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The examination of a middle school teacher preparatory program through the lens of invitational leadership
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Conducted have been studies on the development of adolescent students, the leadership style of middle school teachers, and the diversity of student. However, individual studies have not addressed the complex skills necessary for an effective middle...
Distributing leadership to leaders
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This study aims to contribute to the literature on Distributed Leadership Theory by examining the way in which educational leadership is changing to a more expanded...
Exploring editorial leadership : a qualitative study of scholastic journalism advisers teaching leadership in Missouri secondary schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
This qualitative study explored advisers' perspectives on teaching leadership. This study identified the significant need for the role of leadership in scholastic journalism programs. Advisers illustrated soft skills provide many opportunities...
Quantitative analysis of impact of response to intervention on 2019 sixth-grade rural public middle school Missouri assessment program performance by free and reduced-price lunch eligibility
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
This study focused on the impact of response to intervention on 2019 sixth-grade rural public middle school Missouri Assessment Program performance by free and reduced-price lunch eligibility. Response to intervention was used to decrease learning...
Examining equity and opportunity within Advanced Placement programs using the lens of social justice
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Using the social justice lens, this study aimed to provide clarity on the impact of leadership on college readiness in an urban school environment. This researcher investigated what leadership characteristics, accountability practices and what...
Social justice leadership in rural Pakistan : a constructivist grounded theory study of private school leaders
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
students' access to high-quality education that was context-appropriate and encouraged critical awareness. However, most PSL had not received formal training in school leadership and shared some conflicting and problematic MM of leadership as adult-centered...
Before the singing : the journey of an artistic director
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Reflective practices and teacher leadership development can be meaningful and integral components of music teacher education. The purpose of this study was to examine the professional journey and reflective practices of an artistic director of a...
Running head: career development practices in a Missouri high school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
development practices at one Missouri high school as well as the perceived self-confidence of teachers in providing instruction to students and the methods of support they require to do so. Setting: This study took place in a Missouri public high school...
A case study of building leaders' experiences with strengths-based coaching and feedback
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
trained in positive psychology and strengths-based coaching by the Gallup organization, and in specific strengths-based coaching and feedback protocols through the Regional Professional Development Center/ Missouri Leadership Development System workshops...
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)
in their personal and professional lives. Secondary public schools have considered technology primarily through only a few very important but rudimentary lenses. The problem of practice was grounded in the ability and willingness of public schools to respond...
School leaders' perceptions of Missouri's outdoor leadership experience
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Training school administrators to be more effective leaders through Missouri's Outdoor Leadership Experience is a unique concept that has been in place since 1987. Many other fields have used outdoor experiences for leadership training...
A quantitative analysis of teacher gender, race, and educational attainment on teacher retention in rural northwest Missouri public schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
The purpose of the study is to analyze disaggregate rural public teacher retention data to determine significant differences in retention by race, gender, and educational attainment. Missouri public schools in Northwest Missouri, who are considered...
Creating connectedness: assessing the use of social media by Missouri middle school education leaders to develop their professional learning network
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
(Chen, 2017; Davis, 2017). This study uses qualitative means through interviews of middle school educational leaders in the state of Missouri to examine their use of social media platforms for enhancing their professional learning networks....
How a principal's action as an invitational leader with a social justice orientation can serve as a factor in recruiting and reciprocally retaining teachers at high-poverty, high-minority, high needs urban high schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
challenging (Bartanen, 2019; Levin and Bradley, 2019) is needed. They must to be trained to demonstrate leadership dimensions and supporting actions (Martin and Miller, 2017) that can guide them to build a team of team of irreplaceable teachers (The...
How female principals nurture adult learning opportunities in successful high schools with challenging student demographics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Based on Cueva's (2010) learning strategies, this study investigated adult learning strategies successful high school female principals use to nurture adult learning opportunities at their schools in the state of Missouri. Public high schools were...
Yes she can : examining the educational and career pathways of African American women in senior leadership positions in 4-year public universities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
This qualitative study explored how African American women in senior leadership positions in 4-year public universities in the United States speak about the experiences and characteristics that have contributed to their academic achievements, career...
Perceptions of benefits, barriers, and cues to action for physical activity : a case study of African American students at a historically black college and university
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
of higher learning. A quantitative study could provide a broader perspective of physical activity and usage of the campus recreation center. Conducting this same study at multiple institutions would also be a good idea to add to the research. If the cues...
The exploration of challenges to inviting social emotional learning in the secondary suburban classroom
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
and building level administrators for their understanding of supporting social emotional learning. Upon analysis of the various data points, three themes emerged from the data: The organization is unintentionally invitational, lack of dissemination and training...
A case study of rural north Missouri teacher perceptions of the Missouri model evaluation system and the network for educator effectiveness: impact on practice
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
In 1983 the National Commission for Excellence in Education investigated claimed that U.S. schools were failing to adequately educate children. The Commission identified many inconsistencies nationwide in areas of access, ...
Impact level of entry on completion rates and GPA of technical education students at a Midwest community college
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
program before and after high school completion. There is a lack of research that considers completion rate and grade points average by the level of entry into a technical education program that offers dual enrollment. This study found that students who...