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The relation of instructor emotional intelligence with classroom climate in evening masters' programs for adults
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
With the increase of adult students on college campuses in masters' level programs, instructors and administrators need to respond sensitively to a diverse, blended population of students. The study explored if there was a relationship between...
Speak truth to empower: A quantitative approach to high school teacher perceptions of instructional leadership feedback in Midwest state secondary schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
district. Specifically, what is the alignment between the Hallinger framework of instructional leadership and the Panorama Survey Tool used to evaluate the Dandridge Public School District (DPS) and building leadership? Findings from the Panorama Survey...
What about the parents? : a focus on parent perceptions regarding parent involvement in the middle school setting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The purpose of this phenomenological bounded case study was to understand parent perceptions regarding their involvement at the middle school level. This was significant...
A study of the evaluation process of Lutheran high school administrators and their perceptions regarding the evaluation process
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
's level 5 leader, Biblical principles and Robert Greenleaf's servant leadership. The study showed 62% of Lutheran high school administrators were evaluated in the 2008-2009 school year. Each evaluation included some measure of Lutheran level 5 leadership...
A study of how political candidates use persuasive messages on Twitter, specifically toward women voters
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
, the researcher discovered three main themes: ethos, acclaim, and leadership qualities. The majority of the tweets posted by the six candidates were designed to persuade the voter that the candidate was more favorable than others, more appealing, and typically...
An examination of the success factors of African America [sic] men in executive leadership positions in Arkansas higher education
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to examine the success factors of five African American men serving in executive leadership positions in the state of Arkansas. Five men agreed to participate in the study which included a demographic...
A qualitative study of teacher leadership in secondary schools in central Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
This qualitative study examined teacher leadership with the purpose of gaining knowledge and insight as well as adding to existing research about teacher leaders. Research was conducted in the form of surveys and interviews. Ten principals...
Kin and community : tradition maintenance and the economic self-sufficiency of refugees in a Midwestern town
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
refugees often require public assistance when they arrive) nor to create insulated communities that hinder integration. The exact parameters for how large these communities should be will depend on the capacity of the local community and available resources....
District-level differences between school systems recognized for distinction in performance and those not thus recognized
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The purpose of this study was to compare school districts that consistently have high student performance to other school districts with similar enrollment, socioeconomic status, and community types that do not have ...
The relationship between learning leadership tasks of principals and the ability of instructional coaches to serve as change agents for teachers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Inquiry-based instruction implementation : a district's learning experience through teacher input
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
Inquiry-based Instruction is a format of instruction that is reported to provide students opportunities to develop their higher-order thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, and evaluation) as well as experience and training ...
A middle school co-teaching program evaluation in one suburban midwestern school district : perceptions from regular education co-teachers, special education co-teachers, and building administrators
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
Middle school co-teachers and administrators offered information during focus groups, interviews, and surveys pertaining to co-teaching. Co-teaching in this study is defined as a special education teacher and a regular education teacher...
An examination of teacher perceptions of training methodology and matriculation as related to systemic technology reform : a case study of Missouri veteran eMINTS teachers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
' perceptions of training methodology and leadership matriculation as related to systemic technology reform. This study investigated veteran eMINTS teachers' perceived value of the eMINTS instructional model of design. The study explored whether similarities...
Mizzou weekly (online version), volume 32, number 33
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Division of Marketing and Publications., 2011)
Staying, moving, or leaving : exploring how authentic leadership, school culture and climate, and attributes of trust and efficacy affect teacher longevity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
The purpose of this qualitative study was to better understand how a principal with authentic leadership qualities, who builds a strong school culture based on trust and efficacy, affects teacher retention. A sampling of 16 secondary teachers...
The relationship between professional learning community implementation and teacher decision-making
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
in many current public school reform initiatives (Duffy, Mattingly, & Randolph, 2006; DuFour & Eaker, 1998; Gates & Watkins, 2010). According to Howey (1988), teacher leadership is both natural and necessary in today's climate of increasing demands...
The perceived importance and gender differences in Missouri public high school assistant principalship duty delegation for promotion preparation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The purpose of this study was to develop an understanding of the duties commonly delegated to high school assistant principals which are perceived by building level principals to be the most important and least important for an assistant principal...
A multisite case study of early alert implementation to adoption at the University of Missouri System
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
This multisite case study of academic early alert warning system implementation explored the relationship between leadership, users (faculty and staff), technology, and the organization when implementing a campus wide early alert program facilitated...
A study of the teacher perceptions of the boost program : a tier two academic intervention program at a middle school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
are provided systematically to improve student outcomes, teachers would expect academic success from students. However, one middle school is experiencing positive unintended consequences that are lifelong skills students need to succeed. Accountability, self...
Administrators' perceptions of teacher effectiveness in rural northwest Missouri secondary public schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to help identify administrators' perceptions of effective teaching in rural Northwest Missouri in secondary public schools in order to increase teacher and administrator effectiveness. Current members...