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The effects of practice and working-practice homework on the math achievement of elementary school students showing varying levels of math performance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
blocked into one of three achievement groups (top, middle, and lower) based on their pretest scores and randomly assigned either practice or working-practice homework for 6 weeks. The posttest results indicated no statistically significant differences...
The use of electronic feedback to strengthen teacher intervention beliefs, knowledge, attitudes and intentions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
-efficacy and perceptions of evidence-based interventions at the 2-month follow-up, compared to teachers assigned to the control condition. Despite the lack of statistical significance across the other measured variables, effect sizes comparable to existing feedback...
The influence of early childhood education teacher's beliefs on curriculum implementation and classroom practice
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
teachers' beliefs on classroom practice, especially in relationship to their willingness to implement a constructivist based curriculum in their classroom. Teachers beliefs (epistemological, sense of teacher efficacy, and expectancy x value) were compared...
Effectiveness of functional communication training paired with a chained schedule of reinforcement in the reduction of challenging behavior
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] To best meet the needs of elementary-aged students with Autism Spectrum Disorder who engage in challenging behaviors in the classroom, identifying a practical and feasible...
Developing simulation to meet practice competencies at a coordinated program in dietetics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Patients provide real-life clinical scenarios for students to practice skills learned in the classroom. Previous research has shown that implementing simulation into dietetics training can provide benefits to dietetic students such as practicing skills in a...
Using early numeracy indicators as a means to predict long-term math achievement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The present study examined early numeracy curriculum based measurement as a predictor of a high stakes test score. Scores from quantity discrimination, number identification...
Influences of anxiety on golf performance: a field test of catastrophe theory
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
competitive rounds for each of the participants. Multiple regression procedures were utilized to analyze the data. In the linear analyses of all participants, it can be observed that Wor has a significant negative effect on golf performance. No evidence...
Evaluation of a tier 2 internalizing intervention : the resilience education program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
to address internalizing concerns such as depressed mood and anxiety. Additionally, REP uses a Check-In/Check-Out reinforcement-based mentorship program for students, in order to address performance and skill deficits in internalizing behavior...
Evaluation of a bibliotherapy-based stress management training for teachers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
The study was a randomized control trial of a cognitive-behavioral bibliotherapy-based stress management training for teachers. The intervention consisted of the Stress Management for Teachers book, an in-person meeting, and three brief follow...
Examining the mediating role of teacher-related variables on the relationship between classroom management and student social--emotional and behavioral risk
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
in their classroom management abilities they give up when teaching disruptive students and are less likely to work to create order in the classroom (Brouwers & Tornic, 2000). In addition to classroom management practices, it is also important to consider teacher...
Effects of consultation on professional learning communities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
teams with the overall purpose of changing educator behavior through collaborative engagement with colleagues and use of data to inform instructional practices (DuFour, Eaker, & DuFour, 2005; McLaughlin & Talbert, 2006). School-based teams...
When they see us : an initial development and evaluation of a culturally responsive police interaction training for black adolescents with ASD
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
. Preliminary evidence about the physiological ramifications of police contact were also collected to begin to examine the broader behavioral and psychophysiological nature of youth's experiences. Understanding whether police interactions led to chanrtisol...
Examining the effects of an intergroup dialogue-based diversity and social justice course on students' multicultural competencies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
with students in various settings; however, few studies have conducted quantitative evaluation of IGD practices in a standardized, multi-topic, dialogue-based, diversity and social justice course for undergraduate students. Thus, the current study evaluated...
Community multidimensional fall risk screening
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
performance. Evidence based compilation of a 16 component test multidimensional fall risk screen (MFRS) and subsequent community screenings of 190 adults aged 20-79 were carried out. Test results provided fall risk stratification of each participant...
Impact of teacher concerns on response to intervention implementation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
of service, and level of degree) have on teacher concerns related to adopting RtI. The Concerns Based Adoption Model (CBAM, Hall & Hord, 1987; 2001) was used as a theoretical framework to conduct the study. The Stages of Concern Questionnaire (So...
Refining school mental health screening using mixture modeling : evaluation for use in applied settings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Universal socioemotional and behavior screening procedures continue to gain momentum and adoption in schools; however, a major research-to-practice gap remains in translating these data into meaningful interventions for identified students. Despite...
Do first and second year teachers feel prepared? : an evaluation of a standards based teacher preparation program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
(teacher year: 1st or 2nd year teachers) X 4 (survey year: 2004-7) analysis of variance revealed that perceptions of preparedness between teacher year differed based on the year surveyed for several standards. Results of 2 (teacher year: 1st or 2nd) X 5...
Empirically derived profiles of classroom management strategies and related student outcomes : a latent profile analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
profile of classroom management strategies. Implications of these findings are discussed for school-based school psychological practice....
Organizational citizenship behavior as a measure of performance in sport : relationships with leadership, team cohesion, and athlete satisfaction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
university and a smaller Division III university representing a variety of sports participated in the study. Results of the study provided evidence for OCB as a valid measure of performance in sport. Results also supported the hypothesized circular...
Examining multicultural counseling competencies among racial/ethnic minority and international psychological trainees
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
, cognitive flexibility was a sole predictor of trainees' perceived competence to build strong rapport with culturally diverse clients. Based on results, researchers suggest that training program implement experiential and applied multicultural training...