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Utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior and Self-Efficacy Theory to Investigate the Retention of Band Students in a Rural School District
Get PDFRecruitment and retention play a significant role in the success of high school band programs. The purpose of this study was to examine what impacted post high school graduates’ and focus group participants\u27 final decisions about participating in their high school band program. It utilized Ajzen’s (1991) Theory of Planned Behavior and Bandura’s (1977) Self-Efficacy Theory. The participants were asked to answer and discuss questions based on their mastery experiences, vicarious experiences, social/verbal experiences, physiological experiences, self-perception, and other influential factors to determine their future participation. The study was purposefully conducted at two different schools in two different geographical locations in the district. This study brought understandings from band directors, current and former band students, and alumni post high school graduate students in a rural school district. The data for this dissertation were collected through interviews, focus groups, and Zelenak’s Music Performance Self- Efficacy Scale. The themes that resulted from this study were building a sense of community, social and emotional support, confidence, providing a quality music education, persistence or challenges, teamwork, multiple personal beliefs about oneself, and relationships. These findings indicated what causes students to continue and discontinue and what band directors can focus on to recruit potential students and retain current students
Bridging the Gap: Strategies to Improve HPV Vaccination Uptake
Get PDFThe human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is approved by the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for individuals beginning at age 9. Evidence shows that HPV vaccination uptake is lower than other vaccinations offered in the early adolescent/adolescent age group. Healthy People 2030 set forth a goal that 80% of adolescents ages 13-15 will have HPV vaccine series completion by 2030. Research has shown that provider recommendation for the HPV vaccine is one of the reasons adolescents, or parents of adolescents, have chosen to initiate and complete the HPV vaccination. Studies have shown that providers who have been educated about HPV and the vaccination have more confidence when recommending the vaccination and higher vaccine uptake from adolescents. A rural health department clinic in the southeastern US educated clinical nursing staff and advanced practice providers on HPV and HPV vaccination demonstrating an increase in provider confidence and increased vaccination uptake. Education is an effective means to increase provider confidence and HPV vaccination uptake
Program Evaluation of Big Ideas Math Among Third-Grade Students in Polston School District Title 1 Schools
Get PDFThis quantitative study explored how well the Big Ideas Math (BIM) curriculum helped third-grade students in Title I schools within the Polston School District (pseudonym) improve their math skills and high-stakes testing scores. Thirteen elementary schools were selected based on factors such as diversity, poverty rates, and academic performance. The study addressed 2019-2023 except for the COVID-19 year, 2020. Using the logic model and constructivism as the conceptual framework, the study assessed student progress through quarterly benchmarks and the SC READY exam. This analysis was performed using repeated measures and a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The analysis showed progressions and regressions in math scores across schools and years, suggesting that BIM might impact student performance. The study determined a statistically significant difference in the SC READY scores. BIM could be influencing math proficiency, but it was noted that some schools experienced declining scores over time, which highlighted the importance of continually evaluating educational programs like BIM to ensure they meet district goals. While BIM helps students with math, ongoing monitoring and adjustments are crucial to address any issues and ensure it is effective for all third-grade students in Title I schools. This study added to the knowledge of how well BIM works as a curriculum and highlighted the need for evidence-based decisions in education. Implications of findings include continued monitoring, professional development, tailored school support, addressing test score fluctuations, expanding the research, and addressing academic gaps
Incorporating Simulation Experiences Into the Nurse Aide Curriculum to Improve Clinical Judgment
Get PDFThis DNP Project was designed to strengthen clinical judgment skills in nurse aide students. Incorporating simulation-based learning opportunities into the nurse aide curriculum supports the development of clinical judgment skills. Four simulation scenarios were designed to focus on the student\u27s ability to respond within the nurse aide’s scope of practice. Pre-test and post-test surveys were developed with a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly agree, 2 = agree, 3 = neither agree nor disagree, 4 = disagree, 5 – strongly disagree) to assess the student\u27s perception of their ability to perform, notice, interpret, respond, and reflect on patient care. A Simulation Design Scale was distributed to assess the development and strength of the simulation scenarios. Fifty-five students participated in a simulation scenario prior to their clinical experience. A one-sample t-test was used to compare the mean post-test score to the mean pre-test score. Data supports a significant difference between the student\u27s perception before and after the simulation-based learning experiences. Data from the Simulation Design Scale supports the simulation scenarios were strongly developed. The finding supports the need to incorporate simulation-based learning into the Nurse Aide curriculum to develop strong clinical judgment
Influencing Others: How Can We Benefit Society?
Get PDFUnderstanding both how we perceive others and how others perceive us through social situations is vital for improving communication and thus improving relational connections. Successful interactions with people are crucial in many circumstances, especially in interview-type situations, due to the creation of cognitive biases upon such interactions. Whether the goal is to impress a hopeful romantic partner, interview for a job, negotiate a raise, interview for a scholarship, or any number of various reasons to strive for a successful social interaction, understanding how information about the people we meet and connect with is extremely important. Many cognitive examinations have been conducted to explain the exact processes that occur when we meet people; however, for the common person, these scholarly explanations can cause confusion. While visual social cues are often confusing, they are one of the most practical representations of characteristics that, when correctly examined, can lead to fairly accurate conclusions about a person, or at least a specific circumstance. As such, a two-part qualitative and quantitative analysis of nonverbal behavior was enacted to investigate the factors that influence physical movements. Understanding these factors can allow for better approaches to social interactions that give way to social marketing. Social marketing, or the use of persuasion for the benefit of society is a practice that is often utilized incorrectly. Therefore, understanding the various aspects of nonverbal behavior and the psychological state it represents situationally gives the ability for better conversational approaches. Strengthening social interactions through body language is a necessary progression