A study of the techniques for building morale used by business and industry which can be applied to personnel administration in education

Thesis (Ed.M.)--Boston Universit

A Citation Network Analysis of Perfectionism in Sport

Perfectionism in sport has received a large amount of attention in both the scholarly and popular domains. Early perfectionism research was conducted in clinical populations and students. Recently this moved towards a focus on athletes and the field has since grown exponentially. Reviews in the form of meta-analyses from Hill and colleagues (2018, 2020) have provided useful insight into the conceptual and theoretical advances in the field, yet there remain gaps to be addressed. Citation network analysis provides a functional method for consolidating literature, specifically examining (1) the lineage of foundational papers to contemporary work, (2) the theoretical and methodological approaches utilized in the field, (3) and the nature of the participants that have been investigated. A three-step scanning process was implemented to identify and screen articles which examined perfectionism in sport. Multiple databases were searched using words such as “sport” and the boolean term “perfection*” to find peer reviewed articles published in English. There was no criteria such as age, gender, sport participated in, or date of publication while searching. The search yielded a total of 158 articles which all varied greatly in the sport consisting of 34 unique sports such as hockey, football, cross country, and track and field. The majority of studies were conducted in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Overall, 93% of the articles reviewed implemented a quantitative research method, 4% applied qualitative methods, and 3% were a mix between quantitative and qualitative. The citation network analysis provides detailed insight to identify potential pathways that may yield fruitful findings in the future. Presentation Time: Thursday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m

Exploring the relationship between task, teacher actions, and student learning

We are examining actions that teachers take to convert tasks into learning opportunities. In this paper, we contrast ways that three teachers convert the same task into lessons, and the way that their lessons reflect their intent. We found that the teachers did what they intended to do, that this was connected to their appreciation of the mathematics involved, and directly influenced the learning opportunities of the students. To the extent that the potential of the task was reduced, this seemed due to the lack of mathematical confidence in the case of two of the teachers

The construction and evaluation of a measure of auditory comprehension,

Thesis (M.A.)--Boston Universit

The construction and evaluation of a reading vocabulary test for grades V, VI, and VII

Thesis (Ed.M.)--Boston Universit

Does God want female entrepreneurs to have it all?

There is a dizzying array of career and life advice available for women. Whether being told to ‘lean in’ or ‘let go of balance’ women are commonly encouraged to ‘have it all’: be devoted, glamorous, passionate wives and mothers while climbing the career ladder. In our recent study, we explored how this postfeminist call to ‘have it all’ intersects with Evangelical Christian teachings of prosperity in a network marketing organisation. The ‘prosperity gospel’ as this movement is often called assures followers that God will bless the faithful with a financially prosperous life in exchange for a positive attitude and unflappable belief

Faces of integration

Theme: Two central themes permeate this paper—the interplay between structure and agency in integration processes and the extent to which this is mediated through sensemaking by individual actors. Case study: The empirical base for the paper is provided by case study research from Wales which draws on examples of different types of integration in health and social care. The individual case studies highlight different interpretations of integration set against a background of the resources involved, processes employed and outcomes achieved. Discussion: A wide ranging discussion exposes the complex interplay and dynamics between structural factors and the manner in which they enable or constrain integration, and individual actors realising their potential agency through leadership, professionalism and boundary spanning to influence outcomes. The importance of structure and agency complementing each other to determine effective integration is emphasised, together with the scope that is available for interpretation and meaning by individual actors within the contested discourse of integration

Exercises for word analysis in grade II.

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Comeback city? Lessons from revitalising a diverse place like Dandenong

In the 1990s, central Dandenong in Melbourne’s southeast was in decline. But, over the past decade and a half, this trend has been halted and in some areas reversed. Our research has identified key elements in this revitalisation, including strong roles for both public sector and non-government participants. Importantly, the approach has delivered new opportunities for the culturally diverse local community. At the time these efforts began, a shrinking manufacturing sector and poor urban planning decisions had drained vitality from the centre. New shopping malls and suburban estates enticed people to live and shop elsewhere. Public spaces were dilapidated. Many retail buildings were vacant. Unsurprisingly, local population levels were stagnating. Affordable rents and a community with strong networks of support attracted some new residents, most from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. However, once settled, many people faced barriers to employment, training and adequate public facilities.Fil: Henderson, Hayley. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Saavedra 15. Centro de Estudios Urbanos y Regionales; Argentina. The Australian National University; AustraliaFil: Gleeson, Brendan. University of Melbourne; AustraliaFil: Sullivan, Helen. The Australian National University; Australi