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Papers by Donna M Rice

Research paper thumbnail of Effectiveness of a Student Response System Supported Curriculum and a Middle School Leadership Program

International Journal of Conceptual Structures and Smart Applications (IJCSSA), 2018

A student response system (SRS) with an engaging and interactive curriculum to support 21st -cent... more A student response system (SRS) with an engaging and interactive curriculum to support 21st -century skills could increase student performance in U.S. schools. This article will include student and teacher feedback to provide educators with possible solutions to poor student performance. Students respond positively to engagement opportunities related to their peers and classroom content. Through data collection and analysis, students learn, become involved, construct individual understanding, and experience real-time digital feedback. Why do many classrooms exclude technology and active learning strategies (ALS) although usage has resulted in great enthusiasm and consistent results? Could student success be facilitated by embedding an SRS and ALS in a standardized curriculum in a Title I middle school leadership classroom? To explore these questions, it is necessary to understand SRS technology and its capabilities, as well as its use in conjunction with an ALS embedded curriculum used in leadership programs.

Keywords
Active Learning Strategies (ALS), Constructivism, Interactive Curriculum, Interactive Technology, Smart Technology, Education, Student Response System (SRS), Student-Centered Learning Strategies

Research paper thumbnail of Teaching Conflict Resolution in the Bioecological System: Implementing Winning Colors

Purpose. The purpose of this article is to propose a solution for conflict resolution in a bioeco... more Purpose. The purpose of this article is to propose a solution for conflict resolution in a bioecological system.

Research paper thumbnail of The Relationship of Emotional Intelligence to Academic Achievement

National Teacher Education Journal, 2018

A student response system (SRS) with an engaging and interactive curriculum to support 21st -cent... more A student response system (SRS) with an engaging and interactive curriculum to support 21st -century skills could increase student performance in U.S. schools. This article will include student and teacher feedback to provide educators with possible solutions to poor student performance. Students respond positively to engagement opportunities related to their peers and classroom content. Through data collection and analysis, students learn, become involved, construct individual understanding, and experience real-time digital feedback. Why do many classrooms exclude technology and active learning strategies (ALS) although usage has resulted in great enthusiasm and consistent results? Could student success be facilitated by embedding an SRS and ALS in a standardized curriculum in a Title I middle school leadership classroom? To explore these questions, it is necessary to understand SRS technology and its capabilities, as well as its use in conjunction with an ALS embedded curriculum used in leadership programs.
Keywords
Active Learning Strategies (ALS), Constructivism, Interactive Curriculum, Interactive Technology, Smart Technology, Education, Student Response System (SRS), Student-Centered Learning Strategies

Research paper thumbnail of Qualities that Exemplify Student Leadership ACTE Techniques

Literature about leadership is abundant – and yet a concise understanding of what leadership enta... more Literature about leadership is abundant – and yet a concise understanding of what leadership entails remains elusive. As with most aspects of highly effective people, effective leadership begins with the individual. Until a person is self-actualized, external relationships and communications are often unpredictable and potentially flawed. The paradox is young people need exposure to situations that require them to lead in order to develop individual leader skills that will enable them to be successful group and community leaders.

Research paper thumbnail of A Model for Instructional Leadership, (Nov 2002), NASSP Principal

Despite the importance of instructional leadership, most principals say they don't have time to p... more Despite the importance of instructional leadership, most principals say they don't have time to practice it. This model works efficiently "in" the system while working strategically "on" the system. Michael E. Doyle co-authored this article.

Research paper thumbnail of Learning-Style Characteristics of JROTC Cadets and Instructors: Implications for Training and Instructions.

Learning styles of cadets and instructors. Note - this study was conducted by Martel, Dunn, and ... more Learning styles of cadets and instructors. Note - this study was conducted by Martel, Dunn, and Honigsfeld - I assisted with it.

Research paper thumbnail of Winning Colors for A Winning Program

This is a proposal to implement a dynamic measure of effectiveness in the Army Junior Reserve Off... more This is a proposal to implement a dynamic measure of effectiveness in the Army Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (JROTC) curriculum and program at large. Though the JROTC headquarters has developed an extensive five-year strategy, which is reviewed quarterly, little or no attention has been paid to measuring the effectiveness of its components. Not only will this proposal provide an evaluation of a widely used product, Winning Colors®, it will also provide a framework to evaluate other aspects of the curriculum and program. By involving JROTC instructors in the process it will increase buy-in, decrease resistance to change, and create resources to help instructors present the program in the future. Through the documentation it will generate, credibility for the Winning Colors® portion of the curriculum will result, which will reflect on the overall credibility of the curriculum. Follow-on studies on other facets of the program will expand that credibility.

Research paper thumbnail of Army's JROTC Builds Character and High Calibre Capability

Army JROTC inculcates the spirit of every one of the 11 Principles of an Effective Character Educ... more Army JROTC inculcates the spirit of every one of the 11 Principles of an Effective Character Education Program and embodies the letter of most. Louis I. Banton was a co-author

Research paper thumbnail of Effectiveness of a Student Response System Supported Curriculum and a Middle School Leadership Program

International Journal of Conceptual Structures and Smart Applications (IJCSSA), 2018

A student response system (SRS) with an engaging and interactive curriculum to support 21st -cent... more A student response system (SRS) with an engaging and interactive curriculum to support 21st -century skills could increase student performance in U.S. schools. This article will include student and teacher feedback to provide educators with possible solutions to poor student performance. Students respond positively to engagement opportunities related to their peers and classroom content. Through data collection and analysis, students learn, become involved, construct individual understanding, and experience real-time digital feedback. Why do many classrooms exclude technology and active learning strategies (ALS) although usage has resulted in great enthusiasm and consistent results? Could student success be facilitated by embedding an SRS and ALS in a standardized curriculum in a Title I middle school leadership classroom? To explore these questions, it is necessary to understand SRS technology and its capabilities, as well as its use in conjunction with an ALS embedded curriculum used in leadership programs.

Keywords
Active Learning Strategies (ALS), Constructivism, Interactive Curriculum, Interactive Technology, Smart Technology, Education, Student Response System (SRS), Student-Centered Learning Strategies

Research paper thumbnail of Teaching Conflict Resolution in the Bioecological System: Implementing Winning Colors

Purpose. The purpose of this article is to propose a solution for conflict resolution in a bioeco... more Purpose. The purpose of this article is to propose a solution for conflict resolution in a bioecological system.

Research paper thumbnail of The Relationship of Emotional Intelligence to Academic Achievement

National Teacher Education Journal, 2018

A student response system (SRS) with an engaging and interactive curriculum to support 21st -cent... more A student response system (SRS) with an engaging and interactive curriculum to support 21st -century skills could increase student performance in U.S. schools. This article will include student and teacher feedback to provide educators with possible solutions to poor student performance. Students respond positively to engagement opportunities related to their peers and classroom content. Through data collection and analysis, students learn, become involved, construct individual understanding, and experience real-time digital feedback. Why do many classrooms exclude technology and active learning strategies (ALS) although usage has resulted in great enthusiasm and consistent results? Could student success be facilitated by embedding an SRS and ALS in a standardized curriculum in a Title I middle school leadership classroom? To explore these questions, it is necessary to understand SRS technology and its capabilities, as well as its use in conjunction with an ALS embedded curriculum used in leadership programs.
Keywords
Active Learning Strategies (ALS), Constructivism, Interactive Curriculum, Interactive Technology, Smart Technology, Education, Student Response System (SRS), Student-Centered Learning Strategies

Research paper thumbnail of Qualities that Exemplify Student Leadership ACTE Techniques

Literature about leadership is abundant – and yet a concise understanding of what leadership enta... more Literature about leadership is abundant – and yet a concise understanding of what leadership entails remains elusive. As with most aspects of highly effective people, effective leadership begins with the individual. Until a person is self-actualized, external relationships and communications are often unpredictable and potentially flawed. The paradox is young people need exposure to situations that require them to lead in order to develop individual leader skills that will enable them to be successful group and community leaders.

Research paper thumbnail of A Model for Instructional Leadership, (Nov 2002), NASSP Principal

Despite the importance of instructional leadership, most principals say they don't have time to p... more Despite the importance of instructional leadership, most principals say they don't have time to practice it. This model works efficiently "in" the system while working strategically "on" the system. Michael E. Doyle co-authored this article.

Research paper thumbnail of Learning-Style Characteristics of JROTC Cadets and Instructors: Implications for Training and Instructions.

Learning styles of cadets and instructors. Note - this study was conducted by Martel, Dunn, and ... more Learning styles of cadets and instructors. Note - this study was conducted by Martel, Dunn, and Honigsfeld - I assisted with it.

Research paper thumbnail of Winning Colors for A Winning Program

This is a proposal to implement a dynamic measure of effectiveness in the Army Junior Reserve Off... more This is a proposal to implement a dynamic measure of effectiveness in the Army Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (JROTC) curriculum and program at large. Though the JROTC headquarters has developed an extensive five-year strategy, which is reviewed quarterly, little or no attention has been paid to measuring the effectiveness of its components. Not only will this proposal provide an evaluation of a widely used product, Winning Colors®, it will also provide a framework to evaluate other aspects of the curriculum and program. By involving JROTC instructors in the process it will increase buy-in, decrease resistance to change, and create resources to help instructors present the program in the future. Through the documentation it will generate, credibility for the Winning Colors® portion of the curriculum will result, which will reflect on the overall credibility of the curriculum. Follow-on studies on other facets of the program will expand that credibility.

Research paper thumbnail of Army's JROTC Builds Character and High Calibre Capability

Army JROTC inculcates the spirit of every one of the 11 Principles of an Effective Character Educ... more Army JROTC inculcates the spirit of every one of the 11 Principles of an Effective Character Education Program and embodies the letter of most. Louis I. Banton was a co-author