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Collaborative Curriculum Development and Implementation: Inquiry-Based Learning as a Centerpiece for School Change
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-23)
Transdisciplinary, inquiry-based curriculum and pedagogy can positively affect teacher practice and student learning when educators collaboratively create a community of learners, engage in developing a cohesive curriculum, ...
RE-IMAGINING PRINCIPAL SUPPORT: A PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT TO ENGAGE PRINCIPALS IN AN EQUITY-CENTERED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY
(East Carolina University, 2019-12-12)
The aim of the PAR project was to engage principals in meaningful professional learning opportunities that supported their growth and development as school and community leaders by participating in an Equity Centered ...
Nontraditional Pathways to the University Presidency: The Lived Experiences of Contemporary Chancellors in the University of North Carolina System
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-16)
Over the last decade, American higher education has been negatively impacted by crisis after crisis. Events such as The Great Recession of 2008 have forced institutions of higher education to do more with less. Due to these ...
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 ...
PROGRAM EVALUATION OF READING PLUS : STUDY OF THE IMPACT ON READING ACHIEVEMENT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MOORE COUNTY SCHOOLS
(East Carolina University, 2014)
The Superintendent of Moore County Schools requested a program evaluation to support the use of the Reading Plus program for reading intervention. The schools or administrators across the system had chosen a variety of ...
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 ...
PUMP UP THE VOLUME: AMPLIFYING STUDENT DIALOGUE IN 21ST CENTURY ELL CLASSROOMS
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-12)
This Focus of Practice aimed to create a new, equitable classroom environment for English Language Learner (ELL) students at the Thai Chinese International School. The study sought to: (1) create classrooms that are full ...
Nimble or Not? Pivoting an International School to Embrace Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Practice
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-17)
The increasing cultural and linguistic diversity of international schools presents challenges for students, teachers and administrators. Using a participatory action research (PAR) methodology that included co-practitioner ...
EMPHASIZING PROFESSIONALISM TO ADDRESS TEACHER TURNOVER AT DILLARD MIDDLE SCHOOL
(East Carolina University, 2017-04-19)
The dissertation examines the effects professional learning communities can have on improving teacher retention in a high needs school. The goal is to positively impact teacher retention by emphasizing and encouraging ...
DESIGN OF NOVICE PRINCIPAL INDUCTION FOR A CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
(East Carolina University, 2017-06-22)
School districts across the nation are grappling with the issue of high principal turnover coupled with a decrease in number of experienced applicants to fill vacancies (Guterman, 2007; Hall, 2008; Johnson, 2005; United ...