wide factors; the adoption of a common software suite, robust social networks, modeling by leadership and the professional development model used. The findings were discussed in relation to participants’ position on the adoption spectrum of Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation theory.

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Schneider, Tracey L. "A State-Level Superintendent Evaluation Policy Analysis." W&M ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.wm.edu/etd/1550153937.

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It is the superintendent's complex role and ultimate leadership responsibility for all district outcomes that suggests superintendents hold the key to successful reform. Research in the wake of the federal accountability and reform movement has focused on the principal as the mediator of school reform. Consequently, there is a dearth of research focusing on the superintendent's role in school reform, superintendent performance evaluation, and the state's responsibility to ensure a fair, equitable, and high-quality superintendent evaluation process through state-level policy. This study is a comprehensive policy analysis of state-level superintendent evaluation policies nationwide using a basic content analysis methodology and a researcher-developed content-analysis rubric. The study investigated the impact of the accountability and reform movement on superintendent performance evaluations, identified the current status of state-level superintendent evaluation policies and policy coherence with the personnel evaluation standards developed by the Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation (Joint Committee), and determined whether a significant relationship exists between the breadth and depth of state-level superintendent evaluation policy and a state's political culture. Results show that 34 states have superintendent evaluation policies, but states vary substantially on the depth of superintendent evaluation policies and coherence with the Joint Committee standards. More states scored higher on the utility and feasibility standards than on the propriety and accuracy standards. There was no significant relationship, however, between a state's political culture and the breadth and depth of its superintendent evaluation policy as determine by the state's total content analysis rubric score.
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Lilly-Warner, Regina Madeline. "Opinions of parents, students, and other educational stakeholders in one urban setting toward middle level education /." Access Digital Full Text version, 1996. http://pocketknowledge.tc.columbia.edu/home.php/bybib/12027492.

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Thesis (Ed.D.)--Teachers College, Columbia University, 1996.
Includes tables. Typescript; issued also on microfilm. Sponsor: Frank L. Smith Jr. Dissertation committee: Jeannette E. Fleischner. Sponsor: Frank L. Smith, Jr. Dissertation Committee: Jeannette E. Fleischner, . Includes bibliographical references (leaves 160-167).
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Esmaeily, Kaveh. "Ontological mapping between different higher educational systems : The mapping of academic educational system on an international level." Thesis, Växjö University, School of Mathematics and Systems Engineering, 2006. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:vxu:diva-876.

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This Master thesis sets its goals in researching and understanding the structure of different educational systems. The main goal that this paper inflicts is to develop a middleware aiming at translating courses between different educational systems.

The procedure is to find the meaning of objects and courses from the different educational systems point of view, this is mainly done through processes such as identifying the context, semantics and state of the objects involved, perhaps in different activities. The middleware could be applied, with small changes, to any structured system of education.

This thesis introduces a framework for using ontologies in the translation and integration of course aspects in different processes. It suggests using ontologies when adopting and structuring different educational systems on an international level. This thesis will, through an understanding of ontologies construct a middleware for the translation process between different courses in the different educational systems. As an example courses in Sweden, Germany and Tajikistan have been used for the mapping and constructing learning goals and qualifications.

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Whelan, Anthony Peter, and n/a. "System level change : implementing a religious education curriculum in Catholic schools." University of Canberra. Education, 1986. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20061110.125609.

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In early 1983, the Catholic Education Authority in Sydney issued a major curriculum document for the systems 210 Primary schools on Religious Education. One year after the documents' release there was evidence of its negligible impact in classrooms. Studies of overseas, Australian, and local system-level changes supported the view that there was relatively limited documentation of the processes followed in the implementation of system-level change. As its starting point, the Field Study pursues the development in eight schools of a system-stimulated implementation process over twelve months. A historical perspective of the system is given; implementation of change is defined; and the approach used in the study is sited in the theoretical context of Action Research. The body of the study is written in an 'inter-leaving' style. In each Chapter a chronological descriptive approach is followed and, as appropriate, theoretical considerations are introduced as a method of reflection and interpretation of the process. Among the processes under investigation, major consideration is given to planning, monitoring and collaborative staff development. The specific strategy of change developed is that of a Co-operative Peer Support Scheme, based on Goodlad's concept of a "league". Concerns - Based Adoption Methodology (CBAM) is used as a monitoring technique. An original contribution to the monitoring processes is the invention and application of a micro-computer program for analysis of the Stages of Concern of the teacher participants in the Project. The salient findings of the Study are that the particular plan had been effective, and that system planning can only be directional. Monitoring procedures that are are amenable to use in system-level change were demonstrated to have been useful. Clear focussing of issues, the generation of locally produced learning materials, and conscious use of adult learning process enhances the outcomes of the Project. Finally, the goal-free descriptive approach followed identifies more sharply new questions requiring further exploration: mechanisms leading to group formation; the interrelationship between psychic-group and socio-group processes; the roles of change-agents and the support system; and the quality of use rather than the percentage of users.
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Cain, Kevin G. "Computer usage by building-level administrators in West Virginia public schools." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2001. http://etd.wvu.edu/templates/showETD.cfm?recnum=1856.

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Thesis (Ed. D.)--West Virginia University, 2001.
Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains x, 257 p. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 236-246).
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Gilchrist, Clifton. "Using a Distributed Leadership Model to Investigate Practices That Influence Student Achievement Scores in Middle Level Education." Thesis, Delaware State University, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10262066.

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Few studies have focused on middle school students’ academic achievement and overall performances (Flowers, 2003; Leithwood & Jantzi, 2006). Delaware Comprehensive Assessment system (DCAS) used by school officials recognized an emerging trend in which a large percentage of students’ academic performances consistently declined over a period of three years. Indications point to standardized test scores lower on each grade level. Students’ assessment scores were sixty-six percent lower on the State’s DCAS assessment tests in math for sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Fifty-seven percent of the students on the same grade level scored “below standard” in Reading.

The method of this research study is a quantitative multiple regression design seeking to find the relationship between the seven dimensions of distributed leadership and students’ achievement scores in Reading and Math. Results from the four schools showed a high statistical significance of correlational scores between distributed leadership practices and student assessment scores.

Implications of the study will allow transferability for stakeholders to generalize how to apply distributed leadership practices and improve student assessment scores. Findings from this research will fill gaps in the literature.

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Adedokun, Abayomi Ayodeji. "Nigeria secondary school teachers' demographics, perception, and level of technology integration| A correlational study." Thesis, Keiser University, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10253517.

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Technology usage in educational setting has gained ground in African countries, especially in Nigeria. Although technology resources in education are financed by the Nigerian government, the teachers required to use and implement such technology are not always accepting of technology use. The purpose of this quantitative correlational research was to examine any if there was a relationship between teachers’ perceptions of technology integration, level of technology integration, teachers’ age, educational level, grade level taught, years of experience, and content areas taught. The theoretical framework of the study was Bem’s self-perception theory. Participants included 374 teachers from the Oyo State teaching service commission (TESCOM) drafted from two zonal offices in the Ibadan metropolis. Participants completed the Teacher Technology Integration Survey (TTIS) which was adapted from the Technology Integration Survey (TIS). Data analyses included both descriptive and correlational Spearman’s rank. The results indicated there is a positive relationship in teachers’ gender, grade level taught, years of experience, or content areas taught and technology integration. A moderate positive linear relationship was found between technology integration between teachers aged 30 and below and 50 and above; whereas there was a weak positive linear relationship between teachers of age 30 and below and 31–40. A statistically weak negative relationship was found in levels of education; between a doctoral degree and Nigerian certificate of education (NCE), and also between a doctorate and bachelor’s and master’s. Recommendations include increased technology orientation and training for teachers.

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Courtney, Mary Elizabeth. "Who pays for public education? The relationship between school finance and educational outcomes at the organizational level /." The Ohio State University, 1997. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487944660930254.

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Kent, Davis Linda. "Boundary spanning, networking, and sensemaking/sensegiving| how career services directors enact mid-level leadership." Thesis, University of Massachusetts Boston, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10247061.

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This study seeks to understand higher education leadership overall by exploring how mid-level leadership is enacted by career services directors. Given that higher education institutions are facing a wide range of challenges that require an equally wide range of skills to address them, colleges and universities may need to become more inclusive regarding who contributes to institutional leadership. Mid-level leadership is defined in this study as a process of social interaction that originates with a middle manager and that cuts across functional areas and/or hierarchical levels to impact institutional goals. Three research questions frame the study: 1) How do career services directors develop the capacity for social influence within their institutions, 2) How do career services directors use their social influence to cut across functional areas and hierarchical levels, and 3) What institutional goals are advanced when career services directors enact mid-level leadership? A collective case study methodology was employed. Twelve career services directors whose profiles matched the study’s selection criteria for individual characteristics (e.g. years working in a director-level position in career services, years working at the director level at their current institution, minimum of master’s degree, evidence of engagement in leadership activities on- and off-campus), unit characteristics (e.g. unit size, staff configuration, and scope of services offered), and institutional characteristics (e.g. geographic location, institutional size, four-year public or non-profit status) took part in interviews for the study. Study findings indicated that career services directors developed the capacity for social influence by creating internal networks, involving staff in increasing the visibility of the unit, and establishing themselves and/or their unit as a critical institutional resource. They utilized their social influence by deliberately leveraging their networks, providing access to information and resources, and framing issues for institutional stakeholders. The study found that when career services directors enacted mid-level leadership, the institutional goals they impacted included the development and/or implementation of the institution’s strategic plan, curriculum development and student learning, and the advancement of diversity initiatives.

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Price, Julia J. "Perceived Barriers to Upper Level Career Ladder Status by Eligible Tennessee Educators." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 1994. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2766.

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This study examines the phenomenon that although 8,900 educators have obtained Career Ladder Levels II and III, there are 27,620 in Tennessee who are eligible for the upper levels of the Career Ladder, but have not obtained these levels. The purpose of the study was to identify the barriers, as perceived by eligible educators in Tennessee, which discourage them from attempting to gain upper level Career Ladder status. The research design was descriptive and utilized data from a survey instrument constructed by the researcher. A pilot test of the instrument was conducted, reliability coefficients calculated, and survey items retained, modified, or deleted based on the results. The final survey contained 62 statements (grouped into 11 subscales) and a demographic section. A total of 575 surveys were sent to eligible educators in the public schools of the seven districts of Tennessee; of those, 426 were returned, and 404 responses were used. Other variables studied were age, gender, race, job classification, years of teaching experience, educational attainment, future plans to attempt upper levels, previous attempts at the upper levels, information sources concerning the program, and overall opinions of the Career Ladder program. Findings include: The most problematic barriers in rank order from greatest to least were Personal Obstacles, Teaching Professionalism, Evaluation Procedures, Political Facet, Participation Process, System Improvement, Financial Considerations, and Individual Role Professionalism; three of the barriers were found to be non-problematic, these are Teacher Morale, TEA Support, and Administrative Support; significant differences regarding the barriers exist in all demographic areas included in the study except for job classification; the majority of respondents had a negative overall opinion of the Career Ladder, however, the opinion varied with the source of information about the program. Educators who received their information from official sources had a more positive opinion of the program than those who got their information from informal sources. It appears that the barriers identified in this study may be factors in keeping eligible educators from participating in the upper levels of the Career Ladder.
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Hindley, Melanie S. "The curriculum leadership role of middle level leaders in middle schools." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2009. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/360.

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This study investigates the work of middle level leaders within middle schools, mostspecifically in the area of curriculum leadership. It includes issues surrounding the fields of middle level leadership in education, curriculum leadership, and middle schooling. Adeliberate attempt was made to collect data from a wide range of contexts. Emergingthemes were subsequently discussed with internationally recognised leaders in the fieldsof middle schooling and educational leadership and deemed to have relevance in broader educational contexts extending beyond Australia. The rate and magnitude of change in education over the past two decades outweighsanything that educators have previously experienced. This has led to increased diversity of middle level leadership roles in schools. This study focuses specifically on those responsible for middle school teams. The title of this role used for the purpose of the current study, is ‘Middle School Team Leader’ or MSTL.
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Hart, Rodas Paula. "A comparative analysis of middle level teacher preparation and certification in California." Thesis, Pepperdine University, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10000446.

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The young adolescent learner is in a unique and distinctive phase of development, and as such requires a developmentally responsive educational program delivered by specially prepared middle level educators. The purpose of this qualitative mixed methods study was to compare current California policies for middle school teacher licensure and preparation programs with the most recent research on young adolescent development. A second purpose of this study was to investigate the design and implementation of middle school specific teacher preparation programs in California in relation to the most recent research on young adolescent development.

The findings of this study indicate that the young adolescent student is in a unique phase of development, which requires a specialized developmentally responsive educational program, delivered by specifically prepared teachers. The evidence further demonstrates that strong middle level teacher preparation programs, such as the program at CSU San Marcos, are designed to prepare teachers to address these complex developmental needs of the young adolescent student. An additional finding was that the current California teacher licensure and preparation requirements have not kept pace with the research on the young adolescent learner and are thereby misaligned with the best practices determined for this age group. A restructuring of the policies for California teacher licensure and preparation requirements to align with the research on best practices for the young adolescent learner is recommended.

The voluminous body of research on the young adolescent learner consistently demonstrates the need for developmentally responsive schools staffed by specially prepared middle level educators. The current licensing and teacher preparation systems in place in California are poorly coordinated with known best practices and, are failing to meet the needs of the middle level learner. There is a need for restructuring of schooling for the young adolescent learner in California, including the method for preparing and licensing teachers for the middle level, in order to provide developmentally responsive schools.

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Symer, Maryellen. "One-to-One Technology Device Integration in Grades 3-5 and the Beliefs & Actions of Teachers and District-Level Leaders." Thesis, Sage Graduate School, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10981820.

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One-to-One Technology Device Integration in Grades 3-5 and the Beliefs & Actions of Teachers and District-Level Leaders One-to-One technology initiatives began in the 1990’s and have expanded over time. It is not about distributing devices but rather how those devices transform teaching and learning. Educators need to harness the power of technology devices to engage students in learning, enhance teaching, and provide opportunities for personalized learning. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) has developed student standards that provide a framework for teachers to guide them in developing content-rich lessons that are supported and enhanced by the use of technology devices.

The purpose of this study was to examine how teachers in grades three through five operationalize the seven ISTE student standards in schools with one-to-one technology devices. The types of projects designed and implemented with students, as well as the actions taken by leaders to provide systems of instructional technology support, professional development opportunities and systems for learning for teachers was explored. Data was collected through interviews with third through fifth grade teachers and leaders in two districts that have implemented one-to-one student technology devices in their schools.

A qualitative design was used and data was collected from interviews with twelve leaders, six teachers and a technology integration specialist from two school districts in the Capital Region of New York State that had implemented one-to-one initiatives in their districts. The data was analyzed to develop findings to answer three research questions. The findings of this study indicate that educational leaders who have implemented one-to one student technology in their district recognize that it is not about the device but more about the learning. Teachers reported that one-to-one student technology devices do not replace quality instruction but rather see the devices as a tool to increase motivation and engagement. A formal assessment to gather data to determine the effectiveness of implementing one-to-one student technology devices is needed.

Conclusions from this study indicate that one-to-one student technology provide the opportunity for teachers to engage students in learning, differentiate and personalize learning, and allow students to be creators of their own learning. This study indicates that when implementing a one-to-one initiative, leaders who provide time for professional development through the creation of social networks of learning and technical support for student technology devices foster the successful implementation of a one-to-one initiative. Recommendations include supporting professional development on the ISTE standards, designing schedules that provide common time for teachers to learn about technology integration, requiring the inclusion of professional development for technology integration in district professional development plans and teacher and leader certification programs, and future studies.

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Sawyer, Laura M. "Perceptions and Practice| The Relationship Between Teacher Perceptions of Technology Use and Level of Classroom Technology Integration." Thesis, Southeastern University, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10273177.

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This correlational-predictive study investigated the relationship between teacher perceptions of technology use and observed classroom technology integration level using the Technology Uses and Perceptions Survey (TUPS) and the Technology Integration Matrix- Observation (TIM-O) instruments, developed by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology (FCIT) at USF. Anonymized data were obtained from FCIT that included 51 teachers from a Florida school district who completed the TUPS and were observed using the TIM-O. Linear regression was used to determine the overall relationship between perceptions and technology integration, as well as the overall predictive value of teacher perceptions on technology integration level. Both were found to be statistically significant; a low-moderate relationship existed between the TUPS and the TIM-O, and the TUPS was found to be a predictor of the TIM-O level. In addition, multiple regression was used to determine the relationship between each of the seven areas of the TUPS and the TIM-O level, as well as the predictive ability of each of the TUPS domains on the TIM-O level. Although none of the domains had a statistically significant relationship or predictive value, several subgroups had significant findings in the domains of confidence and comfort, and skills and usefulness. This study supports previous research in teacher perceptions and beliefs and furthers the research by including predictive relationships. Administrators, professional developers, and support staff can use these findings to target teacher professional learning opportunities in technology integration.

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Berger, Michele. "The role of the educational psychologist in supporting inclusion at school level." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/40459.

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The purpose of this study was to explore the role that the educational psychologist can play to support inclusion at school level in South Africa. The study aims to provide national, provincial and district support teams with information that could guide them on how best to utilise educational psychology services within the context of limited resources. It also aims to guide the educational psychology profession in how best to provide support within the South African public inclusive schooling system. The research was conducted using a conceptual framework based on three matrices designed by Wedell (2005) to address some of the ‘rigidities that hamper inclusion’ (Wedell, 2005, p. 4). My deduction was that these matrices do not adequately capture the stage of development of inclusive education in the South African context, and that additional matrices are needed which show the key variables that are impacting on the ability of the educational psychologist to support learners with barriers to learning in the South African public education context. In this study, I followed an interpretivist paradigm, and adopted an instrumental case study design. The intention was to gain insight at a very practical level, namely the school, into how the challenges related to inclusion are being, and could be, addressed. Data was collected in one Gauteng public school through semi-structured face-to-face interviews with the school principal, a private educational psychologist providing services to the school community, a parent and national Department of Basic Education officials, and focus groups with teachers and district officials. Three main themes emerged following thematic content analysis of the data: Participants’ understanding and experiences of inclusion and inclusive education at school level, perceptions of the role of the educational psychologist in supporting inclusion in schools, and the future role of educational psychologists in supporting inclusion in schools. The findings indicate that inclusion remains more of an aspiration than a reality, and show the important role the educational psychologist can play in helping to build collaborative approaches to planning and implementation of policy. Amongst other things, educational psychologists should find a way, collectively, of engaging with district offices to structure planning and implementation that includes the profession.
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Colmer, Jennifer. "The role of relationships in the educational experience of A-level students." Thesis, University of Leeds, 2006. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.432105.

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Fields, Ziska. "A conceptual framework to measure creativity at tertiary educational level / Fields Z." Thesis, North-West University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/8209.

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Creativity only recently became the subject of systematic research, specifically over the past two decades. This is largely due to the fact that creativity is often misunderstood due to inconsistencies concerning the definition of creativity, the methodologies used to explain creativity as a phenomenon and the various measurement instruments to determine creative ability. Even though creativity is misunderstood, it should not be underestimated, because it is the fuel that leads to the development of new knowledge, products, services and other advances to improve human life and is an important knowledge resource in the global knowledge economy. The knowledge economy of today places great value on education and creativity as critical knowledge resources. Education not only provides knowledge, expertise and research capabilities, but plays a critical role in the development of creative skills and educational institutions should therefore be able to measure creativity and to implement practical ways to develop these skills. The focus of this study was to investigate the measurement of creativity specifically at a general and tertiary educational level. The research indicated that there are various creativity models and measures available, but it is important to find a reliable and valid measure for creativity which can impact positively on testing and tracking of creativity in South African at a general level and at a tertiary educational level. The research also indicated that various challenges exist in developing reliable and valid instruments to measure creativity. Several research studies were investigated to form part of a new conceptual framework to measure creativity. From an academic viewpoint, the identification and application of all the relevant influences, identified from these studies, were essential in the construction of a framework that can guide the measurement of creativity at a general and tertiary educational level. The aim of this study was to identify the influences that are most important in measuring creativity in the tertiary educational sector in South Africa. The study led to the invention of two conceptual frameworks using the identified influences and presented the interrelationship between these influences. The primary theoretical background and concepts in creativity and measuring creativity for this study ranged from the history of creativity research, covering a total of twenty–five models between the period 1929 to 2009. The extensive review of literature resulted in the identification of 28 creativity influences that were grouped into 18 cognitive iv psychology influences and 10 personality characteristics influences. These influences were then reduced into a manageable set for this thesis involved selecting the most commonly used reliable and valid creativity influences. This led to the identification of 9 influences to measure creativity at a general level and 11 influences to measure creativity at a tertiary educational level. The empirical study was conducted among a sample of 500 undergraduate students, per questionnaire, from the North–West University in Potchefstroom (NWU). The empirical study based on the selected 9 and 11 influences respectively yielded results that measured the strength of each influence and the interrelationship of influences. The results were analysed by the process of factor analysis, and were presented in the form of two conceptual frameworks to measure creativity (one at a general level and the other at a tertiary educational level). The results of the study confirmed that different influences have different effects on measuring creativity. The conceptual framework to measure creativity at a general level (CF1) included external factors that influence creative potential, for example, religion, culture and family. The conceptual framework to measure creativity at a tertiary educational level (CF2) included cognitive and thinking processes required at tertiary educational level, for example, synthesis, association and experimentation. The uniqueness and value of the study lies in the evaluation of various creativity influences that was collectively assembled in two conceptual frameworks that were then compared by using a comparative analysis to determine the most suitable framework for a tertiary educational setting. The most important contribution of the study is therefore the construction of these conceptual frameworks through which creativity could be measured.
Thesis (PhD (Business Administration))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012.
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Ruda, Santolaria María Lourdes. "Child representations of disease according to age, educational level and socioeconomic status." Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2012. http://repositorio.pucp.edu.pe/index/handle/123456789/102479.

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The study explores child representations on the identity and origin of disease according to age, educational level and socioeconomic status. Ninety children were assessed using the Child Disease Representations Interview (CDRI) inspired in seven cards graphically repre­senting the usual treatment of children with cancer. Results show that the same element of reality can be conceptualized in multiple ways and that smaller children tend to appeal to non-serious diseases whereas older children refer to more serious ones. Children represent the disease consistently with what child development literature has depicted. Within the lower socioeconomic level, there is a delay in the access to certain concepts, which is recti­fied at later stages.
Se exploran las representaciones infantiles sobre la identidad y origen de la enfermedad según edad, grado de instrucción y nivel socioeconómico. Se evaluó a 90 niños con la Entre­vista sobre Representaciones Infantiles Acerca de la Enfermedad (E-RIE), inspirada en siete láminas que grafican el tratamiento característico de un niño con cáncer. Los resultados muestran que un mismo elemento de realidad puede ser conceptualizado de maneras diver­sas, y que los más pequeños tienden a apelar a enfermedades de baja gravedad, mientras los mayores aluden mayoritariamente a enfermedades graves. La manera de representarse la enfermedad guarda consistencia con lo descrito por la literatura en términos de secuencia de desarrollo, aunque se observan variaciones en cuanto al momento del logro o la renuncia al uso de categorías de etapas previas. En el nivel socioeconómico bajo se evidencia retraso en el acceso a algunos conceptos, que parecen subsanarse posteriormente.
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Gerzher-Alemayo, Selam. "“Development from Abroad:” Ethiopian Migrants and Community-level Educational Development in Ethiopia." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1273168978.

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Stenger, Linda S. "Ayp building level accountability profiles Missouri public schools 2004-2005 /." Diss., Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri-Columbia, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10355/4384.

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Thesis (Ed. D.) University of Missouri-Columbia, 2006.
The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Title from title screen of research.pdf file (viewed on August 8, 2007) Includes bibliographical references.
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Tilton, Jennifer. "FIRST YEAR FEMALE ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS AT THE SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL: TRANSITIONS, PERSPECTIVES, ASPIRATIONS." Scholarly Commons, 2020. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/3719.

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Women continue to be in the minority in school administration in public schools in the United States, although the majority of teachers are female. The role of assistant principal is the gateway to school administration. The purpose of this study was to describe the essence of the transition from teaching to school administration, the role of a female assistant principal, and the career aspirations of female assistant principals. This study used a phenomenological approach to understand the essence of the transition for the participants. Six women were interviewed using a semi-structured interview protocol to collect data on their experiences transitioning to the role of assistant principal. Using the process of horizonalization, the data were transcribed and analyzed using statements and quotes from the interviews to develop themes common to all participants. Findings revealed that these women continually seek to better themselves, others, and their organizations. They experienced a significant sense of loss as they transitioned to their new role. Lastly, the supports needed by women as they continue in their career as school administrators were uncovered.
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Flanders, Melanie Good Glenn E. "Characteristics of effective mid-level leaders in higher education." Diss., Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10355/7106.

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Title from PDF of title page (University of Missouri--Columbia, viewed on Feb. 22, 2010). The entire thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file; a non-technical public abstract appears in the public.pdf file. Dr. Glenn E. Good, Dissertation Supervisor. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.
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Cadavid, Mauricio. "LITERACY TUTORING STRATEGIES OF AMERICA READS UNIVERSITY-LEVEL TUTORS." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2017. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/464.

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The purpose of this study was to explore, study, outline and describe tutoring strategies applied by American Reads (AR) tutors and non-America Reads (nAR) tutors helping young tutees develop early literacy skills. There is limited research on the implementation of effective tutoring strategies during one-on-one tutoring with elementary school children in terms of early literacy development. Most of the literature is split between peer tutoring and program tutoring. This lack of research presents a particular challenge when it comes to identifying an effective tutor and effective tutoring methodologies. Using a qualitative approach, this study utilizes survey data, session recordings, and interviews to not only explore the process of tutoring, but also the strategies, learned or otherwise improvised, applied by volunteer and paid tutors. Based on the data and analysis, the researcher identified effective tutoring strategies of early literacy tutors and made suggestions for further research.
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Hernandez, Mariabril. "The impact of parenting style on Latinos' level of education and self-efficacy." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1522577.

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Latinos, the largest minority group in the United States, have the lowest level of college degree attainment relative to the total population. Education is often an indicator for future prospects in society. The present study examined how different parenting styles among Latino families affect individual's development in terms of self-efficacy and academic achievement as an adult. The study included 199 participants between the ages of 25-79. The results indicated a significant negative relationship between permissive parenting and the participants' level of education. The results also indicated a positive correlation between both parents' level of education and the participants' level of education. Additionally, the study found that later generation Latinos reported higher levels of education than first generation. The implications, limitations, and suggestions for future research are discussed.

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Toro, Clarke Jose Antonio. "A participative and individualized laboratory| A strategy for increasing student success in college-level math courses." Thesis, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras (Puerto Rico), 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10116943.

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This research was carried out within a qualitative research paradigm. The objective was to observe, analyze and enrich pedagogical practice through the use of pedagogical learning strategies. The learning strategy was a participative and individualized lab carried out during a research project in a non-Traditional Laboratory (LnT). The primary aim of this research was to observe if the LnT assist the students and in this way maximizes success and knowledge in the Introductory Math course (MATE3001) on the University of Puerto Rico campus.

The investigation questions were discussed in the light of each of the strategies of information collected, personal experience and revision of literature. The methodology used was of a qualitative nature in which the student reflected on the process experienced in the LnT. Seven participants of the math course (MATE3001) who formed part of the LnT in a voluntary manner were interviewed at the beginning and at the completion of the research. The purpose of the interviewed was to discover the participant opinion regarding the pedagogical impact of the LnT. Finally, the research professor made an observation in order to discover of the LnT strategy had the anticipated acceptance by the students.

The LnT contributed to: (1) students improved their study habits; (2) the students had greater participation in the solution of math problems, their practice and discussion; (3) they accepted that the research professor supervise their work as it was carried out and understood that the presence was for their benefit. Also, the findings of this research were contrasted with the Theory of reciprocal determinism, sources of self-efficacy and self-regulation of Bandura with the impact that these have on learning (Bandura, 1986, 1989a, 1989b). It was also found as the implicit theory (Yeager & Dweck, 2012) resurges in the LnT the effects on interest, student’s resilience and situational motivation (Nolen, Horn, & Ward, 2015) which occurs during the living out of the lab experience. LnT stimulates the student, creates security and increases confidence in the solution of math problems.

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Graves, Sarah Elizabeth. "TREATMENT ACCEPTABILITY OF TEACHERS OF ADOLESCENTS BY LEVEL OF INTERVENTION INTRUSIVENESS AND TYPE OF DISORDER." MSSTATE, 2008. http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-11052007-144308/.

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The purpose of the current study was to examine the treatment acceptability ratings of teachers of adolescents on three different types of commonly used interventions: (a) positive verbal praise, (b) token economy with response cost and extinction, and (c) psychotropic medication. Ratings of treatment acceptability were also assessed according to type of disorder (i.e., externalizing or internalizing). The participants were 101 teachers of adolescents recruited from a midwestern public school district. Participants were asked to read two case studies presented in a counterbalanced format. One case study focused on a youth who displayed symptoms related to an internalizing disorder (Major Depressive Disorder), while the other focused on a youth who displayed symptoms of an externalizing disorder (Conduct Disorder). After each case study, participants were asked to read three treatment vignettes. Each treatment vignette described one of the three previously mentioned interventions. The participants then rated the treatment acceptability of each intervention using a modified Abbreviated Acceptability Rating Profile. A 2 x 3 repeated measures ANOVA was used to analyze the data from the measures. Statistically significant differences were found among level of intervention intrusiveness, type of disorder, as well as interaction effects between the two main variables of interest. Overall, teachers indicated they found less intrusive interventions as more acceptable than the more intrusive interventions; interventions for externalizing disorders were also rated as more acceptable than interventions targeting internalizing disorders. A noteworthy exception was the most intrusive intervention, psychotropic medication, as equally acceptable for both disorders. The current study is unique in that previous researchers have not investigated treatment acceptability of internalizing disorders or among teachers of adolescents as a population. The findings of this study may be useful for teachers of adolescents experiencing classroom difficulties with youth displaying symptoms of either Conduct Disorder or Major Depressive Disorder. Recommendations for future research are discussed as well.
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Hu, Yanan. "Forensic Participation as a Contributor to Students' Critical Thinking Skills at the College Level in China| A Multiple Case Study." Thesis, University of the Pacific, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3737511.

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As a popular co-curricular activity, forensic participation is considered as an effective educational tool in sharping students’ logic thinking abilities (Allen & Berkowitz, 1999; Bellon, 2000; Lieberman, Trumble & Smith, 2000). However, in China, compared with the growing enthusiasm in debate among the Chinese students, research in this field is relatively thin. Therefore, in order to gain an in-depth understanding of how forensic participation influence students’ critical thinking abilities, I conducted this multiple case study which was grounded in the Paul-Elder Model of Critical Thinking.

My respondents are three national or regional champions from a well-known forensic team in Eastern China. My major data collection include three one-on-one interviews with the respondents, some secondary interviews with their coach and teachers, observations on their debate training, and some online data such as the official blog of the team, my e-mail correspondence with the students and information culled from their personal social networking sites.

My two research questions are “How does college students’ thinking change as a result of participating in forensics?” and “What features of forensic participation support students’ development of critical thinking?” In terms of research question one, I have found that first, as a result of forensic participation, my respondents’ questioning, critical reading, analyzing and evaluating skills have improved. Second, they developed some intellectual traits that are indispensable to their critical thinking abilities. Third, forensic participation has to some extent helped them to get rid of ego-centric and socio-centric thinking, which paved the way for them to become an accomplished and responsible thinker.

As to research question two, I found that both the educational and epistemic features support students’ development of critical thinking.

I also found out motivation plays such an important role in students’ critical thinking development that it could be added into the framework of Paul’s Model of critical thinking. My recommendations include improving the instruction methods in debate courses and enhance both the quantity and quality of the intercollegiate and national competitions.

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Hadley, Barry J. "Matchmaker plus: Information management tool at a classroom level." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1995. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1066.

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This project will show how a computer-based information management system can be used by elementary school teachers. Using a desktop database manager software, FileMaker Pro, this project will describe how technology can help a classroom teacher manage information through an application model.
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Warren, Ashley N. "Disrupting the Connotation of Response to Innovation at the Secondary Level Through Design Thinking." Miami University / OhioLINK, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1561990253714983.

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Ofe, Hosea Ayaba. "Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO’s) Educational Background and Firm Performance : An empirical study on Manufacturing and IT listed firms in the Stockholm Stock Exchange." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet (USBE), 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-53352.

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In this thesis I examine the impact of the educational background of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) on firm performance of listed firms in the Stockholm stock exchange. This area of research is important given that researchers in the area of behavioral finance and in management argue that CEO characteristics such as educational orientation, age and functional background influence the way business problems are perceived and the decision making process. The numerous and growing challenges which businesses face, particularly in the area of operations,cost-cutting and production efficiency makes the need to examine how CEO educational background could be beneficial for firm performance very relevant. Particular attention is on listed firms in the manufacturing, oil and gas, energy sector characterized by low instability (turbulence) and the IT industry characterized by rapid growth and high turbulence. Educational background information for 100 CEOs is examined between 2008-2010. The information gathered from the annual reports of these companies, shows that the educational path way for most CEOs in these industries has been an engineering degree. The regression analysis on CEO educational background and firm performance show no significant relationship. More specifically the regression analysis show no support for the assertion that firms controlled by CEOs with an educational background in engineering have a firm performance advantage or outperformed firms controlled by CEOs with other backgrounds such as law ,marketing and finance. In addition, the finding shows no significant relationship between CEO educational level (undergraduate or postgraduate) and firm performance. The analysis thus showed no support for the claim that firms controlled by CEO with a higher level of education (postgraduate degree) had a superior firm performance over firms controlled by a CEO who had an undergraduate degree.
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Schnagl, Gregory A. "Perceptions of newly hired, experienced public elementary school teachers on joining an existing grade-level team| A phenomenological study." Thesis, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10100815.

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The purpose of this phenomenological study was to discover how experienced teachers, new to a grade-level team within a public elementary school, perceive and make meaning of their organizational entry experiences. The rationale for this study lies in the need to better understand the environmental factors that influence a newly hired, experienced teacher’s desire to remain in his or her current position and within the profession.

The literature review outlined the resulting effects of organizational entry processes on individuals, groups, and organizational culture, as well as the factors influencing the effectiveness of the process. The use of phenomenological interviews gathered descriptive data regarding the lived experiences of 15 newly hired, experienced public elementary school teachers to answer the question: In what ways did new team members experience the organizational entry process as they joined an existing grade-level team within a public elementary school?

In essence, newly, hired experienced teachers wanted to stay in their current positon when provided with the necessary supports so they could competently perform their newly assigned role without feeling overly dependent upon existing team members. Several themes emerged. Newly hired, experienced teachers spoke of needing support in three areas to make an effective transition to a new position: (a) instructional; (b) logistical; and (c) emotional. Both the new-hire and existing school personnel influenced the degree to which the felt needs of the newly hired teachers were met. Participants stressed having to self-advocate to their needs met. Participants suggested mentoring and the use of a common grade-level meeting time as key mechanisms school personnel could use to meet the needs of newly hired experienced teachers.

As a result of this study, schools may consider examining existing organizational entry processes at organizational, group, and individual levels. Newly hired experienced teachers may consider preparing lists of question prior to meeting with the administration and grade-level team to advocate for their needs.

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Carter, Nicole. "Examining School Building-Level Implementation of an MTSS Problem-Solving Team." ScholarWorks @ UVM, 2018. https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/graddis/958.

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ABSTRACT This cross-case study of building and district administrators was designed to describe and explain the experience of elementary school administrators implementing a Problem-Solving Team (PST), the core feature of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. The Multi-Tiered System of Support Problem-Solving Team (MTSS-PST) organizes the review of student learning data to identify problems, apply solutions, and evaluate progress towards grade level learning outcomes (Cook, Burns, Browning-Wright, & Gresham, 2010; Eagle et al., 2015; Gamm et al., 2012; Tilly, 2008). Outside of the MTSS framework, the PST is recognized as a best practice approach to identifying and implementing academic and social emotional interventions to improve learning outcomes (Algozzine et al., 2014; Burns & Symington, 2002; Doll et al., 2005; Shinn, 2005). Contemporary policy implementation research frames MTSS-PST as complex educational policy whose implementation is contingent upon, and situated by, interactions between the people implementing it, the policy itself, and the place where implementation occurs (Honig, 2006). There is little research, however, on MTSS-PST implementation. This study was designed to add to scholarly understanding of the MTSS-PST implementation process by examining how and why school building-level administrators were thinking about and planning for it. Analysis of the data revealed the following: (a) MTSS-PST implementation is understood by building-level administrators as an essential component in fulfilling the school district’s K-12 directive to reduce special education referrals with a Multi-Tiered System of Support framework; (b) Building-level administrative thinking and planning for MTSS-PST implementation is focused on reorganizing and improving how the school’s support team sorts students for support services; (c) Building administrator’s implementation decision-making is influenced by the simultaneous feeling of relief and burden brought on by the early success of implementation and the significant challenges it faces due to limited planning and resources. Analysis also showed that implementation is rooted in a transactional approach to change focused entirely on meeting districtwide objectives to increase the efficiency and efficacy of the school’s teaching and learning services with no reference to the transformative potential cited in the research literature. Lastly, analysis of the findings revealed that more than 70 different interactions that occurred between people, policy, and place shaped the MTSS-PST implementation process demonstrating that implementation of this policy is both situated and contextual.
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Chávez, Romo María Concepción, Sánchez Aurea Ramos, and Jaramillo Paola Zugey Velázquez. "Analysis of educational strategies to promote coexistance and discipline at pre school level." Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2017. http://repositorio.pucp.edu.pe/index/handle/123456789/117342.

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This work describes the strategies built by some teachers at pre school level in Mexico to face, from their perspective, coexistance and discipline challenges in the classroom. Given they variety of strategies mentioned, they were classified in three groups: restraining, pedagogical and of specialized and psycological care.Some of the interviewed teachers state that their systematic use contributes to thereduction of disruptive behaviors or misbehaving events in the classroom; other express uncertainty regarding the results and therefore they look for specializedsuppot. In this contribution, in addition to describing the group of strategies found, we analyze if through these actions it is feasible to support learning processes in which children are capable to moderate their behavior and exercise their freedom responsibly.
Se exponen las estrategias construidas por docentes de educación preescolar deMéxico para afrontar retos de la convivencia y la disciplina en el aula. Las estrategias mencionadas fueron clasificarlas en tres grupos: de contención, pedagógicas, y de atención especializada y psicológica. Algunas de las entrevistadas señalan que su empleo sistemático contribuye a la reducción de conductas disruptivas o eventos de indisciplina en el aula; otras manifiestan incertidumbre frente a los resultados de ahí que recurran al apoyo de especialistas. En esta contribución, además de describir el conjunto de estrategias encontradas, se analiza si mediante estas acciones es factible impulsar procesos de aprendizaje donde los niños y niñas sean capaces de regular su conducta y ejercer su libertad con responsabilidad.
Este artigo discute as estratégias que têm construído alguns professores de nívelpré-escolar no México para enfrentar, a partir de sua perspectiva, os desafios deconvivência e disciplina em sala de aula são expostos. Dada a diversidade deestratégias mencionadas procedeu-se a classificá-los em três grupos: contenção,educacionais e de aconselhamento especializado. Alguns dos entrevistados dizemque a sua utilização sistemática contribui para a redução de comportamentos oueventos de indisciplina em sala de aula causadores de distúrbios; outros expressaram incerteza sobre os resultados, portanto, recorrer a apoio especializado. Nesta contribuição é também examina se essas ações é viável por impulsionar processo de aprendizagem onde as crianças são capazes de regular sua conduta e exercer a sua liberdade de forma responsável.
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Smith, Valerie L. "Analysis of locus of control and educational level utilizing the internal control index." Huntington, WV : [Marshall University Libraries], 2003. http://www.marshall.edu/etd/descript.asp?ref=204.

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