Browsing by Department "Educational Foundations"
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An Examination of Teacher Qualifications and Student Achievement in Mathematics
(2008-08-15)
Many researchers have suggested that teacher quality and student achievement, especially in mathematics, are two significant challenges for schools. For example, educational researchers (Ballou & Podgursky, 2000b; ...
An Examination of the Relationship between Teacher Characteristics and Student Outcomes in Southeastern Urban High Schools
(2006-12-15)
The social and economic penalties of not graduating from high school are numerous, such as limited access to high-paying work and concomitant poverty. However, across the nation, the graduation rate is only about 70% and ...
An Examination of the Similarities and Differences Between Nonprofit Leaders and Small Business Entrepreneurs
(2007-08-15)
This study presents key findings of a 2006 electronic survey which focused on a cluster of 12 personality traits that reflected the work performance levels and work satisfaction levels of 107 small business owners and ...
An examination of the social characteristics and beliefs of delinquent and non-delinquent youth
(2007-05-15)
Within the last year, over 3,000 youth have been admitted into the juvenile justice system in the state of Alabama with one-third of those youth participating in a High Intensive Treatment (HIT) program. Most delinquents ...
Exploratory Study of the Philosophy and Teaching Styles of Alabama Workforce Education and Entrepreneurship Instructors
(2006-08-15)
The adult educational philosophies and teaching styles of workforce education and entrepreneurship instructors within the State of Alabama were examined using Zinn’s Philosophy of Adult Education Inventory (PAEI) and Conti’s ...
An Exploratory Study of Undergraduate Students' Learning Styles
(2008-08-15)
Learning and learning styles have become two major fields that draw the attention of several researchers (Dunn & Dunn, 1986; Keefe, 1987; Kolb & Kolb, 2003; Koch, 1998; Lemire, 2000; Riding & Cheema,1991). Learning is an ...
Factors Influencing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Eldercare Cultural Self-Efficacy
(2007-12-15)
The theoretical framework for this study was provided by Bandura’s (1986) conceptualization of self-efficacy for selecting behaviors perceived as effective in complex situations, and in motivation to perform the behaviors ...
Implications and Perceptions of Students and Teachers Participating in Two Ninth Grade Success Academies During the Year of Implementation
(2008-08-15)
This study is a comparative case study of two Ninth Grade Success Academies at two school sites in south Alabama. Ninth Grade Success Academies use school within a school modelthat isolates freshman from upperclassmen while ...
Interactivity, Social Constructivism, and Satisfaction with Distance Learning Among Infantry Soldiers
(2004-05-15)
The purpose of this study was to determine what relationships, if any, exist among interactivity, social constructivism, and satisfaction with distance learning in the target population of U. S. Army Infantry soldiers ...
An Investigation of Factors Affecting the Overweight Status of Alabama High School Adolescents
(2005-08-15)
Obesity in children and adolescents has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS, 2000) the percentage of overweight young people in the United States ...
An Investigation of the Effects of Community Drug Use on Academic Achievement in the Public School Systems of the State of Alabama
(2003-05-15)
Historical academic achievement data from the Alabama State Department of Education and historical drug arrest data from the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center were analyzed to determine the correlation between ...
Investigation of the Effects of Office Referrals and Absentees on the Grade Point Average of Career Technical Students
(2008-05-15)
The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between a career technical student's number office referrals and number of absences effect on their overall grade point average and career technical grade point ...
An Investigation of Two-year Community College Students’ Involvement in Extracurricular Activities
(2007-12-15)
The purpose of this study was to determine the levels of involvement in extracurricular activities and the relationship of involvement, persistence and academic accomplishment of enrolled students at a small Southern, ...
Learning Styles and Emotional Intelligence of the Adult Learner
(2008-05-15)
Everyone has a preferred learning style. Knowing and understanding learning styles helps individuals learn more efficiently (Silver, Strong, & Perini, 1997). It also allows an individual to capitalize on their strengths ...
A Meta Analysis: The Effectiveness of the Use of Mobile Computers on the Attitude and Academic Outcomes of K-12 Students
(2005-08-15)
Statistical meta analyses performed for this study included 32 primary studies conducted between 1993–2005. Two independent meta analyses were conducted regarding student attitudes and academic outcomes. The overall meta ...
Novice Teachers' Assessment of Their Teacher Educaton Program
(2005-08-15)
This study seeks to discover the perceptions of novice teachers concerning the adequacy of their teacher education programs and to identify the various training practices, support and resources available in the programs.The ...
The Perceptions of Alabama High School Principals on the Key Components of Teacher Induction Programs
(2007-08-15)
The teaching profession is both challenging and rewarding. Demands for educational reform have become more prevalent since the turn of the century. There is great concern about the quality of teaching and retaining young ...
Perceptions of the Role and Effectiveness of a School Assistance Team in Facilitating School Improvement in a Low-Performing School in Alabama
(2006-12-15)
This study investigated the role and impact of an Alabama School Assistance Team in facilitating school improvement in an Alabama school. Facilitating factors and barriers that hindered the Alabama School Assistance Team ...
Prediction of Nursing Student Performance in First Year Coursework
(2006-08-15)
The nursing shortage affects nurses in clinical practice and those who educate students in nursing education programs. An influx of students seeking admission into nursing programs in combination with the shortage of nursing ...
Procedures and Services Needed To Facilitate A Successful Transition For Students with Disabilities Enrolled In Georgia's CrossRoads Alternative Education Programs
(2008-12-15)
The National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) reported that there were 10,900 public alternative schools and programs in the United States of which 12 percent of the student population were ...