This qualitative phenomenological case study was a comprehensive exploration of the contemporary phenomenon of elementary school teachers transitioning to using blended learning in their classrooms and their perceptions of the transition. This study examined the lived experiences of eight teachers in one elementary school to provide guidance to…

Community colleges are seeking operational efficiencies and related cost savings or cost avoidance strategies to compete in today's competitive higher education marketplace (American Association of Community Colleges, 2014; Amey, 2010; Educause, 2014; Phelan, 2014). One way to realize operational efficiencies is to enhance organizational knowledge…

This phenomenological study examined the experiences of students with learning disabilities (LD) in acquiring the metacognitive skills necessary for success in California community college. Within 8 years of high school graduation, over 67% of young adults with LD will enroll in post-secondary education, many choosing a community college. The rate…

Students' successes in first-year writing courses at the university level are critical to academic success and degree completion. Fostering students' engagement in first-year writing courses has proved challenging for institutions of higher education (IHE). Utility value interventions (UV) employing social psychological intervention (SPI) methods…

This dissertation will chronicle the creation and opening of Layton Preparatory School, Inc. Layton Preparatory School is an independent school established to meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of college-bound high school students with learning differences. Among other key terms, it will define "independent school" and…

This study examined the impact of using a digital learning resource, Imagine Language + Literacy (IL+L), on elementary students' reading growth over the course of a single school year as measured by the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment. Reading progress while using the program was compared to a baseline year during which traditional…

Twitter can be used as a language learning tool and this potential has been identified by a number of scholars. This chapter presents an overview of the identified potential of Twitter as a language learning tool and presents an overview of different studies carried out to provide evidence of language learning using Twitter in different contexts.…

Five basic types of the English verb were summarized and illustrated with many examples on the basis of the writer's teaching experience and extensive review of various literatures from different English grammar books, reference books, and the consultation of English dictionaries, in order for those English language learners to further understand…

The purpose of this comparative case analysis was to explore the leadership traits, styles, and practices that lead to successful and sustainable dual language programs. This study sought to answer the following research questions: (1) What behaviors and traits are common among leaders of successful dual language programs?; (2) Is there a…

The potentials of the use of AR are showing up in a variety of ways can be used to create unique learning experiences. Recently, the advancement and popularity of handheld devices has enabled researchers to implement more effective learning methods. in educational as well as in corporate settings, from primary through to adult education. The…

Multicultural education is thought to consist of five dimensions: content integration, the knowledge-construction process, prejudice reduction, equity pedagogy, and an empowering school culture and social structure. Of the five, equity pedagogy is identified as an essential element by leading scholars in the field. Can equity pedagogy alone create…

Students with learning disabilities (LD) have a wide range of academic needs. Since the passing of P.L. 94-142, significant research has been done on effective interventions for this group of students. Starting with the Learning Disabilities Research Institutes through the recent Handbook of Learning Disabilities, reviews of lines of research make…

Education is a crucial tool for developing human resources in all countries at present, but, obviously, it fails to function now than used to be. The question is why because education has been a new promised tool providing learning for human species for the last three or four thousand years. My observation is that we have been focusing too much on…

Adaptive online courses are designed to automatically customize material for different users, typically based on data captured during the course. Assessing the quality of these adaptive courses, however, can be difficult. Traditional assessment methods for (machine) learning algorithms, such as comparison against a ground truth, are often…

Our youngest learners thrive when their learning environment is one that celebrates curiosity, exploration, and imagination. This comprehensive resource sets the stage for play-based learning that will help children build a strong literacy foundation as well as negotiate the choices they make in real life. Get your students off on the right foot…