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A phenomenological study of the relationship between deaf students in higher education and their sign language interpreters
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
This research focuses on the relationship between deaf students in higher education who use sign language and need an interpreter to access course content. A sign language interpreter is a trained professional who translates ...
A program evaluation of the character education program at a junior high school in Saint Louis County
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Starting with the Ancient Greeks, Pilgrims, Puritans and Quakers and now all school districts across the United States of America are faced with continually increasing challenges of developing students who are well-rounded ...
Understanding in what ways career, elementary public school teachers perceive tiered academic intervention : a multiple case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The purpose of this multiple case study was to gain an understanding of career (15 years and more experience), elementary public school teachers' ...
A case study of the progressive impact of school-wide positive behavior support on five selected student performance factors in a Missouri K-12 alternative public school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
The purpose of this case study was to examine the School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS) impact on five selected student performance factors. A literature review revealed there have been many SWPBS research studies ...
Measurement of perceived conflict between members in American higher education merged library and information technology departments
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
This survey study is designed to examine how mergers impact the perceived conflict levels of two occupational groups, library and IT professionals. The anticipated outcomes are as follows: a) to re-assess the psychometric ...
Examining the achievement gap: the effectiveness of African American teachers instructing African American students in Kansas City Public Schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Over several years the American public educational system has failed to address one of the most infuriating problems faced by our nation, narrowing the achievement gap in urban districts with urban learners. Historically, ...
Development of a practical model for school leaders using elementary student data to predict high school dropout risk
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Many researchers have identified the myriad of concerns that frequently affect people who drop out of school prior to high school graduation. These include increased risks of lower income, need for welfare support, ...
Developing the project TWIST[trademark] test for project leaders and team members
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] What is a project? According to the Project Management Institute (2013), a project is "a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, ...
A policy analysis of Missouri's performance based teacher evaluation pilot
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
This policy analysis is designed to increase the understanding of Missouri's Performance Based Teacher Evaluation Pilot (PBTE). This policy analysis intended to identify the original intent of the Missouri Department of ...
African American women in public higher education administrative leadership in the state of Missouri: perspectives on a half century of progress
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
This study explores the lived experiences of six African American female administrators in Missouri public higher educational institutions. The Black Feminist Thought theory as espoused by Patricia Collins is the framework ...
Exploring collaborative culture and leadership in large high schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
The purpose of this exploratory study was to analyze how high school principals approach developing a collaborative culture and providing collaborative leadership in a large high school setting. The population sample for ...
Reversing underachievement among gifted secondary students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
The lack of integration between the unique academic needs of gifted students and their public school experiences continues to be a source of concern among students, parents, teachers, and administrators nationwide. This ...
Restructuring for collaboration: a case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Isolation can deprive teachers of meaningful learning opportunities and feedback (Fullan & Hargreaves, 1996; Lieberman, 2008; Putnam & Borko, 2000; Schmoker, 2006). My qualitative case study aimed to explore and interpret ...
Hip hop culture's OGs: a narrative inquiry into the intersection of hip hop culture, black males and their schooling experiences
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Using a critical race lens, this narrative study employs a focus group design to explore the intersections between black males, hip hop culture and schooling experiences. To provide a sociocultural grounding, this study ...
The four day school week : a case study examining three stages of implementation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
The four day school week is one option rural schools are considering when trying to preserve financial stability in a time of restricted budgets. This case study examines a rural school in the Midwest in its first year of ...
An examination of how principals lead instructional change in rural high schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
The purpose of this study was to discover how principals of rural high schools lead instructional changes in their school. Reeves's (2009) concepts for leading change in schools is the conceptual framework for this study. ...
Factors affecting teachers' participation in professional development activities in Turkey
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between factors (internal [personal] and external [environmental]) and teachers' participation in professional development (PD) programs in Turkey. The researcher ...
Reacculturation of college freshmen in a freshmen orientation course
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
According to Bruffee (1999), the current construct of university education does not prepare graduates to interact with other human beings on substantive issues because they are not reacculturated. One approach to institutional ...
Teacher trust in leadership, professional learning community, and student achievement: an analysis of statewide survey data
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
The foundation of positive interpersonal relationships is trust and such relationships are needed for professional collaboration and learning to take place. Building trust, then, must be important in order to meet ...
The examination of participation in a community college peer mentoring program on social integration and academic success of first-time students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
The purpose of this research study was to add to the body of knowledge on peer mentoring programs and aid college administrators in creating a successful learning environment. This investigation was guided by two conceptual ...