Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education & Administration: Doctoral Dissertations
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Effects of Teacher Directed Games on Vocabulary in a Second Language
(Yeshiva University, 2022-12)This dissertation studied the effects of Teacher Directed Games (TDGs) on student vocabulary development and student engagement in a second language. Achieving automaticity with vocabulary is crucial to mastering a second ... -
Attitudes matter: Parental influence on learning Hebrew
(Yeshiva University, 2014)While in theory Hebrew is perceived as an important symbol of cultural and religious identity, the reality (as seen in the literature and in the findings of this study) is a clear disconnect between what students learn in ... -
The role of parents, teachers, and peers in the spirituality and religious observance of Jewish Modern Orthodox adolescents
(Yeshiva University, 2023-01)This research analyzed data from the JewBALE 2.0 (Goldberg, 2016), an anonymous scale consisting of 167 questions intended to provide a better understanding of what students believe (BELIEFS) and do (ACTIONS) in relation ... -
The impact of a positive teacher-student relationship with Judaic studies teachers on the religious observance and spiritual connection of Modern Orthodox adolescents during their time in high school
(Yeshiva University, 2023-01)Many studies have shown the impact Judaic studies teachers have on their students. However, those studies focused on the experiences of students in their post-high school gap years or reflections of young adults on their ... -
The Effects of Social Isolation and Virtual Learning on Young Children During Mandated Lockdown
(Yeshiva University, 2022-09)The COVID-19 pandemic mandates instituted to contain the spread of the virus may have had detrimental consequences on the mental health of those socially isolated and under home lockdown orders. Children who did not ... -
Fostering and Assessing Dispositions: A mixed methods study of face-to-face and asynchronous courses in educator preparation programs
(Yeshiva University, 2022-09)Accreditation standards require education preparation programs to foster knowledge, skills, and dispositions (attitudes, values, and beliefs that can influence behaviors, actions, and discourse). Several studies have ... -
The COVID-19 Pandemic: Psychological Wellbeing, Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth in Adolescent Jewish Day School Students
(ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, 2022-01)The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an unprecedented global challenge in the disruption, uncertainty, and psychological distress it has unleashed on society, with mounting concern regarding mental health and wellbeing. ... -
Assessing the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) of Teachers in Modern Orthodox Jewish Day Schools
(ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, 2019-01)Teachers in Jewish day schools have made significant efforts to integrate technology into their educational methodology over the past twenty years. However, studies had not yet explored whether these teachers possess the ... -
The Decision to Pursue the Principalship: What Motivates and Inhibits Orthodox Jewish Day School Teachers to Leave the Classroom and Pursue Administration
(2021-11)Research examining the pursuit of the principalship reveals that many educators are driven by higher-level needs that make the role of principal compelling and desirable. The role of principal can be attractive to educators ... -
A View of Teacher Leadership and Conditions of Support in Jewish Day Schools
(2021-06)This study focuses on the conditions that support teacher leadership in Jewish day schools. The literature suggests that there are five conditions that support teacher leadership in general education: role definition, ... -
Novice Jewish studies teacher attrition in modern Orthodox Jewish day schools
(2021-09)The shortage of qualified teachers has long been recognized as a significant concern faced by public and private schools in the United States and the rate at which early-career teachers leave the profession has materially ... -
Manuscript A follow up study of the graduates of one of the oldest existing American Jewish day schools : the Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
(1961)It is hoped that this study can determine the influences of an intensive type of Jewish day school upon its graduates. Particularly, this writer seeks to determine whether various patterns of social, occupational, ... -
Assessing the efficacy of repeated reading in Hebrew as a second language.
(2021-05)The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of using repeated reading (LaBerge & Samuels, 1974; Samuels, 1979) to improve Hebrew reading fluency (speed and accuracy) for students in grades 1-3 in a Jewish day ... -
An investigation of perceived stress levels of leaders of Jewish schools.
(2020-07)The purpose of this study was to examine stress levels of leaders of Jewish schools._______ The literature consistently indicates that the school principal is a key figure in the overall success of the school. In recent ... -
A study of three gratitude interventions implemented by religious instructors in a Jewish day school.
(2021-01)The present study evaluated a control condition and three 4-6 week gratitude interventions (Gratitude Letter Writing, Counting Blessings, and Ben David Method) implemented by religious male instructors, aimed at increasing ... -
Divergent minds, convergent molds: Understanding the traits and experiences of creative students in Orthodox schooling
(2021-01)This study looks at divergent thinking ability, spiritual disposition, and perception of school support among artistically gifted students in the Orthodox Jewish community. It hypothesizes that artistically gifted individuals ... -
Do Modern Orthodox Jewish adolescents' relationships with parents, teachers and G-d impact the likelihood of adopting a growth mindset?
(2020-04)Adopting a growth mindset has tremendous value, both in and out of the classroom. In order to fully understand Growth Mindset, it is important to review literature on Relationships and Attachment Theory because the two ... -
Processing preferences and prayer preferences in behavioral, cognitive, and affective realms
(2020-06)Prayer is a central religious and spiritual aspect of Jewish Orthodox life and religious education. There are significant challenges in balancing religious obligation (i.e. adherence to religious laws) with individual ... -
The impact of traditional performance-based grading practices on motivation and spirituality in secondary Judaic studies
(2020-06)The average American high school student today faces enormous academic pressure to succeed in school. Keeping up with homework, tests, papers, and major projects can be challenging as teenagers navigate an increasingly ... -
Examining the Smartphone Use of Jewish Modern Orthodox Adolescents and the Relationship Between Their Smartphone Use and Psychosocial Well-being and Spirituality.
(2019-09)Examining the Smartphone Use of Jewish Modern Orthodox Adolescents and the Relationship Between Their Smartphone Use and Psychosocial Well-being and Spirituality The goal of this study was to assess the smartphone use ...
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