Date
7-15-2024
Department
School of Education
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD)
Chair
Rachel Hernandez
Keywords
adaptive learning, secondary students, mathematics, COVID-19, achievement gaps
Disciplines
Education
Recommended Citation
Gray, Shameka Sharae, "The Role of Adaptive Learning Programs in Secondary Mathematics: A Phenomenology Study" (2024). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 5765.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/5765
Abstract
The purpose of the transcendental phenomenological study was to discover the role of adaptive learning programs in closing the learning gaps in mathematics for secondary students in Georgia following the COVID-19 pandemic. The theory guiding this study was that of Bandura's theory on self-efficacy, as it highlights how an individual's experience impacts their belief in their ability to complete specific tasks. The central question in this study sought to identify the experiences of secondary math teachers who use adaptive learning programs to address learning gaps in mathematics following the COVID-19 pandemic. The participants for the study consisted of 10 to 15 middle school mathematics teachers in Southern Georgia. Through individual interviews, a focus group, and journal prompts, the study revealed the adaptive program's ability to close the learning gaps of secondary math students. Data was analyzed by systematically sorting the transcripts to identify codes for emerging reoccurring themes.
