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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 ...
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 ...
Giving voice : the use of interactive theatre as professional development in higher education to reduce alienation of marginalized groups
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
This qualitative study focused on the use of Interactive Theatre as professional development in higher education to give voice to the marginalized. The researcher viewed the study through the lens of Critical Race Theory ...
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 ...
The relationship between secondary school teacher perception of student motivation and the effects of teacher professional development on student motivation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between high school teachers' perceptions of student motivation and the teachers' perceptions of their own professional development and preparation, efficacy in ...
Creating an effective educational environment for adult learners : a qualitative, multi-case study of off-campus center administrator's use of invitational leadership
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
This qualitative, multi-case study was designed to examine off-campus centers and their administrators in creating an effective learning environment for adult learners. Serving as the conceptual framework, invitational ...
The role of distributive leadership in the implementation of program administration scale assessment recommendations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
The purpose of this research was two-fold: first, to explore the role of a program's use of distributive leadership practices in implementing substantive qualitative changes in an early childhood setting based on the Program ...
A case study of the perceptions of stakeholders regarding transformational leadership processes and structures implemented in a high poverty, high achieving school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
Boyd-Zaharias and Pate-Bain (2008) postulated that low achievement and high dropout rates among poor students continue to “plague” (p. 40) public schools in the United States; and elaborated further by stating, “our nation ...
An examination of practices for reducing the overrepresentation of Black students in the mental retardation/intellectual disability eligibility category
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
The purpose of the study was to describe district practices related to reducing the overrepresentation of Black Students in the Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disability eligibility category due to inappropriate identification ...
Investigating the headwater : an examination of the PK-12 student experiences of Mexican-American PK-12 educators to promote authentic educator recruitment strategies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Solorzano, Villalpando, and Oseguera (2005) posited that "the underachievement and underrepresentation of Latinas and Latinos at each point in the educational pipeline might be better explained by investigating the educational ...
Entrepreneurial leadership in higher education: Does the presidential career pathway make a difference?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
In the United States of America, the role and responsibilities for the University president in many institutions have undergone significant change for the 21st century. As noted by Duderstadt (2006) “[t]he American presidency ...
An examination of the preparedness of principals through the portal of the high school assistant principalship
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
Weller and Weller (2002) stated that the assistant principalship is the gateway to school administration. The position of the assistant principal looks very different pending the setting and leadership of the principal ...
Investigating the servant leader mentor: an examination of mentoring through the experiences of K-12 educators to promote selection strategies for beginning teacher induction programs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
This qualitative narrative study was designed to investigate the mentoring experiences of quality teachers in order to provide knowledge for school district administration selecting mentor teachers for beginning staff. ...
A pedagogy of freedom : using hip hop in the classroom to engage African-American students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this study was to add to the knowledge base an understanding of the impact of culturally-relevant pedagogy, such as hip hop, on African American student engagement. The researcher viewed the study through ...
An initial examination of sustainable leadership and employee engagement within extension nutrition programs /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Nutrition programs operated by Cooperative Extension organizations seek to provide nutrition education to a low-income audience nationally. There is research on the effectiveness of these programs, but gaps exist on the ...
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 ...
Diversity & cultural competence in an academic health center: Organizational leadership in a complex system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The relationship of leadership style of the department head to nursing faculty professional satisfaction and organizational commitment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
The purpose of this research was to determine if there was a relationship between the leadership style of the nursing department head and the level of professional satisfaction and organizational commitment by nursing ...
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 ...
The role that distributed leadership plays in the implementation of professional learning communities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The purpose of this study was to focus on distributing leadership activities of an elementary school through a diverse group of stakeholders in the implementation of a Professional Learning Community (PLC). This investigation ...