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The Co-Creation of Value to Address Stakeholder Contradictions in Teacher Adoption of Technology Enhanced Learning in California Public Schools
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Hickman, Steven B. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
This qualitative phenomenological study examines the experiences of six successful educational technology leaders in co-creating value among various district stakeholders to reduce the contradictions encountered in teacher adoption of technology enhanced learning. The primary data collection method was through semi-structured interviews. The data…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Technology Integration
The Induction Mentor Voice: A Phenomenological Study of Effective Practices for High Quality K-12 Teacher Induction Mentoring
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Doering, Sagui Araceli – ProQuest LLC, 2018
In education, mentoring is pivotal in the early development and long-term success and self-directed efficacy of new teachers. With increasing acknowledgment of the importance of mentoring as the preferred means of induction support for new teachers, mentors can serve to positively impact the overall quality of teaching and learning. Yet, like the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Mentors, Beginning Teacher Induction, Beginning Teachers
Is Having a Doctorate Value Added? A Qualitative Study of Doctoral Degree-Holding California K-12 Administration Executives
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Hennings, Robert D. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
The aim of this study was to examine the attitudes and beliefs of doctorate holders who are working in advanced K-12 administration in order to determine their perception of the possessing of a doctorate as a value-added tool in K-12 administration and/or for career advancement. The purpose of this study was to gain insight from doctorate degree…
Descriptors: Doctoral Degrees, Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education, Administrator Attitudes
What's in It for Me? The Impact to Social Exchange Dynamics of Hispanic Males Serving as Mentors in Formal Youth Programs
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Dawe, Annica Meza – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Purpose: The U.S. Hispanic population is on the rise and will continue to be an important thread in the fabric of American society as a whole. However, in the midst of this burgeoning group lies its male subpopulation which faces its own unique challenges. One outlet that has demonstrated success for minorities is mentoring. Mentoring can provide…
Descriptors: Hispanic Americans, Males, Mentors, Qualitative Research
Factors That Motivate Faculty to Participate in Professional Development Activities
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Lian, Xiaoyu – ProQuest LLC, 2014
Research has found that effective FPD activities improve faculty's instructional practices and pedagogy, technology skills, and knowledge and that the impact last over time (Rutz, Condon, Iverson, Manduca, & Willett, 2012). FPD activities also reduce job burnout and increase a sense of belonging and morale among faculty (Thomas, 2012).…
Descriptors: Teacher Motivation, Faculty Development, College Faculty, Mixed Methods Research
Authentic Leadership Behaviors of Secondary School Principals and Job Satisfaction of the Multigenerational Teacher Workforce
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Sinclair, Maureen – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine to what extent multigenerational teachers: (a) perceive that their secondary school principal demonstrates the following dimensions of authentic leadership: heart, values, purpose, relationship building, and self-discipline; (b) reveal a difference by generation in the importance they assign to…
Descriptors: Secondary Schools, Principals, Secondary School Teachers, Age Differences