Browsing College of Education by Title
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Tactile self monitoring of attention to decrease off-task behavior of adolescents with intellectual disabilities and autism
(East Carolina University, 2012)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of tactile self monitoring of attention on off task behavior by students with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism in the self contained setting during independent ... -
TEACHER AS RESEARCHER: A CASE STUDY ON MULTIMODAL COMMUNICATION INTERVENTION IN THE SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM
(2014)Functional communication has always been a challenge for individuals with severe intellectual disabilities and speech and language impairments, yet it is one of the most important aspects of our daily life as humans. It ... -
TEACHER EVALUATION IN NORTH CAROLINA : TEACHER PERCEPTIONS DURING A TIME OF CHANGE
(East Carolina University, 2011)Teacher evaluation has the potential to lead to improved instruction and professional growth, but, in practice, this potential is often unrealized. North Carolina has revised its teacher evaluation process to include many ... -
TEACHER LEADERSHIP PRACTICES IN SUCCESSFUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS : A STUDY OF THE IDENTIFICATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF TEACHERS AS LEADERS IN CONSISTENTLY HIGH PERFORMING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
(East Carolina University, 2014)This dissertation examines the identification, development, and utilization of teachers as leaders in thirteen high performing elementary schools across nine districts in eastern North Carolina. Survey data on these schools ... -
TEACHER PREPARATION COST STUDY : A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF UNC SYSTEM-LEVEL FINANCIAL INPUTS AGAINST CAMPUS-LEVEL PRODUCTIVITY OUTPUTS
(East Carolina University, 2009)The University of North Carolina General Administration has required all constituent institutions with teacher education programs to expand their productivity goals to meet the state's teacher workforce needs. This study ... -
TEACHER QUALITY FACTORS MEDIATING ACHIEVEMENT IN HIGH POVERTY SCHOOLS
(East Carolina University, 2011)The impact of poverty on student achievement was thoroughly researched. Researchers have determined that poverty has a direct negative impact on student achievement. This study analyzed four aspects of teacher quality ... -
THE EXTENT PRINCIPALS EMPLOY THE ESSENTIAL PRACTICES IDENTIFIED BY PREVIOUS RESEARCH AND INTERPRETED BY THE RESEARCHER AS NECESSARY FOR STRONG INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP IN THE USE OF FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT BY TEACHERS
(East Carolina University, 2015-12-02)This study examined the extent principals employ the critical skills and practices identified by previous research and interpreted by the researcher, as necessary for effective instructional leadership in the use of formative ... -
THE IMPACT OF BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PROGRAMS ON STUDENT SUSPENSIONS
(East Carolina University, 2015-07-28)The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of the behavior intervention programs, Positive Behavior Intervention Support and Character Academy impact suspensions of African American students in a local education ... -
THE IMPACT OF LITERACY INTERVENTION ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THIRD GRADE AT-RISK STUDENTS
(East Carolina University, 2015-12-10)Third grade at-risk students in Wilson County Schools, Wilson, NC continuously perform below the state average on the North Carolina Third Grade Reading End-of-Grade test. Leaders in the Wilson County Schools school district ... -
THE IMPACT OF THE NORTH CAROLINA FUTURE READY CORE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ON HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS COURSE ENROLLMENT PATERNS, COLLEGE MATHEMATIC READINESS, AND POST HIGH SCHOOL INTENTIONS
(East Carolina University, 2015-04-24)The study examined high school mathematics course enrollment patterns, college mathematic readiness, and post high school intentions during the planning and implementation of the Future Ready Core high school graduation ... -
THE IMPACT OF THE USE OF PROFICIENCY-BASED RUBRICS ON STUDENT GRADING
(East Carolina University, 2015-04-24)The purpose of this study is to determine impact of the proficiency-based rubric on student learning, the teacher’s ability to provide consistency in student grading, and communication to parents regarding the child’s ... -
THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF AFRICAN AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATORS
(East Carolina University, 2015-11-18)This study explores the lived career experiences of African American university development administrators who work at public higher education institutions. In a society that is growing increasingly ethnically diverse, ... -
THE POTENTIAL ROLE OF DOMESTIC CO-CURRICULAR ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK (ASB) EXPERIENCES ON PARTICIPANTS’ LATER CIVIC BEHAVIORS AND ATTITUDES
(East Carolina University, 2015-11-23)The purpose of this qualitative research study was to better understand the potential role that domestic alternative spring break experiences, as a particular co-curricular service-learning initiative within the larger ... -
THEOLOGICAL DISCUSSION AND INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE AT A CHURCH-RELATED INSTITUTION
(East Carolina University, 2012)This study explores the relationship between theological discussion and organizational change within a church-related institution. The qualitative case study examines the dialogue on a campus that received a Lilly Endowment ... -
Trade Books in Elementary Education : Misconceptions in Science
(East Carolina University, 2011)Elementary pre-service teachers are required to take only a few science courses and are not likely to have the pedagogical content knowledge necessary to choose accurate science trade books. Incorporating trade books in ... -
Universal Design for Learning : Access to the General Curriculum for Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities
(East Carolina University, 2011)Students with significant cognitive disabilities need to have access to the general curriculum. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of ... -
Use of Conceptual and Procedural Knowledge Mapping to Improve Learning in a Lecture-Laboratory Microbiology Course
(East Carolina University, 2012)Promoting successful learning is key in developing students from novice to professionals in their respective fields of study. In the field of science, students have long practiced the art of memorization without complete ... -
Using digital word sorts as an extension of regular word sorts to impact spelling performance and attitude scores of 4th grade students with learning disabilities
(2015-04-27)The purpose of this single-subject design action research study was to determine how the use of digital word sorts as an extension to regular word study might impact the spelling performance and attitude of two 4th grade ... -
Using Questioning During a Directed Reading-Thinking Activity to Improve Comprehension and Reading Attitude of First Grade Students
(2015-04-26)The purpose of this action research study was to determine how questioning during a Directed Reading-Thinking Activity would impact comprehension and reading attitude of first graders. This quasi-experimental pre/posttest ... -
THE UTILIZATION OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES IN PUBLIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES
(East Carolina University, 2014)Community college leadership development has traditionally been offered at the national and the state-wide level. A recent trend is the in-house leadership program offered by an individual community college to employees. ...