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Current music practices and teachers' needs for teaching music in public preschools of South Korea
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
by teachers during circle time in the classroom. Teachers identified a lack of ideas for music activity in preschools as a difficulty. The majority of participants requested more applicable and thorough preservice and inservice music education programs...
Teacher induction programs and their effectiveness on the retention of secondary trade and industrial teachers in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The purpose of this study was to ascertain the effectiveness of beginning teacher induction methods experienced by high school Trade & Industrial Career and Technical Education teachers in the state of Missouri. All of the induction methods utilized...
The importance of undergraduate's computer competency and information literacy skills : marketing faculty's perspectives in Thailand
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
technology into the curriculum has been a challenging task for many educators. The primary purpose of this study was to investigate faculty perceptions of the computer competency and information technology literacy skills of undergraduate students...
Development of curriculum materials to teach American children about the culture of Taiwan through Taiwanese children's songs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
A multicultural approach to music teaching has become increasingly important in music education. Due to a lack of materials about Taiwanese songs in the United States, I designed music curriculum materials for American teachers to implement...
Art experiences in Waldorf education : graduates' meaning making reflections
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
The purpose of this study was to implement a descriptive inquiry about the nature of art experiences in Waldorf Education through the lens of Waldorf graduates' reflections. This qualitative study sought to gain insight into the meanings graduates...
The effects of listening conditions, error types, and ensemble textures on the error detection skills of undergraduate instrumental music education majors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
detection accuracy. Undergraduate music education students (n = 18) listened to purposefully incorrect performances of band literature in two formats, on recordings and while conducting a live ensemble. Note and rhythm errors were inserted into the musical...
Preparing to teach English language learners : exploring the change in mainstream teachers' perceptions of ELL students in two online certification courses
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The purpose of this study is to understand the role of two online certification courses in changing mainstream teachers' perceptions of ELL students. The discussion board posts...
An examination of Missouri women high school band directors' experiences with mentorship
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This study was designed to examine the mentorship experiences and current mentorship roles of Missouri women high school band directors. Also of interest were the networking...
An examination of Missouri women high school band directors' experiences with mentorship
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This study was designed to examine the mentorship experiences and current mentorship roles of Missouri women high school band directors. Also of interest were the networking...
Pre-service science teachers' beliefs related to teaching and learning with socioscientific issues
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
). Teachers' practices are essential in facilitating students' reform-oriented learning experiences (Bybee, 1993), and teachers' beliefs are related to their uptake of science education reforms (Fletcher and Luft, 2011). Yet, little is known about the ways...
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 ...
Developing computational thinking competencies and natural selection understanding thorough unplugged algorithmic explanations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Technology and computing have permeated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, resulting in a need for a computationally literate STEM work force...
Alternative certification science teachers' understanding and implementation of inquiry-based instruction in their beginning years of teaching
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
The purpose of this phenomenographic study was to: (a) understand how beginning science teachers recruited from various science disciplines and prepared in an Alternative Teacher Certification Program (ATCP) implemented ...
Implementation of integrated mathematics textbooks in secondary school classrooms
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The study reports how 44 secondary school teachers implemented the first two courses of an integrated mathematics textbook series, Core-Plus. Textbook implementation was examined in relation to three components: (a) regular use of textbook; (b) use...
Preschool piano methods and developmentally appropriate practice
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this study was to analyze preschool piano method books and identify ways in which they were or were not consistent with guidelines of Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood Programs (Bredekamp ...
A theoretical model of piano sightplaying components
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
, and perspectives from various fields of study including psychology of music, music education, psycho-musicology, and neurological science. Specifically, the focus of the study is on an individual's ability to sightplay on the piano. As a result of an extended...
An examination of how extended field experiences, integrated coursework, and school partnerships influenced the development of four first year teachers' literacy beliefs and practice
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
cases. Results indicated that university coursework, district commitment to teacher preparation, and mentor support combine to assist first year teachers in making reflective decisions which help them develop effective literacy practices. Combining...
Achieving a coherent curriculum in second grade : science as the organizer
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
relied on members' unique contributions and commitment to professional development. This study demonstrates how an inquiry-based science curriculum can provide educators with an effective model for designing and implementing a coherent curriculum....
The development and implementation of a heuristic for teaching reflective scientific skepticism within a socio-scientific issue instructional framework
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Science ideas are frequently miscommunicated or distorted. In our digital age, a social media post may provoke an emotional response triggering a cascade of replies that spread...
Rethinking PD as participatory development : engaging in collaboration toward racial literacies development
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
collaborators engaged in this work by following models of racial literacies development in education scholarship. Findings suggest that racial literacies development is an ongoing journey; a journey which requires attention to knowledge, process, commitment...