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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"advanced coursework"”.
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Black Parents’ Use of Educational Advocates: Disrupting Structural and Systemic Racism in Education
… education referrals and underrepresentation in advanced coursework (Annamma et al., 2014; Ford et al., 2023). This prevalence of implicit bias is documented, as is the significance of Black parent involvement in their children’s education (Latunde & Clark-Louque, 2016). Black parents’ awareness …
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The Impact of Student’s Home Language on Performance and Participation in International Baccalaureate Coursework
… Similarly, for students to take advantage of advanced coursework, such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, they must be able to comprehend and excel at communicating using the English language. This non-experimental study analyzed the differences in IB English exam scores, rates …
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Increasing Student Achievement Among Multilingual Learners
… multilingual learners restricted access to advanced coursework, a lack of professional development opportunities, and a shortage of bilingual staff. The study utilized a mixed-methods program evaluation, district-level data, and stakeholder input through a student survey, a student focus …
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AVID's Effect on Metacognitive Development of 9<sup>th</sup> Graders in Two Comprehensive High Schools
… examine differences between taking at least one advanced course during 10 th grade for both AVID and non-AVID students. Lastly, a two sample t-test was used to examine potential differences between 9 th grade GPAs between AVID and non-AVID students. The framework was based on Flavell’s theory of …
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Evidence-Based Verbal De-escalation Techniques for the Family Nurse Practitioner: Education and Simulation
… Practitioners (FNPs) throughout their years of advanced coursework, yet it is something they are likely to encounter given the research highlighting the disturbing assault rates against healthcare providers. <strong>Methods</strong>: In an effort to improve the delivery of patient centered care …
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Block Scheduling for the 21st Century High School: A Change Leadership Plan
… of students did not go on to college or need advanced coursework to enter and compete in the workforce. Yet, this late 19th century concept is still the basic organizing structure of our modern day high school that must meet the needs of a much more diverse group of students requiring very …
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Teaching-Focused Faculty and Their Pedagogical Practices in Middle and Upper-Level Engineering Courses
… engineering teaching mission, particularly in advanced coursework, yet little is known about how they draw on professional knowledge and navigate institutional structures in research-focused contexts. To address this gap, my dissertation examined the pedagogical practices of full-time …
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A Multi-Case Study of the School Experiences of Rural High School Gifted English Language Learners in One Midwest State
… and the primary method of programming was Advanced Placement, dual credit, honors, or on-line classes. Second, students did not have opportunities to learn more about their own cultures, or share knowledge about their own cultures with their peers. Third, students had gaps in both their …
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The intended and enacted curriculum in a new developmental mathematics course: a study of community college students' participation and attitudes
… an important function in providing access to advanced coursework and degrees. Low success rates in these classes has led mathematics educators to consider alternative forms of curriculum and instruction for these often required, but non-credit bearing pre-college, or developmental, classes. …
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College Aspirations, Preparation, and Enrollment of First-Generation College Students: The Role of College Counseling Support
<p>It is well documented that college degree attainment can impact lifetime earnings and social mobility. However, research shows that first-generation college students (FGCs) are less likely than their peers to enroll in college after high school. The influence of a college counselor at the high …