This article discusses disparities in mathematics achievement and instruction for African American students. It finds that African American students often receive lower quality mathematics instruction that is less aligned with recommendations from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics compared to white students. Some key disparities highlighted include African American students being less likely to experience instruction focused on reasoning and non-routine problem solving, more likely to use computers for drill/practice rather than simulations/applications, and more likely to have teachers who do not allow calculator use. The article concludes that addressing these inequities in instruction is necessary to improve mathematics achievement for African American students.
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PhD - Editor-in-Chief, NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Established 1982). Dr. Kritsonis earned his PhD from The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; M.Ed., Seattle Pacific University; Seattle, Washington; BA Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington. He was also named as the Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies at Central Washington University.
Parker, celeste the effectiveness of two reading intervention programs nfaerj...William Kritsonis
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Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PhD - Editor-in-Chief, NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Established 1982). Dr. Kritsonis earned his PhD from The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; M.Ed., Seattle Pacific University; Seattle, Washington; BA Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington. He was also named as the Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies at Central Washington University.
Parker, celeste the effectiveness of two reading intervention programs nfaerj...William Kritsonis
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Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PhD - Editor-in-Chief, NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Established 1982). Dr. Kritsonis earned his PhD from The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; M.Ed., Seattle Pacific University; Seattle, Washington; BA Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington. He was also named as the Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies at Central Washington University.
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Dissertation Chair for Steven Norfleet, Disserta...William Kritsonis
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This document outlines Steven Norfleet's dissertation defense for a mixed methods study on school practices that promote African American student achievement. The study examined how African American students describe their experiences with correlates of effective schools, and how those correlates relate to student achievement in developmental math courses. The defense covers background on the achievement gap problem, purpose/problem statements, significance of studying this issue, the conceptual model drawing on effective schools research, research questions, and a review of relevant literature.
Jennifer K. LeBlanc, Abiola A. Farinde. Published in NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS,...William Kritsonis
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This document summarizes a journal article that discusses culturally responsive science teaching techniques to encourage African American students. It begins with historical context on the underrepresentation and low achievement of African Americans in science. Current data shows a persistent achievement gap, with African Americans scoring lower than other groups on science assessments. The article then discusses movement expressiveness as an important part of African American culture and recommends incorporating movement into science lessons as a culturally responsive teaching strategy. Specific movement-based teaching techniques are described, such as using stations, observation walks, storytelling with gestures, and dances or skits to review concepts. The goal is to improve engagement and science achievement among African American students.
Clarence Johnson, PhD Dissertation Proposal Defense, Dr. William Allan Kritso...William Kritsonis
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Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PhD Dissertation Chair for Clarence Johnson (CJ), PhD Program in Educational Leadership, PVAMU, Member of the Texas A&M University System.
Dr. W.A. Kritsonis, Dissertation Chair for Dr. Steven Norfleetguest2b32b2e
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This dissertation examines practices that are important for improving African American student achievement. The study uses a mixed methods approach to understand student experiences with effective school practices. Quantitative data was collected through a survey of 98 African American students measuring their experiences across 7 correlates of effective schools. Qualitative data involved interviews with 34 students exploring their high school's efforts in areas like providing a safe environment, high expectations, instructional leadership, and home-school relations. The results provide insights into practices that resonate with African American learners and may help close achievement gaps.
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PhD - Editor-in-Chief, NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Established 1982). Dr. Kritsonis earned his PhD from The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; M.Ed., Seattle Pacific University; Seattle, Washington; BA Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington. He was also named as the Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies at Central Washington University.
Parker, celeste the effectiveness of two reading intervention programs nfaerj...William Kritsonis
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Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PhD - Editor-in-Chief, NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Established 1982). Dr. Kritsonis earned his PhD from The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; M.Ed., Seattle Pacific University; Seattle, Washington; BA Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington. He was also named as the Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies at Central Washington University.
Parker, celeste the effectiveness of two reading intervention programs nfaerj...William Kritsonis
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Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PhD - Editor-in-Chief, NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Established 1982). Dr. Kritsonis earned his PhD from The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; M.Ed., Seattle Pacific University; Seattle, Washington; BA Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington. He was also named as the Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies at Central Washington University.
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Dissertation Chair for Steven Norfleet, Disserta...William Kritsonis
ย
This document outlines Steven Norfleet's dissertation defense for a mixed methods study on school practices that promote African American student achievement. The study examined how African American students describe their experiences with correlates of effective schools, and how those correlates relate to student achievement in developmental math courses. The defense covers background on the achievement gap problem, purpose/problem statements, significance of studying this issue, the conceptual model drawing on effective schools research, research questions, and a review of relevant literature.
Jennifer K. LeBlanc, Abiola A. Farinde. Published in NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS,...William Kritsonis
ย
This document summarizes a journal article that discusses culturally responsive science teaching techniques to encourage African American students. It begins with historical context on the underrepresentation and low achievement of African Americans in science. Current data shows a persistent achievement gap, with African Americans scoring lower than other groups on science assessments. The article then discusses movement expressiveness as an important part of African American culture and recommends incorporating movement into science lessons as a culturally responsive teaching strategy. Specific movement-based teaching techniques are described, such as using stations, observation walks, storytelling with gestures, and dances or skits to review concepts. The goal is to improve engagement and science achievement among African American students.
Clarence Johnson, PhD Dissertation Proposal Defense, Dr. William Allan Kritso...William Kritsonis
ย
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PhD Dissertation Chair for Clarence Johnson (CJ), PhD Program in Educational Leadership, PVAMU, Member of the Texas A&M University System.
Dr. W.A. Kritsonis, Dissertation Chair for Dr. Steven Norfleetguest2b32b2e
ย
This dissertation examines practices that are important for improving African American student achievement. The study uses a mixed methods approach to understand student experiences with effective school practices. Quantitative data was collected through a survey of 98 African American students measuring their experiences across 7 correlates of effective schools. Qualitative data involved interviews with 34 students exploring their high school's efforts in areas like providing a safe environment, high expectations, instructional leadership, and home-school relations. The results provide insights into practices that resonate with African American learners and may help close achievement gaps.
This document analyzes student mobility rates and academic achievement at a selected elementary school. It finds that 17-18% of students experienced mobility in recent years. The highest rates of mobility occurred between pre-K to 3rd grade. State test scores declined significantly from 3rd to 5th grade in math and reading, coinciding with increased mobility. While more research is needed, the findings suggest student mobility may impact academic achievement and should be more closely examined.
In a study, teacher candidates who specialized in teaching English as a second language (ESL) were surveyed about their readiness to teach culturally and linguistically diverse students. The majority felt their strengths came from strategies learned in their teacher education program or from exposure to diverse groups. Some cited personality traits like patience and respect. A few felt their own diverse backgrounds prepared them. Recommendations were made to improve ESL teacher preparation programs based on candidates' perceptions of their strengths and challenges in teaching diverse students.
This document summarizes a study that examined factors influencing Asian graduate students' oral participation in American classrooms. The study observed and interviewed Asian students in various majors at a Midwestern university. It found that socio-cultural factors had the largest influence on students' reticence in class, rather than just linguistic abilities. The study aimed to increase understanding of Asian students' experiences to help educators create supportive environments.
EDUC 246 Standardized Testing Multi Media Presentationusique
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The document discusses the history and impact of standardized testing in the US education system. It traces the development of standardized testing from the late 19th century through No Child Left Behind Act of 2002. It also summarizes research finding that high-stakes testing has led to narrowing of curricula, with more time spent on test preparation, but has also been found to improve accountability and student performance outcomes over time.
This document discusses common misconceptions about English language learner (ELL) dropouts and presents information on the realities and causes of high ELL dropout rates. It explores how a lack of uniform data reporting and inconsistencies in identifying ELL graduates skews national statistics. Major causes of ELL dropouts include low social capital, lack of stability, high-stakes testing pressures, and lack of student engagement. The document proposes solutions such as bilingual education, alternative schools, testing students in their native language, and school outreach programs to improve stability and engagement for at-risk ELL students.
Thinking Critically About Social Issues Through Visual MaterialThe Wolfsonian-FIU
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This article addresses an arts integrated social studies curriculum for grades three through five entitled Artful Citizenship, designed by The Wolfsonian-FIU.
Funded by the U.S. Dept of Education's Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination Grant program.
The Relationship between student sense of belonging and college-going beliefs...Dr. Jamie Stagno-Steiner
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Although there is an abundance of research on middle school counseling, college readiness and belonging, there is a gap in the research regarding middle school students
and attempts to correlate their sense of belonging to college-going beliefs. Research identifies eighth grade as a critical time in a studentโs education in which they make
important post-secondary decisions. The research stressed that a studentโs academic achievement was not only influenced by intellectual abilities, but by their school climate. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to identify a correlation between school- based factors, specifically a studentโs sense of belonging, and college-going beliefs. One hundred eighty-four eighth-grade students from a diverse suburban middle school were
surveyed on their college-going beliefs as well as their sense of belonging. In addition, focus groups were facilitated to further explore how students felt about their school environment and post-secondary planning. The findings showed a significant statistical correlation between studentsโ sense of school belonging and college-going beliefs. This is significant because it begins to address the void in the research identifying how school
based factors are related to studentsโ college-going beliefs. Focus group data also enhanced quantitative findings by highlighting how students who described a positive sense of belonging in school had strong intentions and higher confidence for attending college after high school. The results of this research will help educators improve programs, develop stronger relationships with students and strengthen the curriculum to better prepare students for high school and beyond.
This document summarizes a study that aimed to identify subgroups of students at risk of dropping out of high school based on personal, family, and school factors. Through cluster analysis, the researchers identified four subgroups of at-risk students: 1) those exhibiting covert antisocial behaviors, 2) those who are uninterested in school, 3) those with social and school adjustment difficulties, and 4) those exhibiting depressive behaviors. The analysis confirmed the importance of behavior problems and learning difficulties in predicting dropout risk, and also emphasized the role of depression and problematic family and classroom environments. Students at risk reported having little emotional support from parents and perceiving a lack of order in their classrooms.
Patricia Ventura has over 20 years of experience in special education. She holds a Master's degree and is ABD in her doctoral studies. She is certified in special education, educational diagnostician, and ESL. Her experience includes teaching, consulting, overseeing special education programs, and developing curriculum. She currently works as an education consultant.
This article discusses the issues and challenges faced by English Language Learners (ELLs) in public schools, particularly in Texas. It analyzes how standardized testing required by the No Child Left Behind Act has both positive and negative consequences, or "washback effects", for ELLs. While high-stakes testing is meant to improve outcomes for at-risk students like ELLs, it can also increase dropout rates, disproportionately place ELLs in special education, and cause school rankings to focus more on demographics than academic growth. Both quantitative and qualitative data are needed to fully understand the impact of standardized testing on ELLs.
Demonstrating Factors Causing Demotivation in Learning English as a Second La...ijtsrd
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This study aimed to document factors that demotivate college students at the University of Eastern Philippines from learning English as a second language. A survey of 552 students found that they were much demotivated by internal factors like their attitude towards English and socialization, and demotivated by their English competency. Externally, students were much demotivated by teachers' behavior and competence, and the lack of classroom resources. They were also demotivated by the course content and class size/assessment. Overall, students were found to be much demotivated by both internal and external factors in learning English. The researchers proposed teaching strategies like cognitive, social and metacognitive approaches to address demotivation.
A comparative study of the classroom treatment of male and female students of...Alexander Decker
ย
This study examined potential differences in how male and female students are treated in classrooms at the Federal Polytechnic in Ilaro, Nigeria. Surveys were administered to 102 male and 102 female final year students to assess their perceptions of classroom treatment. Interview were also conducted with 8 lecturers. The results found no significant differences between male and female students' perceptions of their classroom experiences. Additionally, there was a negative but weak relationship between males' and females' attitudes toward education. The study concluded that gender does not play a role in how students experience classrooms and that teachers should aim for gender-neutral practices to promote equal opportunities for all students.
Type Of Schools On Loneliness, Guilt, Shame State And Trait Angerijcite
ย
The study aims to determine the factors loneliness, guilt, shame, State
and Trait anger involved in school types of schools. Stratified random
sampling technique was used for the selection of the sample. From the
total population of 750, 38 school students were selected from three
different schools in Chennai city. Personal data sheet developed by the
investigator, Loneliness scale was constructed by Russell D (1996), Guilt
and Shame Taya R.Cohen (2011), The State-Trait Anger expression
inventory-2 Psychological Assessment Resources (1999) were used to
collect data. Results were statistically analyzed through โfโ test,
correlation coefficient. In this present research it has been concluded
school environment has an influence its factors such as Family factor,
Loneliness, Guilt Shame, state and trait anger.
Dr. Donald Ray Brown, Jr., PhD Dissertation Defense, Dr. William Allan Kritso...William Kritsonis
ย
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PhD Dissertation Chair for Dr. Donald Ray Brown, Jr., PhD Program in Educational Leadership, PVAMU, Member of the Texas A&M University System.
School Law - Personnel Issues - Dr. William Allan KritsonisWilliam Kritsonis
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School Law - Personnel Issues - Dr. William Allan Kritsonis
In 2004, Dr. William Allan Kritsonis was recognized as the Central Washington University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies. Dr. Kritsonis was nominated by alumni, former students, friends, faculty, and staff. Final selection was made by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Recipients are CWU graduates of 20 years or more and are recognized for achievement in their professional field and have made a positive contribution to society. For the second consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report placed Central Washington University among the top elite public institutions in the west. CWU was 12th on the list in the 2006 On-Line Education of โAmericaโs Best Colleges.โ
Blackbourn, j[1]. m. two unique organizational communication systems 071809 f...William Kritsonis
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Two unique organizational communication systems are described: 1) a "Who has the Dean's Ear?" suggestion box program implemented at a university that received an average of 60 submissions per month over four years. Students received a personal response from the dean and many suggestions were implemented. 2) An "Express to the Top" employee feedback program created by a business to improve internal communication, where employees could submit questions and suggestions that reached the president. Both systems aimed to facilitate open communication and continuous improvement through approachable, responsive feedback channels.
Lunenburg, fred c[1]. sexual harassment an abuse of power ijmba v13 n1 2010William Kritsonis
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This document summarizes a journal article about sexual harassment in the workplace. It defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual conduct that affects a person's job or creates a hostile environment. There are two main types: quid pro quo harassment, where job benefits are tied to sexual favors, and hostile environment harassment, involving offensive conduct that interferes with work. While quid pro quo is clearer, hostile environment is more subjective and open to interpretation. Sexual harassment negatively impacts victims' well-being and job performance, as well as the overall work environment. Managers must prevent these abuses of power to protect employees and the organization.
Lunenburg, fred c comprehensive assessment of school environments nfeas v29 n...William Kritsonis
ย
The document discusses measuring school environment using the Comprehensive Assessment of School Environments (CASE) framework. It defines school environment as the social, academic, and emotional contexts of the school as perceived by students, teachers, and parents. The CASE model measures school climate, student/teacher/parent satisfaction, and outcomes. It uses validated surveys to assess multiple domains from relationships to safety to academic orientation. The CASE provides a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to evaluating school environment and identifying issues to improve learning and development.
This document analyzes student mobility rates and academic achievement at a selected elementary school. It finds that 17-18% of students experienced mobility in recent years. The highest rates of mobility occurred between pre-K to 3rd grade. State test scores declined significantly from 3rd to 5th grade in math and reading, coinciding with increased mobility. While more research is needed, the findings suggest student mobility may impact academic achievement and should be more closely examined.
In a study, teacher candidates who specialized in teaching English as a second language (ESL) were surveyed about their readiness to teach culturally and linguistically diverse students. The majority felt their strengths came from strategies learned in their teacher education program or from exposure to diverse groups. Some cited personality traits like patience and respect. A few felt their own diverse backgrounds prepared them. Recommendations were made to improve ESL teacher preparation programs based on candidates' perceptions of their strengths and challenges in teaching diverse students.
This document summarizes a study that examined factors influencing Asian graduate students' oral participation in American classrooms. The study observed and interviewed Asian students in various majors at a Midwestern university. It found that socio-cultural factors had the largest influence on students' reticence in class, rather than just linguistic abilities. The study aimed to increase understanding of Asian students' experiences to help educators create supportive environments.
EDUC 246 Standardized Testing Multi Media Presentationusique
ย
The document discusses the history and impact of standardized testing in the US education system. It traces the development of standardized testing from the late 19th century through No Child Left Behind Act of 2002. It also summarizes research finding that high-stakes testing has led to narrowing of curricula, with more time spent on test preparation, but has also been found to improve accountability and student performance outcomes over time.
This document discusses common misconceptions about English language learner (ELL) dropouts and presents information on the realities and causes of high ELL dropout rates. It explores how a lack of uniform data reporting and inconsistencies in identifying ELL graduates skews national statistics. Major causes of ELL dropouts include low social capital, lack of stability, high-stakes testing pressures, and lack of student engagement. The document proposes solutions such as bilingual education, alternative schools, testing students in their native language, and school outreach programs to improve stability and engagement for at-risk ELL students.
Thinking Critically About Social Issues Through Visual MaterialThe Wolfsonian-FIU
ย
This article addresses an arts integrated social studies curriculum for grades three through five entitled Artful Citizenship, designed by The Wolfsonian-FIU.
Funded by the U.S. Dept of Education's Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination Grant program.
The Relationship between student sense of belonging and college-going beliefs...Dr. Jamie Stagno-Steiner
ย
Although there is an abundance of research on middle school counseling, college readiness and belonging, there is a gap in the research regarding middle school students
and attempts to correlate their sense of belonging to college-going beliefs. Research identifies eighth grade as a critical time in a studentโs education in which they make
important post-secondary decisions. The research stressed that a studentโs academic achievement was not only influenced by intellectual abilities, but by their school climate. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to identify a correlation between school- based factors, specifically a studentโs sense of belonging, and college-going beliefs. One hundred eighty-four eighth-grade students from a diverse suburban middle school were
surveyed on their college-going beliefs as well as their sense of belonging. In addition, focus groups were facilitated to further explore how students felt about their school environment and post-secondary planning. The findings showed a significant statistical correlation between studentsโ sense of school belonging and college-going beliefs. This is significant because it begins to address the void in the research identifying how school
based factors are related to studentsโ college-going beliefs. Focus group data also enhanced quantitative findings by highlighting how students who described a positive sense of belonging in school had strong intentions and higher confidence for attending college after high school. The results of this research will help educators improve programs, develop stronger relationships with students and strengthen the curriculum to better prepare students for high school and beyond.
This document summarizes a study that aimed to identify subgroups of students at risk of dropping out of high school based on personal, family, and school factors. Through cluster analysis, the researchers identified four subgroups of at-risk students: 1) those exhibiting covert antisocial behaviors, 2) those who are uninterested in school, 3) those with social and school adjustment difficulties, and 4) those exhibiting depressive behaviors. The analysis confirmed the importance of behavior problems and learning difficulties in predicting dropout risk, and also emphasized the role of depression and problematic family and classroom environments. Students at risk reported having little emotional support from parents and perceiving a lack of order in their classrooms.
Patricia Ventura has over 20 years of experience in special education. She holds a Master's degree and is ABD in her doctoral studies. She is certified in special education, educational diagnostician, and ESL. Her experience includes teaching, consulting, overseeing special education programs, and developing curriculum. She currently works as an education consultant.
This article discusses the issues and challenges faced by English Language Learners (ELLs) in public schools, particularly in Texas. It analyzes how standardized testing required by the No Child Left Behind Act has both positive and negative consequences, or "washback effects", for ELLs. While high-stakes testing is meant to improve outcomes for at-risk students like ELLs, it can also increase dropout rates, disproportionately place ELLs in special education, and cause school rankings to focus more on demographics than academic growth. Both quantitative and qualitative data are needed to fully understand the impact of standardized testing on ELLs.
Demonstrating Factors Causing Demotivation in Learning English as a Second La...ijtsrd
ย
This study aimed to document factors that demotivate college students at the University of Eastern Philippines from learning English as a second language. A survey of 552 students found that they were much demotivated by internal factors like their attitude towards English and socialization, and demotivated by their English competency. Externally, students were much demotivated by teachers' behavior and competence, and the lack of classroom resources. They were also demotivated by the course content and class size/assessment. Overall, students were found to be much demotivated by both internal and external factors in learning English. The researchers proposed teaching strategies like cognitive, social and metacognitive approaches to address demotivation.
A comparative study of the classroom treatment of male and female students of...Alexander Decker
ย
This study examined potential differences in how male and female students are treated in classrooms at the Federal Polytechnic in Ilaro, Nigeria. Surveys were administered to 102 male and 102 female final year students to assess their perceptions of classroom treatment. Interview were also conducted with 8 lecturers. The results found no significant differences between male and female students' perceptions of their classroom experiences. Additionally, there was a negative but weak relationship between males' and females' attitudes toward education. The study concluded that gender does not play a role in how students experience classrooms and that teachers should aim for gender-neutral practices to promote equal opportunities for all students.
Type Of Schools On Loneliness, Guilt, Shame State And Trait Angerijcite
ย
The study aims to determine the factors loneliness, guilt, shame, State
and Trait anger involved in school types of schools. Stratified random
sampling technique was used for the selection of the sample. From the
total population of 750, 38 school students were selected from three
different schools in Chennai city. Personal data sheet developed by the
investigator, Loneliness scale was constructed by Russell D (1996), Guilt
and Shame Taya R.Cohen (2011), The State-Trait Anger expression
inventory-2 Psychological Assessment Resources (1999) were used to
collect data. Results were statistically analyzed through โfโ test,
correlation coefficient. In this present research it has been concluded
school environment has an influence its factors such as Family factor,
Loneliness, Guilt Shame, state and trait anger.
Dr. Donald Ray Brown, Jr., PhD Dissertation Defense, Dr. William Allan Kritso...William Kritsonis
ย
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PhD Dissertation Chair for Dr. Donald Ray Brown, Jr., PhD Program in Educational Leadership, PVAMU, Member of the Texas A&M University System.
School Law - Personnel Issues - Dr. William Allan KritsonisWilliam Kritsonis
ย
School Law - Personnel Issues - Dr. William Allan Kritsonis
In 2004, Dr. William Allan Kritsonis was recognized as the Central Washington University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies. Dr. Kritsonis was nominated by alumni, former students, friends, faculty, and staff. Final selection was made by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Recipients are CWU graduates of 20 years or more and are recognized for achievement in their professional field and have made a positive contribution to society. For the second consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report placed Central Washington University among the top elite public institutions in the west. CWU was 12th on the list in the 2006 On-Line Education of โAmericaโs Best Colleges.โ
Blackbourn, j[1]. m. two unique organizational communication systems 071809 f...William Kritsonis
ย
Two unique organizational communication systems are described: 1) a "Who has the Dean's Ear?" suggestion box program implemented at a university that received an average of 60 submissions per month over four years. Students received a personal response from the dean and many suggestions were implemented. 2) An "Express to the Top" employee feedback program created by a business to improve internal communication, where employees could submit questions and suggestions that reached the president. Both systems aimed to facilitate open communication and continuous improvement through approachable, responsive feedback channels.
Lunenburg, fred c[1]. sexual harassment an abuse of power ijmba v13 n1 2010William Kritsonis
ย
This document summarizes a journal article about sexual harassment in the workplace. It defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual conduct that affects a person's job or creates a hostile environment. There are two main types: quid pro quo harassment, where job benefits are tied to sexual favors, and hostile environment harassment, involving offensive conduct that interferes with work. While quid pro quo is clearer, hostile environment is more subjective and open to interpretation. Sexual harassment negatively impacts victims' well-being and job performance, as well as the overall work environment. Managers must prevent these abuses of power to protect employees and the organization.
Lunenburg, fred c comprehensive assessment of school environments nfeas v29 n...William Kritsonis
ย
The document discusses measuring school environment using the Comprehensive Assessment of School Environments (CASE) framework. It defines school environment as the social, academic, and emotional contexts of the school as perceived by students, teachers, and parents. The CASE model measures school climate, student/teacher/parent satisfaction, and outcomes. It uses validated surveys to assess multiple domains from relationships to safety to academic orientation. The CASE provides a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to evaluating school environment and identifying issues to improve learning and development.
The document discusses expository text structure and its importance for students' comprehension. It provides research findings that show expository text is more difficult than narrative text for comprehension and recall. The document also presents a matrix that describes five common types of expository text structures (description, sequence, comparison/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution), including their defining attributes, example signal words used, and potential graphic organizers to represent each structure. Finally, the document discusses strategies teachers can use to help students identify different expository text structures.
This article discusses the issues and challenges faced by English Language Learners (ELLs) in public schools, particularly in Texas. It analyzes how standardized testing required by the No Child Left Behind Act has both positive and negative consequences, or "washback effects", for ELLs. While high-stakes testing is meant to improve outcomes for at-risk students like ELLs, it can also increase dropout rates, referrals to special education, and fail to account for the impact of student demographics on school performance rankings. The article calls for more data on both the intended and unintended consequences of standardized testing on ELLs and schools with large ELL populations.
The document discusses the future of education in the United States. It notes that while difficult to predict, attempting to foresee future needs is important for proper preparation. Global issues like rising population, declining resources, and geopolitical tensions will impact education. Technological advances and changing demographics, like the slowing growth rate of the US population, will also influence education systems. The curriculum of the future will likely focus more on math, science, and technology to meet societal demands.
Dr. Elaine Wilmore - Notes, PVAMU Workshop - Dr. Arthur L. Petterway, Dr. Clement Glenn, Dr. William Allan Kritsonis - PVAMU - The Texas A&M University System
A system wide turnaround transformational blueprint(schooling) National FORUM...William Kritsonis
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Dr. Fred C. Lunenburg, Sam Houston State University - Published in NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS, Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Editor-in-Chief (Since 1983) See: www.nationalforum.com
This document provides information about National Forum Journals, a group of national refereed journals founded in 1982. It lists 18 peer-reviewed articles published in 2012 across several National Forum Journals. It also provides additional details about National Forum Journals, noting they are professionally peer-reviewed and published both nationally and worldwide, with over 1,000 articles available online and over 250,000 annual website visitors. The journals have published over 2,000 articles by more than 5,200 professors since being founded in 1982.
A National Perspective For Cultivating Working Relationships HughesWilliam Kritsonis
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William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
PhD, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 1976
M.Ed. Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, Washington, 1971
B.A. Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington
Visiting Scholar, Columbia University, Teachers College, New York, 1981
Doctor of Humane Letters, School of Graduate Studies, Southern Christian University
1) A school principal reported a teacher to Child Protective Services for allegedly hitting a student with a chair based on interviews with the student and others. The teacher sued the principal for defamation and conspiracy.
2) The court found that the principal was entitled to immunity for reports made in good faith to child protective services. The principal provided affidavits demonstrating her reasonable belief that reporting was required, while the teacher provided no evidence that no reasonable principal would have believed reporting was necessary.
3) The court reversed the trial court's denial of summary judgment for the principal, finding that she was entitled to immunity as her report was made in good faith.
La treace Craig - Our iceberg is melting summary, submitted to William Allan ...William Kritsonis
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The document summarizes a book review comparing changes faced by a school district to a story about penguins dealing with their melting iceberg home. The school district is facing budget cuts requiring changes like staff reductions. Leaders are following eight steps for successful change: creating urgency, forming a guiding team, developing a vision/strategy, communicating for buy-in, empowering others, achieving short wins, maintaining momentum, and establishing a new culture. The story is used as an analogy to explain how the district is addressing these steps, such as creating urgency about cuts and forming a leadership team to guide reductions.
Life Skills Activities by William Allan Kritsonis, PhDWilliam Kritsonis
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Life Skills Activities by William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
About William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
Dr. Kritsonis is Tenured Professor of Educational Leadership at Prairie View A&M University โ Member of the Texas A&M University System. He teaches in the PhD Program in Educational Leadership. Dr. Kritsonis taught the Inaugural class session in the doctoral program at the start of the fall 2004 academic year. In October 2006, Dr. Kritsonis chaired and graduated the first doctoral student to earn a PhD in Educational Leadership at Prairie View A&M University. Since then, Dr. Kritsonis has chaired 22 doctoral dissertations along with serving as a committee member on many others.
Dr. Kritsonis Lectures at the University of Oxford, Oxford, England
In 2005, Dr. Kritsonis was an Invited Visiting Lecturer at the Oxford Round Table at Oriel College in the University of Oxford, Oxford, England. His lecture was entitled the Ways of Knowing through the Realms of Meaning.
Dr. Kritsonis Recognized as Distinguished Alumnus
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1. NATIONAL FORUM OF APPLIED EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL
VOLUME 20, NUMBER 3, 2006
The National Dilemma Of African American Students:
Disparities In Mathematics Achievement And
Instruction
Clarence Johnson William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
PhD Student in Educational Leadership Professor
Prairie View A&M University PhD Program in Educational Leadership
Director of Safe and Secure Schools Prairie View A&M University
Aldine Independent School District Member of the Texas A&M University System
Houston, Texas
ABSTRACT
A significant number of African American students are failing mathematics courses.
Identifying the causes of the students failing mathematics courses will solve a
problem that has existed for almost a century. Current research will state that
disparities in mathematics exist in American schools. This article will present
reasons why African American students are facing the disparities in mathematics
achievement and instruction. These disparities translate into real differences in the
services that are provided African American students in schools in America. Efforts
to rectify these inequalities are aimed at closing the achievement gap between the
populations. Consequently, making American schools adequate learning institutions
for all students is an on-going challenge.
E
vidence of disparities in mathematics achievement continues to show up in
studentsโ assessment scores, course enrollment patterns, and allocation of
resources in American schools. When examining the achievement disparities and
the achievement levels of African American students, as well as other ethnic groups,
researchers are becoming increasingly dismayed. Studies show that African American
students receive mathematics instruction that is not consistent with mathematics
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education reform. The mathematics instruction that many African American students
receive is in opposition to their culture styles and learning preferences (Lubienski, 2001).
Disparities in Mathematics and Instruction for African American Students
The purpose of this essay is to present reasons why the disparities in mathematics
and instruction for African American students. Studies indicate that African American
studentsโ mathematics achievement levels are indicative of the instruction that they
receive. Data collected on teachersโ instructional practices indicate differences between
African American students and their peers. NAEP data suggest that most African
American students are not experiencing instructional practices consistent with the
recommendations suggested by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
(NCTM), whereas more white students are experiencing NCTM standards-based
instruction (Lubienski, 2001). African American students in grade eight reported that
their teachers were less likely to emphasize reasoning and non-routine problem solving
when compared to national responses (Strutchens and Silver, 2000). Teachers of African
American students reported having as much access to technology as those of white
students; however, there are differences in how the technology is used. African American
students were more likely to use computers for drill and practice or games, whereas their
white counterparts were more likely to use computers for simulations, demonstrations, or
application of concepts (Lubienski, 2001). Teachers of African American students were
more likely to use worksheets on a daily basis than teachers of white students (Strutchens
and Silver, 2000). Fifty-eight percent of African American eighth grade students agreed
that mathematics is mostly memorizing facts, which is significantly more than the 40
percent reporting nationally (Strutchens and Silver, 2000). Furthermore, African
American students were more likely to have teachers who reported no use of calculators
in mathematics class and to have teachers who reported not allowing calculator use on
assignments. (Lubienski (2001) reported that the gaps between African American and
White students in technology use and instructional practices are not attributed to
socioeconomic differences, but to race.
NAEP data have been used to show that several factors, such as socioeconomic
status, school policies, allocation of human and material resources, and classroom
instructional practices, may account for performances disparities in mathematics (Oakes
1990; Secada 1992; Tate 1997). NAEP results show that, as a group, African American
students typically score below their peers in all mathematics content area. Many studies
have examined the factors related to academic achievement (e.g., Gross; Reynolds and
Walberg, 1992a). Various models of educational productivity have been proposed and
examined in efforts to define the major factors related to academic achievement.
Although the models vary, research findings reveal some common underlying factors,
including exposure to instruction, attitude toward subject matter, and parental support
(Reynolds and Walberg 1992a)
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Testing Racial Differences in Mathematics Achievement
To test racial difference in mathematics achievement, researchers examined data
on 683 African American students and 683 randomly chosen European American
students from the United States population who represented age thirteen in the Second
International Mathematics Study (SIMS). The first purpose of the researchers study was
to determine whether the mean scores of mathematics achievement, exposure to
instruction, attitude toward mathematics, and parental support were different for African
American and for European American students. The second purpose was to examine a
structural model of mathematics achievement, according to which the mathematics
achievement of eighth-grade students was considered to be related to (1) exposure to
mathematics instruction and (2) parental support (Reynolds and Walberg 1992a),
controlling for gender and socioeconomic status (SES) (as measured by the fathersโ
occupational status). In addition, parental support was considered to be related to attitude
toward mathematics (Majoribanks, 1987), controlling for gender and SES. The
researchers did not hypothesize, however, that exposure to instruction was influenced by
other factors because the eighth graders in the study had not had a choice in the classes
they had taken. The relationship between mathematics achievement and attitude toward
mathematics was hypothesized to be significant and positive (Tocci and Engelhard 1991).
Race-Related Educational Research โ European American Students
One of the most consistent findings in race-related educational research is that
European American students tend to perform better on academic tasks than do African
American students (Hall, Howe, Merkel, and Lederman, 1986). In the area of
mathematics, Matthews (1984) found that African American students consistently scored
below the national average on standardized tests of mathematics achievement: according
to Hall et al. (1986), they consistently scored below European American students. In
National Assessment of Educational Progress data (Owen, 1991), African American
students ranked approximately 11 percentage points below the national average at age 9,
15 percentage points below the national average at age 13, and 17 percentage points
below the national average at age 17 in mathematics. Although many studies have shown
a substantial correlation between race and academic achievement, they did not consider
the important factors the researchers are looking at here, exposure to instruction, attitude
toward subject matter, and parental support. Furthermore, those studies did not control
for SES and gender. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report
has shown the positive effects of exposure to mathematics instruction on mathematics
achievement (Reynolds and Walberg 1992a). The mathematics scores of high school
seniors who took the NAEP mathematics test were positively correlated with the highest
course taken and with the number of mathematics courses completed.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics โ Profound Influence on Reform
The National Council of Teachers Mathematics (NCTM) has had the most
profound influence on reform in mathematics education with the publications of its
curriculum, professional teaching, and assessment documents in 1989, 1991, 1995, and
2000. The documents recommend standards for the mathematics curriculum in grades
pre-K to 12, professional standards for mathematics educators, and assessment standards
for evaluating the quality of both student achievement and curriculum. NCTM documents
acknowledge that cultural experiences, social background, and gender of students have
been ignored in mathematics education and that differences among students are not taken
into account in the teaching and learning of mathematics. Principles and Standards for
School Mathematics (PSSM) (NCTM, 2000) highlighted equity by making it the first
principle for reform of school mathematics: โExcellence in mathematics education
requires equity; raising expectations for studentsโ learning, developing effective methods
of supporting the learning of mathematics by all students, and providing students and
teachers the resources they needโ (p. 12). PSSM offers a broad view of what it takes to
accomplish equity. That includes having high expectations for all students,
accommodating for differences, and equitable allocation of human and material
resources.
Principles and Standards for School Mathematics Captures Inequities
PSSM captures the essence of some conditions that lead to inequities in a school
context by acknowledging that 1) low expectations negatively impact marginalized
students in mathematics, 2) access to quality mathematics is not always equitable, and 3)
allocation of material and human resources is not always equitable (NCTM, 2000). PSSM
addresses equity as it relates to curriculum, instruction, and assessment neither situates
equity within the larger societal context nor offers suggestions for building an
infrastructure for equity in mathematics education. Like the PSSM, other NCTM
Standards documents the Assessment Standards for School Mathematics (NCTM, 1995).
Professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics (NCTM, 1991), and Curriculum and
Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics (NCTM, 1989) situates equity only within
the context of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. These Standards documents also
recognize that inequities exist in mathematics education but they fail to address the
causes and roots of inequities.
According to PSSM (NCTM, 2000), equity should be a goal for mathematics
education. If equity is a goal in mathematics education, then mathematics educators must
develop an infrastructure for equity comparable to the infrastructure developed that
guided reform in curriculum materials, assessment, and pedagogy Weissglass, 2000). Too
often, race, racism, and social justice are relegated as issues not appropriate for
mathematics education when actually these issues are central to the learning and teaching
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of mathematics for all students. Building an infrastructure for equity in mathematics
requires understanding the causes and roots that leads to inequities (Apple, 1999); and is
necessary to bring about changes in policies, practices, and people (Weissglass, 2000).
African American Students Lack Access to Qualified Teachers
Curriculum inequalities are exacerbated by Black studentsโ lack of access to
qualified teachers, high-quality materials, equipment, and laboratories, among other
things. Despite the rhetoric of American equality and the effects of school desegregation
and finance reform, the school experiences of African American and other minority
students in the United States continue to be substantially separate and unequal. Nearly
two-thirds of minority students attend predominantly minority schools, and one-third of
Black students attend intensely segregated schools (90% or more minority enrollment)
(Orfield, Monfort, & Aaron, 1989), most of which are in central cities.
Disparities and Inequalities Persist
Although some progress has been made since Brown v. Board of Education,
dramatic disparities persist. Jonathan Kozolโs 1991 Savage Inequalities describes the
striking differences between public schools in urban settings; schools whose population is
between 95 and 99% non-White; and their suburban counterparts. While Chicago public
schools spent just over $5,000 per student in 1989, nearby Niles Township High School
spent $9,371 per student. While central city Camden, New Jersey schools spent$3,500
that year, affluent suburban Princeton spent $7,725 per student. Schools in New York
City spent $7,300 in 1990, while those in nearby suburbs like Manhasset and Great Neck
spent over $15,000 per student for a population with many fewer special needs (p. 236-
237).
Savage Inequalities (Kozol, 1991) is replete with familiar yet poignant stories. For
instance at MacKenzie High School in Detroit word processing courses are taught
without word processors because the school cannot afford them (p. 198). Public School
261 in New York City has no windows in many classrooms and recess is not possible
because there is no playground (pp. 85-87). East St. Louis Senior High Schoolโs biology
lab has no laboratory tables or usable dissecting kits (p. 28). Meanwhile, children in
neighboring suburban schools enjoy features like a 27-acre campus (p. 65), an athletic
program featuring golf, fencing, ice hockey, and lacrosse (p. 157), and a computer
hookup to Dow Jones to study stocks transactions (p. 158).
The disparities in physical facilities are the tip of the iceberg. Shortages of funds
make it difficult for urban and poor rural schools to compete in the marketplace for
qualified teachers as well as to provide the equipment and learning materials students
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need. When districts do not find qualified teachers, they assign the least able individuals
to the students with the least political clout. In 1990, for example, the Los Angeles City
School District was sued by students in predominantly minority schools because their
schools were not only overcrowded and less well funded than other schools; they were
also disproportionately staffed by inexperienced and unprepared teachers hired on
emergency credentials. Unequal assignment of teachers creates ongoing differentials in
expenditures and access to educational resources; including the knowledge well-prepared
teachers rely on in offering high-quality instruction. (Rodriguez et al. v. Los Angeles
Unified School District, Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles #C611358.
Consent decree filed August 12, 1992). In 1999, students in Californiaโs predominantly
minority schools were 10 times more likely to have uncertified teachers than those in
predominantly White schools (Shields et al., 1999). A recent lawsuit brought in
California documents the conditions in more than 100 schools serving minority students
where facilities are unsafe and inadequate; textbooks and other supplies are unavailable;
and most of the staff is untrained and uncertified (Williams et al., State of California,
Supreme Court of the State of California, filed June, 2000).
Disparities in teaching quality are a long-standing reality for African American
students. In โClosing the Divide,โ Robert Dreeben (1987) describes the results of his
study of reading instruction and outcomes for 300 Black and Whites first graders across
seven schools in the Chicago area. He found that differences in reading outcomes among
students were almost entirely explained, not socioeconomic status or race, but by the
quality of instruction the students received.
Concluding Remarks
In conclusion, we have identified what researchers have documented on
disparities in mathematics and instruction for African American students. This article also
found that the quality of instruction received by African American students, on average,
was much lower than that received by Whites students, thus creating a racial gap in
aggregate achievement at the end of first grade. In fact, the highest ability group in
Dreebenโs sample was in a school in a low-income African American neighborhood.
These students learned less during first grade than their lower aptitude White counterparts
because their teacher was unable to provide the quality instruction this talented group
deserved.
Curricular differences like these are widespread, and they explain much of the
disparity between the achievement of White and minority students and between those of
higher and lower-income levels (Lee & Byrk, 1988; Oakes, 1985). When students of
similar backgrounds and initial achievement levels are exposed to more and less
challenging curriculum material, those given the richer curriculum opportunities
outperform those placed in less challenging classes (Alexander & McDill, 1976;
Gamoran & Behrends, 1987; Oakes, 1985).
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Finally, American schools must accept the challenges of instructing African
American students. The next century must reflect an upswing in the success of student
learning in the African American community. Americaโs schools are equipped to educate
all students!
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