Learning software for children has been proven through several studies by researchers and educators to bring motivational and educational benefits in learning. However, there are no comprehensive or proper learning software systems that are designed to be used to learn creative …
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In relatively poor schools, in which school facilities and human resources are limited, people rarely expect to find high National Examination (UASBN in Indonesia) test scores. Rimpang Elementary School was an exception. This study focused on studying this anomaly. A main resear…
The purpose of this study was to explore the attitudes of principals regarding the provision of special education services using the traditional special education model compared to using the response to intervention model. The major research and related research questions were i…
In 2008 the Michigan State Board of Education adopted new certification standards for teacher preparation institutions training elementary classroom teachers. Eight content areas were identified, one of which was visual and performing arts. Standard 1.5, Visual and Performing Ar…
The purpose of this study focused on identifying the perceived factors needed for maintaining and improving job satisfaction of K-5 teachers in Illinois. Determining how school leaders can improve their understanding of all generations, and therefore work to increase motivation …
The humanitarian toll of economic sanctions on Iraq extends beyond observed negative effects on public health, affecting reduction in net primary school enrollment rates. These negative effects are distinct and separate from changes in enrollment caused by war. Using time series…
Heritage language (HL) instruction is one of the many models of bilingual programs implemented in U.S. schools. The aim of the HL program is to develop proficiency in a HL, usually, the language of the students' parents or religious tradition. This study was conducted to explore…
This research explored gugus Pramuka school district’s sixth grade teachers’ perceptions of the National Examination and what strategies these teachers have adopted since 2000 as an outcome of Regulation No. 20/2003 (Jalal, F., Sardjunani, N., Musthafa, B., Purwadi, A., & Suhart…
Parent involvement has an influence on children's educational engagement during the elementary years. The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of rural Turkish parents about their involvement in schooling with elementary school students based on Epstein's (1995) …
Using critical exploration method (Duckworth, 2006) and constructivist grounded theory approach (Charmaz, 2003), this in-depth qualitative research explores older Ethiopian elementary school children's conceptualization of their national identity. Twelve children between the age…
The intention of this study was to examine three factors regarding the implementation of the Response to Intervention (RtI) model. First, the study discovered what professional development opportunities were afforded to administrators and certified faculty to support the impleme…
In an age of standardization of learning and the learner, literacy is narrowly defined to view young people from a deficit rather than a strength perspective. Empowering learners to draw on knowledges and experiences that they have access to in their everyday lives broadens the …
The war on terror after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, continues to include ongoing efforts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries in which the military serve and protect. Active-duty members of the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard continue to serve i…
This qualitative case study examines the perceptions of elementary charter school principals and teachers and the supports that exist for implementation of social and emotional learning programs. The experiences and perspectives of the participants in this research study will be…
This study examined whether the theory of deliberate practice could be applied and expanded to the field of education to explain how school leaders successfully work with teachers to improve student achievement in schools with a high percentage of student identified as minority …
This study examined two multiple choice item-writing guidelines addressed by Haladyna, Downing, and Rodriguez (2002). One is related to using the "None of the Above (NOTA)" option, the other is about the plausible number of options for a multiple-choice item (MCI). These two gui…
The early cessation of the mother tongue (MT) and early introduction of English in Nigeria's classrooms may cause children to perform poorly if they lack mastery of skills in either language. The use of English as a medium of instruction in an elementary school where students sp…
The use of technology and teaching aids are necessary for teachers when instructing students with learning disabilities (LD). This is confirmed by Rule 98 of the Regulations of Special Education (2003), which states: institutions and programs of special education at the public s…