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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...
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...
Detecting latent mean differences between non-invariant groups using ordered categorical variables
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
difference regardless of the magnitude of that difference (i.e., 0, .2 and .5 in this study)....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Development and initial validation of the Latinx well-being scale
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
this new model was a more positive way of conceptualizing well-being compared to prior methods, this new approach fell short because it was based on non-Latinx Whites and excluded other racial and ethnic groups (i.e. Latinxs). To better assess the well...
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...
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...
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...
Moderators of a brief gambling intervention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of four moderators (gender, gambling refusal self-efficacy, coping motivation, and ...
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...
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...