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Investigating the effectiveness of the intervention reading models of two teachers in grades K-2, 2013
Full text linkThis study examines the effectiveness of two reading interventionists and their teaching methodologies with students in grades K-2. The two interventionists were selected because they are the two teachers responsible for reading intervention in the primary grades. The students were selected because they are being served by the interventionists and they are performing below proficient in reading. Many students come into Title I schools underperforming for a variety of reasons. These include a lack of literacy resources in their homes and also a lack of outside experiences. Many parents in this school setting are working poor. They hold jobs, but do not have a much time to spend with their child due to making ends meet financially. A case study approach was used to gather data. The researcher conducted three observations on each teacher for a total of six observations. All three grades levels (K-2) were observed in a pull out setting. The observer utilized an observation instrument and also an interview protocol to interview both teachers. Additionally, student achievement was analyzed using DIBELS Reading 3D data. The data was collected at the beginning of the year and the end of the year and compared to measure student reading growth. The researcher found that both teachers regardless of age, race, and experience were effective at raising student achievement with at risk students. There were no significant differences in the achievement between males and females, between students who received free and reduced lunch and those who did not, or among ethnicities. First grade students however made significantly higher gains than the other two grade levels in this study. Both teachers showed 100% growth according to Reading 3D scores. Additionally, they agreed that given autonomy and time to plan and build trust with regular education teachers they were more successful. They believe in the importance of accountability and providing supports to underachieving students. The conclusions drawn from the findings suggest that various teaching methodologies which include differentiation, a focus on the big five components of reading, and small teacher to student ratios were successful. Strong connections with students were seen from each teacher as they both knew their children and their strengths and weaknesses. This research suggests that given full autonomy to deliver instruction without a scripted program, both teachers were highly effective. Districts should use teachers, such as the ones in this study, to conduct professional development trainings on best practices in literacy. Leaders are encouraged to give teachers more autonomy in their classrooms. Intervention should be considered in higher grade levels to bridge gaps in reading
Variables related to improved student achievement through state report card accountability data: implications of high definition instructional leadership and educational planning, 2005
Full text linkThe objective of this study was to determine the significance of State Report Card data results on student achievement for 34 schools and to compare selected results of classroom observation ratings and lesson plan ratings by the Central Office Instructional Leader (COIL) from selected classrooms in three of the schools. The use of correlation analysis, factor analysis and regression analysis was applied to the variables to ascertain significance at .05 or below. This methodology included a purposeful selection of three schools based upon the demographic characteristics of the schools. The data analyses revealed that the state data provided some global variables on which planning could be conducted at the district level in terms of quality teacher recruitment, construction of smaller schools, adding Pre-K and technology, reduction of student suspension and teacher turnover. The significance of the study includes the suggestion that teachers and administrators need to be trained on the job to prepare higher order thinking skills oriented lessons and the knowledge, skills and dispositions required to conduct evaluation, assessment and research as the basis for making valid choices about planning in general and lesson planning and teaching in particular
A study of the reactions of twenty-five adolescents to placement on adult medical and surgical services, 1959
No full textA study of first responders and burnout as governed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, 2014
Full text linkThis study examined whether first responders in Metropolitan Atlanta experience burnout, taking in consideration factors such as primary role at work, gender, age, marital status, length of employment as a First Responder, and perceived awareness of OSHA regulations in regards to burnout. Participants of the study were comprised of 108 first responders in Metropolitan Atlanta, which included police officers, emergency mediqal services personnel (EMS), crisis line workers, fire fighters, that were selected utilizing non-probability purposeful sampling among the target population. In sum, first responders in Metropolitan Atlanta experience moderate (64.2%) to high (35.8 %) levels ofjob burnout. When demographic characteristics were taken in consideration, such as primary role at work, gender, age, marital status, and length of employment as a First Responder, there was no statistically significant relationship established
A descriptive study of the educationsl success or failure of teenagers in foster care, 1995
Full text linkThis research was to examine the relationship between the placement of teenagers in foster care and their educational success or failure. The research was to look at the variables of teenagers in foster care and whether their placement increased their chances of not completing high school or completing high school. The research used the Ecological Theory in relationship to environment. The effects that the environment places on whether a person can function successfully. This relates to the displacement of the teenager into foster care and the support that he or she may receive in this adjustment, as well as the various forces from school environment and policies that govern the child welfare system. The findings revealed that fifty percent of the respondents were ages 17-18, and the majority were African-American. Seventy percent remain in high school, but felt they were better students prior to placement in foster care, despite the fact that most of the respondents were B or B+ students prior to placement
The Atlanta University Bulletin (newsletter), s. II no. 67: Negro Education in Georgia, February 1927
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Panther Power: A Look Inside the Political Hip Hop Music of Tupac Amaru Shakur, 2018
Full text linkIn this study, seven rap songs by hip hop icon Tupac Shakur were examined to determine if the ideology of the Black Panther Party exists within the song lyrics of his politically oriented music. The study used content analysis as its methodology. Key among the Ten Point Program tenets reflected in Tupacs song lyrics were for self-determination, full employment, ending exploitation of Blacks by Whites (or Capitalists), decent housing, police brutality, education, liberation of Black prisoners, and the demand for land, bread, housing, education, clothing, justice, peace, and a United Nations plebiscite. KEYWORDS: African American Studies, American Studies, Ethnic Studies, United States Histor
A study of Homelessness and non compliance among African American males receiving treatment for tuberculosis disease at the Fulton County Health Department, 1995
No full textThis study examined the correlation between non-compliance and homelessness in the treatment of tuberculosis disease in African American males. A content analysis was conducted of forty medical charts of persons who received treatment between January 1993 and February 1995 ab the Fulton County Health Department Tuberculosis Clinic. All subjects were homeless African American males between the ages of 18 and 44. The analysis revealed that persons who were provided shelter with treatment were more compliant than those who were not. Among the subjects who were dually diagnosed with TB and HIV infection those who received shelter were more compliant than those who were not. Their rate of compliance were 88% and 62.2%. The same held true for groups three and four subjects who were diagnosed with only TB. Those provided shelter were more compliant than those who were not 91% to 61.9%
Director's Notes, October 23, 2001
No full textThe director's notes for Spelman's production of Antigone
Spelman College Bulletin 1942-1943
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