Browsing by Thesis Advisor "Brooks, Jeffrey S., 1970-"
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Extracurricular activity programming for grades 6th-8th in a mid-western school district : a program evaluation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The purpose of this study is to explore the perceptions of parents, students, classroom teachers, and administrators regarding extracurricular activity ... -
How secondary school principals build trust in Kenyan secondary schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)The most successful school leaders are those who have been able to transform their schools into centers of deep and ongoing learning by managing relationships (Kaser & Halbert, 2009). Consequently, strong levels of trust ... -
The leader in me : a case study using normalization process theory to analyze school reform implementation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Implementation of The Leader in Me school reform is analyzed through the lens of Normalization Process Theory (NPT) to underlie this study. After three ... -
Mainstreamed English language instruction in a low-incidence rural school district : a case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)Classrooms in the United States are changing as the population of the United States becomes more diverse with growing numbers of English language learners (Banks, 2005; Capps, Fix, Murray, Ost, Passel & Herwantoro, 2005; ... -
Mathematics reform in a midwestern district : a case study of mathematics curriculum change
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This case study analyzed participant interview data regarding teachers' perceptions of district and building level support during the implementation ... -
Understanding the complex role of the assistant principal in secondary schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)The assistant principal is often overlooked in school leadership literature, yet in recent years has grown to be a vital part of secondary schools (Marshall & Hooley, 2006). This descriptive study seeks to expand on the ...