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THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION: A HERMENEUTIC PHENOMENOLOGICAL APPROACH
(2018-05-11)
This paper examines the experiences and context in the directional relationship between education and the life course. Using the hermeneutic phenomenological methodology, the experiences of educated individuals who do not ...
Principal Transformational Leadership Behaviors and Teacher Motivation
(2018-12)
While a vast amount of research exists on both teacher motivation and principal leadership styles, there is very little research that examines these topics together. Principals play a key role in the motivation of teachers, ...
The Educative Spirit-Home: A Thought Experiment to Educate Through Native American Women's Art
(2018-05-11)
Recognizing historical trauma experienced by indigenous peoples as contributing to social and educational problems for contemporary Native Americans (LaDuke 1999, 2002, 2005, Mihesuah 2003), specifically Native women ...
Modern Day Warriors: An Exploration of Indigenous Male Graduates
(2018-05-11)
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This study explores successful experiences of Indigenous males who earned a master’s or professional degree from non-native institutions. Research on this population in relation to persistence and success is ...
RURAL SCHOOL TEACHERS, NEED SUPPORT, AND WILLINGNESS TO STAY IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
(2018-05-08)
This study aims to understand the extent of perceived need-support (autonomy-support, competence-support, relatedness-support) of novice teachers in rural schools and whether need-support is related to a novice teacher’s ...
A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY ON HOW BLACK MALES EXPERIENCE WHITE CHRISTIAN INSTITUTIONS
(2018-05-12)
This phenomenological study explored how Black Christian males experience white Christian colleges and universities. The environment at Christian institutions is most often influenced by white religious norms and, as such, ...
Understanding Experiences of Undergraduate Students with Physical Disabilities
(2018-05)
This transcendental, phenomenological study focused on the lived experiences of undergraduate students with physical disabilities and their decision (or not) to become engaged in out-of-class activities. Schlossberg’s ...
THE AGING WORKFORCE: THE ROLE OF INFORMAL LEARNING AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT OUTCOME
(2018-12-15)
The high rate of retirement of older employees in organizations is a growing concern, and the trend is expected to continue, thereby leaving organizations with invaluable knowledge gaps or losses. Researchers have conducted ...
CELL PHONES AT THE SCHOOL HOUSE: EXPECTATIONS OF PRIVACY, INTERPRETATIONS OF PROTECTION AND THE RESPONSE OF SCHOOLS
(2018-05)
Through combined traditional legal and documentary research, in addition to a review of current social scientific academic literature on youth perception and behavior, this study sought to answer these questions:
1. What ...
THE ROLE OF LEADERSHIP IN PROMOTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS IN URBAN SECONDARY SETTINGS
(2018-12-15)
Positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) is a framework for organizing evidence-based interventions into a unique curriculum that enhances the academic and social behavior outcomes for all students. This study ...