Browsing by Author "Calabrese, Raymond L., 1942-"
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Adolescence: a growth period conductive to alienation
Calabrese, Raymond L., 1942- (Libra Publishers, 1987)This paper clarifies the relationship of alienation to the period of adolescence by developing a portrait of the alienated and the at-risk adolescent. Current research on adolescent alienation follows two converging themes, ... -
An appreciative inquiry case study: Recognizing the positive core of teachers in a low SES elementary school that met standard of excellence
Glasgow, Jaclynn L. (Wichita State University, 2008-05)The purpose of my study was to discover the successful teaching practices of teachers in a Standard of Excellence elementary school. My study also identified the necessary ecological conditions for the teachers to sustain ... -
A case study of the impact of special education law on the retention of tenured special education teachers
Nance, Erica (2007-05)The purpose of this study was to describe the influence of increased legal requirements on current or former Inter local tenured special education teacher attrition or retention by reporting their reasons for staying or ... -
The effects of teaching experience on levels of alienation
Calabrese, Raymond L., 1942-; Fisher, James E. (Taylor & Francis, 1988-01-03)This study was designed to measure the levels of alienation among American student and full-time teachers, based on the length of their experience with the public school organization. One hundred seventy eight subjects, ... -
Empowering students to enhance pedagogy: An appreciative inquiry case study of alternative high school students’ high point learning experiences
San Martin, Teresa L. (Wichita State University, 2008-05)The purpose of this study was to describe how Complete High School Maize (CHSM) students describe their high point learning experiences. The study also described how CHSM students describe their dreams for effective learning. ... -
A study of the application of emerging technology: teacher and student perceptions of the impact of one-to-one laptop computer access
Niles, Rae (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2007-04-27)The purpose of this qualitative, embedded descriptive case study was to describe and identify Sedgwick High School’s teacher and student perceptions of the impact of one-to-one laptop computer access using an appreciative ... -
A study of the application of emerging technology: teacher and student perceptions of the impact of one-to-one laptop computer access
Niles, Rae (2006-05)The purpose of this study was to describe and identify Sedgwick High School’s teacher and student perceptions of the impact of one-to-one laptop computer access using an appreciative inquiry theoretical research perspective ... -
A study of the aspirations of the Goessel Unified School District, USD 411 (Kansas)
Fast, John A. (2005-05)The purpose of this study was to identify, describe, and examine the aspirations of Goessel stakeholders for USD 411 and their community using an appreciative inquiry research perspective and the theoretical frameworks of ... -
Understanding how highly involved minority parents sustain their involvement in their child's education
Sheppard, David D. (2007-05)The purpose of my research study was to describe minority parents’ perceptions of how they overcame challenges, sustained involvement, and remained highly involved in their child’s education. Participants’ perceptions were ... -
Using appreciative inquiry to describe and create teacher peak experiences: a case study of elementary school teachers
Hummel, Crystal D. (2007-05)The purpose of this study was to describe the peak experiences of teachers while teaching and the necessary ecological conditions for them to enter into a peak experience state. Due to limited research on the study of peak ...