The utilization of sport psychology (SP) and mental performance consultants (MPCs) is becoming a mainstream resource among collegiate athletic programs. Junior colleges have yet to make this transition due to the many unique challenges they face. The primary gatekeepers of junior college athletic programs are the Athletic Directors (ADs), and as…

Reading Fluency is a key skill that is classified as the bridge to comprehension and overall factor in student academic achievement. While the official language of Belize is English, the vast majority of Belizean Students are English Language Learners (Handbook of Policies and Procedures, 2000). Therefore, they may be at a disadvantage if they are…

This convergent parallel mixed-methods study examines the relationship between high school mathematics teachers' research-based instructional practices and students' learning outcomes in Algebra 1 classrooms at a high school in a central region of a Southern U.S. State. The research addresses improving mathematics proficiency in the United States,…

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for increased adolescent mental health support in the school setting. This evidence-based quality improvement project aimed to determine if implementing a clinical mental health pathway increases the number of mental health screenings completed and increases school nurse practitioners' comfort and…

This action research study explored students' perceptions of academic emotions during a product and process choice assignment. Twenty-nine students volunteered to participate in two sections of a music appreciation class taught by the same instructor at a private liberal arts college in the northeast--a mixed methods design collected survey and…

Background: Continuing education, knowledge acquisition, and competence are required of all professional Registered Nurses. Remaining current in care delivery is the responsibility of nurses supported by professional development specialists and educators. With the ongoing flood of new information on how to best deliver care, educators need to make…

This dissertation examines the impact of outdoor learning, including constructivist theories on student development in natural resource curricula. It highlights the importance of experiential, hands-on learning that connects students with nature. This approach challenges traditional methods by exploring active participation and sensory-rich…

The use of substance has risen in America over the years so much so that the last few years America has been battling an opioid crisis. The age of reported first use of substances has been as early as 10 years of age. Many prevention programs have developed over the years to reduce the risk of substance use and misuse, and later addiction. Few…

This study was conducted to provide a better understanding of how teacher mentors are trained and supported by their coaches through the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) On the Rise Academy's mentor training program. The focus of the study was to uncover what teacher mentors viewed as effective training in their roles while…

This research focuses on a dual mediation model designed to describe the learning process of sixth grade students practicing mathematics to improve Mathematics Operation Proficiency while experiencing different forms of feedback. The variables of interest in this study are the predictor variable feedback type, the mediating variables of Affective…

In South Carolina, much focus was applied to the End of Course Examinations Program, or EOCEP. The EOCEP was used to measure mastery of academic standards in gateway courses. School effectiveness and student proficiency were two areas measured by individual student outcomes. All public schools were subject to EOCEP testing in South Carolina.…

The purpose of this quantitative ex post facto study was to determine if, and to what extent, differences existed in pre-and-post math scores following the VMath intervention for Title I 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in the Southwestern United States. Three research questions guided this study: (1) is there a statistically significant difference in…

The purpose of this study is to investigate how a virtual mentored research program, the National Summer Undergraduate Research Project (NSURP), affects sense of belonging among underserved students in science fields. Examining the effects of virtual research programs can contribute to the body of research on ways to instill sense of belonging…

It is estimated that less than 20% of young people worldwide are receiving the recommended 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per day (Riley, Lubans, Holmes, & Morgan, 2014). Delaware and many other states around the country use FITNESSGRAM to assess students' overall physical fitness. The FITNESSGRAM® is a physical…

Purpose: This quality improvement project aimed to provide an educational intervention for the El Rio Pascua clinic staff regarding the importance and process of screening for future fall risk in adults 65 and older (older adults). Background: Falls are the leading cause of injury death in older adults in the United States, accounting for…