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A Qualitative Analysis of Administrative Oversight of Inclusionary Environments in Secondary Classrooms
Title
A Qualitative Analysis of Administrative Oversight of Inclusionary Environments in Secondary Classrooms
Year Issued
2020
Abstract
The position of principal has evolved into one with many responsibilities ranging from managerial to visionary leader. Federal legislation has placed an added layer of responsibility through the implementation of Public Law 94-142 which supported social justice refor...
Show moreThe position of principal has evolved into one with many responsibilities ranging from managerial to visionary leader. Federal legislation has placed an added layer of responsibility through the implementation of Public Law 94-142 which supported social justice reforms that were meant to include students with disabilities and provide an education for them alongside their non-disabled peers. The changes brought about by this legislation and its iterations, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and No Child Left Behind Act, have supported inclusionary actions taken by schools and placed importance on effectiveness of the programs used to educate all students. Despite more students with disabilities being included in general education classrooms, schools still struggle with supporting effective inclusionary programs. This study conducted an exploration of a principal’s decision making processes by gathering descriptions of their background experiences, leadership, and structural management of inclusionary environments. It offers insight into what inclusionary environments look like through the eyes of the principal. Research was conducted through a case study with three principals using phenomenological techniques. This study revealed four themes that provide a vibrant description of the inclusionary environments in these principal’s buildings. The principals interviewed in this study discussed their background experiences as teachers, their professional certification coursework, leadership approaches and the structural management of inclusion. Their insight can help one to think about inclusion as they do on a daily basis.
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Author
William Jordan
A qualitative research study on the impact of administrative support and access to culturally responsive tools among teachers serving at-risk populations
Title
A qualitative research study on the impact of administrative support and access to culturally responsive tools among teachers serving at-risk populations
Year Issued
2023
Abstract
This qualitative research study analyzed open-ended survey responses from teachers and administrators regarding perceptions of the support administrators provide for culturally responsive practices and addressing the needs of at-risk and underserved populations. For ...
Show moreThis qualitative research study analyzed open-ended survey responses from teachers and administrators regarding perceptions of the support administrators provide for culturally responsive practices and addressing the needs of at-risk and underserved populations. For purposes of this research study, the teacher group included educators who have an impact on the day-to-day functions within the classroom environment: paraprofessionals, assistants, and related service providers. Building-level principals, assistant principals, and central office administration including superintendent, assistant superintendent, curriculum supervisor, and special education supervisor(s) were included in the administrator group. Responses from both groups were reviewed separately and comparatively to determine whether there were similarities and differences between teachers’ perceptions of the supports provided by administrators and administrators’ perceptions of the supports they provide. Qualitative data were reviewed and evaluated to provide an analysis aligned with the study’s research questions. Participants were from a diverse group of professionals across Pennsylvania. Survey responses maintained full confidentiality of the participants for protection from any potential negative consequences or outcomes from their participation in the research project. A comprehensive review of the literature was completed to provide comparative data to complement the study results and analysis of individual survey responses. The overall outcome of the study is dependent on and limited based on the participant sample size and diversity of the participant environments. Keywords: administrator, confidential, correlation, culturally responsive, diversity, hand-coding, survey-based perception, participant, professional development, qualitative research study, retention, support, systematic inequalities, teacher
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Author
Smith, M. Glynnes
Quast, Garry Interview Audio
Title
Quast, Garry Interview Audio
Year Created
2008
Abstract
Audio recording of the interview of Garry Quast conducted on September 16, 2008.
Sub-title
ROCKvoices Oral History Project
Quast, Garry Interview Transcript
Title
Quast, Garry Interview Transcript
Year Created
2008
Abstract
Transcript of the interview of Garry Quast conducted on September 16, 2008.
Sub-title
ROCKvoices Oral History Project
Quast, Garry Interview Video Clip
Title
Quast, Garry Interview Video Clip
Year Created
2008
Abstract
Video clip from the interview of Garry Quast conducted on September 16, 2008.
Sub-title
ROCKvoices Oral History Project
Queens of Slippery Rock
Title
Queens of Slippery Rock
Abstract
The essay "Queens of Slippery Rock" from issue #13 of the SLAB literary magazine.
Year Created
2017
Year Issued
2018
Author
Rose Xavier, Brenna Waugaman
Sub-title
SLAB Issue #13
Queens of Slippery Rock Oral History Collection
Title
Queens of Slippery Rock Oral History Collection
Abstract
The Queens of Slippery Rock Oral History project was conceived by Dr. Mark O'Connor, an associate professor of English at SRU. Rose Xavier, an English literature major from the class of 2018, researched and conducted interviews of Slippery Rock Homecoming Queens. The...
Show moreThe Queens of Slippery Rock Oral History project was conceived by Dr. Mark O'Connor, an associate professor of English at SRU. Rose Xavier, an English literature major from the class of 2018, researched and conducted interviews of Slippery Rock Homecoming Queens. The research culminated in the essay “Queens of Slippery Rock” co-authored by Xavier and Brenna Waugaman for the 2018 edition of SLAB literary magazine.
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Queer clients' experiences of harm in therapy
Title
Queer clients' experiences of harm in therapy
Year Issued
2023
Abstract
This thesis aimed to explore how queer clients experience harm in music therapy and how that harm impacted the therapeutic relationship and process. Upon completing an initial interest and demographic survey, four participants were selected to participate in semi-str...
Show moreThis thesis aimed to explore how queer clients experience harm in music therapy and how that harm impacted the therapeutic relationship and process. Upon completing an initial interest and demographic survey, four participants were selected to participate in semi-structured Zoom interviews. Interviews were transcribed and coded, resulting in seven themes: 1) therapist responses, 2) client responses, 3) qualities of the therapeutic relationship, 4) client perceptions of therapist, 5) impact on client and the therapeutic process, 6) barriers to accessing therapy, and 7) what builds safety and trust. Findings are discussed in relation to the research questions, and implications for clinical practice and suggestions for future research are also provided.
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Author
Neumann, Jess
Randy Riggle Publicity Photograph
Title
Randy Riggle Publicity Photograph
Year Created
1992
Abstract
Digitized copy of the Randy Riggle Publicity Photograph
Sub-title
Xtremes Publicity Photograph Collection
Ras Prophet Publicity Photograph
Title
Ras Prophet Publicity Photograph
Year Created
1993
Abstract
Digitized copy of the Ras Prophet Publicity Photograph
Sub-title
Xtremes Publicity Photograph Collection
Razzano, Louis Interview Audio
Title
Razzano, Louis Interview Audio
Year Created
1991
Abstract
Audio recording of the interview of Louis Razzano on June 18, 1991.
Sub-title
Slippery Rock University in the Sixties Oral History Collection
Razzano, Louis Interview Transcript
Title
Razzano, Louis Interview Transcript
Year Created
1991
Abstract
Transcript of the interview of Louis Razzano on June 18, 1991.
Sub-title
Slippery Rock University in the Sixties Oral History Collection
Reading instruction for students with reading disabilities
Title
Reading instruction for students with reading disabilities
Abstract
Students with a reading disability often struggle to become proficient readers. The learning support teachers challenged with the job of teaching these students to read can significantly affect the level to which they become competent readers. However, without scient...
Show moreStudents with a reading disability often struggle to become proficient readers. The learning support teachers challenged with the job of teaching these students to read can significantly affect the level to which they become competent readers. However, without scientifically-based reading instruction, many students will struggle with the reading process, and many will not learn to read at a proficient level. Therefore, it was the purpose of this qualitative research study to explore the lived experiences of elementary special education teachers currently teaching reading to students with reading disabilities. Through the use of a hermeneutic phenomenological design, the researcher utilized questionnaires and semi-structured interviews of elementary learning support teachers in order to develop a deeper understanding of the internal and external factors that affect their practice. The researcher subsequently transcribed, coded, and analyzed the content of the interviews to identify themes within three broad categories: 1) internal factors influencing the teaching practices of elementary special education teachers as they teach students with a reading disability to read, 2) external factors influencing the practices of elementary special education teachers as they teach students with a reading disability to read, and 3) specialized knowledge that special education teachers possess and apply when teaching students with a reading disability to read. Through this study, the researcher sought to better understand these factors and how they affect the practices carried out by special education teachers in their pursuit of teaching students to read proficiently. The insights garnered through this process illuminated the importance of understanding how various factors influence how special education teachers plan and carry out specialized reading instruction for students with reading disabilities.
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Year Issued
2022
Author
Whitman, Rebecca
Sub-title
the internal and external factors influencing the teaching practices of elementary special education teachers when working with students with reading disabilities
Recognizing and navigating dynamics of power in the therapeutic relationship
Title
Recognizing and navigating dynamics of power in the therapeutic relationship
Abstract
This critical thematic analysis study aims to explore how music therapists identify and navigate the complex dynamics of power in therapeutic relationships. Current literature illustrates how various theoretical lens’ view and address power structures in therapy, poi...
Show moreThis critical thematic analysis study aims to explore how music therapists identify and navigate the complex dynamics of power in therapeutic relationships. Current literature illustrates how various theoretical lens’ view and address power structures in therapy, pointing to a multifaceted understanding of power in therapy. Participants (n=6) were selected purposively to represent music therapists who had access to varying degrees of power in the therapeutic context as a result of their identity markers. They each completed a 45-60 minute interview that included questions related to sociocultural identity, understanding of power, dynamics of power in music therapy, how they navigate power dynamics, and reflexive practice. The interviews were coded and analyzed, then grouped into themes. Six themes and 36 sub themes emerged in the data: dynamics of power (inherent, multifaceted, intersectional and contextual, reciprocal, relational, omnipresent, systemic, privilege, access), associations with power (negative, neutral, positive), therapist responsibilities (safety of client, supervision and accountability, reflexivity, acuity, humility, curiosity, supportive, music as container, honesty), external expectations (therapist as expert, parent and guardian expectations, pressure to comply, loss of power, idealization of therapist), missed opportunities (advocacy, connection, humanizing therapist), and strategies of navigating power (challenging ideology, contesting hegemony, unmasking power, overcoming alienation, learning liberation, reclaiming epistemic agency, practicing democracy). From the findings, it is evident that music therapists may hold largely negative perceptions of power and could benefit from a more nuanced understanding as they address power imbalances in therapeutic contexts.
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Year Issued
2024
Author
O'Sullivan, Emily
Sub-title
Music therapists’ perspectives
Renee Hicks Publicity Photograph
Title
Renee Hicks Publicity Photograph
Year Created
1993
Abstract
Digitized copy of the Renee Hicks Publicity Photograph
Sub-title
Xtremes Publicity Photograph Collection
Reynolds, Ada Interview Audio
Title
Reynolds, Ada Interview Audio
Abstract
Audio recording of the interview of Ada Reynolds.
Sub-title
James Mennell Oral History Collection
Rhonda Hansome Publicity Photograph
Title
Rhonda Hansome Publicity Photograph
Year Created
1993
Abstract
Digitized copy of the Rhonda Hansome Publicity Photograph
Sub-title
Xtremes Publicity Photograph Collection
Rich Ames Publicity Photograph
Title
Rich Ames Publicity Photograph
Year Created
1994
Abstract
Digitized copy of the Rich Ames Publicity Photograph
Sub-title
Xtremes Publicity Photograph Collection
Richardson, Jean Interview Audio
Title
Richardson, Jean Interview Audio
Year Created
2008
Abstract
Audio recording of the interview of Jean Richardson conducted on July 24, 2008.
Sub-title
ROCKvoices Oral History Project
Richardson, Jean Interview Transcript
Title
Richardson, Jean Interview Transcript
Year Created
2008
Abstract
Transcript of the interview of Jean Richardson conducted on July 24, 2008.
Sub-title
ROCKvoices Oral History Project