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A Program Evaluation Case Study on the Impact of Standards-Based Grading in a North Carolina School District
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to conduct a program evaluation case study on the impact of standards-based grading in a North Carolina school district. The implementation procedures and end products of grading reform were assessed using the CIPP model. Data from teacher questionnaires, principal implementation checklists, interviews, and end-of-grade (EOG) test results were used in this mixed methods study. The program evaluation examined the implementation\u27s advantages and disadvantages and offered suggestions for improvement. The research questions examined teacher and principal perceptions of the impact of implementation. Themes of the district\u27s implementation strengths and weaknesses were identified through the use of thematic analysis. The key findings focused on the apparent impact of grading reform when Coherence Framework drivers are present and aligned. Clear impact with regard to summative EOG test data also indicated significance in using standards-based grades to provide feedback. Areas that were identified as needing improvement surrounded consistency and support in focusing direction, cultivating collaborative cultures, deepening learning, securing accountability, and leadership. Knowing the perceived effectiveness, even when all the right drivers are not perfectly consistent, may help teachers and leaders commit to the implementation efforts when striving to more effectively support teaching and learning. The results of this study produced clear implications for maintaining standards-based grading implementation efforts. Furthermore, maximizing the potential of future reform initiatives and making them easier to replicate in the future will come from realizing the support that building leaders and teachers require to be better prepared to support grading reform efforts in their schools
Session IC: Education and Psychology Presentation 2 - Ethical Exploration of ChatGPT in the Modern K-14 Classroom
Get PDFThe work showcases an ethical decision analysis that is rooted in normative and virtue ethics to support educators in choosing to use ChatGPT in their classroom. This paper’s importance is empowered further by the continued development of artificial intelligence language modeling programs, usages from students, and growth of ChatGPT’s integration in CoPilot
Bridging the Gap: Strategies to Enrich the Clinical Experience of Undergraduate Nursing Students to Improve Clinical Judgment Skills
Get PDFIntroduction: The lack of competent clinical judgement among new graduate nurses contributes to poor patient outcomes, negatively impacting patient satisfaction scores, and subsequently raising the cost of healthcare for consumers. This project explores how reflective journaling and cooperative learning activities contribute to the development of critical thinking of nursing students during their Nursing Fundamentals clinical practicum.
Methods: Seventeen students enrolled in a private university nursing program were selected as the sample. The students were introduced to the recommended learning strategies and invited to anonymously participate in a pre-survey and post-survey. The surveys were identical in content and consisted of eight statements, aimed to identify perceptions of the impact reflective journaling and cooperative learning activities have on their critical thinking, by using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly agree, 2 = agree, 3 = neutral, 4 = disagree, 5 = strongly disagree). Qualitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Results: Out of the 17 nursing students who were invited to participate, 2 students responded to the pre-survey questionnaire and 3 students responded to the post-surgery questionnaire. One student reported a positive impact on critical thinking after implementing cooperative learning and reflective journaling.
Discussion: These findings may imply a gained interest in the learning strategies as they were applied in the clinical practicum