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  • An Exploratory Study of Mathematics Disciplinary Practices in Advanced Mathematics

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    Glover, Erin D.
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    Policy and research have increased attention in K12 mathematics education on core mathematical practices such as argumentation, justification, and proof, that are central to students learning and doing mathematics. One reason for this increased focus is the empirical evidence that engaging students in mathematical practices provide more equitable opportunities for...
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    : ___________________________________________________________ Rebekah L. Elliott Policy and research have increased attention in K12

  • What Do We Mean by "Justice"?: An Examination of How Justice is Conceptualized in K-12 Mathematics Education

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    Brunner, Megan E.
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    Issues of injustice in society (e.g. racism, classism, sexism, ableism) are perpetuated in and through educational opportunities, including mathematics learning (Freire, 1970/2000). Those that are committed to disrupting the interlocking systems that create disparities and oppression in mathematics education are considered to be “pursuing justice.” Pursuit of justice can involve...
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    : _____________________________________________________ Rebekah L. Elliott Issues of injustice in society (e.g. racism, classism, sexism, ableism

  • Best Practices in Community College Career Technical Education and Workforce Education Program Review: A Delphi Method Approach

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    Weikel-Delaplane, Carrie
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    While there is an abundance of literature written on academic program review in higher education, there is a gap in the literature found in program review related to community college workforce education programs, employer responsiveness, student employment outcomes, and program discontinuance (Fleming, 2015). Additionally, in the literature review, the researcher...
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    : ______________________________________________________ Tenisha L. Tevis While there is an abundance of literature written on academic program

  • Responsive pedagogies of practice : Researching an ambitious secondary mathematics teacher education design

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    Campbell, Matthew Paul, 1983-
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    Design in secondary mathematics teacher education must prepare teacher candidates to do the work of ambitious and equitable mathematics teaching with skill by situating development in the work of teaching and incorporating opportunities to investigate and enact teaching. Teacher education designs must also be responsive to the work that mathematics...
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    : ______________________________________________________ Rebekah L. Elliott Design in secondary mathematics teacher education must prepare teacher

  • Merging missions : a historical analysis of the University of Alaska Anchorage, 1984–2009

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    Strom, Stephen L.
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    Literature on the evolution of the American higher education system includes a historical and consistent debate over the definition of the higher education mission in the country. Recent debate focuses on mission differentiation between the university and the community college. Acknowledging systemic changes in higher education historically occurred within regions...
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    DISSERTATION OF Stephen L. Strom for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education presented on November

  • Preservice counselors' initial perceptions of client grief style : an analogue study

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    Beckett, L. Catherine
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    Grief--the reaction to a significant loss--is a near-universal human experience, from which a subset of grievers (10%-15%) have difficulty recovering, placing them at high risk for negative health and mental health outcomes (Marks, Jun, & Song, 2007). For those showing substantial distress, counseling has been shown to be an effective...
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                                                                                            AN  ABSTRACT  OF  THE  DISSERTATION  OF     L.  Catherine  Beckett  for  the

  • Cybersupervision of Counselors : Implications for the Enhancement of Social Presence

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    Causey, Jeffrey L.
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    The purpose of this dissertation was to add to the professional literature in counselor education and supervision through inquiry and synthesis of research among online teaching, online counseling, and online communities of practice through the supervision lens of the Discrimination Model. A unique, research-informed framework for synchronous online supervision (i.e.,...
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Jeffrey L. Causey for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

  • The experience of alienation for males ages 16 - 19 from high school in the Pacific Northwest : A phenomenological inquiry

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    Schulz, Lisa L.
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    This qualitative study examined the experiences and perceptions of males aged 16 – 19 who did not complete a traditional high school diploma program because of feeling alienated from the school system. Five participants described their school experiences from elementary school through the point in high school when they decided...
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Lisa L Schulz for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy

  • A Critical Policy Analysis of Dyslexia Policy in One Oregon School District

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    Wiger, Sara L.
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    Persistent reading difficulties are prevalent in U.S. schools and can lead to lower student performance across all subjects as well as distress, anxiety, and depression. In 2022, only 32% of fourth graders in the United States tested as proficient in reading. While there are many factors which affect reading progress...
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Sara L

  • A phenomenological inquiry into the experience of reflection by older adults in adventure-based experiential education

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    Brennan, L. A.
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    This phenomenological inquiry explored dimensions of reflection for older adults in a developmental oriented adventure education experience. Data were gathered from emergent interviews with four individuals while participating in a multi-day, self-contained experiential education program conducted in a rugged environment, and led by a Navajo leader. Two principle research questions...
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    Experiential Education by L. A. “Drew” Brennan A DISSERTATION submitted to