Teachers -- Training of -- United States
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Developing a curriculum to support the first year of teaching in an alternative-route program, 2019
Item — Call number MU Thesis Rid
Identifier: b7929561
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of dissertations written by students enrolled in the Monmouth University graduate Educational Leadership program. The holdings are primarily bound print documents that were submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Doctor of Education degree.
During the fall 2022 semester (in instances where the requisite waivers were received from consenting student authors), the...
Dates:
2019
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
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
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
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 impact of detracked curriculum and teachers' perceptions of differentiated instruction in mathematics, 2022
Item — Call number MU Thesis And
Identifier: b7931448
Abstract
To ensure that our students can compete in a global economy, successful teaching and learning of mathematics must become a priority within our schools. However, schools continue to track or group students by ability, which, in turn, systematically leaves students behind. Detracking will create a school system that provides both equity and excellence in mathematics education. Detracking encompasses more than just minor curriculum or school structure adjustment. Done correctly, detracking...
Dates:
2022
The impact of professional learning communities on elementary reading instruction, 2020
Item — Call number MU Thesis Mah
Identifier: b7930217
Abstract
The increased use of assessments and student data compilation has led to the need to provide educators with support in the areas of data collection, data analysis, and data-driven instructional practices. Through these supports, educators have the opportunity to utilze assessment data in order to provide instructional learning opportunities to meet the individual needs of all students. The purpose of this mulitiple case study is to analyze the impact of Professional Learning Communities...
Dates:
2020