Nathan, Pamela
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Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
College and career decision-making - a unique experience for low-income, first-generation college bound students, 2021
Item — Call number MU Thesis Pfe
Identifier: b7930405
Abstract
Due to increased demand for skilled workers, it has become increasingly important for students to continue with higher education after obtaining a high school diploma. Nonetheless, although college enrollment rates have increased for all groups over the past three decades, gaps across socioeconomic and racial/ethnic groups still persist, and students from low-income families whose parents have not attended college, and those of African American or Hispanic descent are less likely than...
Dates:
2021
Effectiveness of the Tools of the Mind curriculum in an inclusive preschool classroom on students' academic performance, social-emotional behavior, self-regulation skills and kindergarten readiness scores, 2024
Item — Call number MU Thesis Bla
Identifier: b7932374
Abstract
Preschool education is a critical period in human development, shaping attitudes and behaviors pivotal for later social and personal success. Among various preschool curricula, Tools of the Mind claims to innovate by addressing the diverse developmental needs of preschoolers (Tools of the Mind, 2023). This mixed methods study examines the effectiveness of the Tools of the Mind Curriculum on inclusive preschool students’ academic performance, social-emotional behavior, self-regulation...
Dates:
2024
Explicit instruction in career exploration at the middle school level, 2023
Item — Call number MU Thesis Zir
Identifier: b7931340
Abstract
Middle school adolescents are developmentally ready to think about their future career options and goals. However, middle schools often struggle to find the necessary time and resources to devote to career exploration instruction. This study investigated the current state of career exploration instruction at one Mid-Atlantic middle school in order to determine how to improve the way career education is presented at the middle school level.
The collected data encapsulates the...
Dates:
2023
Exploring beginning teachers' self-efficacy: developing a meaningful teacher induction program and mentoring system, 2020
Item — Call number MU Thesis Kur
Identifier: b7931124
Abstract
Beginning teachers face numerous challenges as they embark on their career path. Job-related stresses are well known in the teaching profession; lack of support, poor salaries, and student discipline issues are just some of the recurring themes that are often referenced as to why teachers exit the profession. What is rarely acknowledged by these teachers is their lack of confidence in the classroom. The beginning teachers’ sense of competency or level of efficacy is believed to play a...
Dates:
2020
Improving student achievement with curriculum change : strategies for effective implementation, 2024
Item — Call number MU Thesis Dua
Identifier: b7932064
Abstract
This quantitative study examines the impact of a new mathematics curriculum on student achievement in grades 4 and 5 across 11 schools in a New Jersey school district. The research addresses the critical issue of low mathematics performance among elementary students, as evidenced by both statewide and local assessment data. With only 36% of 4th-grade students achieving proficiency nationally (NAEP, 2022) and the district of study showing similar data, this study aims to evaluate the...
Dates:
2024
Still climbing : gender and its effects on career development of women in educational leadership, 2024
Item — Call number MU Thesis Jab
Identifier: b7932063
Abstract
For over 100 years, women have strived to attain top district leadership positions. Despite constituting the majority of the education workforce, they remain a minority in executive roles. Research over the past thirty years highlights the need to understand why women face significant barriers to educational leadership. Building on Gupton and Slick’s seminal 1996 research, this study investigates how gender affects the career development of women administrators. A mixed methods...
Dates:
2024