Download or read book A Study of Teachers Perceptions of High and Low Achievers written by Mathew J. Mistek and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Research Anthology on Instilling Social Justice in the Classroom written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-11-27 with total page 1673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The issue of social justice has been brought to the forefront of society within recent years, and educational institutions have become an integral part of this critical conversation. Classroom settings are expected to take part in the promotion of inclusive practices and the development of culturally proficient environments that provide equal and effective education for all students regardless of race, gender, socio-economic status, and disability, as well as from all walks of life. The scope of these practices finds itself rooted in curriculum, teacher preparation, teaching practices, and pedagogy in all educational environments. Diversity within school administrations, teachers, and students has led to the need for socially just practices to become the norm for the progression and advancement of education worldwide. In a modern society that is fighting for the equal treatment of all individuals, the classroom must be a topic of discussion as it stands as a root of the problem and can be a major step in the right direction moving forward. Research Anthology on Instilling Social Justice in the Classroom is a comprehensive reference source that provides an overview of social justice and its role in education ranging from concepts and theories for inclusivity, tools, and technologies for teaching diverse students, and the implications of having culturally competent and diverse classrooms. The chapters dive deeper into the curriculum choices, teaching theories, and student experience as teachers strive to instill social justice learning methods within their classrooms. These topics span a wide range of subjects from STEM to language arts, and within all types of climates: PK-12, higher education, online or in-person instruction, and classrooms across the globe. This book is ideal for in-service and preservice teachers, administrators, social justice researchers, practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students interested in how social justice is currently being implemented in all aspects of education.
Download or read book A Study of Teacher Perceptions in High and Low Achieving Schools written by Joseph P. Malak and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Black White Test Score Gap written by Christopher Jencks and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " The test score gap between blacks and whites—on vocabulary, reading, and math tests, as well as on tests that claim to measure scholastic aptitude and intelligence--is large enough to have far-reaching social and economic consequences. In their introduction to this book, Christopher Jencks and Meredith Phillips argue that eliminating the disparity would dramatically reduce economic and educational inequality between blacks and whites. Indeed, they think that closing the gap would do more to promote racial equality than any other strategy now under serious discussion. The book offers a comprehensive look at the factors that contribute to the test score gap and discusses options for substantially reducing it. Although significant attempts have been made over the past three decades to shrink the test score gap, including increased funding for predominantly black schools, desegregation of southern schools, and programs to alleviate poverty, the median black American still scores below 75 percent of American whites on most standardized tests. The book brings together recent evidence on some of the most controversial and puzzling aspects of the test score debate, including the role of test bias, heredity, and family background. It also looks at how and why the gap has changed over the past generation, reviews the educational, psychological, and cultural explanations for the gap, and analyzes its educational and economic consequences. The authors demonstrate that traditional explanations account for only a small part of the black-white test score gap. They argue that this is partly because traditional explanations have put too much emphasis on racial disparities in economic resources, both in homes and in schools, and on demographic factors like family structure. They say that successful theories will put more emphasis on psychological and cultural factors, such as the way black and white parents teach their children to deal with things they do not know or understand, and the way black and white children respond to the same classroom experiences. Finally, they call for large-scale experiments to determine the effects of schools' racial mix, class size, ability grouping, and other policies. In addition to the editors, the contributors include Claude Steele, Ronald Ferguson, William G. Bowen, Philip Cook, and William Julius Wilson. "
Download or read book Teacher s Perceptions of Students Academic Potential and Performance in a High and a Low achieving School written by William Jiovanni Felton and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many attempts have been made to improve the academic achievement of the general educated population. However, few studies have examined why the academic achievement of at-risk students continues to decline at an all time high. The purpose of this research study was to determine if teachers' perceptions made a difference in examining the potential and performance of students in a high achieving and a low achieving high school located in urban area in Baltimore, Maryland. The study involved 168 high school teachers in two urban communities. The two high schools were selected because of their geographical proximity, demographics, the similarity of the socioeconomic status, number of teachers, at risk student population and their statuses as high achieving and low achieving high schools. Results indicated that there was a significant relationship between teachers' perceptions and the academic achievement of at-risk students between the two schools. The study also determined differences between teacher perception of potential and performance. Female students received significantly higher ratings (H) than did male students, whom teachers rated generally in the moderate range. Focus groups moderated by the researcher also indicated that the two schools varied greatly in the perceptions of their two working environments. In general, the focus group discussions revealed School Y teachers to be excited, enthusiastic, and hopeful; whereas School X teachers were afraid, depressed and disgruntled with lack of resources and lack of leadership at their school.-- Abstract.
Download or read book Learning and Motivation in the Classroom written by Scott G. Paris and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-13 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the twentieth century there had been substantial links between scientific psychology and education. Binet, Dewey, Thorndike, and other early pioneers were strongly interested in both realms. Taking advantage of a period of enthusiasm, this title, originally published in 1983, looks at the amalgamation of the recent advances at the time in theory and research in education and psychology, with a particular focus on cognition, motivation and social policy. This volume presents and discusses the implications of this work on learning and motivation for educational policy.
Download or read book Teachers Perceptions and Students Literacy Motivations written by Anne P. Sweet and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Teacher Expectations in Education written by Christine Rubie-Davies and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-08-16 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The influence of teacher expectations on student outcomes is routinely explored by professors, administrators, teachers, researchers, journalists, and scholars. Written by a leading expert on teacher expectations, this book situates the topic within the broader context of educational psychology research and theory, and brings it to a wider audience. With chapters on the history of the teacher expectation field, student perceptions of teacher expectations, and implications for practice, this concise volume is designed for use in educational psychology courses and any education course that includes social-psychological aspects of classrooms in the curriculum. It will be indispensable for student researchers and both pre- and in-service teachers alike.
Download or read book Teacher Perceptions of the Impact of Heterogeneous Grouping on Improving Student Achievement written by Scott K. Rimmer and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to investigate teachers' perceptions about the effectiveness of heterogeneous grouping on improving student achievement for students historically identified as either lower-achieving or higher-achieving, as well as for students in general. Ten teachers completed and returned a researcher constructed survey and eight teachers participated in individual interviews. In an effort to learn more about the effectiveness of heterogeneous grouping on improving student achievement, this research study identified and evaluated data spanning the period of time from the study site's initial implementation of heterogeneous grouping to the current time period. The findings of this study indicated that heterogeneous grouping increased the academic achievement and social and emotional growth of students; however, results were mixed regarding the value of heterogeneous grouping on improving equity. Specifically, teachers believed that equity increased for lower-achieving students as a result of heterogeneous grouping but not necessarily for higher-achieving students. Interestingly, some teachers described the removal of homogeneous classes where students were afforded exclusive access to curricula, resources and instruction with similarly capable peers as evidence to support their view of resulting inequities for higher-achieving students. Some teachers provided a different perspective stating that heterogeneous grouping and open access were models for educational equity because they were founded in the belief that all students should have the same access to curricula, resources, and instruction. The results of this study documented that teachers believed that all students should have access to a rigorous curriculum. Teachers also reported having high expectations for students. However, teachers admitted they were less likely to encourage lower-achieving students to challenge International Baccalaureate (IB) courses than they would their higher-achieving counterparts. This discrepancy raised some questions regarding the value of open access as a detracking tool. Several teachers specifically noted that despite the efforts to detrack through the use of heterogeneous grouping in grades nine and ten, the reliance on open access as a detracking tool and the continued existence of the Regents-level pathway constituted a return to a two track system. They noted that the only difference was that the students were tracking themselves versus being tracked based on perceived ability levels.
Download or read book Teacher Expectations and Pupil Learning written by Roy Nash and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the field of teacher expectations and pupil learning one important psychological truth is that the pupils' achievement in learning is strongly influenced by the teachers' expectations of their level of performance, high or low. Roy Nash discusses critically and fully important research in this area. In the belief that research must be interpreted within an overall theory of social action, the author relates the empirical studies which he examines to an interactionist theory. He emphasizes the importance of making teachers aware of the implications of what they are doing and of the possibility of establishing wider and more educative patterns of interaction. He shows that research into 'attitudes', 'perceptions', or 'expectations' is all essentially concerned with the same problem: how teachers relate to pupils on the basis of a model of what pupils may be. Much of the work he discusses has direct relevance to teachers in their day-to-day work. The research findings will help them to become more aware of their attitudes and how these influence their actions, and should make them more likely to give all their pupils equal opportunities within their classes. Among the topics covered are observational and experimental studies of teacher expectations, the analysis of classroom climate, self-conceptions, pupils' perceptions and expectations, and the significance of classroom-based research into teacher/pupil interaction.
Download or read book Study of the Relationship Between Teachers Perceptions of the Change facilitator Style of Their Principals and the Extent to which the Characteristics of Effective Schools are Present in Their Schools written by Keith E. Mino (Jr) and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book School Climate written by H. Jerome Freiberg and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-08-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like a strong foundation in a house, the climate of a school is the foundation that supports the structures of teaching and learning. This book provides a framework for educators to look at school and classroom climates using both informal and formal measures. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of climate and details techniques which may be used by heads or classroom teachers to judge the health of their learning environment. The book sets out to enhance understanding of the components of a healthy learning environment and the tools needed to improve that environment. It also looks at ways to assess the impact of change activities in improving and sustaining educational excellence. The international team of contributors bring perspectives from the school systems in America, UK, Australia and Holland.
Download or read book School and Classroom Organization written by Robert E. Slavin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1989 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1988. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Download or read book A Study on Professional Development of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language in Institutions of Higher Education in Western China written by Yuhong Jiang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-17 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive, up-to-date review of the recent professional developments of teachers of English in the western region of China in the context of English language teaching reform and teacher education reform. It discusses a wealth of theories, frameworks, qualitative case studies and quantitative investigations, while also covering a range of key practices that are indispensable. It equips readers with an in-depth understanding of the impact of the current curriculum reform on the promotion of teachers’ cognition, emotions, attitudes and awareness of their self-development, as well as teachers’ corresponding efforts to update their educational concepts, reassess their teacher roles, enhance their teaching skills, and implement new approaches to their professional development. It is a valuable resource for anyone pursuing research in this field as well as in-service teachers, teacher educators and education administrators. And as it offers practical help for the potential difficulties and challenges they might encounter, it is also a must-read for the student teachers of English.
Download or read book Ethnic Matching written by Donald Easton-Brooks and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-03-13 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethnic Matching: Academic Success of Students of Color is an in-depth exploration on the impact of ethnic matching in education, the paring of students of color with teachers of the same race. Research shows that this method has a positive and long-term impact on the academic experience of students of color. This book explores what makes this phenomenon relevant in today’s classrooms. Through interviewing quality teachers of color, this book sheds a light on the impact these teachers make on the academic experience of students of color. This approach is meant to provide all teachers valuable insight into techniques for engaging with diverse learners. Also, from these conversations, the book shows how the intentionality of culturally responsive practice can enhance the academic experience of students of color. Topics such as the challenges of recruiting and retaining quality teachers of color, as well as the valuable work being done on the local, state, and national level to promote diversifying the field of education as a way to provide equitable education for all students is also explored in this book.
Download or read book The Achievement Gap in Reading written by Rosalind Horowitz and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-04-07 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume prominent scholars, experts in their respective fields and highly skilled in the research they conduct, address educational and reading research from varied perspectives and address what it will take to close the achievement gap—with specific attention to reading. The achievement gap is redefined as a level at which all groups can compete economically in our society and have the literacy tools and habits needed for a good life. Bringing valuable theoretical frameworks and in-depth analytical approaches to interpretation of data, the contributors examine factors that contribute to student achievement inside the school but which are also heavily influenced by out-of-school factors—such as poverty and economics, ethnicity and culture, family and community stratifications, and approaches to measurement of achievement. These out-of-school factors present possibilities for new policies and practice. The overarching theme is that achievement gaps in reading are complex and that multiple perspectives are necessary to address the problem. The breadth and depth of perspectives and content in this volume and its conceptualization of the achievement gap are a significant contribution to the field.
Download or read book Teachers Perceptions of High Stakes Assessment written by Zoe Klomp and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High stakes assessment is an increasingly important part of a student’s education. This quantitative study investigates New Zealand secondary school teachers’ perceptions of high stakes assessment in New Zealand, the National Certificate of Educational Achievement, and its impact on teaching and learning. A particular focus of this research was on teachers’ perceptions of the purpose of assessment, how it affected the culture of assessment within a school, and the outcomes of these impacts within the classroom. An anonymous questionnaire was electronically sent to 388 New Zealand secondary schools as well as five subject associations in an attempt to give every teacher an opportunity to respond. The questionnaire asked teachers to rate the impact that different items had on their ability to improve the curriculum; this included the school’s assessment culture, curriculum requirements, and the learning experiences available to their students. Exploratory Factor Analysis identified five factors: teacher workload, external learning connections, school culture, support for NCEA, and perceived barriers. Factor scores were formed to further analyse group differences between factors. Teacher workload was the most pervasive issue across the factors. Significant differences were found according to socioeconomic profile and teaching subject. When separated by socioeconomic profile, teachers from high decile schools were more likely to report a positive school culture, lower teacher workload and less concern with perceived barriers. When compared against teachers of all other teaching subjects, English teachers were found to report higher levels of workload and more issues with perceived barriers. The results of this study have shown that there are multiple facets to the teaching process that impact the quality of curriculum and these are experienced differently by teachers from schools of different deciles and teachers of different subjects. This means that implementation of any assessment or curriculum changes could be more effective when taking into account the different environments in which they are used.
