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121	Investigating Corrective Instructional Activities for Secondary-Level Students Within Mastery Learning Environments Root, Scott 01 January 2015 (has links) This applied dissertation was designed to provide a better understanding of the effectiveness of out-of-class safety net corrective instructional activity practices conducted beyond regular classroom instruction for lower secondary level (9th- and 10th- grade high school) students within mastery learning educational environments. The study was designed to shed light on the impact and implications of these practices on Bloom’s vanishing point (Bloom, 1971) and Arlin’s leveling effect (Arlin & Westbury, 1976). Seven mastery learning structured international schools in geographic proximity, of similar size, and utilizing the same program of study were used in this study. Three of the schools that employed a safety net program were the basis of this study, and the four schools that did not have in place a safety net program were used as a control for this observational research. Normed Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) RIT scores (Northwest Evaluation Association, 2005), grade point averages, and safety net program data were used in a series of case-control tests to determine the effectiveness of out-of-class corrective instructional activity safety net programs for above-average and below-average achieving students. The mean study and control group RIT percentile ranking scores for the students was nearly 1 standard deviation above the averages reported by the Northwest Evaluation Association (2005), so these relative comparisons involved bright students. This large volume of data enabled analysis of the effects of out-of-class safety net activities on school-wide and individual improvement in literature, writing, mathematics, and comprehensive results. Series of conclusive nonparametric analysis were used instead of normal distribution tests because of the out-of-bounds skewed nature of the data. Analysis of the data suggested that safety netting programs benefit all students, irrespective of whether or not students received out-of-class corrective instructional activities. The MAP RIT scores of below- average achieving students were not affected by attending a school with a safety net program but their GPA results improved in all subjects. Arlin’s leveling effect (Arlin & Westbury, 1976) most likely accounted for improvement of MAP RIT scores for above- average students who attended a school with a safety net program but their GPA results were not affected. These contrasting benefits masked the school-wide test results, which suggested that a school district might not realize an overall increase in MAP RIT and GPA results when adopting a safety net program. Students identified in need of safety netting services benefited by having been placed in the program up to twice in any respective course, but a point of diminishing returns was reached when a student fell 3 or more units behind in a course in relation to the progress of the class. Education Educational leadership Educational philosophy Corrective Instruction Leveling Effect Mastery Learning Outcome-Based Education Safety Net Vanishing Point Slow learners Correctional education Safety education Curriculum and Instruction Education Educational Leadership Educational Methods Other Education
122	Knowing the Indigenous Leadership Journey: Indigenous People Need the Academic System as Much as the Academic System Needs Native People Hardison-Stevens, Dawn Elizabeth 03 March 2014 (has links) No description available. Education Philosophy Education Educational Leadership Educational Theory Native American Studies Native Americans Native Studies educational philosophy Indigenous Leadership Native Americans Indigenous research methods Indigenous epistemology transformational leadership pedagogy Medicine Wheel interconnectedness tribal communities portraiture ethnography phenomenology
123	"Making connections" early childhood teachers re-creating meaning: contextualizing Reggio Emilian pedagogy Baxter, Christine Ann January 2007 (has links) Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of master of Philosophy Macquarie University, Australian Centre for Educational Studies, Institute of Early Childhood. 2007. / Thesis (MPhil)--Macquarie University (Australian Centre for Educational Studies, Institute of Early Childhood), 2007. / Bibliography: p. 199-227. / Introduction -- The context of the study -- Literature review -- Methodology -- Teachers' interpretations: the impact of Reggio Emilian pedagogy -- Themes of influence: Reggio Emilian pedagogy and teachers' philosophies and practice -- Relevance to the local context -- Conclusion. / Reggio Emilian pedagogy is an acknowledged and burgeoning world-wide influence in early childhood education, yet it claims not to be a model for emulation. Where practising teachers engage with Reggio Emilian pedagogy in their classrooms, such 'influence without emulation' creates a paradox in the process. This qualitative study aims to investigate the process and theorize the paradox. Following the tradition of interpretive research into teacher reflection, research, inquiry and professional development, eight Australian teachers, working across a range of early childhood contexts, were interviewed for their interpretations of the impact, influence and local relevance of this foreign pedagogy. Analysis revealed strong responses, common themes of influence and a shared perspective on the issue of translocation - engagement in an alternative process to mere replication. / Mode of access: World wide Web. / iii, 283 p Early childhood education -- Philosophy pedagogical change educational innovation teacher role reflective teaching teacher inquiry professional development educational philosophy
124	Emerging Adulthood: The Pursuit of Higher Education Appleman, Michael J. 27 May 2015 (has links) No description available. Adult Education Aging Cognitive Psychology Curriculum Development Education Philosophy Educational Leadership Educational Theory Higher Education Individual and Family Studies Multicultural Education Social Psychology Social Structure Sociology Teaching emerging adulthood higher education self-authorship educational philosophy social and cultural foundations lifespan student development identity development decision-making possible selves future-oriented thinking student learning outcomes
125	The Interior Lives of Exemplary Leaders: A Phenomenological Study of Lay Leadership Commitment to Mission and Identity at a Catholic, Marianist University Franco, Savio Dennis 23 May 2016 (has links) No description available. Educational Leadership Higher Education Organizational Behavior Spirituality Philosophy Education Philosophy Ethics Management Personal Relationships Teaching Higher Education Administration phenomenology interior life exemplary leadership lay leaders commitment mission and identity Catholic Marianist university higher education interdisciplinary studies organizational behavior educational philosophy leadership ethics
126	Whole Teachers: A Holistic Education Perspective on Krishnamurti‘s Educational Philosophy Rathnam, Anbananthan 09 August 2013 (has links) The purpose of this qualitative research study, which utilizes a phenomenological inquiry method, is to inquire into the awareness of what it means to be a whole teacher from the perspective of the philosophy of Jiddu Krishnamurti, a philosopher/spiritual teacher. Four participants (teachers) were interviewed from the Oak Grove School, an alternative, holistic school founded by Krishnamurti in 1974. This inquiry probed into teachers’ thinking, teachers’ lives, teachers’ inner lives, teachers’ contemplative practices, teachers’ calling/vocation and teachers’ pedagogy. The findings of this inquiry reveal the awareness that exists among the participants with regards to their understanding of Krishnamurti’s educational philosophy and the way in which this philosophy has shaped their lives and the lives of their students (both implicit- ly and explicitly) The findings from this research further show that Krishnamurti’s philosophy has certainly had an impact on the participants’ wholeness. Krishnamurti was never interested in imposing his philosophy on the teachers to think in a narrow groove. Rather, he challenged them to arrive at wholeness or a holistic approach towards living by their own volition, by putting aside all philosophy, including his own. This research points towards the possible ways in which wholeness can be developed using: Innate wisdom (teachers’ inner life, teachers’ calling); wisdom gained through experiencing life (teachers’ life, teachers’ thinking); wisdom gained through their teaching experience (teachers’ pedagogy) and wisdom gained through practices that bring harmony to the mind, body and spirit (teachers’ contemplative approaches). An experiential model titled, The Flower Model: An Experiential Metaphor – which integrates the three stages of awareness – was developed using Krishnamurti’s approach towards wholeness. This model can be used to guide teachers with their respective psychological conditionings that reside or exist in their thinking, lives, inner lives, contemplative practices, vocation and pedagogy/curriculum design. Whole Teachers Holistic Education Jiddu Krishnamurti Krishnamurti's Educational Philosophy Qualitative Research Phenomenology Oak Grove School Awareness Mindfulness Teachers' Thinking Teachers' Lives Teachers' Inner Lives Teachers' Contemplative Approaches Teachers' Calling Teachers' Vocation Teachers' Pedagogy Krishnamurti's Educational Philosophy Wholeness Teacher Development Teacher Education Holistic Schools Alternative Schools Krishnamurti Schools Spirituality Parker Palmer Deepak Chopra Hidden Wholeness Shadow Effect The Conditioned Mind Nature of Thinking Nature of Attention and Concentration Choiceless Awareness The Observer is the Observed Krishnamurti's Educational Aim Religious Education Religious Mind Scientific Mind Meditation Epoche Phenomenological Reduction Imaginative Variation Colaizzi John P. Miller Anbananthan Rathnam Ramana Maharshi Krishnamurti Inquiry Freedom to Inquire Timeless Learning Good Teaching Self Self-Knowledge Teachers' Vulnerability Contemplation Pedagogy 0515 0727 0530
127	Whole Teachers: A Holistic Education Perspective on Krishnamurti‘s Educational Philosophy Rathnam, Anbananthan 09 August 2013 (has links) The purpose of this qualitative research study, which utilizes a phenomenological inquiry method, is to inquire into the awareness of what it means to be a whole teacher from the perspective of the philosophy of Jiddu Krishnamurti, a philosopher/spiritual teacher. Four participants (teachers) were interviewed from the Oak Grove School, an alternative, holistic school founded by Krishnamurti in 1974. This inquiry probed into teachers’ thinking, teachers’ lives, teachers’ inner lives, teachers’ contemplative practices, teachers’ calling/vocation and teachers’ pedagogy. The findings of this inquiry reveal the awareness that exists among the participants with regards to their understanding of Krishnamurti’s educational philosophy and the way in which this philosophy has shaped their lives and the lives of their students (both implicit- ly and explicitly) The findings from this research further show that Krishnamurti’s philosophy has certainly had an impact on the participants’ wholeness. Krishnamurti was never interested in imposing his philosophy on the teachers to think in a narrow groove. Rather, he challenged them to arrive at wholeness or a holistic approach towards living by their own volition, by putting aside all philosophy, including his own. This research points towards the possible ways in which wholeness can be developed using: Innate wisdom (teachers’ inner life, teachers’ calling); wisdom gained through experiencing life (teachers’ life, teachers’ thinking); wisdom gained through their teaching experience (teachers’ pedagogy) and wisdom gained through practices that bring harmony to the mind, body and spirit (teachers’ contemplative approaches). An experiential model titled, The Flower Model: An Experiential Metaphor – which integrates the three stages of awareness – was developed using Krishnamurti’s approach towards wholeness. This model can be used to guide teachers with their respective psychological conditionings that reside or exist in their thinking, lives, inner lives, contemplative practices, vocation and pedagogy/curriculum design. Whole Teachers Holistic Education Jiddu Krishnamurti Krishnamurti's Educational Philosophy Qualitative Research Phenomenology Oak Grove School Awareness Mindfulness Teachers' Thinking Teachers' Lives Teachers' Inner Lives Teachers' Contemplative Approaches Teachers' Calling Teachers' Vocation Teachers' Pedagogy Krishnamurti's Educational Philosophy Wholeness Teacher Development Teacher Education Holistic Schools Alternative Schools Krishnamurti Schools Spirituality Parker Palmer Deepak Chopra Hidden Wholeness Shadow Effect The Conditioned Mind Nature of Thinking Nature of Attention and Concentration Choiceless Awareness The Observer is the Observed Krishnamurti's Educational Aim Religious Education Religious Mind Scientific Mind Meditation Epoche Phenomenological Reduction Imaginative Variation Colaizzi John P. Miller Anbananthan Rathnam Ramana Maharshi Krishnamurti Inquiry Freedom to Inquire Timeless Learning Good Teaching Self Self-Knowledge Teachers' Vulnerability Contemplation Pedagogy 0515 0727 0530

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