Search
Now showing items 1-20 of 30
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 ...
The role that distributed leadership plays in the implementation of professional learning communities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
as professional learning communities (Dufour, Dufour, Eaker & Many, 2010; Fullan, 2006; Schmoker, 2004). The study sought to gather insight on the role of distributive leadership contributes to implementation of professional learning community. This multiple case...
Preparing students with disabilities to self-advocate for favorable post school outcomes : a qualitative case study of transition services in high schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
by the conceptual framework of social justice theory (Fondacaro & Weinberg, 2002; Odegard & Vereen, 2010; Rawls, 1991, 2001; Zajda, Majhanovich, & Rust, 2006). The study seeks to construct meaning using the social justice theory principles of distribution...
Establishing a culture of academic optimism in response to changing student demographics within a Missouri elementary school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
themes related to organizational culture as determined by the artifacts, beliefs and values, and assumptions uncovered during analysis (Schein, 2010). Moreover, data analysis revealed components of the culture conducive to that of academic optimism, while...
Work hard, play hard : exploring perceptions of play in times of rigor and high accountability
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
, & Borko, 2007), and the value of play. This concurrent triangulation mixed methods study (Creswell, 2009; Mertens, 2010) explored adult stakeholder perceptions concerning the role of play as an educational tool in times of high rigor and accountability...
An examination of the relationship of emotional intelligence levels to balanced leadership responsibilities and leadership effectiveness in high school principals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
Recent changes in federal legislation accompanied by the threat of lost funding created a sense of urgency within educational systems to orchestrate changes that would increase the achievement of all students. Public ...
An examination of a district-wide implementation of professional learning communities through the lenses of leadership capacity and student learning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
building leadership team. Data collection methods included audio recording interviews and an examination of students' academic achievement over the past five years, from 2006 through 2010. The study findings revealed five themes: 1) collaboration grew...
The role of professional learning communities in changing high school educator behaviors and high school student outcomes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of professional learning communities (PLC's) on administrator and teacher behaviors and student outcomes in a high school setting. Three schools were randomly selected ...
An examination of the leadership competencies within a community college leadership development program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
An extensive review of the literature suggested the nation's community colleges are quickly approaching a leadership crisis as current leaders are fast approaching retirement. In response, community colleges are investing ...
Collaboration and the use of three dimensional interface within a virtual learning environment and the impact on communication and learning: a case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The purpose of this study was to determine whether collaboration occurred within 3D virtual learning environments. Furthermore, if collaboration occurred were the elements of Nonaka and Takeuchi's knowledge spiral present ...
A quantitative and qualitative inquiry into classroom incivility in higher education
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The purpose of this mixed method design study was to add to the body of knowledge about classroom incivility in higher education by examining perceptions of both undergraduate university students and faculty by comparing ...
Implications of stress and coping mechanisms in the superintendency
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The purpose of this mixed method design study was to add to the body of knowledge about stress and coping mechanisms by examining perceptions of superintendents stress by comparing perceptions of frequency of stress and ...
The relationship between secondary school teacher perception of student motivation and the effects of teacher professional development on student motivation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between high school teachers' perceptions of student motivation and the teachers' perceptions of their own professional development and preparation, efficacy in ...
An examination of the impact of a principal's actions on the parent involvement of Latino immigrant parents
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
There is vast amount of research that shows that parental involvement in children's education has been associated with children's school success, including higher academic achievement, better behavior, lower absenteeism, ...
Retention of construction teachers engaged in Missouri's secondary school system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the reasons construction teachers were leaving their profession in their first five years of service, or if they stayed, what were the dominant factors that caused them to ...
High school principal communication and organizational knwoledge [sic] creation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this study was to determine what impact, if any, does effective communication by high school principals have on the knowledge creation capacity of the school. A mixed research design was utilized. Quantitative ...
Transformational leadership and its correlation to the effective placement of completers of area career centers in the State of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The purpose of this research was to determine if there was a correlation between the leadership style of the director of area career centers in the state of Missouri and the placement of career education completers. The ...
Parental involvement : a generational case study with families of diverse backgrounds
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The purpose of this study was to continue investigating the findings on parental involvement by looking at generational differences and diversity of families from the voice of grandparents, children and grandchildren over ...
The role of district administration in the establishment of professional learning communities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The purpose of this study was to focus on outcomes, behaviors, and attitudes which have occurred or been developed in schools which have successfully implemented Professional Learning Communities (PLC). The researcher also ...
A pedagogy of freedom : using hip hop in the classroom to engage African-American students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this study was to add to the knowledge base an understanding of the impact of culturally-relevant pedagogy, such as hip hop, on African American student engagement. The researcher viewed the study through ...