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A descriptive analysis of teachers' use of evidence-based practices across ethnicity, gender, and disability risk /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
The purpose of this study was to determine to what extent teachers use evidence-based practices during classroom instruction and if those practices were applied differentially across demographic groups (i.e., ethnicity, gender, and disability risk...
Treatment effects of an evidence-based teacher training on improving academic achievement and behavioral performance for children with aggression /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
. Classroom management has been demonstrated as a factor in either escalating children's aggressive behavior or decreasing those problematic behaviors (Reinke and Herman, 2002; Webster-Stratton et al., 2001). IY TCM trains teachers in evidence-based practices...
A therapist survey of evidence-based practices in publicly funded youth mental health
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
sizes in controlled clinical trials for evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for youth MH problems (Weisz, Jensen-Doss & Hawley, 2006). One potential reason for this discrepancy may be that therapists within TAU contexts are not implementing EBTs. To date...
An examination of musical instrument practice among collegiate musicians
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
indicated that collegiate instrumentalists should (a) develop and strengthen self-regulation skills, (b) arrange practice time based on individual schedules, and (c) cope with challenges through discussing potential solutions with peers and instrumental...
Longitudinal, naturalistic study of training and support for implementation of evidence-based youth mental health practices among community providers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
support in evidence-based practices (EBPs). To address this need, the current study describes the reach and impact of a county-wide youth MH initiative aimed at increasing youths' and families' access to effective youth MH services by providing free EBP...
Teacher conceptions of authentic science : exploring teachers' practical and formal epistemologies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
Reform documents such as A Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) have placed an emphasis on students' understanding and ability to engage in scientific practices. Even with an understanding...
Implementation of a low-cost, web-based, multi-component training for trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
knowledge, use, and fidelity in TF-CBT. A multiple regression showed that previous TF-BT training, clinician attitudes towards evidence-based practices, and clinician age predicted training completion. Implications for web-based trainings and implementation...
Evidence-based practice self-efficacy of speech-language pathologists across settings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Salbach and Jaglal's (2010) Evidence-Based Practice Confidence (EPIC) scale, and 2 open-ended questions regarding factors impacting self-efficacy. Participants (n=34) completed semi structured interviews to further explore factors influencing self...
Exploring and conceptualizing teacher formative assessment practices and digital applications within a technology-enhanced high school classroom
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
described (members, tools, and classroom norms). Results showed that influences of the iPad on the formative assessment process were: 1) transforming classroom community, 2) empowering students, and 3) facilitating evidence-based discussions. This study shed...
Exploring the relationship between students' level of content knowledge and their ability to engage in scientific argumentation using structural equation modeling
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
The release of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in 2013 introduced science standards that are rich in core ideas as well as science and engineering practices. The NGSS views science content and science practice as closely interconnected...
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...
Professional practice models in long-term care
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
presence, and absence, of principles of the Everyday Excellence for Professional Nursing Practice in Long-Term Care Framework. Secondary data from a larger NINR-funded study were analyzed. That larger study was designed to test an intervention focused...
The nature of evidence utilized in healthcare architectural design decisions at five Midwestern critical access hospitals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
healthcare design is integral to improving healthcare itself, and it is essential that healthcare administrators make informed architectural design decisions that will ensure organizational success and improve patient outcomes. Evidence-based design (EBD...
Three essays on entrepreneurship theory and practice
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
to study entrepreneurship theory, discussing why it matters in practice, and highlighting how it can be explored based on a more solid theoretical foundation....
Nursing professional development in ambulatory care: what is it?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Nursing professional development (NPD) practitioners play an important role in ensuring the quality and safety of nursing care and in guiding nurses through practice transitions. In recent years, an increasing number of NPD practitioners have been...
Psychometric properties of the School Leader Practice Survey (SLPS) to determine Missouri school superintendent perceptions about Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards performance indicators
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The study of Missouri superintendent perceptions about the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards Performance Indicators was conducted to determine psychometric properties of the School Leaders Practice Survey (SLPS...
Paths to agroforestry: landowner types, land use and perceptions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
and interest in agroforestry practices. Two models of landowner types are utilized, one based on the distance landowners live from their land, the second based on their current or former involvement in agriculture....
A practice-based intervention to prepare preservice teachers for inclusion using universal design for learning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
framework to increase inclusive practices, however, it is unknown how to best teach this to pre-service teachers. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of using a practice-based approach to teach UDL as compared to a lecture-based approach...
Impact of Nurse Practitioner Practice Regulation on Access to Healthcare Services
(2014-09-26)
Nurse practitioner (NP) practice regulations vary from state to state across the United States. Despite strong evidence supporting the quality of care and satisfaction with care provided by NPs, restrictive regulations continue to limit the practice...
Predictors of polypharmacy and off-label prescribing of psychotropic medications : a national survey of child psychiatrists
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
In the current study we used a national survey of child psychiatrists to examine typical prescribing practices for children with anxiety, depression, and disruptive behavior disorders from a social judgment theory perspective. We examined the extent...