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Brown, Desline A. – ProQuest LLC, 2016
The perspectives of special education teachers on the strategies used to teach mathematics to special education students were examined in this dissertation. Three central research questions that guided the study are: (a) What were New York special education teachers' opinions about the methods they use to teach mathematics to special education…
Descriptors: Mathematics, Special Education, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Education
Filippelli, James Anthony – ProQuest LLC, 2014
This study intended to identify commonalities of fine arts programs at selected private liberal arts colleges and universities in order to ultimately develop an exemplary fine arts program in a similar setting. This study searched for answers to three research questions within the context of art, music, dance, and theatre. The first research…
Descriptors: Fine Arts, Case Studies, Private Colleges, Higher Education
Siman, Nina; Goldenberg, Shifra M.; Gold, Thomas – Research Alliance for New York City Schools, 2014
A major focus of the booming education technology sector is on products that aim to help teachers improve classroom practice. For their part, districts must figure out which of these resources will be most useful to schools. In New York City, the Department of Education developed its own Achievement Reporting and Innovation System (ARIS), which…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Information Systems, Urban Schools
Ascher, Carol; Maguire, Cindy – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 2011
This report describes a follow-up qualitative study, conducted in 2006 by the Annenberg Institute for School Reform, of a small group of New York City high schools that were "beating the odds" in preparing low-performing 9th-grade students for timely high school graduation and college going. The 13 schools included two long-established…
Descriptors: Urban Youth, Qualitative Research, Grade 9, High School Students
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Kregenow, Julia; Rogers, Michael; Constas, Mark – Astronomy Education Review, 2010
We discuss collecting data simultaneously from many different instruments, including both qualitative and quantitative sources. A list of instruments used is provided, and data collection methods are described. Many practical logistical concerns are discussed, warning of potential pitfalls to be avoided. This article is intended to be a practical…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Data Collection, Measures (Individuals), Statistical Analysis
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Pascoe, C. J. – Theory Into Practice, 2012
A lack of good information about what youth are doing with new media stimulates fears and hopes about the relationship between young people and digital technologies. This article focuses on new modes of inquiry into youth new media use, highlighting the challenges, complexities, and opportunities inherent in studying young people's digital…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Educational Innovation, Young Adults, Ethics