Browsing by Thesis Department "Urban Leadership and Policy Studies in Education (UMKC)"
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Developing an understanding of cultural aspects and beliefs of Latino/a families experiencing the American educational system
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-05-24)The purpose of this qualitative study was three fold: (a) to understand the cultural context from where our Latino/a learners come from, (b) to explore how Latino/a families' perspectives of the American educational ... -
An Examination of the Impact of a First Year Experience Course on STEM Persistence
(2015-08-04)A review of STEM literature indicates that increased attention is being paid to STEM initiatives particularly with K-12 teachers and programs designed to foster interest in STEM fields at the secondary education level, ... -
The Impact of the Miracle in Memphis on Racial Reconciliation Initiatives of the Assemblies of God Churches in the Greater Kansas City Area
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2004)The Miracle in Memphis can provide insight on an effective method for churches to address racial reconciliation. Pentecostal denominations met in Memphis in 1994 to address the segregated nature of their denomination, ... -
The multicultural awareness, knowledge, skills and attitudes of prospective teachers: a quantitative and heuristic phenomenological study
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-22)Moule (2005) suggest diverse students suffer isolation, invisibility and inappropriate labeling in many educational institutions. This mixed-methods study explores the multicultural awareness, knowledge, skills, and attitudes ... -
Specialized mathematical content knowledge of preservice elementary teachers: the effect of mathematics teacher efficacy
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-07-12)In 2000, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics ([NCTM], 2000) described a compelling vision for mathematics education in the United States calling for high-quality instruction, knowledgeable teachers, ambitious ...