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Motivation Levels of Gifted Students and Their Metaphorical Perceptions of School
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Erisen, Yavuz; Sahin, Mehmet; Birben, Fazilet Y.; Yalin, Hatun S. – Educational Research and Reviews, 2016
The aim of this study is to analyze the school motivation levels of gifted students and their metaphorical perception of school. For this purpose, quantitative and qualitative approach was used as the mixed method. The sample for both methods consisted of 96 gifted students at secondary school level. For quantitative data, School Motivation Scale…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Gifted, Student Motivation, Foreign Countries
High School Students' Attitudes and Experiences in EFL Classrooms Equipped with Interactive Whiteboards
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Han, Turgay; Okatan, Semih – GIST Education and Learning Research Journal, 2016
The purpose of this study was to examine ninth grade EFL students' experiences and attitudes towards classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards (IWB). The data were collected with a questionnaire about attitudes towards IWB use in EFL classes, and observations from three different classrooms in three different high schools. The study…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, High School Students, Student Attitudes, Student Experience
Children's Perceptions of a District-Wide Physical Education Program
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Prusak, Keven A.; Davis, Tirza; Pennington, Todd R.; Wilkinson, Carol – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2014
Couched in attitude theory, this follow-up study examines children-voiced perceptions of "enjoyment" and "usefulness" toward a "district mandated" elementary physical education (PE) program. Attitudes of 277 5th and 6th grade males and females from four representative schools from within a district were assessed in a…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Children, Followup Studies, Elementary School Students
Mathematics Academies: Cohort 1 Evaluation Study, 2011-2013
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Stohr, Amber D. – West Virginia Department of Education, 2014
Commencing in 2011, the Mathematics Academies Initiative is a series of professional development academies (lasting 1 to 2 years, depending on cohort) with the primary objectives of (a) providing educators with a high quality professional development experience that enhances their mathematical content knowledge and pedagogical skills, and (b)…
Descriptors: Cohort Analysis, Mathematics Skills, Mathematics Education, Faculty Development
A Historical Case Study of Teacher and Principal Perceptions of Teacher Collaboration Related to the Transformation of a Traditional 6-8 Junior High School to a Team-Based Middle School
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Grevera, Ronald John – ProQuest LLC, 2011
A historical case study from a 6-8 middle school in the coal region of Northeastern Pennsylvania was conducted to examine the extent of teacher collaboration before and after the implementation of the teaming concept as well as the construction of a new middle school. The study was triangulated through the use of multiple data points including…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Teamwork
An Exploration of Equitable Science Teaching Practices for Students with Learning Disabilities
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Morales, Marlene – ProQuest LLC, 2011
In this study, a mixed methods approach was used to gather descriptive exploratory information regarding the teaching of science to middle grades students with learning disabilities within a general education classroom. The purpose of this study was to examine teachers' beliefs and their practices concerning providing equitable opportunities for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Inclusion, Grades (Scholastic), General Education