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K-6 Classroom Teachers' Perceptions of Effective Teacher Education Programs.
<p>The demands placed upon stakeholders of the public education system have become more and more compelling with each passing year. With the success of schools and students at stake, it is imperative to examine multiple facets of the public education structure. One of the most important aspects of …
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Effective Treatment Strategies for Children with Autism in Grades K-6
<p>The incidence of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) continues to rise in our elementary schools. With this increase, more and more children with ASD are present and requiring services in public school classrooms. As teachers and parents we need to know how to provide classroom …
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The Effect of Implementing Technology on Student Engagement in Elementary Physical Education (K-6)
Over the past several decades, technology has become a more pertinent part of children’s lives. Rather than spending the majority of their time engaging in games outside with neighboring friends, many elementary aged students are instead spending their free time around electronics. Today not nearly …
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Veteran K-6 Public School Teachers: Remaining Committed and Staying Engaged in Their Careers
<p>This phenomenological qualitative study involved 15 veteran K-6 public school teachers – each having taught a minimum of 24 years - from several districts in Southern California. It identified and examined what factors influenced the ongoing commitment and engagement of these teachers over the …
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Community Support for Visual Arts Programs: Artist-in-Residence in a K-6 Elementary School
<p>A sustainable plan for arts education is not allocated in the operating costs of many elementary school districts. Arts education is becoming expendable, as budgets become tighter and emphasis is placed on test scores in accountable subject areas. High stakes testing, pre-identified supposed …
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Examining the Intersection of Cultural Competence and Classroom Management Self-Efficacy in Northwest Arkansas K-6 Teachers
<p>This study aims to examine the relationship between Northwest Arkansas K-6 teachers’ cultural competence and classroom management self-efficacy. Multiple linear regression will be the quantitative approach used for analyzing K-6 teachers’ self-reported data. Valid and reliable instruments will …
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The status of elementary school science in New Hampshire public schools: grades K-6 principals' and teachers' views
The New Hampshire Department of Education lacks up-to-date information on the status of elementary science education in the State and this hampers its ability to provide appropriate services to local school districts. This study is designed to collect information relative to the status of …
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Exploring Early Career Public General Education K–6 Teachers’ Experiences With Their Training For Teaching Special Education Students In Inclusive Classrooms
<p>Although Canada is often regarded as a leader in inclusive education, reports note that many students’ needs remain unmet and inclusion is typically implemented by placing students in mainstream classrooms with individualized accommodations. This qualitative phenomenological study explored the …
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A Survey of the Factors Influencing Parents in Michigan To Select Full-time Cyber Learning for Their Children in Grades K-6
<p>School choice is a long-standing tradition in the United States. New to the options available to K-12 parents are full-time virtual schools, and this option is an even more recent development for Grades K-6 parents. Very little research exists on why parents are choosing full-time virtual …
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Intersections of language and identity in bilingual instruction: A case study on translanguaging pedagogies in a K-6 Spanish-English dual language institution
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2023-09-01 without embargo terms
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LEADERSHIP EFFORTS TO CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP FOR HISTORICALLY UNDERPERFORMING SUBGROUPS (HUS) IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (K-6): HOW ONE SUBURBAN SCHOOL DISTRICT IS ADDRESSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
The achievement gap has been identified as a significant challenge faced by school districts across the nation and has been an item on the national agenda for quite some time. Students that are part of the identified disaggregated groups are not achieving at the same rate as their White and Asian …
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The impact of an English language learner professional development program on teacher perception of preparedness and practice
<p>The growing number of English language learners in classrooms today can be seen across the United States. Despite the increase of English language learners in our schools, few teachers have been formally trained to meet their academic and linguistic needs. Training is needed for teachers of …
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Implementing iPad apps for elementary language arts students
<p>"This study was to examine the effectiveness of the implementation of iPads with elementary schools students for learning and teaching of language Arts. This study contains a survey which was emailed to teachers of grades K-6 in Washington State. The survey included teachers' perceptions about …
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Teachers' Critical Perceptions on Improving Elementary African American Student Achievement Through Culturally Relevant Teaching in California
<p>This research examined the lack of culturally relevant teaching practices in the classroom for African American elementary students (K-6) in California. Voluntary qualitative interviews were conducted with 7 participants who had elementary school working experience.</p> <p>A summary of the …
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Bibliotherapy: School Psychologists' Report of Use and Efficacy
This study focused on the use of bibliotherapy by school psychologists. A survey was created and distributed to 119 registered and licensed school psychologists in Utah to obtain information on this topic. Forty-one percent returned a completed survey. Results indicated that bibliotherapy is used …
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Enhancing Education Through Technology: Prinicpal Leadership For Technology Integration In Schools
<p>Principals need to acquire understanding of, and proficiency in, technology skills and integration to be effective instructional leaders. As issues concerning the lack of systemic change in school reform and technology integration persist, little research has been published concerning the extent …
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