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Payam Rahmati – ProQuest LLC, 2024
Although pronunciation instruction (PI) has started to gain prominence in second language teacher professional development (PD) research (e.g. Nguyen & Newton, 2021), relatively less attention has been given to PD programs in an online format. Adopting a Sociocultural Theoretical (SCT) perspective, this dissertation explored the role of an…
Descriptors: Pronunciation Instruction, Sociocultural Patterns, Online Courses, Second Language Learning
Ramey, M. Deanna – ProQuest LLC, 2018
Head Start is a federally funded program providing comprehensive social and early education services to children from low-income households and their families. Seeking to boost outcomes of Head Start students, in 1998 Congress amended Head Start's statement of purpose, specifying school readiness as the program's top priority. This mission change…
Descriptors: Language Acquisition, Preschool Education, Disadvantaged Youth, Low Income
Diaz, Kirsten Anne – ProQuest LLC, 2013
National Board Certification is an esteemed certification and professional learning and reflective opportunity for teachers. Cognitive coaching is also a method of support many teachers receive over the course of their National Board Certification journey. The certification process involves reflective practices and opportunities for teachers to…
Descriptors: Teacher Education, Instructional Leadership, Teacher Certification, Mentors