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A qualitative study of the perceptions of the use of the teacher work sample methodology in student teaching
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to understand the perceptions of Early Childhood student teachers. This happened through the use of think-aloud journals documenting the use of the methodology of the Teacher ...
An investigation of support programs for college students with high functioning autism or Asperger syndrome
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
One group of students now included in the demographic landscape on many college campuses is students with high functioning autism (HFA) or Asperger syndrome (AS). Not only is the number of college students with HFA or AS ...
A study of child development alumni perceptions of the quality of professional preparation for employment in low socio-economic child care settings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The first purpose of this mixed method study was to contribute to the information base for future curriculum development regarding a low income practicum study for two-year and four-year child development majors in a Midwest ...
The single black mother as an asset : a qualitative study based on black motherwork narratives
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] African American families comprise an estimated 9,808,000 households across the nation, 37% of which are led by single mothers raising their own children (U.S. Census Bureau...
An evolving district level induction program for special education teachers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This study is an action research looking at the new teachers, their mentors, and administrators and what each of these groups in a school can do to improve retention of teachers...
Missouri higher education reform : moving up on the public policy agenda
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This study identifies and examines 14 contributing factors that, taken together, caused reform of public higher education governance to move up on the public policy agenda...
Perspectives on inclusion in the general education classroom
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
possible. This appropriate education must be received in the least restrictive environment. Students with disabilities should receive appropriate accommodations and modifications in the general education classroom in order to be successful. The IEP team...
A qualitative case study of how an English language program at a U.S. university prepares Chinese students for U.S. undergraduate programs and communicative competence
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Chinese students account for about one-third of the international students at U.S. universities from 2013 to the present year 2020; however, many of them, after their arrival...
Starting a career in the U.S. : international student perceptions of the optional practical training experience
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
The Optional Practical Training (OPT) program offers a pathway for international students to begin their professional career in the United States. Originally a one year training program, students with a degree in Science, ...
Faculty job satisfaction at Illinois community colleges and the relationship with perceived presidential leadership styles
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This research examined the relationship between perceived presidential leadership styles and faculty job satisfaction in Illinois Community Colleges. Based on previous research...
Fragile balance : a phenomenological study exploring work-life balance of Millennial professionals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
This phenomenological study explored the work-life balance of Millennial regional specialist professionals at University of Missouri (MU) Extension, part of a nationwide non-credit educational organization, the Cooperative Extension Service System...
No silver bullet: a Delphi study of emergent leadership in Missouri high-performing, high-poverty schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
This dissertation studied how principals allow leadership to emerge in high performing, high poverty schools (HP2S) in Missouri. Complexity science, self-organization, and emergence are keys to understanding how leadership ...
Finding the path: a mixed method multisite case study of undecided student experiences
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Selecting a college major is a big decision for college students and research suggests the majority of first-year students are unsure of their career and major plans (Foote, 1980; Kramer, Higley, & Olsen, 1994; Theophilides, ...
Understanding the impact of MSHSAA by-law 3.15.3 on participation in Missouri high school athletics from 2008-2016
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
This quantitative policy analysis seeks to understand the potential impact of MSHSAA By-Law, 3.15.3, the contact day policy, on sport participation in Missouri high school athletics. This policy increased the number of ...
Understanding learning activities of caseworkers for the development of their professional competence
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this study was to explore the learning activities that contributed to the professional competences of mental health caseworkers. Nowlen's (1988) Update, Competence, and Performance Models of Competence, ...
An evaluation of high school students' readiness for college-level English composition at a private college as perceived by instructors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This mixed-methods case study evaluated high school students' readiness for college level English composition at a private college from the perspective of both high...
Technology ethics in the public schools system : developing a technology ethics assessment tool through policy analysis at the secondary level
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Technology ethics seeks to identify the ways in which individuals and organizations might develop and sustain optimal relationships with the various technologies...
School expectations and initiatives for parental involvement in 30 nations : a comparative study using TIMSS 1999 data
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Using the TIMSS 1999 data, this study examined school expectations and initiatives for promoting parental involvement at middle school level in 30 nations. In most countries, schools were more likely to expect parental ...
Profile of African American women leaders in a southeastern community college system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives and experiences of African American women administrators in a southeastern community college system. The study examined...
Mentoring in Missouri schools : how mentoring fosters professional and personal growth
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
The first five years of an educator's career are the most important time in determining if they will stay in the education profession. With the stress of starting a new career, novice teachers are often asked to do the ...