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Emergent mathematics in a grade-two classroom: A search for complex relationships.
(1998)
In light of the organically interconnected relationships of learning mathematics, a theoretical heuristic was developed to exemplify the implications of the findings of the study. Called SEARCH, the heuristic highlighted ...
Young children's self-perceptions of competency in literacy during one-on-one tutoring.
(1999)
Findings from this study provide evidence of the importance of one-on-one instruction for children considered at-risk for school failure in influencing continued engagement in literacy tasks (reading and writing), the ...
Exploration of previous science experiences and sociocultural factors that influence science literacy of first-year college students
(2023-12-15)
Science literacy is an important element for individuals in any society. How a person engages with scientific information can help or hinder the progress of society. Science literacy can advance society through evolution ...
The relationship between certification status and teacher evaluation: an analysis in a large urban district
(2022-12-16)
Teacher shortages are a growing problem across the United States. As one means of addressing this problem, policy makers have sought to loosen barriers to the profession by creating provisions for emergency certification. ...
Language Epiphany and Flow Theory: A Phenomenological Study of Successful Language Learners’ Perspective on Their Language Experience
(2015-05-08)
This qualitative research is a phenomenological study of successful language learners’ perspectives on their language experiences. It looks at different particularities among successful language learners and extract possible ...
WHAT STRATEGIES DO RESISTIVE READERS USE TO FAKE THEIR WAY THROUGH SCHOOL ASSIGNED TEXTS?
(2012)
A trend among adolescent readers is the practice of fake-reading. Fake-reading occurs when students who can read choose not to, and develop strategies to fake their way through school-assigned texts to earn good grades. ...
A phenomenological study of middle school and high school students' perceptions of social studies.
(2002)
The purpose of this study was to investigate middle and high school students' perceptions of social studies. Haiadyna and Shaughnessy (1982) contend that three factors had a direct correlation with student attitude. It is ...
Conceptual understanding in a computer-assisted Algebra 1 classroom.
(2005)
Over the last several decades, technology has had a tremendous impact on all parts of our society. In education the calculator in the 1970's, the computer in the 1980's and the World Wide Web of the 1990's have bombarded ...
A Critical Discourse Analysis of Online DEI Curriculum in One Corporation
(2022-04-29)
This study is a critical discourse analysis of online DEI curriculum of one large corporation. It looks at the intended purposes and unintended outcomes of how DEI curriculum is enacted, the implicit and hidden views of ...
WHAT GENDER CHARACTERISTICS, NORMS, AND ROLES MAY BE REPRESENTED IN THE THREE POPULAR YOUNG ADULT NOVEL BOOK SERIES HARRY POTTER, TWILIGHT, AND HUNGER GAMES?
(2013-12)
This dissertation research project explores the areas of gender characteristics, norms, and roles as may be interpreted by young people through the reading of the three popular young adult book series Harry Potter, Twilight, ...