Search
Now showing items 541-560 of 597
A study of decision making in the case of a school district determining the location for a new high school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
Decision making at the school district level is examined through a historical case study of one large, Midwestern school district's process to choose the site on which to build a new high school. The case is viewed from a ...
Serving students with psychiatric disabilities at community colleges in Missouri : a study of current and best practices
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
This mixed-methods study was conducted to determine practices being used at Missouri community colleges for serving students with psychiatric disabilities using a survey created from a compilation of best practices guidelines. ...
Course delivery methods and instructional approach for academic success in high school distance education courses
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
This study uses a quasi-experimental design to examine online courses delivered to high school aged students from a distance education program located at the University of Missouri. Asynchronous online courses were compared ...
Development of a parent-teacher relationship survey
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Elementary educators searching for strategies to improve student achievement may benefit from examining the relationship between parents and classroom teachers. The literature indicates that parent involvement may be linked ...
The perceptions and pressures experienced by male primary elementary teachers and how these affect their behaviors and career choices
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
This dissertation was a qualitative study of the perceptions and pressure of male primary elementary teachers and how these may affect their behavior and career choices. The researcher sought, through interviews of all ...
A mixed methods study identifying reoccurring themes in policies and processes in grow your own teacher recruitment and retention programs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Research revealed teachers are the most influential factor on student achievement and districts face their own unique set of challenges as they attempt to maintain a highly qualified teaching staff. Therefore, the purpose ...
Experiential learning in hospitality management: An exploration of the knowledge, skills and abilities achieved in a hospitality management program internship
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
This study discusses the perceptions of six undergraduate students in a hospitality management program internship, and their supervisors at the internship location, on the leadership skills and competencies achieved during ...
Black culture center: Usage and racial attitude identity study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
An exploration of the knowledge high school guidance counselors in Missouri have as they assist undocumented students trying to gain access to collegeAn exploration of the knowledge high school guidance counselors in Missouri have as they assist undocumented students trying to gain access to college
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the knowledge high school guidance counselors in Missouri have as they work with undocumented students who are trying to gain access to college. Utilizing the tools of ...
Short-term solution: application of an integrated model of college choice to enrollment in short-term study abroad
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
The study examined student choice to participate in short-term study abroad at Graceland University. The institution has short-term study abroad participation rates higher than the national average and a 40 year history ...
Women's experiences in undergraduate engineering programs in Japan as resources to the decisions to pursue master's degrees
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The effect of the school finance reforms in Vermont and New Hampshire on per pupil spending
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Understanding teacher knowledge of the use of assessment for learning in the context of homework
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
The researcher conducted a qualitative study to develop a deeper understanding of teacher perceptions use, and understanding of homework as a formative assessment tool. The work of Black et al. (2004), Moss and Brookhart ...
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 ...
Indigenous culture as an asset for student academic success : a formative mixed method case study to examine school leaders' roles in policy development, adoption and application in schools serving American Indian students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
This study explored one public school on a tribal reservation to construct understanding of leadership effect on policy supporting academic achievement. Primary data were collected between June 2011 and August 2011 providing ...
Campus recreation directors' leadership to provide professional assistance to help students obtain professional and graduate assistant positions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
Over the years, the Campus Recreation field has become a dynamic and exciting area with a variety of job and career opportunities. This study attempted to examine the type, frequency and perceived importance of assistance ...
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. ...
Understanding teacher perspectives about instructional technology from an ecology of resources frameworkUnderstanding teacher perspectives about instructional technology from an ecology of resources framework
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Technology spending for our K-12 schools continues to increase as schools transition from an emphasis on print resources towards an increasing amount of digital resources. Despite the permeation of technology in education, ...
The influence of principal gender, teachers' years of experience, and retention on teacher perceptions of principal leadership style, qualities, and job satisfaction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
The basis of this study was to give each of three different school districts one of the three different surveys. A step-by-step timeline of the process this researcher used up until data collection is included to be helpful ...
Using noncognitive assessment to predict academic success for at-risk students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
The purpose of this study was to determine if noncognitive variables, alone or in combination with standardized test score (ACT or SAT) and/or high school grade point average, can predict student success (first-semester ...