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Buhr, Anthony P.; Jones, Robin M.; Conture, Edward G.; Kelly, Ellen M. – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2016
Background: It is already known that preschool-age children who stutter (CWS) tend to stutter on function words at the beginning of sentences. It is also known that phonological errors potentially resulting in part-word repetitions tend to occur on content words. However, the precise relation between word class and repetition type in preschool-age…
Descriptors: Stuttering, Preschool Children, Personal Narratives, Phonology
Pierson, Ashley – RAND Corporation, 2014
School principals' education and professional experience shape their approach to school leadership and how successful their students will be. However, it is not clear from existing research which aspects of principal education and professional experience are related to student outcomes and principal retention. This dissertation explores aspects of…
Descriptors: Principals, Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Education, Experience
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Carter, Erik W.; Boehm, Thomas L.; Biggs, Elizabeth E.; Annandale, Naomi H.; Taylor, Courtney E.; Loock, Aimee K.; Liu, Rosemary Y. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2015
Can young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities be known for their strengths? This mixed-method study explored the strengths of 427 youth and young adults with intellectual disability and/or autism (ages 13-21) from the vantage point of their parents. Using the Assessment Scale for Positive Character Traits-Developmental…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Autism, Mixed Methods Research, Youth
Fleming, Kae – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The primary purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore relationships between Tennessee Competency Attainment Rubric (CAR) professional development and teachers' perceptions of changes in instruction, expectations for student performance, and understanding of proficiency. The study is the result of a collaborative effort with the Tennessee…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Scoring Rubrics, Faculty Development, Teacher Attitudes
Fanning, Terry Sue – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The primary purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore relationships between Tennessee Competency Attainment Rubric (CAR) professional development and teachers' perceptions of changes in instruction, expectations for student performance, and understanding of proficiency. The study is the result of a collaborative effort with the Tennessee…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Scoring Rubrics, Faculty Development, Teacher Attitudes
Stephens, Catherine – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The primary purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore relationships between Tennessee Competency Attainment Rubric (CAR) professional development and teachers' perceptions of changes in instruction, expectations for student performance, and understanding of proficiency. The study is the result of a collaborative effort with the Tennessee…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Scoring Rubrics, Faculty Development, Teacher Attitudes
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Al-arfaj, Maher – International Education Studies, 2011
The five stage cycle model is an interactive flash platform that proposes a challenging scenario with associated questions about light wave features and correlations. As the students navigate from stage to stage, they are able to access some related resources and engage in small group discussions. The students are able to revisit their responses…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Physics, Science Instruction, Online Courses