Henning, John E.
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Found in 26 Collections and/or Records:
Learning-focused supervision : administrators' perception of their efficacy when fostering teacher reflection, 2020
Item — Call number MU Thesis Reg
Identifier: b7930246
Abstract
Reflection is a skill that is vital to the ongoing success of teachers. In order to accurately reflect on their ability, teachers must have a firm understanding of the nature of reflection. Instructional leaders skilled in the art of clinical supervision provide teachers with an opportunity to reflect in a manner that not only increases their capacity for reflection but also enhances their pedagogical skills. However, there is no current research that focuses on the use of...
Dates:
2020
Preparing middle school teachers for ESL instruction, 2021
Item — Call number MU Thesis Geo
Identifier: b7930735
Abstract
Emergent bilingual students, also known as English as a second language (ESL) students, are the fastest-growing population of students in the United States. The growth in the emergent bilingual student population has created a need for greater ESL teacher preparation and professional development. The demand for ESL teachers remains high, but many teachers are unprepared to support emergent bilingual students. The goal of this study is to examine effective ESL practices in order to...
Dates:
2021
Reflections of the teaching trajectory to attrition or retention with a focus on school climate and culture, and diversity, equity and inclusivity, 2021
Item — Call number MU Thesis Par
Identifier: b7930733
Abstract
Decades of research continue to show that effective teachers are the single most important factor and strongest influence on students’ academic achievement, motivation, self-efficacy, and social emotional development. Yet, approximately 40-50% of teachers leave the profession within their first five years; that number increases to up to 70% for teachers who serve students of color. In addition, one out of every five teachers leave the teaching profession after their first year, therefore,...
Dates:
2021
Student ambassador program of peer-mentoring among English language learners, 2021
Item — Call number MU Thesis Vil
Identifier: b7930734
Abstract
As the percentage of immigrants in the United States continues to grow, many immigrant students deal with different types of difficulties, and struggles. The challenges an Emergent Multilingual (ESL/ELL) student experiences when they arrive in the US, and when they walk in for the first time in an American school [sic]. The purpose of this qualitative study is to answer the question: What is the impact of peer-mentoring among Emergent Multilingual...
Dates:
2021
Teacher perception of emotional intelligence, mindfulness and grit in professional practice and its impact on professional relationships : a study of introspection and reflection, 2021
Item — Call number MU Thesis Ans
Identifier: b7930365
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine how professional development in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) impacts teachers in professional practice. This study analyzed the effects that professional development had on expanding teacher's capacity for mindfulness and how teachers' perceptions of their own mindfulness influenced professional relationships. The cultivation of mindfulness, through MBSR training, positively influences emotional and physical health as well as prosocial...
Dates:
2021
Teacher perspectives when implementing a new mathematics program, 2022
Item — Call number MU Thesis Wil
Identifier: b7931123
Abstract
Schools often utilize research-based interventions, treatments, and programs to target student learning gaps. Quality implementation is a tool to connect research and practice with teachers’ perspectives, attitudes, beliefs, and anxieties being integral ingredients to achieve program implementation (Durlak, 2015, 1016; Durlak & DuPre, 2008). Once in the field, teachers have less access to important resources for assisting with the integration of new programs, meeting standards, and...
Dates:
2022
The design and implementation of a culture to support the mentoring of pre-service teacher candidates, 2020
Item — Call number MU Thesis Fal
Identifier: b7930180
Abstract
As the research base for clinical teacher preparation continues to grow, several understudied areas remain. One such area, and the focus of this study, involves the growing need for high-quality mentors. The purpose of this qualitative research study is to examine the process for designing and implementing a culture to support the mentoring of pre-service teacher candidates. This study sets out to answer the following questions: (a) What do pre-service teacher mentors report as their role...
Dates:
2020
The effectiveness and impact of a kindergarten readiness program in closing the early childhood transitionary achievement gap, 2020
Item — Call number MU Thesis Jac
Identifier: b7930249
Abstract
Core academic skills acquired in preschool and applied in kindergarten are a strong predictor of future achievement. However, many children transition from preschool to kindergarten with a already-identified achievement gap that is magnified by additional factors such as learning environment and student expectations. Schools that advocate for transitionary readiness should folow systemic pillars to foster student success. These key characteristics provide necessary supports for children...
Dates:
2020
The effectiveness and impact of the school counseling role and vocational education in employability skills and making students future ready, 2022
Item — Call number MU Thesis Lal
Identifier: b7931100
Abstract
The central role of school counselors is helping students navigate the K-12 environment as well as setting them up for success in their future endeavors. As outlined by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA, 2019), school counselors play a critical role in academic planning, career planning, and the evaluation of students’ post-secondary plans. Post-secondary planning can be overwhelming for many students. Many school counselors are advising from a one-size-fits-all approach,...
Dates:
2022
The effectiveness of Kahn Academy's SAT mathematics preparation program, 2019
Item — Call number MU Thesis War
Identifier: b7929355
Abstract [excerpt]
This research was conducted with 309 students at a regional high school in the northeastern United States. This was a quasi-experimental quantitative study aimed at analyzing the effectiveness of Khan Academy's SAT Mathematics Preparation Program using data from the results on the mathematics section of the October 2018 PSAT. This study aimed to assess the general effectiveness of Khan Academy's SAT Mathematics Preparation Program as well as analyze more specific details such as variation...
Dates:
2019