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McIntosh, Gina Valdengo – Online Submission, 2012
In this study a survey instrument was developed to test elementary teachers' attitudes towards incorporating manipulatives in their math lessons frequently. Though the benefits of using math manipulatives has been reported, there seems to be a disconnect between the benefits of manipulative use and the number of teachers integrating them in their…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Teacher Surveys, Test Validity, Elementary School Teachers
Klecker, Beverly M. – Online Submission, 2010
This study examined the increase from 2007-2009 in Kentucky's fourth- grade National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reading scores. This increase was notable because it came after a fifteen-year period of no change. This analysis of change included composite and sub-scale--"Reading Literary Experience" and "Reading to…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Reading Achievement, National Competency Tests, Measures (Individuals)
Oberlander, Judith; Talbert-Johnson, Carolyn – Online Submission, 2007
The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine the perceptions of technology integration by 90 entry level students in a teacher education program. During their field experience placement, candidates observed teachers' integration of technology in the classroom. During the final week of observation, the candidates completed a modified…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Education Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Technology Integration
Bush-Richards, Angela – Online Submission, 2008
This report describes the amount of variance in student achievement that can be attributed to school, teacher, and student-level variables.
Descriptors: Teacher Influence, Student Characteristics, Social Capital, Human Capital