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PRINCIPALS' LIVED EXPERIENCES IN CHILDHOOD POVERTY IMPACTING RESILIENCY OF STUDENTS IN POVERTY
Title
PRINCIPALS' LIVED EXPERIENCES IN CHILDHOOD POVERTY IMPACTING RESILIENCY OF STUDENTS IN POVERTY.
Creator
Rasmussen, Jonathan, Martin, Suzanne, Lue, Martha, Taylor, Rosemarye, Brown, Deborah, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The number of children living in poverty within the United States is on the rise, which translates to more public school students experiencing those risk factors associated with poverty. Given the severity of the negative effect living in poverty has on the likelihood of academic success, paired with the current climate of accountability in U.S. public schools, it is imperative that educational leaders understand how to create a school culture that fosters resilience in students from poverty....
Show moreThe number of children living in poverty within the United States is on the rise, which translates to more public school students experiencing those risk factors associated with poverty. Given the severity of the negative effect living in poverty has on the likelihood of academic success, paired with the current climate of accountability in U.S. public schools, it is imperative that educational leaders understand how to create a school culture that fosters resilience in students from poverty. The purpose of this study was to examine principals' lived experiences in childhood poverty impacts the decisions they make. More precisely, it examines how their childhood affects their decision making in regard to creating a culture of academic resilience for students living in low socioeconomic conditions. Additionally, this study identified strategies that are effective, as perceived by school principals who grew up in low socioeconomic conditions, in creating a culture of resilience to improve academic success for students living in low socioeconomic conditions. This study provides valuable information to school leaders who strive to create an environment that fosters educational resilience in children living in poverty. The results are particularly salient to principals, as the information comes directly from the perspective of school principals who grew up in poverty, were educationally resilient, and are now creating a school atmosphere that fosters educational resilience in their students who live in poverty.
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Date Issued
2015
Identifier
CFE0005696, ucf:50119
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0005696
An analysis of the relationships between homework frequency and homework grading procedures of Algebra 1 teachers on student outcomes as measured on the Algebra 1 end-of-course examination
Title
An analysis of the relationships between homework frequency and homework grading procedures of Algebra 1 teachers on student outcomes as measured on the Algebra 1 end-of-course examination.
Creator
Taylor, Jonathan, Johnson, Jerry, Dixon, Juli, Doherty, Walter, Pisani, Michelle, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship, if any, between homework practices of Algebra 1 teachers and student outcomes as measured by the state of Florida's Algebra 1 End of Course assessment (EOC). Algebra 1 EOC scores were collected from the study district's central office. Data on teacher homework practices was collected through a researcher-created survey. Cross-tabulation tables were used to identify variations in homework assignment, homework frequency, homework type,...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship, if any, between homework practices of Algebra 1 teachers and student outcomes as measured by the state of Florida's Algebra 1 End of Course assessment (EOC). Algebra 1 EOC scores were collected from the study district's central office. Data on teacher homework practices was collected through a researcher-created survey. Cross-tabulation tables were used to identify variations in homework assignment, homework frequency, homework type, and homework grading practice associated with school (middle or high) and teacher (educational attainment and experience teaching Algebra 1) characteristics. A two-way ANOVA was used to analyze the relationship between homework frequency and student achievement and to investigate the influence of teacher characteristics as moderators. The main effect of homework frequency as well as the interaction effects of the teacher's educational attainment and the teacher's educational experience were statistically significant. Results showed that students who were given more homework did better on the Algebra 1 EOC than their peers who received less homework. A second two-way ANOVA was used to analyze the relationship between the way homework is graded and student achievement and to investigate the influence of teacher characteristics as moderators. The main effect of homework grading practice as well as the interaction effect of the teacher's educational experience was statistically significant. Results showed that students had the highest Algebra 1EOC score when their homework was graded for accuracy. While making decisions on how homework should be graded in an Algebra 1 classroom, teachers and administrators will beinformed through these findings as to what type of grading practice has the potential to positively impact student achievement.
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Date Issued
2019
Identifier
CFE0007732, ucf:52415
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0007732