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Submissions from 2025

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Exploring the Essence of Teacher Retention in a Christian School: A Multiple Case Study, Philip Rey Regualos

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The Experiences of Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Promoting Self-Determination Skills Among K-12 Students With Hearing Loss: A Phenomenological Study, Rebecca E. Rhodes

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Exploring Teacher Perception of Student Engagement within the Online Learning Environment: A Transcendental Phenomenology Study, Donia Frances Rinaldi

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Understanding How On-Campus Involvement and Socioeconomic Status Impacts Academic Success: A Causal-Comparative Study, Eric Ryan Rivenbark

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Exploring the Perceptions of Community College Leaders: Active Learning Strategies for Enhancing Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes, Bradley Robbins

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The Use of an Online Orientation at a For-Profit Higher Education Institution to Support and Retain Online Adult Learners: A Qualitative Case Study, Logan Robb

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A Qualitative Descriptive Study of Course Developer/Instructor: Incorporating Systems-Based Knowledge and a Systemic Approach to Performance-Based Instructional Design in Law Enforcement Training, Dalisay A. B. Rosado

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The Difference of Self-Efficacy Between General and Special Education Teachers In Rural Elementary Co-Taught Classrooms: Quantitative Causal Comparative, Tilnisha Pritchard Rosser

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Using Simulation To Teach Students Transferable Skills For Paramedic Educators In A Prehospital Clinical Setting In Urban Georgia: A Phenomenology, George Antonio Rouse

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Teacher Learning Communities: A Qualitative Case Study of Professional Development in Special Education, Tiffany D. Rowland

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Exploring Teacher Knowledge in Meeting the Expectations of Integrated Content Language Development in Mathematics: A Descriptive Case Study, Carrissa Rozelaar-Miller

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Educational Technology Instruction in Teacher Preparation Programs: A Hermeneutical Phenomenological Study, Madison R. Russell

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Exploring the Lived Experiences of University Students With Lyme Disease: A Qualitative Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Rebekah A. Russell

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Exploring the Impact Education Level has on Academic Resiliency Scores for Law Enforcement Recruit Students Enrolled in a Full Time 28-week Training Program, Ericka Sadowski

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A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Exploring the Social Identity Experiences of Male Teachers of Color in the Male Scholarship Program, Tamisha Marcena Sales

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Understanding The Sense of Belonging Within Inclusive Elementary Settings: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Precious La'Shawn Sanders-Lewis

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The Positive Influence of Minority Male Educators: A Phenomenological Study on Their Role and Necessity in Education, Mark V. Sanders

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A Causal-Comparative Study of Middle School Students’ Social-Emotional Learning and Sense of Community in Collaborative and Non-Collaborative Learning Environments, Edielou Saroca

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A Quantitative Casual-comparative Study to Determine the Difference in Perception of Inclusive Education Among Teachers in Preschool, Elementary and Middle School, Boimah G. Sayway

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Marketing Culture of Award-Winning Secondary School Librarians: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Cynthia Martin Schmidt

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Predicting Success in Intermediate Algebra: The Role of Gender, Race, PERT Scores, Homework Grade, Tutoring Hours, and Self-Efficacy in Math, Florencia Sepulveda

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Understanding the Personal Growth of Students in Alternative Education Administered by a Title I School in Southeastern Oklahoma: A Case Study, Allison Shannon

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Investigating Faculty, Students, and Diversity Officers' Attitudes Towards Cultural Diversity: A Causal-Comparative Study, Kerry Simmons

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A Phenomenological Study on the Influence of Teacher Perceptions on Play-Based Learning, Courtney Simpson

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A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of Missouri K-12 Public School Educators' Expression Experiences on Social Media, Jacob Murphy Small

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The Relationship Between Attitude Toward Suicide and Related Sociodemographic Factors That Influence the Use of Mental Health Resources Among Undergraduate College Students: A Predictive Correlational Study, Floydena S. Smith

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Motivation and Self-Efficacy Among Higher Education Developmental and College-Level Mathematic Students: A Causal-Comparative Study, James Brian Smith

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Exploring Collaborative Engagement to Meet the Academic Needs of Multilingual Learners: A Case Study, Shannon M. Smith

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Interpreting the Re-Engagement of Disenfranchised Youth with Disabilities Through the Lived Experiences of Alternative High School Staff Members: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Stephanie Jean Smith

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Middle School Teachers’ Experiences in the Virtual Co-Teaching Setting: A Qualitative Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Suzette A. Smith

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Lived Experiences of Preparedness of Dual Credit Students for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness Exams: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Susan Fields Speights

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Exploring the Transformational Leadership Program That Enhances Students’ Academic Achievement at a Public High School in California in 2023–2024: An Instrumental Case Study, Raouf Fouad Srafen

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The Retention of African American Male Educators in Urban Schools: A Phenomenological Study, Justin Askew Standifer Jr.

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The 1:1:1 School District: A Qualitative Study on the Teacher Experience of Utilizing Instructional Technology in a 1:1 School District with One Instructional Technology Professional to Deliver Technology Professional Development, Christopher William Stephens

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A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Approach to Understanding the Academic Support Services That Influence the Success of Student Veterans, Yuki A. Stephenson

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An Exploration of Self-Efficacy of Online Dissertation Chair-Only Faculty During the Mentoring Process: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Heather L. Strafaccia

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Exploring Teachers' Perspectives of Developing Creativity in Students With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology, Mary C. Strickland

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The Peoples’ Perception of the Influence of Inclusion on Academic Performance to Students with Special Educational Needs in Public Schools; a Qualitative Ethnography Study, Lashante Tate

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Exploring the Impact of Special Education Advocates on Service Acquisition for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Families in Virginia K–12 Public Schools: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Shelesha D. Taylor

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A Phenomenological Study Exploring the COVID-19 Mental Health Influences on Post-High School Students and Educators, Melvin J. Thomas

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A Study of Student Support Services: The Impacts They Have on the Lives of Two-Year College Student, Sonya Yvette Thomas

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Teacher Perspective and De-Escalation of Aggressive and Disruptive Behaviors in Early Elementary Students Who Come to School at Risk of Academic Failure: A Phenomenological Study, Rebecca L. Thurman

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Teacher Perspectives of Supporting High School Students Who Are Sex Trafficked in Northeast Ohio: A Qualitative Study, Melanie Timco

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A Qualitative Hermeneutic Phenomenological Analysis of Educator Perspectives on the Benefits of Multisensory Instruction in Elementary Classrooms, April L. Tinoco

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Understanding Parent Involvement and Student Success: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Parent Role Models Who Have Attended School Based Parent Support Programs, Chelsie Eileen Kelley Tucker

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A Phenomenological Study on Teachers' Lived Experiences with Digital Learning and Students with Disabilities During and Post-Covid-19 Pandemic, Angie R. Tyson

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Improving Equity for African American Female Educators: An Applied Study, Lakeisha D. Vaughan-Jones

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A Hermeneutic Phenomenology Study Interpreting the Lived Experience of K-12 Teachers: The Role of Technology Integration in Shaping Academic Performance, Kathy S. Vaughan

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Exploring Adult Learners’ Spiritual Formation in Online Learning: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Haroldo Higino Viana

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Teaching in the Age of AI: A Causal-Comparative Study of Educators’ Attitudes Towards Integrating AI into Instruction Based on Career Stages, Diandra P. Walker

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Exploring Educator Perceptions Regarding Parental Involvement in Inner-City Alternative Schools and Programs for Students with Behavior Challenges: A Qualitative Case Study, Marcia Nicole Waller

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Examining the Relationship Between Tolerance of Student Behavior, Teachers' Race, Teaching Experience, and Teachers' Multicultural Self-Efficacy: A Multiple Regression Study, Sherise N. Waterman

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Exploring the Lived Experiences of of Teacher Mentors While Working With New and Experienced Teachers in the Public School Setting in Southeast Tennessee, Vandy S. Watt

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Exploring School-Based Early Intervention for Developmental Disabilities: A Phenomenological Study of Parental Experiences, Brenda Nichol Webb

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Burned: A Phenomenological Study on Educator Burnout within Self-Contained Classrooms, Nyausha West-James

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The Teaching Motivation of Filipino Educators in English-speaking International Schools in Japan: A Transcendental Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Gloria Jean Whitaker

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Teaching-Induced Emotional Distress: A Phenomenological Study, Elizabeth Paige White

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Are We Ready? A Phenomenological Study on Teachers' Perceptions Surrounding Readiness to Teach Diverse Communities and the Responsibility of Teacher Preparation Programs, Ja'Niece Tiara Whitehead

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In Defense of Play: A Hermeneutical Phenomenology Exploring Preschool Directors' Beliefs, Education, Experiences, and Perceived Barriers to Implementing A Play-Based Pedagogy, Dusti Nikole Whitfield

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The Difference in Parent Involvement and Parental Satisfaction in Suburban, Rural, and Urban Schools, Jennifer Whittie-Wells

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A Phenomenological Study of Principals' Perceptions of Principal Preparation Programs, Jennifer Gael Wiese

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Exploring Caregiver Perspectives of Their Transitioning Young Adults With Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities: A Qualitative Study, Sydney C. Wilkerson

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The Influence of Homework on the Learning and Achievement of Middle School Students in Southern Maryland: A Multiple-Case Study, Andrea J. Williams

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The Lived Experiences of African American First-Generation Higher Education Students in the Artificial Intelligence Chatbot College Admissions Process: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Felecia M. Williams

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Predicting Job Satisfaction Based on Empowerment Factors for Elementary and Secondary Teachers: A Quantitative Study, Tenise R. Williams

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Mental Well-being, Belonging, and Chronic Absenteeism: A Correlational Study, Crystal D. Woodall

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Vulnerable Student Populations’ Understanding of Title IX, Campus Support, and Supportive Resources: A Hermeneutical Phenomenological Study, April Lynn Wright

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The Foundational Self-Determination Skills Experiences Leading to Causal Agency for High School Graduates Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing: A Phenomenological Study, Erin M. Wright

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A Qualitative Case Study on Administrators’ Leadership Practices to Improve Academic Achievement for African Americans in an Urban Elementary School in the Southeastern United States, Maria Wright

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The Experience of Military Personnel Who Participate in College Programs: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Sunday LaCella Wright

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Curriculum as a Tool to Enhance Self-Efficacy and Instructional Practices: A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Elementary Math Teachers, Twana P. Young

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Predictive Effects of Prior Mandatory Healthcare Experiences and Didactic Year Simulation Exposure on Physician Assistant Students’ Practice Readiness for Clinical Training: A Quantitative Predictive Correlational Study, Jeanetta Yuan

Submissions from 2024

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Perceived Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Educational Leadership's Decision-Making, Teaching, and Learning Outcomes: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Mousa Fayiz Abduljaber

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The Relationship between Leadership Styles of a Principal and African-American Student Achievement in Elementary Reading, Joel James Abe

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Post-Secondary Education Experiences of Military-Connected Students: A Phenomenological Study, Craig J. Alia

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Exploring the Lived Experiences of Teachers When Enrolled in an Asynchronous Certification Program: A Phenomenological Study, Sara R. Allen

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Home Educators’ Experiences Teaching Beginning Readers: A Phenomenological Study, Meghan K. Allred

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Causal Comparative Study of Structured Literacy Knowledge Between Participants of Dyslexia Intervention Training Programs, Rhonda Rene' Alm

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A Hermeneutical Phenomenological Analysis of Cross-Race/Cross-Ethnic Academic Advising First-Generation Latina/o Students Attending a Predominantly White Institution, Aisha A. Alvarez

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Military Early Childhood Educators' Experiences of Transitioning From the Creative Curriculum to Early Learning Matters (ELM) Curriculum: A Case Study, Joretta Anderson

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Mentorship Experiences of College Level Educators: A Phenomenological Study, Rebecca M. Arsenault

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A Predictive Correlation and Causal-Comparative Study on Early Childhood Social-Emotional Scores, Socioeconomic Status, and Academic Achievement, Denise A. Ashley

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A Phenomenological Study of Novice Special Education Teachers' Experience Applying Causal Attributions to Challenging Behavior, Mandy Marie Augst

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Comparing the Academic Self-Efficacy of English Language Learners Taking College Prep ESL, English Composition I, or English Composition II Courses at a U.S. Community College: A Quantitative Causal-Comparative Study, Shada Aweina

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A Transcendental Phenomenological Qualitative Study of High School Teachers' Experiences Related to Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Impact It Plays on the Achievement of Minority Students, Rosalind Bailey

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A Phenomenological Study to Understand Student Perceptions of Classroom Integration Strategies in Online Class Environments, Tanya Monique Balderrama

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Exploring the Role of Curricular Engagement in the Secondary English Classroom: A Case Study, Kelsey Leah Baldwin

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K-12 Teachers’ Experience with Professional Development on Implementing Intervention for Cognitive Reading Disorders and Dyslexia: A Qualitative Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Rosemary Balestieri

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A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Multimedia-based Pedagogy: Experiences of Elementary School Teachers in Developing Cognitively Stimulating Instruction, Siyanbola Enitan Balogun

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Neurodiversity Persistence in STEM Programs: A Phenomenological Study of Self-Efficacy Among Autistic Students in Higher Education, Cecil Anthony Banning

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The Academic Achievement Gap and the Cultural Experiences of Black College Students: A Phenomenological Study, Sonia Barnett

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Multiple Perspectives Examining How a High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Program Affects Student Development: A Case Study, Kurt Duane Barry

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Understanding the Learning Experiences and Attitudes Related to the Academic Performance and Success of High School Students with Disabilities: A Phenomenological Study, Delavar Basha

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Enhancing Productive Vocabulary of ESL Learners: A Qualitative Case Study, Hala Bastawros

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Recommendations for Solving the Problem of Low Sixth-Grade Comprehension Proficiency Scores at Hermitage Middle School in Hermitage, Missouri, Shannon Beers

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A Phenomenological Study on the Experiences of English as a Second Language Adjuncts, Dawn Annette Bell

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Predicting Educator Perceptions of Tennessee's Teacher Evaluation System: The Role of Teacher Gender, Years of Experience, and School Level Taught, Leonida T. Bell

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A Causal-Comparative Study of the Writing Motivational Constructs of Students With and Without Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder in Online College Composition Courses, Michelle Bianco

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Experiences of Educators in Implementing Mindfulness in K-6 Special Education Transition Settings: A Case Study, Matthew David Bilchak

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Learners' Lived Experiences for Filling Out a Professional Development Program's Formal Evaluation After Learning About the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Framework: A Transcendental Phenomenology Study, Judine Eleanor Bishop