abstract: The purpose of this action research study was to explore the relationship between growth mindset instruction in a community college success class with student academic effort and achievement, among students enrolled in a developmental reading class. Community college students, especially those testing into developmental classes, face numerous obstacles to achieving their goal of completing a college degree. Research supports that students with a growth mindset - a psychological concept grounded in the belief of the malleability of traits such as intelligence - embrace challenges, exert more academic effort, and achieve more. Fourteen students enrolled in a community college participated in this convergent parallel mixed methods study. A mindset survey was administered three times, at the beginning and end of the semester as well as at Week 3 after initial introduction to growth mindset. Descriptive statistics indicated a slight increase in students’ growth mindset scores by the end of the term. An analysis of variance, however, yielded no statistically significant relationship. Correlational analysis of final mindset scores with effort variables indicated an unexpected result – a negative correlation (p<.05) of growth mindset with time in Canvas (the Learning Management System). An ANOVA using a median split for high vs. low mindset scores indicated an unexpectedly significant (p<.05) positive relationship between missing assignments and a high mindset score. Statistical analysis of mindset with achievement yielded no significant relationship. Qualitative results included data from three journal assignments and semi-structured interviews and suggest that these students could comprehend and support most of the tenets of Growth Mindset Theory. While quantitative results were not significant in the expected direction, triangulation with qualitative data indicated that students’ goal orientation may be a factor in the unexpected quantitative results. This study adds to the growing literature on Growth Mindset Theory by extending it to a new and different population, first year community college students, with reading challenges. Further study is needed to clarify the relationships of growth mindset, malleability of intelligence, and goal orientation with academic effort and achievement over a longer period. / Dissertation/Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Leadership and Innovation 2017

Submitted by Gisely Teixeira (gisely.teixeira@uniceub.br) on 2016-11-24T17:08:28Z No. of bitstreams: 1 61350939.pdf: 1216536 bytes, checksum: 99c51d3376536b50cc4c7cb57a25b2d1 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Rayanne Silva (rayanne.silva@uniceub.br) on 2016-11-25T18:10:25Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 61350939.pdf: 1216536 bytes, checksum: 99c51d3376536b50cc4c7cb57a25b2d1 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-11-25T18:10:25Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 61350939.pdf: 1216536 bytes, checksum: 99c51d3376536b50cc4c7cb57a25b2d1 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-11-24 / A presente dissertação analisou a prática esportiva por estudantes do UniCEUB, como meio de alcance aos princípios institucionais e sua repercussão na formação ampla do estudante. Como objetivos específicos, este trabalho buscou compreender o contexto da Educação Superior que fez o UniCEUB alterar o objetivo da prática esportiva na instituição, verificar se os técnicos atuam pedagogicamente com os objetivos institucionais do esporte, identificar se os estudantes de graduação do UniCEUB conhecem e entendem os princípios institucionais norteadores da formação e discutir a percepção dos estudantes sobre a prática esportiva como integração entre a instituição e eles. Dessa forma, além de revisar a literatura para poder entender todo o contexto da educação superior Brasileira, entendendo seus objetivos e mudanças nos últimos 20 anos, também aplicou 2 questionários: um para técnicos, outro para estudantes. Foram entrevistados 5 técnicos e 15 estudantes. Foi apresentado que os princípios institucionais do UniCEUB são alcançados superficialmente por meio da prática esportiva, mesmo com ações intencionais dos técnicos. Ainda, levando em consideração a plena vida acadêmica do estudante, a prática esportiva tem repercutido de forma significativa e positiva nesta, contribuindo para a sua ampla formação e, mesmo que sem um domínio conceitual dos estudantes, alcançando a vivência e prática dos princípios institucionais.

Orientador: Anna Paula Silva Gouveia / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Artes / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-15T21:12:48Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Souza_AnaCristinaAzevedodosSantos_D.pdf: 7480881 bytes, checksum: 27acb8bcb5abc723b77b8fe9f249bea7 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2009 / Resumo: Esta tese tem como objetivo de estudo o Desenho Institucional, mais especificamente a ilustração para Design da Informação. Os desenhos contidos em manuais que acompanham produtos industrializados de uso doméstico, sobretudo os de eletrodomésticos de Linha Branca, foram escolhidos para análise examinados segundo parâmetros espaço, Forma, Cor e Expressão, e poderão ser visualizados nestes volumes impressos, no CD-ROM que acompanha a tese ou na internet no endereço http://arquivodigitalaberti.zip.net. As análises experimentais; a "Oficina de Ilustração para Design da Informação" e a disciplina "AP-810 - Tópicos Especiais em Processos Criativos VII - desenho Intrucional", tendo a primeira ocorrido nos anos de 2005 e 2006 no Centro Universitário SENAC e a segunda no Instituto de Artes da Universidade Estadual de Campinas, de março a junho de 2008. Os resultados relativos às reflexões baseadas na teoria da Gestalt, a metodologia de ensino; aplicada nas atividades pedagógicas e outros relatos acerca da produção acadêmico-profissional de alunos que participaram desta pesquisa, integram o texto da tese aqui apresentada / Abstract: This thesis aims at the study of the Institucional Design; more specifically, the illustration for Information Design. The designs in manuals that track the industrialized products for home use, especially those driven to White Line appliances,were chosen for analysis purposes and examined in line with Space,Form,color and Expresion parameters. They may be visualized in these printed volumes in CD-Rom that follows the thesis or in internet address: http://arquivodigitalabert.zip.net . The analyses of the students were developed under my instruction and split into two experimental pedagogical activities: "Oficina de Ilustração para Design da Informação" (Illustration workshop for information Design) and "AP-810- Tópicos especiais em Processos Criativos VIII- Desenho Instructional" (AP-810-A- subject-Special Topics on Creative Processes VIII-Instructional Design).The Farmer took place in 2005 and 20006 at SENAC University Center and the latter at the Art Institute of Campinas State University ,from March to June 2008.Th result related to the reflections based on Gestalt theory, the teaching methodology applied to the pedagogical activities and other accounts linked to academic and professional productivity of the students who took part in this study are embedded in the thesis herein disclosed / Doutorado / Doutor em Artes

<p> The issue of guns and gun control is very complex especially since the passage of Campus Carry Law in the state of Texas. The purpose of this qualitative case study is to explore how decision-making administrators at four nonresidential community colleges in South Texas implemented Campus Carry Law. This study further seeks to examine how 10 decision making college administrators at four nonresidential community colleges in South Texas found a balance between following the state law, respecting individual rights, and at the same time maintaining a safe and secure campus community. Using qualitative research methods, the collections of data was conducted through an in-depth, unstructured interview. Analysis of the data presented three super ordinate themes supported by eight subthemes. </p><p> The study, ultimately, concluded that participants found balance and made meaning of the law by being self-aware of the influential and conflicting inner perspectives. The study also found that one&rsquo;s positionality can bias one&rsquo;s epistemology and to remain neutral one must remain open minded. The study also found that participant&rsquo;s rationale to remain neutral helped make sense of the implications of the law and not have their personal feelings influence their decisions. Lastly, the study found that participant&rsquo;s knowledge, experiences, beliefs, and values as professionals constructed meaning to the challenges faced by the ambiguity of the law. While the findings of the study added to the literature on Campus Carry, Sensemaking, and Framing further qualitative studies are warranted. To gain an insight into the multifaceted perspectives of Campus Carry, sensemaking, and framing theory, the following recommendations for future studies include qualitative methods to inquire and uncover the perspectives of students, faculty, and staff regarding campus carry law; qualitative methods to inquire how institutional leaders make sense of reform demands and adapt them to their institutional environments, and qualitative research which will look at the mobilization of people into action through frame analysis.</p><p>

<p> The rising cost of higher education has positioned federal financial aid as an inescapable part of the college experience for a growing number of incoming students (Baum, 2006). In the 2014&ndash;2015 academic year, the U.S. Department of Education allocated more than $150 billion of federal financial aid for eligible college students (Federal Student Aid, 2014). Although billions of dollars in federal student aid have been made available, finances or lack thereof, remain an oft-cited barrier to student success (Long &amp; Riley, 2007; Myers, 2008). Community college student support services such as financial aid advising, contribute to promoting successful student outcomes (Cooper, 2010). More research is needed regarding the role of the campus financial aid adviser as it relates to community college student outcomes (McKinney &amp; Roberts, 2012). </p><p> The purpose of this study was to use the theory of student engagement as defined by Kuh et al. (2006) as it relates financial aid advising to the engagement of community college students. Ex post facto data from the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) 2014 Cohort was used to investigate whether a difference in student engagement existed between students who reported use of financial aid advising and those who did not. The researcher also examined the relationship between the frequency of use, satisfaction with, and importance of financial aid advising and student engagement as well as the five CCSSE benchmarks of effective practice. </p><p> The results of the study show students who indicated use of financial aid advising reported significantly higher levels of student engagement than those who did not. The researcher found weak to moderate positive relationships between the frequency of use, satisfaction with, and importance of financial aid advising and student engagement. Additionally, each of the financial aid advising variables served as predictors of at least one CCSSE benchmark and student engagement. These findings provide meaningful information regarding the relationship between financial aid advising, particularly student satisfaction with the advising, and student engagement.</p><p>

<p> Technology is becoming an important tool in the field of education, especially in post-secondary studies. Higher education in the 21^st century age of technology is impacted greatly by instructional technology. The problem addressed in this study was the integration of technology as a teaching tool in community college math classrooms is not yet being fully embraced and funded despite the vital tool technology has become in mathematics. The purpose of this quantitative study was to gather data on community college math students&rsquo; degree of learning engagement when interactive whiteboards are used in the classroom. The sample used in the study was a convenience non-probability sample of approximately n = 100 community college students selected from four classrooms of two different math courses at the study site where smart boards are used in the math classes. The quantitative data collection method used in the study was a 13-item survey with a 4-point Likert scale ranging from strongly agrees to strongly disagree. Surveys were collected and an analysis was conducted to determine the degree, if any, of math students&rsquo; self-report of learning engagement when whiteboards are used in the classroom. The results of this study showed that the respondents self- reported an increase in learning engagement in classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboard technology. In addition, this study revealed no significant differences in the findings from two separate independent groups. The findings propose the indications for further practice is the use of interactive whiteboard in math courses. The study findings also indicate a need for future research investigating the research question in other settings. Further, the need for research to investigate methods to increase professional development for instructor&rsquo;s usage was also indicated. </p><p>

<p> Purpose: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to discover and describe how Latina community college administrators utilize the four elements of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) to provide leadership in their organizations. </p><p> Methodology: The phenomenological qualitative approach was used to describe the utilization of cultural intelligence of 10 Latina community college administrators to provide effective leadership in their organizations. The researcher conducted in-depth interviews to gain insight into participants&rsquo; leadership behaviors outlined in the study&rsquo;s purpose. An examination of the data collected revealed patterns and themes. </p><p> Findings: Examination of study participants&rsquo; interviews resulted in 10 themes and 411 frequencies among the 4 elements of Cultural Intelligence. Twelve key findings were discovered based on the frequency of mentions made by the study participants.</p><p> Conclusions: The 12 key findings were summarized as four conclusions, one for each Cultural Intelligence element. Latina leaders in this study stressed the importance of knowing your purpose; remembering your personal story and being empathetic; honoring and respecting everyone; asking questions; learning from one another; becoming advocates of change; helping to pave the way for others; checking themselves regularly; knowing your audience and adapting accordingly; practicing self-awareness; and remaining student-centered. </p><p> Recommendations: Further research examining the role that cultural intelligence (CQ) plays in Latina leadership within community colleges could provide insight into the positive aspects of culture that possibly influence Latina leadership effectiveness.</p><p>

<p> Active learning, an engaging, student-centered, evidence-based pedagogy, has been shown to improve student satisfaction, engagement, and achievement in college classrooms. There have been numerous calls to reform teaching practices, especially in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); however, the utilization of active learning is still underwhelming. The lack of implementation points to a scarcity of effective professional development. While the majority of studies have focused on four-year colleges and universities, this study examined the impact of active learning professional development at a community college. Community colleges, which have open admissions policies, serve nearly 13 million students annually. Many community college students are first generation or underprepared students, many of whom have been shown to benefit from the use of active learning. </p><p> This study sought to determine the impact that active learning professional development has on the pedagogical values and practices of science faculty, and its subsequent impact on student perceptions and achievement at a community college. Through the use of faculty surveys, teaching practices and perceptions were analyzed pre-workshop and post-workshop. Student focus groups provided further insight. Student achievement was measured by means of test scores on common final exams pre-workshop and post-workshop. Faculty surveys showed that faculty do have a favorable opinion of active learning; however, lecture remained the dominant teaching method even after the training. Post-workshop, faculty felt active learning could increase student motivation and retention of material. Both faculty and students agreed that more class time should be devoted to active learning. The main barrier to active learning identified by faculty was the lack of time, both in terms of class time and time to develop materials. Students identified fearfulness, being accustomed to lecture, and lack of time as possible barriers. Students overwhelmingly agreed that active learning increased their engagement, interest, and achievement in the classroom. Two courses showed increased student achievement based on exam scores; however, other classes saw a decline in scores post-workshop. The findings suggest that a single professional development may not be enough to create a complete reform. However, faculty were interested in learning more, which could open the door to sustainable approaches.</p><p>

In light of earlier research pertaining to empathy, it is reasonable to believe that certain teachers feel empathic toward students in remedial classrooms. It is also evident that teacher empathy is something that students relish. However, a perceived lack of teacher empathy among students in remedial classes is a concern. The general problem addressed in the study was the effect of teachers’ lack of empathy on remedial college students’ perceptions of teacher–student conflict. The specific problem addressed in the study was the limited research on the impact of teachers’ empathy on remedial students’ perceptions. The purposes of the study were to understand remedial students’ perceptions of teachers’ empathy and to assess the perceived impact of lack of teacher empathy on teacher–student conflict. Participants consisted of 10 students enrolled at Cuyahoga Community College remedial English classes in Cleveland, Ohio. The phenomenological study explored the lived experiences and perceptions of these students in developmental/remedial classes. Students participated in face-to-face recorded interviews. Data were analyzed using NVivo software. Four main themes and several subthemes emerged from the data. Recommendations were offered to help facilitate resolution of teacher–student conflicts that may emerge out of perceived lack of teacher empathy.

The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of the Florida State-mandated Basic Skills Exit Tests (BSET) on the effectiveness of remedial instruction programs to adequately serve the academically underprepared student population. The primary research question concerned whether the introduction of the BSET has resulted in remedial completers who are better prepared for college-level coursework. This study consisted of an ex post facto research design to examine the impact of the BSET on student readiness for subsequent college-level coursework at Miami- Dade Community College. Two way analysis of variance was used to compare the performance of remedial and college-ready students before and after the introduction of the BSET requirement. Chi-square analysis was used to explore changes in the proportion of students completing and passing remedial courses. Finally, correlation analysis was used to explore the utility of the BSET in predicting subsequent college-level course performance. Differences based on subject area and race/ethnicity were explored.