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A Heuristic Multiple-Case Study of Culturally Relevant Practices of Six Urban Elementary School Principals
(2019)
The purpose of this heuristic multiple-case study was to explore the practices of six urban elementary school principals regarding the use of culturally relevant practices in their schools. The central question was: How ...
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy through African-centered Methods in a Midwestern Urban Elementary School
(2014-08-28)
The purpose of this heuristic phenomenological case study was to develop a
narrative of culturally relevant pedagogy (CRP) through African-centered methods and to
describe the strategies and/or best practices utilized ...
Echoes from the Mountains: Capturing and Recalling Memories of the Climb, Ascension and Extension of the J. S. Chick African Centered Education Shule (School) Model, Methodology and Instructional Practice, 1998–2012
(2023)
considered as minorities within public K-12 school systems often face educational disparity, racial alienation, and social fragmentation that potentially further disadvantage or marginalize these students’ future school success. This research explored what...
A Qualitative Study of Relationships between Middle Grade African American Males Who Are Underachieving and Their Teachers
(2014-09-30)
This study explores the perceptions of underachieving African American male
students about their schooling experiences and their relationships with teachers. Using
narrative analysis, portraiture, and heuristic inquiry, ...
The impact of part-time faculty on student retention : a case study in higher education
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2010)
There has been considerable debate in community colleges over the last forty years regarding the impact of increased use of part-time faculty (PTF) on student learning. It has been argued that part-time faculty fail to ...
A Case Study of Two 21ˢᵗ Century Schools: Are We Preparing Students for the Global World?
(2016)
There is no question that we live in a global society. The ability to compete
successfully in the global marketplace is a fact facing our world today as it never has before.
American education must prepare students ...
Gender Perceptions: A Narratological, Social Constructivist, Case Study of the Literacy Experiences of Urban African American Male Elementary Students
(2014-09-30)
The purpose of this critical, narratological, social constructivist case study was to
explore the literacy experiences of African American males and their relationships to
masculinity in a third grade public school ...
Teacher perceptions of principal leadership behaviors and morale : A descriptive case study
(2014-07-17)
There are several reasons why teachers are reported to have low morale. Many
teachers who are choosing to leave the profession altogether cite stress related to increased
demands on time, low pay, student discipline ...
Elementary Teacher Perceptions of Math Professional Development on Mathematics Instruction
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
The purpose of this heuristic case study was to describe the professional development
experiences of kindergarten to fifth grades teachers that participated on a mathematics action
research team and represented five ...