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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 ...
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 ...
A multi-case examination of the impact of national board certification on the teaching profession
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this investigation was to add to the knowledge base an understanding of the long term impact of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification on the profession of teaching through ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 role of mentoring in developing beginning principals' instructional leadership skills
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the type of support provided by mentors in helping new principals develop instructional leadership skills. Perceptions were investigated to determine if principals believed ...
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, ...
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 ...
The role of leadership capacity in sustaining the school improvement initiative of schoolwide positive behavior supports
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose for this study was to examine what occurred within schools successfully implementing and sustaining school change through the examination of characteristics of leadership capacity. Leadership capacity was ...
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 ...
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)
(Goleman, 1998; Goleman, Boyatzis, & McKee, 2002) while research in the field of leadership (Blake & Mouton, 1985; Bolman & Deal, 1997; Bruffee, 1997; Davis, 2003; Doyle & Smith, 2006; Fullan, 2001; George, 2004; Hersey & Blanchard, 1997; Kouzes & Posner...
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 ...
Invitational leadership in public schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of the mixed design study was to examine the perceived effectiveness of leaders who made use of the invitational leadership style of leading their organization. Four research questions emerged throughout the ...
Leadership capacity in a complex connected age
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the ways in which Social Network Analysis (SNA) could inform leadership capacity by making explicit often hidden social networks that exist within organizations. SNA is a ...
High school principal communication and organizational knwoledge [sic] creation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
and combination (r=.695). An independent samples t-test was conducted in order to analyze the means of the principal communication factors and the organizational knowledge creation factors as reported by teachers and principals. No significant differences existed...
An examination of learner-centered professional development for reluctant teachers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
This study focused on professional development practices that empowered reluctant teachers to implement and sustain improved instructional practices. Constructs were viewed through the perspective of learner-centered ...
Leadership experiences of an American Indian education leader serving Indian students in an Indian community
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The purpose of this study was to add to the knowledge base on American Indian education leadership and American Indian education by examining the leadership experiences of an American Indian leader serving predominately ...
A mediation analysis of spirituality, wellbeing, and academic performance in first-generation and low-income college students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Mental health and attainment gaps comprise dual crises on today's college and university campuses, especially for first-generation and low-income students. Despite the common history and heritage of spirituality and religious ...
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)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The purpose of this study was to focus on how a school district built leadership capacity through the implementation of Professional Learning Communities ...