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Teacher Perception of K-5 Students' Social Emotional Health
<p>Education has grown in complexity. Educational stakeholders are perpetually caught within the debate of what constitutes best practices. However, “the delicate fabric of the civilization into which successive generations are woven has unraveled, . . .” (Bloom, 1988, p. 57). Bereft of much of the …
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Teachers' Experiences With English Language Learners in the K-5 Classroom
Teachers across the nation face challenges in today's diverse classrooms. To add to the pressure of meeting all of the students' needs and being successful on high-stakes tests, the growth in the number of English Language Learners (ELLs) in the regular classroom has grown tremendously over the …
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A Profile Of The Literacy Practices Of K-5 Central Florida Teachers Of
The problem of this study was to develop a literacy teaching profile of the 2004-2005 Teachers of the Year in Kindergarten through grade 5 in four central Florida school districts. Of primary interest was the extent to which these teachers indicated their use of exemplary literacy practices as …
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Teachers’ Experiences And Perceptions Of Equity-Oriented Practices In K-5 Literacy Instruction
<p>The Every Student Succeeds Act (2015) included requirements and supports to advance equity and excellence for all students, including those historically underserved in education. However, data available from the Maine Department of Education (2021) signaled an evident achievement gap. The Every …
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Teaching Science Through Inquiry in K-5 Classrooms: Analysis of Change in Practice
The purpose of this study was to examine the role professional development takes in fostering change in the pedagogical practices of K-5 classroom teachers, specifically in teaching science through inquiry. Michael Fullan's three elements essential for change: curriculum, instruction, and …
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Early Childhood (K-5) Preservice Teachers' Beliefs about Mathematics, Teaching Mathematics, and Learning Mathematics
<p>Mathematics teacher educators have agreed that teachers' beliefs about mathematics are contributing factors in their instructional practices, that preservice teachers' views of teaching and learning mathematics are influenced by their beliefs about mathematics, and that the process of becoming a …
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What Challenges do K-5 Substitute Teachers Face and How can a School Support Their Efforts
<p>This paper poses the question “What Challenges Do K-5 Substitute Teachers Face and How Can A School Support Their Efforts?” The subject is explored both by literature review and a questionnaire sent to currently active classroom teachers and substitute teachers. The questions posed in the survey …
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Supporting Teacher Peer Observations: A Qualitative Study of K–5 School Administrators' Associated Perceptions and Strategies
Administrators have an impact on teacher peer observations in their schools. The purpose of this research was to explore administrators' perceptions of and strategies for supporting peer observation practices among K–5 teachers at their schools. The two research questions were: What are Virginia …
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Analysis of Factors That Influence a Teacher's Use of Computer Technology in the K-5 Classroom
Throughout the last 30 years, there has been a movement to use computer technology in schools to enhance teaching and learning. In recent years, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 has mandated that states have a long range strategic educational technology plan that describes the many facets of …
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Rural Realities Unveiled: Non-Certified Teachers’ Experiences and Perceptions of Scripted Literacy Curriculum in K-5 Classrooms
<p>The persistent shortage of certified teachers in rural school districts has led to an increased reliance on non-certified teachers NCTs to deliver literacy instruction. To support these educators, many districts have implemented scripted curricula, which provide structured lessons and …
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Examining the Impact of Restorative Practices on Student Behavior, Discipline, and Relationships in a K–5 Elementary School
<p>This study examined the implementation of restorative practices in a K–5 elementary school and their influence on student behavior, disciplinary actions, and teacher–student relationships. Restorative practices in schools focus on building a positive school climate and addressing student …
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The Knowledge And Perceptions Of Generational Cohorts Of K-5 Elementary Educators Who Use Technology For Teaching And Learning
<p>This study examined the perceptions and knowledge of generational cohorts (Baby Boomer, Generation X, and/or Millennials) of elementary (K-5) educators regarding the use of technology for teaching and learning. The remarkable pace of the transition to digital-age learning environments has made …
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Examining Truancy Board Effectiveness in Countering Student Absenteeism in Grades K-5 in Three Title I Schools in Northeast Tennessee.
<p>The purpose of this study was to determine the association between the use of a truancy board and the number of student absences in K - 5 students in 3 Title I schools in northeast Tennessee. Absences were compiled on students who attended the same elementary school over the 4 years of the …
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Teacher Perceptions of Relationship Building with Students: A Case Study of K-5 Schools in a Southern California School District
<p>This mixed methods case study of K-5 schools in a medium sized Southern California school district, investigated teachers’ descriptions and perceptions of their teacher-student relationships and relationship building experiences with students. Teachers’ views were analyzed at district, school …
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Elementary teachers' beliefs regarding the use of the Internet in K-5 classrooms and the impact on their teaching practices
This is a study to examine and describe of elementary teachers' beliefs regarding the use of the Internet in K-5 classrooms and the impact of the use of the Internet on their teaching practices. Primary participants were drawn from a pool of 277 teachers from 15 sites selected for convenience from …
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Music Education in Edison Schools: An Evaluation of K--5 Music Education in Three Schools Managed by Edison Schools, Inc
Students, parents, and administrators generally held positive views regarding their music programs. Teachers expressed frustrations regarding music budget uncertainties, heavy workloads, material concerns, and staffing shortfalls. Following the resignation of two (of three) music teachers in one …
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Perceptions of School Leaders for One-to-One Device Implementation in K-5 Elementary Schools in One Division in Virginia
New initiatives involving the use and implementation of technology are being put into place in many school systems across the country to help students acquire needed 21st century skills (Grady, 2011). The purpose of this study of the implementation of one-to-one devices was to examine school …
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Data-driven decision making and its effects on leadership practices and student achievement in K–5 public elementary schools in California
<p>The enactment of the NCLB Act of 2001 and its legislative mandates for accountability testing throughout the nation brought to the forefront the issue of data-driven decision making. This emphasis on improving education has been spurred due to the alleged failure of the public school system. As …
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COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF AGRICULTURAL LITERACY IN SELECTED K-5 CLASSROOMS EMPLOYING AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM METHODOLOGIES: A SOLOMON FOUR-GROUP ANALYSIS
<p>The significance of agriculture to future generations is unparalleled. The United Nations projects the global population to swell to 9.75 billion people by 2050, and to proliferate to 11.2 billion by 2100. The non-agricultural population has little to no understanding or comprehension of the …
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