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Effects of Student-Directed Formative Feedback and Performance Feedback on Student Mathematical Achievement and Teacher Performance
No full textThe action research study investigated the impact of student-directed formative feedback in combination with teacher-directed performance feedback on mathematical achievement, as measured by formative assessment scores, of second grade students. The participants in this five-week study were three second grade students from an urban school district. The intervention consisted of administering three Classroom Assessments Based on Standards (CABS) taken over the course of five weeks. Following each CABS, the teacher analyzed student results with the Math Teacher Leader, who provided guidance in designing re-teaching opportunities. Following the conference between the teacher and Math Teacher Leader, the study’s participants had a student-teacher conference, during which they analyzed errors and identified areas for improvement. After the teacher re-taught content and gave students additional opportunities to practice, students took the CABS again. At the end of the study, participants’ scores from the NWEA MAP® from both the winter and spring were compared. Findings suggest that teacher-directed performance feedback and student-directed formative feedback were effective in increasing student achievement on classroom-based CABS and had less impact on student performance on the NWEA MAP®
Influence of Explicit Vocabulary Instruction on Early Readers\u27 Reading Abilities
No full textThis action research focused on three main questions 1) how can teachers best support students\u27 vocabulary development 2) will this type of explicit instruction enhance students\u27 vocabulary development and use, and 3) will explicit vocabulary instruction enhance their overall reading abilities. The researcher hypothesized that the explicit intervention would positively affect students\u27 vocabulary development and also their overall reading abilities. Data was collected during a six week study were students received three weeks of their regular instruction and three weeks of explicit vocabulary instruction. Students\u27 abilities were assessed using pre and posttest results from a standardized test, as well as researcher observations and tape recorded conversations. Additionally, the students reading levels were tracked from the beginning to the end of the study. Overall the results ofthis study indicate positive effects during the intervention week which suggest that explicit vocabulary instruction is an effect strategy for strengthening students\u27 vocabulary development and overall reading abilities
Regular education teachers\u27 perceived difficulties with meeting the inclusionary model
No full textThe purpose of this study is to determine the main concerns or difficulties of the push in model of inclusion for regular education teachers. The researcher\u27s intention is to design a survey and compile regular education teachers’ concerns. The findings will be used to create discussions among colleagues at department meetings toward finding solutions to these concerns. The hypothesis is that the survey will illustrate that regular education teachers are showing apprehension and increased anxiety towards the push in model versus pull out model of instruction
Effects of print referencing on pre-kindergarten students during storybook reading
No full textThis study documented the effects of print referencing on prekindergarten students during storybook reading in the areas of letter knowledge and phonological awareness. Students were assessed at the beginning of the six week study and then again at the end of the study. Assessment measures using Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening - PALS PreK included informal measures that assessed the children’s knowledge of letter, sound recognition, and phonological awareness. The treatment identified successful changes based on student’s increase in knowledge of letters, sound recognition and phonological awareness using print referencing techniques during storybook reading. These results support the existing research although further research is needed to confirm the results that are being presented in this study
Attitudes toward intimate partner violence as perceived by relatives and friends
No full textThere are social consequences of society\u27s attitudes toward intimate partner violence (IPV). Attitudes could affect the rate of reported incidents, treatment of cases by judges, juries, and police, and treatment by medical and mental health providers. The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in attitudes toward IPV based on relationships with victims of IPV and perceived degree of closeness of those relationships. The hypothesis stated that participants who do know a victim of IPV would have lower acceptance of IPV and those who do not know a victim of IPV would have higher acceptance of IPV. In addition, participants who reported a closer relationship with a victim of IPV would have less acceptance of IPV than those who reported a relationship with a lower degree of closeness. There was a slight difference in the two groups but the results were not statistically significant to support the hypothesis
Correlations between trait anger and discrimination
No full textPeople have always struggled with those who are different. Historically, societies and the people that comprise society have been reluctant to accept those who differ in appearance, beliefs, customs, or orientation. There has always been a subset of any given population that has been at least reluctant to tolerate such differences. Probably the most recognized form of this intolerance of difference is racism. While there are many factors that induce intolerance, this study reviewed some of the external and internal factors that may influence intolerance. The literature review examined external factors, such as a family environment and the media, as well as internal factors, such as beliefs and emotions. One factor in particular that seems to have promise in relating to intolerance is Trait Anger. Current literature provides evidence that there is a link between anger and intolerance. Therefore, this study set out to examine the relationship between Trait Anger and intolerance in general, as well as racism as a subset of intolerance. To investigate this link, 50 participants, ages 18-23, were given the State Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2 and the Intolerant Schema Measure to determine their levels of Trait Anger and Intolerance. Comparisons of these surveys found no significant relationships between Trait Anger and any forms of intolerance. A discussion of these findings as well as the relationships found between different forms of intolerance is provided
Comparison of mothers\u27 and fathers\u27 perceptions of involvement in the autistic child\u27s in-home therapy
No full textThis study examined the perceived level of involvement from mothers and fathers of children with autism with regard to an in-home therapy program. It also determined mother and father perceptions of his or her significant other\u27s level of involvement. The study then examined perceived levels of satisfaction with mothers’ and fathers’ levels of involvement. Participants were 33 adults recruited from a local agency that provides intensive in-home therapy services as well as from word of mouth. Participants were asked to complete a survey which measures perceptions of involvement with regards to the in-home therapy program. Results indicate that both male participants and female participants perceive they are involved in therapy. The data also indicates that female participants do not have a strong perception one way or another about their significant other\u27s involvement and are somewhat satisfied with his involvement, contrary to the stated hypotheses. Results are discussed in terms of future research on parent involvement in therap
Predicting anxiety and insomnia symptoms in international students
No full textThe research shows that international students tend to experience a greater degree of physical and psychological difficulties, such as anxiety and insomnia, because it has been found that they have fewer resources to cope with these conditions. In this study, the investigator attempted to show that there is a relationship between the duration of international students’ stay in the United States with anxiety and insomnia. The investigator also examined gender differences based on the theory that women may experience more anxiety and insomnia symptoms than men. The study used twenty-two international students from Cardinal Stritch University. The findings indicated that the duration of stay in the United States was not a good predictor of state or trait anxiety and insomnia in international students. The relationship between those three variables was further investigated, however the results were insignificant. There was no gender difference found in anxiety and insomnia symptoms in Cardinal Stritch University students. The investigator also found that the majority of students from Cardinal Stritch University reported medium levels of state and trait anxiety, and almost half of the students reported some levels of insomnia with three students indicating clinical insomnia symptoms. Limitations for the study and implications for future research were also discussed
Effects of marital satisfaction and attachment style on death anxiety
No full textThis study examined the relationships between marital satisfaction, attachment style, and death anxiety. A good deal of research has been conducted on death anxiety and many theories have evolved from this research. One such example is Terror Management Theory, which assumes that anxiety-buffering effects can be gained from raising self-esteem and enhancing cultural worldview. Marriage and attachment style are two variables that can lend insight into these anxiety-buffering effects. Data was collected from participants through online surveys distributed via surveymonkey.com. The hypotheses were that respondents with higher levels of marital satisfaction and higher scores on secure attachment style would have lower levels of death anxiety. Results from the present showed that there is no significant correlation between respondents’ scores on the marital satisfaction scale or their level of secure attachment and the level of death anxiety reported
Nurses’ Learning Needs: Advance Directives Integrative Literature Review
No full textThis integrative literature review investigated the educational needs of nurses necessary to initiate the conversation with their adult patients, families, and significant others regarding completing and maintaining an advance directive. The following themes emerged from this integrative literature review. The themes included: 1) nurses’ knowledge deficit regarding advance directives, the Patient Self-Determination Act, and state laws, 2) personal attitudes and anxiety of nurses regarding advance care planning and using advance directives, and 3) nurses’ confidence in communicating with patients, families, and significant others. The literature review findings support the need for more nursing education and for continued professional development regarding advance directives, state laws, and the Patient Self-Determination Act. Recommendations are made for nursing education and research