Ability grouping in education; Track system (Education)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether or not children in a multiage classroom setting benefited more from reading instruction than children in a single-grade classroom setting. Data relevant to reading performance was collected,...
Academic achievement--Jamaica; Science--Study and teaching (Elementary)--Jamaica;
This case study examined the relationship between teachers‘ conceptions of the nature of science (NOS) and students‘ academic performance in science on the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) in Jamaica. Eleven primary school teachers...
"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education."; Thesis advisor: Nancy Hoffman.; Ed.D.,Central Connecticut State University,,2012.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 86-95).
Achievement motivation in children; Elementary school teaching -- United States
This qualitative exploratory case study examined teachers' perceptions of student motivation and the possible implications those perceptions might have on their teaching as well as their students' learning. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivators are...
This research focuses on the role of pictures in elementary mathematics, specifically algebra. The participants in the study were elementary algebra students in Math 099 at Central Connecticut State University, chosen for this study based on their...
Abstract algebra is, at its core, the study of algebraic structures. As the name implies, these structures can be studied in the abstract. Therefore universal properties can be examined and proven generally, as opposed to being studied number...
Art -- Study and teaching (Elementary); Art and technology -- Study and teaching (Elementary); Discovery Education (Firm)
Our world is immersed in and enthralled by technology. The appealing quality of images, communication and music on-demand can possibly be put to good use by teachers of the visual arts. The curriculum could include multimedia as a core...
Autism spectrum disorders -- Social aspects; Autistic children -- Social aspects; Autism spectrum disorders -- Treatment
Individuals with high functioning autism (HFA) have difficulty with social interactions. Multiple interventions have been developed to address these needs; however, this information is often difficult for families of children with HFA to obtain. ...
Autistic children -- Education -- United States; Autism spectrum disorders; Parents of autistic children
This qualitative study investigated parent perceptions of school programming for children with Asperger syndrome in a high performing, midsize, suburban district. The sample included twelve families with children attending elementary, middle, or...
Bullying in schools -- Prevention; Socialization -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
This dissertation employed concept mapping, a mixed-method design, to identify what schools need to do to help students get along. Research on school bullying has measured members comprising a school's social equation (students, parents, and...
Bunting, Eve, 1928---Criticism and interpretation.; Children's literature--Study and teaching (Elementary)
"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Elementary Education."; Thesis advisor: Cara Mulcahy.; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2012.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 75-77).
Child molesters -- New Jersey -- Registers; Child sexual abuse -- New Jersey -- Prevention
Today, all 50 states in the United States of America have created a system of registration and notification for convicted sex offenders. These laws were quickly enacted in the past several years in response to horrific crimes against children that...
Conflict management -- Study and teaching (Elementary); Literacy -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
Over the last three school years, horrific acts of violence have taken place in America's public schools. The reality of children killing children has sparked a national debate over school violence and what can be done to prevent it.
As an...
Decimal fractions -- Study and teaching (Elementary); Fractions -- Study and teaching (Elementary); Concept learning
This study compared the effects of research based instruction and conventional textbook instruction on the acquisition of decimal knowledge by fifth grade students. The two fifth grades were of similar populations and located in the same urban...
Rigorous instruction, relevant learning experiences, and high quality teacher-child relationships are critical components of academic development for all students, but are particularly important in facilitating achievement gains for populations...
Educators and policymakers have noted and expressed concern about a lack of academic motivation among adolescent high school students. Research has confirmed that intrinsic motivation does decline as students progress through school (Lepper,...
Educational equalization; Art -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Curricula
This qualitative study documented the journey of both teacher and students as they explored a gender-balanced approach to the sixth-grade art curriculum. The study focused on broadening student perspectives, demystifying male and female artists,...
Educational indicators; Education -- Mathematical models; Educational planning -- Mathematical models; School management and organization -- Mathematical models
This case study investigated the manner in which one elementary school operationalized DDDM. Utilizing a mixed-methods design, findings were generated from survey, interview, observation, and artifact data to identify the structures and processes...
Educational leadership --Connecticut;
Elementary school teachers -- Connecticut;
Elementary school principals|zConnecticut
The research endeavors to understand how principals can encourage and support teacher leaders, and how those teacher leaders can impart their expertise to their peer teachers to improve instruction in the classroom. This qualitative explanatory...
Educational leadership -- Study and teaching (Elementary); Leadership -- Ability testing; Self-efficacy
The purpose of this quantitative study was to articulate leadership traits to increase collective teacher efficacy within schools and at grade level teams. The Nature of Leadership Scale (Leithwood & Jantzi, 1995) and Collective Efficacy Scale...
