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- MARIETTA JOHNSON AND THE ORGANIC SCHOOL EXPERIMENT.
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- Crawford, Jonathan Cliff, Pilcher, Janet K., Nichols, Joyce C., White, Jill T., University of West Florida
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In this historical research study, I examine Marietta Johnson and her organic teaching philosophy. I identify the role Marietta Johnson played in the Progressive Era educational reform movement. I identify organic education as a child-centered theory which addresses each student's mind, body, and spirit. I examine the ideological foundations that shaped Johnson's world view as well as the intellectual roots of organic educational theory. I outline the major pedagogical principles of organic...
Show moreIn this historical research study, I examine Marietta Johnson and her organic teaching philosophy. I identify the role Marietta Johnson played in the Progressive Era educational reform movement. I identify organic education as a child-centered theory which addresses each student's mind, body, and spirit. I examine the ideological foundations that shaped Johnson's world view as well as the intellectual roots of organic educational theory. I outline the major pedagogical principles of organic theory and describe its precise instructional practices. I also analyze the paradoxical role of gender and race in Johnson's life and at the organic school.
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- 2011
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- WFE0000272, uwf:60905
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- Document (PDF)
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- MOTIVATING FACTORS OF FLORIDA COMMUNITY AND STATE COLLEGE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FACULTY.
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- Payne, Wendy Louise, Rasmussen, Karen L., White, Laura J., White, Jill T., University of West Florida
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In this study the core job characteristics that contribute to the internal motivational factors and job satisfaction of information technology faculty members working at a community or state college in Florida were investigated. Fifty-four information technology faculty members working at a community or state college in Florida completed the Job Diagnostic Survey. Analysis of the study results indicated there were significant relationships between the core job dimensions and the information...
Show moreIn this study the core job characteristics that contribute to the internal motivational factors and job satisfaction of information technology faculty members working at a community or state college in Florida were investigated. Fifty-four information technology faculty members working at a community or state college in Florida completed the Job Diagnostic Survey. Analysis of the study results indicated there were significant relationships between the core job dimensions and the information technology faculty members' motivating potential score; however, there were no relationships between the information technology faculty member's demographics and their motivating potential score. The lack of a relationship between the demographics and the motivating potential score suggests that there are no prominent demographic factors for an ideal information technology faculty member. The significant relationship between the core job dimensions and the motivating potential score indicates the information technology faculty members' job contains the core job dimensions which can lead to high internal motivation. Therefore, it is critical that community and state college administrators, deans, and division chairs work with faculty to redesign faculty job characteristics, in order to increase retention and to improve recruiting efforts for new information technology faculty members.
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- 2013
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- WFE0000410, uwf:61159
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- Document (PDF)
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- NONTRADITONAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS AND FACULTY ADVISORS' PERCEPTIONS OF ACADEMIC ADVISING.
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- Smith, Kim Graham, Kaczynski, Daniel, Dawson, David B., du Pre', Athena, White, Jill T., University of West Florida
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The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain a better understanding of the perceptions nontraditional students and faculty advisors have of advising at a community college located in the southeastern portion of the United States. The goal of this research endeavor was to uncover information and identify common perceptions that nontraditional students and faculty advisors have of the advising process. Ultimately, the findings of this study will help community college advisors better...
Show moreThe purpose of this qualitative study was to gain a better understanding of the perceptions nontraditional students and faculty advisors have of advising at a community college located in the southeastern portion of the United States. The goal of this research endeavor was to uncover information and identify common perceptions that nontraditional students and faculty advisors have of the advising process. Ultimately, the findings of this study will help community college advisors better advise their nontraditional students in the future and assist administrators in reorganizing the advising process to fit the needs of nontraditional students. Observations and focus group interviews were the two major methods of data collection. Findings of this study revealed that nontraditional student's needs outside of college necessitate that institutional services, such as advising, should be modified to fit the needs of nontraditional students. Students shared a common perception of a lack of communication between advisors and students. Faculty advisors also revealed a need to overhaul the current advising process, through professional development and accountability of advisors. Overarching themes of "determination" for nontraditional students and "competence with consistency" for faculty advisors was found from the analyzed data. The recommendations include making advising as important to faculty members as instruction. A culture shift in thinking by faculty advisors is needed for this change to occur. Beginning with the first day of employment, advisors must be made aware of the importance of advising. Advisors must also be recognized and rewarded for their hard work as well as reprimanded for their lack of hard work. More intense, specialized professional development and training on how to advise nontraditional students is needed. Accountability by all parties to keep the lines of communication open during the advising process must also occur for advising to be successful.
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- 2010
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- WFE0000235, uwf:60947
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- Document (PDF)
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- OLDER ADULTS, THE INTERNET, AND HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION: A MULTIPLE CASE STUDY.
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- Diamond, Marie Malissa, Peters, Joseph M., Dawson, David B., Schuler, Petra B., Tissington, Laura D., White, Jill T., University of West Florida
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The purpose of this qualitative research study was to gain a deeper understanding of what characterizes the experiences of older adults who search the Internet for health-related information. Results of this study indicated that the experiences of older adults who search the Internet for health-related information are characterized by a desire to control their healthcare. Areas explored were (a) quality and cost of healthcare received by older adults, and (b) the desire of older adults to...
Show moreThe purpose of this qualitative research study was to gain a deeper understanding of what characterizes the experiences of older adults who search the Internet for health-related information. Results of this study indicated that the experiences of older adults who search the Internet for health-related information are characterized by a desire to control their healthcare. Areas explored were (a) quality and cost of healthcare received by older adults, and (b) the desire of older adults to control their healthcare. Older adults reported controlling their healthcare by utilizing health-related information to (a) make intelligent healthcare choices, (b) ask essential questions regarding their healthcare, and (c) comprehend the healthcare providers' answers. In order to generate data, all 15 participants took part in interviews and observations.
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- 2007
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- WFE0000017, uwf:60764
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- Document (PDF)
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- PREDICTING DIVER PERFORMANCE AT THE NAVAL DIVING AND SALVAGE TRAINING CENTER.
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- Aaberg, Wayne Thomas, Kramer, Thomas J., Thompson, Carla J., White, Jill T., University of West Florida
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This research study utilizes a one group correlational research methodology based on a conceptual framework grounded in the Human Performance Model. The purpose of the study is to examine specific personality and demographic characteristics that may be potential predictors of diving performance within a military environment. The research question for the study is "To what degree are specific personality and demographic characteristics potential predictors of diving performance?"...
Show moreThis research study utilizes a one group correlational research methodology based on a conceptual framework grounded in the Human Performance Model. The purpose of the study is to examine specific personality and demographic characteristics that may be potential predictors of diving performance within a military environment. The research question for the study is "To what degree are specific personality and demographic characteristics potential predictors of diving performance?" Identification of specific traits as a standard selection process for predicting the success of diver candidates is a potential Human Performance Model consideration for military policy. The instrument used in the study was the Millon Index of Personality Styles Revised assessment tool and was administered to Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Marine Combat Divers. The data were analyzed using multiple regression and multivariate analysis within the quantitative research design. The researcher discovered that 10 Millon Index of Personality Styles Revised scales were statistically significant in relationship to performance. Findings of the study lend strong support for this type of assessment tool for candidate selection to support the military diver training.
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- 2010
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- WFE0000197, uwf:60857
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- Document (PDF)
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- REACTIVE BEHAVIORAL PATTERNS, GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES AND RETENTION IN ONLINE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS.
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- Zink, James Lynd, Rasmussen, Karen L., Havard, Byron C., White, Jill T., University of West Florida
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Traditionally web-based distance-learning courses have had lower student retention rates than equivalent face-to-face courses. Yet career and technical education (CTE) courses, offered by two Florida universities online, have higher than average retention rates for face-to-face course retention. The purpose of this study was to determine if reactive behavioral patterns, generational differences, and certain demographics of students taking CTE courses online could help explain the higher...
Show moreTraditionally web-based distance-learning courses have had lower student retention rates than equivalent face-to-face courses. Yet career and technical education (CTE) courses, offered by two Florida universities online, have higher than average retention rates for face-to-face course retention. The purpose of this study was to determine if reactive behavioral patterns, generational differences, and certain demographics of students taking CTE courses online could help explain the higher retention rates. The results reflect a positive link between some student differences in reactive behavioral pattern, generational differences, and demographics among those students taking CTE courses online. These findings seem to offer a better understanding of CTE students and web-based distance learning learners.
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- 2009
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- WFE0000165, uwf:60807
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- Document (PDF)
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- RETENTION ISSUES: A STUDY OF ALABAMA SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS.
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- Plash, Shawn Hodges, Stout, David L., Evans, William H., Wentz, Charles H., White, Jill T., University of West Florida
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The purpose of this study was to investigate issues that relate to the attrition, migration, and retention of special education teachers in Alabama. The research design compared 2 groups of special education teachers: (a) those who teach special education in the county and are considered highly qualified, and (b) those who teach special education in the county and are considered undercertified. The results indicated that teachers considering leaving special education positions for a variety...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to investigate issues that relate to the attrition, migration, and retention of special education teachers in Alabama. The research design compared 2 groups of special education teachers: (a) those who teach special education in the county and are considered highly qualified, and (b) those who teach special education in the county and are considered undercertified. The results indicated that teachers considering leaving special education positions for a variety of reasons such as relocation due to a result of a spouse’s job, occupational search for better working conditions, and personal caring for children and other family members. However, issues such as paperwork, requirements for not being highly qualified, threat of lawsuits and litigations, and caseload and class size are factors involved in the relocation of special education teachers.
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- 2005
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- WFE0000061, uwf:60711
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- Document (PDF)
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- SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR PERCEPTIONS OF MANAGING STUDENT BEHAVIOR.
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- Brame, Stacey Lynn, Kaczynski, Daniel J., Whinnery, Keith W., White, Jill T., University of West Florida
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In this qualitative study, I (a) examined school administrator perceptions of managing student behavior, (b) evaluated their perceptions of district policies and practices, and (c) represented their reports of actions taken in conflict to district policy. Data were generated through interviews with 6 high school administrators, the collection of youth arrest reports over a 3-year period, the collection of district policy documents, and the creation of personal journal entries. Results...
Show moreIn this qualitative study, I (a) examined school administrator perceptions of managing student behavior, (b) evaluated their perceptions of district policies and practices, and (c) represented their reports of actions taken in conflict to district policy. Data were generated through interviews with 6 high school administrators, the collection of youth arrest reports over a 3-year period, the collection of district policy documents, and the creation of personal journal entries. Results indicate that (a) administrators perceive parent, student, and teacher attitudes as the primary challenge to managing student behavior; (b) administrators believe that additional disciplinary resources and curricular changes will engage more students in the learning process; (c) administrators hold diverse beliefs regarding district disciplinary policies; and (d) actions most often taken by administrators align with the district disciplinary policy.
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- 2009
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- WFE0000166, uwf:60794
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- Document (PDF)
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- SCHOOL ORGANIZATION CULTURE, BASIC NEED SATISFACTION, AND BEGINNING TEACHER RETENTION.
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- Gossom, Joyce Gillie, Barry, G. Michael, Franklin, Godfrey, Barlar, A. Dianne, White, Jill J., White, Jill T., University of West Florida
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The purpose of this mixed method study involving 76 new and 44 returning Chicago Public Schools beginning teachers (N = 120) was to investigate the relationship between school organization culture (Bolman & Deal, 1984) and basic need satisfaction (Maslow, 1954/1987) as they predicted commitment to remain in the teaching profession. New teacher decision about becoming a teacher again was predicted by the linear relationship between culture and need satisfaction (R2 = .36, p
Show moreThe purpose of this mixed method study involving 76 new and 44 returning Chicago Public Schools beginning teachers (N = 120) was to investigate the relationship between school organization culture (Bolman & Deal, 1984) and basic need satisfaction (Maslow, 1954/1987) as they predicted commitment to remain in the teaching profession. New teacher decision about becoming a teacher again was predicted by the linear relationship between culture and need satisfaction (R2 = .36, p < .01) and by need alone (R2 = .32, p < .01); self-actualization was the significant bivariate (r = .49, p < .05) and partial (r = .29, p < .05) correlation. Returning teacher decision about remaining in teaching was predicted by need satisfaction (R2 = .45, p < .05). New (51%) and returning (68%) teacher decision about remaining in teaching was based on compatibility and incompatibility between culture and need satisfaction.
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- 2004
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- WFE0000033, uwf:60741
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- Document (PDF)
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- SPIRITUAL HUNGER AND RECIPES FOR SPIRITUAL SATIETY (A SPIRITUAL NEEDS/MOTIVATION/VOLITION FRAMEWORK FOR EDUCATORS).
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- Yocum, Russell Glen, Pilcher, Janet K., Arnold, Barry R., White, Jill T., University of West Florida
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Because of the spiritual aspect of our nature, we all possess a spiritual hunger. This hunger does much to determine the questions we ask ourselves throughout life as well as the paths we take. It becomes part of our spiritual identity. Satiating this spiritual hunger becomes a driving force in our lives. With this research, I seek to explore the phenomenology of spirituality and focus on how students. spiritual expressiveness in the classroom increases their spiritual nourishment. The...
Show moreBecause of the spiritual aspect of our nature, we all possess a spiritual hunger. This hunger does much to determine the questions we ask ourselves throughout life as well as the paths we take. It becomes part of our spiritual identity. Satiating this spiritual hunger becomes a driving force in our lives. With this research, I seek to explore the phenomenology of spirituality and focus on how students. spiritual expressiveness in the classroom increases their spiritual nourishment. The research reveals the positive impact on academic success while presenting a Spiritual Needs/Motivation/Volition Framework to inform instructional strategies. Data gathered from a survey of 139 undergraduate students at the University of West Florida is presented to quantify the relationship that exists between students. spiritual motivation, volition (such as with acts of artistic expression, Figure 1) and spiritual self-actualization. Additional data about students. attitudes regarding spirituality, their own spiritual motivators and personal spiritual volition as well as their perception of their own spiritual self-actualization and success is garnered from one-on-one and focus group interviews.
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- 2010
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- WFE0000240, uwf:60926
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- Document (PDF)
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- TALKBACK: COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT OKALOOSA-WALTON COLLEGE SHARE THEIR LIVED EXPERIENCES.
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- Stein, Melinda Ann, Pilcher, Janet K., Largue, Robin M., White, Jill T., University of West Florida
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This is a comparative case study of the lived experiences of students at the Collegiate High School located on the main campus of Okaloosa-Walton College in Niceville, Florida. This qualitative research study focused on the thoughts, feelings, and lived experiences of selected Collegiate High School students. The study also addressed the participants' relationships with the faculty, staff, and other students and their opinions about the Collegiate High School's environment and culture. The...
Show moreThis is a comparative case study of the lived experiences of students at the Collegiate High School located on the main campus of Okaloosa-Walton College in Niceville, Florida. This qualitative research study focused on the thoughts, feelings, and lived experiences of selected Collegiate High School students. The study also addressed the participants' relationships with the faculty, staff, and other students and their opinions about the Collegiate High School's environment and culture. The theoretical perspectives of dramaturgy and care theory framed the analysis of the study. Generated data indicated 3 themes that emerged. First, the students at the Collegiate High School feel cared for by the teachers and staff. Second, the students at the Collegiate High School enjoy the small number of students enrolled in the school and feel a sense of community because of the small size of the school. And third, the students at the Collegiate High School feel they have an identity at the school. In addition to that identity, the students feel they have freedom, independence, and choice.
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- 2010
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- WFE0000216, uwf:60918
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- Document (PDF)
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- TEACHER-EDUCATION STUDENT PERCEPTIONS FOR STAGES OF CONCERN RELATED TO INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY.
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- Quadrini, Virginia Horak, White, Jill T., Rasmussen, Karen L., Havard, Byron C., University of West Florida
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In this study, research includes support for technology integration in the classroom. The National Education Technology Plan Summary (2010) included research to support the requirement of teachers to integrate technology into instruction. Teacher-education student programs need to include additional training for integrating technology into instruction while also supporting new pedagogies and student learning in the content areas (U's. Department of Education, 2009). In this current research...
Show moreIn this study, research includes support for technology integration in the classroom. The National Education Technology Plan Summary (2010) included research to support the requirement of teachers to integrate technology into instruction. Teacher-education student programs need to include additional training for integrating technology into instruction while also supporting new pedagogies and student learning in the content areas (U's. Department of Education, 2009). In this current research study, teacher-education concerns related to integration of technology into instruction is measurable using the Concerns-Based Adoption Model (CBAM). The CBAM design is from Fuller and Case (1969) and modified by Hall and Hord in 2006. The research instrument includes demographic information such as student status and generational groupings. The researcher surveyed undergraduate and graduate teacher-education students who were in the student-teaching phase of their program. The current research study includes concern perceptions related to student status and generational groupings, although there were no statistically significant differences across the concern levels. Generation Y participants were more receptive to the integration of technology into instruction than Generation X and Baby Boomers.
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- 2013
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- WFE0000428, uwf:61165
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- Document (PDF)
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- THE RELATIONSHIPS OF STEREOTYPED BEHAVIORS, MATERNAL STRESS, AND FAMILY QUALITY OF LIFE IN FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.
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- Botts, Betsy Heard, Evans, William H., Barry, Leasha M., Bridges, F. Stephen, Sweeney, Dwight P., White, Jill T., University of West Florida
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The theories of Bronfenbrenner and Minuchin, utilized through an application of the ecological-contextual model, tested the relationships, predictive ability, and mediational effects among a child variable (stereotyped behaviors), a parental variable (maternal stress), and a family variable (family quality of life). The Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-Second Edition, Parenting Stress Index, and Family Environment Scale measured the variables in the sample of 143 mothers of children with Autism...
Show moreThe theories of Bronfenbrenner and Minuchin, utilized through an application of the ecological-contextual model, tested the relationships, predictive ability, and mediational effects among a child variable (stereotyped behaviors), a parental variable (maternal stress), and a family variable (family quality of life). The Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-Second Edition, Parenting Stress Index, and Family Environment Scale measured the variables in the sample of 143 mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The variables were correlated. Maternal stress emerged as a significant predictor and a mediator of family quality of life and stereotyped behavior. The interconnectivity of the variables suggested further research is necessary to ascertain the most effective family supports.
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- 2006
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- WFE0000018, uwf:60736
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- Document (PDF)
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- TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS: A COMPARISON OF PERCEPTIONS OF TRAINING AND RETENTION OF FIRST-YEAR TEACHERS.
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- Suell, Jo Lynn, Stout, David L., Evans, William H., Tissington, Laura D., White, Jill T., University of West Florida
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This study was conducted to compare a new university alternative certification program for teachers to traditional teacher education programs and determine areas of strength and weakness. First-year teachers from the alternative program and traditional programs were asked to complete surveys in order to answer 4 questions concerning their teacher training programs. Their commitment to teaching, preparation in the 12 areas of Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, and self-efficacy were...
Show moreThis study was conducted to compare a new university alternative certification program for teachers to traditional teacher education programs and determine areas of strength and weakness. First-year teachers from the alternative program and traditional programs were asked to complete surveys in order to answer 4 questions concerning their teacher training programs. Their commitment to teaching, preparation in the 12 areas of Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, and self-efficacy were compared. Statistical significance was determined using t tests and Pearson’s chi-square. Interviews were conducted with a sample of the participants to provide triangulation of the results. Both groups of alternative and traditional teachers believed they were equally prepared in all 12 areas of Florida Educator Accomplished Practices. When the data from both groups were combined, teachers in both programs believed that technology was an area of weakness. The alternative group had greater self-efficacy in the area of classroom management on the Ohio State Teacher Self-Efficacy Scale.
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- 2005
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- WFE0000051, uwf:60684
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- Document (PDF)