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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 IN PRACTICE: A PROGRAM EVALUATION OF OPPORTUNITY CULTURE IN A SMALL, RURAL NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-01)ABSTRACT Charlene Pittman, TEACHER LEADERSHIP IN PRACTICE: A PROGRAM EVALUATION OF OPPORTUNITY CULTURE IN A SMALL, RURAL NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT (Under the direction of Dr. Travis Lewis). Department of Educational ... -
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 ... -
Teacher Readiness, Belonging, and Cultural Awareness: A Model for International Teacher Induction
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-27)Attrition rates at international schools are often high, requiring annual rounds of new teacher hiring. Although many of the teachers possess prior experience, they require personal and professional supports to be ready ... -
TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE ELEMENTS THAT MOST IMPACT TEACHER RETENTION
(East Carolina University, 2017-04-19)This study captured and obtained a deeper understanding of teachers’ perceptions regarding the elements that most impact their decision to remain in the profession. This study used the InQuiry process to investigate the ... -
Teaching Evaluation That Matters: A Participatory Process for Growth and Development
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-12)The purpose of the project was to address changes in a teacher evaluation system that has persisted as the grammar of schooling regarding evaluation for over a century (Cuban, 2013).The participatory action research (PAR) ... -
THE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL INTEGRATION OF SAUDI INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN THE U.S. HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
(East Carolina University, 2018-11-30)The purpose of this research study was to examine the factors that affect the social and academic integration of Saudi Arabian international students in U.S. higher education institutions. Tinto's student departure model ... -
The affect of increased assessment focus through professional learning communities on instructional practice
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-15)The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of utilizing a focused planning approach to test design and analysis within an assessment centered professional learning community (PLC) in one Local Education Agency ... -
THE CONSTRAINTS THAT IMPACT WOMEN FACULTY IN THE PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT FIELD IN NC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN THEIR CAREER DEVELOPMENT
(East Carolina University, 2020-06-22)Organizational, individual and societal constraints are holding women back from seeking leadership roles in higher education, although it is not just one of these constraints that stand out. It is a combination of all of ... -
THE CREATION OF THE ARMADILLO CAREER READINESS SKILLS GAP PROGRAM AT RANDOLPH COMMUNITY COLLEGE: CLOSING THE CAREER GAP FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS
(East Carolina University, 2018-10-01)The task of making important career decisions for many individuals and especially high school students occur during high school and beyond. Preparing students to be ready for work, life, and citizenship will require a ...