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Higher-order thinking in the high-stakes accountability era : linking student engagement and standardized test performance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The present study attempted to statistically test whether a nexus exists between student engagement levels within schools that elect to incorporate ...
Making meaning of service-learning : the power of direct service and reflection
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The purpose of this qualitative case study was to understand student perceptions and self-described meaning of their individual participation in ...
Utilization-focused evaluation of the program evaluation process of a Missouri school district
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The purpose of this study was to provide a utilization-focused evaluation (Patton, 1997) of a Missouri school district program evaluation process. The problem addressed by this study was that The school district had not ...
A survey study of school counselors' perceptions of the importance of professional development areas
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The requirements for school counselor certification have changed since 2000 in Missouri. Most notably, the requirement of previous teaching experience has been removed. Since the position of counselor developed out of ...
The perceptions of teachers and principals in regard to teacher leadership and school improvement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The concepts of both teacher leadership and principal leadership have emerged as important factors for which schools need to further explore as they strive for lasting change and school improvement. Lasting school improvement ...
An analysis of the impact of the A+ schools program on student enrollment, certificate or degree completion and transitioning to a four-year university
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The purpose of this research was to determine the impact of the A+ Schools Program on students utilizing A+ funds to enter a mid-western community college, obtain a certificate or an associate degree, and/or transition to ...
A study of why a select group of African American students persisted to baccalaureate attainment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
Based on Tinto's (1993) theory of student departure, this dissertation presents the findings of original research into the factors that influenced the baccalaureate degree attainment of a group of African American Council ...
Change in high-risk behaviors during the first college year categorized by gender, first-generation status, and admission index demographics as measured by the CIRP and YFCY
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
University using previously collected, archival data. The independent variables were gender, first-generation status, and admission index. Data were analyzed using the following statistical analysis procedures: descriptive statistic analysis, independent t...
Student lobbyists' behavior and its perceived influence on state-level public higher education legislation : a case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
As state budgets have tightened and a college education has more frequently come to be viewed as a private good, public higher education has become increasingly politicized, particularly at the state level and over the ...
Effective leadership traits identified through protestant clergy leader conversations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This qualitative case study examined conversations with exemplar clergy to identify leadership traits. Twelve effective clergy leader interviews were ...
Critical thinking as a predictor of success in an associate degree nursing program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Critical thinking is an important concept in nursing education and is thought to be necessary for success in nursing. The primary purpose of this study ...
Assessing student teacher perceptions of preparedness using a dialogic evaluation process : a pilot study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The role of student teacher perceptions to inform decisions and act as a catalyst for ongoing enhancements in teacher education has not been sufficiently ...
The importance of ownership in the renewal process of one middle school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Researchers/school leaders individually investigated the extent to which the restructuring and renewal of middle schools impacted growth toward academic ...
A comparative study of relationships between supervisory leadership styles and high school teachers' job satisfaction and commitment in China and the United States
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Past research has indicated that lack of supervisory leadership reduces teachers' job satisfaction and commitment. This quantitative study examined ...
An evaluation of the relationship of nursing school administrators' leadership frame orientation to faculty perceptions of job satisfaction and leadership effectiveness
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The purpose of this study was to determine which of Bolman and Deal's (1997, 2003) identified four frames were favored and consistently utilized by nursing school administrators and whether multi-frame usage by administrators ...
Examining the academic performance and retention of first-year students in living-learning communities, freshmen interest groups and first year experience courses
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Based on Tinto's (1993) theory of student departure and Astin's (1993) Inputs- Environments-Outputs model, this dissertation presents the findings of a single-institution study into the effect participating in a living-learning ...
Pencil or pen : the permanence of the writing center on the accountability watermark
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] University writing centers have been around since the 1970's with the intent of assisting students in conducting writing assignments for their ...
Use of reflection in medical education
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Physicians deal with complex and ill-structured problems and must reflect in order to function professionally while adapting to their patients' needs. This qualitative single case study explores the meaning and use of ...
Implications of increased graduation requirements for students in schools of southeast Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
This study examined the relationship between graduation requirements of Southeast Missouri schools and graduation rates, percent of students scoring at or above the national average on the ACT, and percent of students ...
Missouri kindergarten teachers' perceptions of early childhood experiences
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
Most parents today are faced with the decision of what type of childcare will best prepare their children for school. With increased emphasis on student achievement, parents and educators need to know what skills students ...