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Church in Reynoldstown, circa 1991
No full textView of a church located in Reynoldstown. Text from slide presentation: They worshipped in neighborhood churches ..
Windows, circa 1991
No full textA close up view of a craftsman bungalow's windows. Text from slide presentation: windows with several small panes of glass in the top sash
Men Repair Home, circa 1991
No full textUnidentified men repair the roof of a house. Text from slide presentation: As one drives along the quiet streets of Mozley Park, it is difficult to imagin
Restorative practices implementation: The experiences, beliefs, and perceptions of staff at an urban charter high school, 2020
Get PDFThe purpose of this mixed-methods study was to explore high school staff perceptions of self-efficacy, administrative support and value after a 3-year school-wide implementation of restorative practices. Statistical correlation and narratives provided a greater understanding of the research problem (Creswell, 2012). A mixed-methods approach was the most appropriate research design for this study due to the nature of the information being collected. Data collection drew from several sources, such as questionnaires and a semi-structured focus group interview of 11 teachers, counselors, and support staff to create a framework of how high school staff perceive their self-efficacy and administrative support in adopting restorative practices as well as the overall value of using restorative practices as a student behavior management tool. The study was conducted in an urban charter school in Georgia. Participants in the study were high school staff that worked at the research site for at least one year during the school-wide implementation initiative and attended a related professional development session during that time. The sample included both male and female staff with varying years of service who were either teachers of various subject areas, school counselors, or other support staff. The research site is located in an urban community and is a Title 1 school in which 100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. After examining the variables, several of the survey participants on the questionnaire, 61%, reported that they had integrated restorative circles and 69% reported having integrated other restorative elements into their interactions with students. The researcher concluded that fewer than 28% of staff felt supported by administrators during implementation. The research identified this variable as an area for future research and believes through further examination will present results that will be significant indicators for level of adoption of restorative practices
The correlation between differentiating teacher behaviors on the academic performance in mathematics with a focus on social-emotional learning strategies, 2020
Get PDFA mixed-methods approach was utilized to determine whether knowing a child’s love language can affect academic achievement, disciplinary referrals, and reduction in classroom disruptions. A quantitative survey and qualitative classroom observations measured the correlation between the five love languages and the impact they have on student achievement. The findings of this study will guide teachers and administrators on strategies that can influence the learning outcomes while simultaneously investing in the social-emotional needs of students. The qualitative and quantitative data were compiled and analyzed while considering descriptive and inferential statistics to identify the emergent themes that impact the challenges teachers and school administrators have meeting the academic and social-emotional needs of students. The outcomes of the study concluded that there was a significant correlation between love languages, social-emotional needs, and academic achievement
Axiological foundations of Pan-Afrikan governance, 2020
Get PDFThe three primary objectives of this study include (1) the introduction and elaboration of the concepts of a Pan-Afrikan value theory and Pan-Afrikan governance or governance in the collective interest and for the greater good of Afrikan peoples with the aim of expanding scholarly and general discourses on Pan-Afrikan developments to include axiological considerations; (2) by way of comparative analyses, determine critical differences between the Afrikan worldview and Western-centric or Eurocentric perspectives on governance; describe how the Afrikan communal values have shaped indigenous practices, particularly as it relates to governance, and thereby uncover value orientations that would be supportive of Pan-Afrikan governance; and (3) through a qualitative content analysis of three case studies, make an assessment of how values are expressed in practice and how they might relate to considerations of governance practices. To achieve these objectives, an approach was developed that emphasizes the cultural values and normative assumptions which must inform any inquiry into political activities. Using a Pan-Afrikan Nationalist lens, major works in Western political philosophy over the past century were reviewed to determine and characterize significant themes in that discourse. Next, conceptualizations of Afrikan communalism were reviewed and the basic propositions and values that inform communalistic practices relative to governance were explained. Classic texts from Ancient Kemet (Egypt) were examined to establish the historical basis and cultural foundations for the value orientations of Pan-Afrikanism. A Pan-Afrikan value theory was developed and explained relative to governance practices. The analysis of the case studies allowed the researcher to draw conclusions about how values are expressed in practice for three different institutions. It was determined that the greatest attention is usually given to demands for economic resources and to procedures promoting organizational efficiency. The research concludes with arguments for why more attention ought to be paid to matters of culture and value judgments in Pan-Afrikan discourses
Nombeko Marshall, Clark Atlanta University, April 27, 2020
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