Papers by Dr. Dalane E. Bouillion
In this article, the author discusses the implications of the absence of democracy that surrounde... more In this article, the author discusses the implications of the absence of democracy that surrounded the policy evolution in Galena Park regarding desegregation in 1970. A brief description of narrative analysis, as methodology, is reviewed before discussing policy development. In conjunction with the Galena Park setting, the construct of scholar-practitioner is also revealed prior to detailing the numerous failed desegregation plans of the school district. The legal correspondence, which began the court order mandate, is noted before concluding thoughts are made. The author reveals, through critical narrative analysis, how confl icting interests resulted in the politics that prevented the restructuring of Galena Park Independent School District, in order to provide an effective and equal education for all students. The ideals of democracy were sacrifi ced when perceived deceptive actions did not include the voice of a community, the foresight for equality, and the spirit of unity.
active student engagement might have an impact on learning in purposefully designed spaces. Below... more active student engagement might have an impact on learning in purposefully designed spaces. Below you'll find an abstract of our current manuscript. With enthusiasm, VLK Architects is again influenced by the voices of students as they perceive the learning environment, and the way instruction is designed by their teachers.
Journal of Education, Feb 24, 2020
Through a conceptual framework focused on student engagement, this article explores students' per... more Through a conceptual framework focused on student engagement, this article explores students' perceptions about the impact the design of learning environments has on student engagement. The current mixed-methods study was conducted at two Texas replacement elementary schools where the entire learning community, all teachers, administrators, staff, and students, moved from an old building to a new building. Through the qualitative component of the study, student focus groups, the study explores the attributes of design and spaces that students value and perceive as having an impact on their learning and engagement. Students' perceptions demonstrate that learning environments impact student engagement.
Part 1 Introduction: Equity Issues for Today's School Leaders Part 2 Introduction: Creating E... more Part 1 Introduction: Equity Issues for Today's School Leaders Part 2 Introduction: Creating Equitable Schools for All Chapter 3 The Meaning of Equity in Creating and Leading Equitable Schools: Revitalizing a Democratic Principle Chapter 4 Preparing Democratic Educational Leaders: An Equity-Based Approach Part 5 Introduction: Equity Issues for Today's Educational Leaders Chapter 6 Meeting the Challenge of Ending Gender Bias in Public Education Chapter 7 Educational Equity and School Choice: The Effect of Voucher Programs on Access to an Equitable Education and the Role of the School Leader Chapter 8 Achievement Equity and the Gap that Divides Chapter 9 Educational Equity and the Special Needs Student Chapter 10 Addressing Equity and Social Justice Issues for English Language Learners: Using Reflection and Criticality Chapter 11 Equity and the Preparation of Students for Postsecondary Education Chapter 12 Diversity, Equity, and the Importance of Culturally Responsive Education...
In this article, the author discusses the implications of the absence of democracy that surrounde... more In this article, the author discusses the implications of the absence of democracy that surrounded the policy evolution in Galena Park regarding desegregation in 1970. A brief description of narrative analysis, as methodology, is reviewed before discussing policy development. In conjunction with the Galena Park setting, the construct of scholar–practitioner is also revealed prior to detailing the numerous failed desegregation plans of the school district. The legal correspondence, which began the court order mandate, is noted before concluding thoughts are made. The author reveals, through critical narrative analysis, how confl icting interests resulted in the politics that prevented the restructuring of Galena Park Independent School District, in order to provide an effective and equal education for all students. The ideals of democracy were sacrifi ced when perceived deceptive actions did not include the voice of a community, the foresight for equality, and the spirit of unity.
Scholar Practitioner Quarterly, 2010
In this article, the author discusses the implications of the absence of democracy that surrounde... more In this article, the author discusses the implications of the absence of democracy that surrounded the policy evolution in Galena Park regarding desegregation in 1970. A brief description of narrative analysis, as methodology, is reviewed before discussing policy development. In conjunction with the Galena Park setting, the construct of scholar-practitioner is also revealed prior to detailing the numerous failed desegregation plans of the school district. The legal correspondence, which began the court order mandate, is noted before concluding thoughts are made. The author reveals, through critical narrative analysis, how confl icting interests resulted in the politics that prevented the restructuring of Galena Park Independent School District, in order to provide an effective and equal education for all students. The ideals of democracy were sacrifi ced when perceived deceptive actions did not include the voice of a community, the foresight for equality, and the spirit of unity.
Journal of Education
Through a conceptual framework focused on student engagement, this article explores students’ per... more Through a conceptual framework focused on student engagement, this article explores students’ perceptions about the impact the design of learning environments has on student engagement. The current mixed-methods study was conducted at two Texas replacement elementary schools where the entire learning community, all teachers, administrators, staff, and students, moved from an old building to a new building. Through the qualitative component of the study, student focus groups, the study explores the attributes of design and spaces that students value and perceive as having an impact on their learning and engagement. Students’ perceptions demonstrate that learning environments impact student engagement.
Scholars have generally accepted the notion that context and students’ response to the environmen... more Scholars have generally accepted the notion that context and students’ response to the environment influence their engagement in learning. Hence, a qualitative study was conducted to explore the impact purposefully designed learning spaces have on student engagement in a career-inspired high school. Focus groups were conducted before and after the move to a new high school. Through the group interviews, students engaged in discourse about the impact purposefully designed learning spaces have on their engagement in learning. The findings indicate that the students recognized the instructional importance and the impact of their new spaces. The student voices provide educators and architects insight into the design elements students value. For educators, the student voice informs educational processes and has implications for curricular design and delivery, leveraging purposely designed learning spaces and student preferences to achieve the best education possible. For architects, and other design professionals, these student voices detail the types of spaces that should be incorporated in order to ensure learning efficiency, learning preferences, and interdependence space.
Through a conceptual framework focused on student engagement, and modern learning environments, t... more Through a conceptual framework focused on student engagement, and modern learning environments, this paper explores students’ and teachers’ perceptions about the impact the design of learning environments has on student engagement. The data were collected at two Texas replacement elementary schools where the entire learning community, all teachers, administrators, staff, and students, moved from an old building to a new building. Through student focus groups and teacher surveys, the study explores the attributes of design and spaces that students value and perceive as having an impact on their learning and engagement. Students’ and teachers’ perceptions demonstrate that learning environments impact student engagement. The attributes of the spaces valued by learners must be further explored by school designers and educational leaders.
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Papers by Dr. Dalane E. Bouillion