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Avoiding Fatalism in Public Education: Transforming the Institution from Within
(2016)
This study sought to determine what could be learned from established career teachers (sometimes referred to as “survivor teachers”) about how they are able to function and experience satisfaction within a formal educational ...
Student Reported Distractions to Homework Completion
(2017)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the distractions that keep 8th grade students from completing their homework. Much research exists about homework across all grade levels. The bulk of this research highlights ...
THE TRANSITION OF A COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE TO A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL BIOLOGY TEACHERS: A CASE STUDY
(2018-05-11)
Professional Learning Communities are hailed as efficient tools for fostering collaboration among teachers and improving achievement among students. This qualitative case study seeks to understand the transition of an ...
The Design and Development of a Survey Instrument to Measure Factors that Influence Choice Goals of Forensic Science Majors
(2016-12)
Colleges and universities are encouraged to strengthen forensic science programs to combat that shortage of highly educated and trained forensic scientists entering the field. To meet these demands and expectations, ...
OKLAHOMA EDUCATION BUDGET CUTS: PERSPECTIVES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS IN LOW-INCOME SCHOOLS
(2017)
This study investigated the lived experiences of early childhood educators in low-income Oklahoma public schools during a time of budget crisis. The state’s education system is floundering in terms of funding with an ...
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) PROFESSIONALS’ EXPECTATIONS OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES: A REGIONAL STUDY
(2016-08-12)
The number of high school graduates that are both capable and interested in pursuing a STEM career is currently not enough to meet the growing need for a workforce equipped with STEM skills. Business and industry representatives ...
The Unconventional Thesis of an Unconventional Educator: A Heightened Performative Autoethnography
(2016-12-16)
This is an unconventional thesis about the reflective look back at my first year of
teaching. The purpose of the thesis is to advocate for future, new, and current
teachers to start using the reflective practice to enhance ...
High School Social Studies Teachers Navigating in One-to-One Classrooms
(2018-12)
Do teachers change their pedagogical decisions once they receive greater access to technology? This study aims to evaluate the extent to which social studies teachers, both those who grew up with technology (digital natives) ...
Reimagining Advanced Placement World History: When Teaching More Of The Same Is No Longer Enough
(2016-12)
This paper was designed as a way to document my personal growth as I explored ways to honor my identity as an educator while still navigating institutional and societal expectations regarding the meanings and methods of ...
A State of Unfairs: A Case Study Concerning Respect for Teachers in Oklahoma
(2016-12)
The purpose of this research study is to examine if and how Oklahoma teachers
are disrespected within their profession. This study incorporates an online survey
and in-depth interviewing to attempt to address the ...