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Propers 8 (Pentecost 4) Series A 2017
No full textThis PDF comments on the pericopes for the Eighth Proper after Pentecost, Series A and offers up ideas for preaching and proclamation
Virtual Reality Transforms Homeland Security and Emergency Responder Training at Concordia University
No full textA Correlational Study Examining the Relationship Between Restorative Practices and School Climate in Selected Elementary Schools in a Large Mid-Atlantic Urban School District
No full textPunitive consequences are extensively utilized when dealing with school discipline. Recently, positive approaches to discipline, such as restorative practices, have been implemented in many schools to address school discipline concerns and to improve school climate. Restorative practices is a philosophy that focuses on building positive relationships by changing mindsets. This study took place in a large mid-atlantic urban school district. The goal of the study was to determine the relationship between restorative practices and school climate from the perspectives of school staff members who utilize restorative practices in their schools. A quantitative correlational research design was utilized for this study to examine the relationship between restorative practices and school climate. Findings from this study indicated a strong positive correlation between measures of restorative practice and school climate
International Teachers\u27 Perceptions of Leadership Practices For Effective Teacher Evaluations: A Qualitative Case Study
No full textMany teacher evaluation systems in use today were developed in the early mid-1900s and reflect what educators believed about teaching at the time, which included only a few observable behaviors (Danielson & McGreal, 2000). Furthermore, many teachers find the evaluative process ineffective for professional improvement. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the teacher evaluation process, and how international teachers perceive the impact of school leadership practices for effective teacher evaluation. This study’s theoretical framework focused on the attributes found within transformational and transactional leadership practices, and how these affect the evaluation process. The research study provided evidence that teachers want transformational school leaders who are experienced and knowledgeable, and trustworthy. They also want school administrators to have effective communication skills, provide recognition to teachers, and provide specific feedback for improvement. Additionally, they explained that effective teacher evaluations promote self-reflection to improve their professional practice
Christmas I Series B 2017
No full textThis PDF comments on the Propers for the First Sunday of Christmas, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching
Trinity 11 One Year Series 2017
No full textThis PDF comments on the propers for the Eleventh Sunday after the Trinity in the One Year Lectionary and offers ideas for preaching
Trinity 3 One Year Series 2017
No full textThis PDF comments on the readings for the third Sunday after Trinity in the historic one year series and offers up ideas for preaching and proclamatio