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Museum Magazine, Number 67 (2015 Fall)
(University of Missouri, Museum of Art and Archaeology, 2015)
The issue's feature article, "Classical convergence Greek and Roman myths in European prints : exhibition dates: September 29, 2015 through January 24, 2016," describes the exhibition which is inspired by tales of the Trojan War and also reflects...
Museum Magazine, Number 66 (2015 Winter)
(University of Missouri, Museum of Art and Archaeology, 2015)
The issue's feature article, "Jun Kaneko's large-scale ceramics," focuses on The Museum of Art and Archaeology's acquisition of three works by Japanese-American ceramics artist Jun Kaneko. Egyptian King, Egyptian Queen, and 6' Dango were a gift...
Mizzou, volume 104, number 1 (2015 Fall)
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2015)
The black inside the blue : black law enforcement officers' perceptions of racial profiling in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
, conducted three focus groups with community members, and performed an artifact review of law enforcement agencies? policies. The following themes emerged: racial profiling is not tolerated, law enforcement officers are held accountable for their behavior...
Where are the boundaries of mathematics education (policy)? : Comparing two school districts and their subject-matter contexts
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
of policymaking, and collection of artifacts. Mediated by the size and segmentation of districts' organizational structures, I found that districts' policy boundaries were shaped by the dominant mathematics-related discourses circulating in the district and its...
Spectrum, volume 02, number 09 (June 13, 1975)
(University of Missouri (System), 1975)
This issue of Spectrum offers informational pieces on diverse topics from all University of Missouri campuses....
Harnessing policy windows : using lessons from the post 9 11 GI Bill passage to garner congressional support for US military requirements
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
that stakeholder groups use narrative strategies to expand or constrain the policy issue to support their desired end states and that changes in policy discussion help explain policy changes and revised outcomes....
The impact of place-based pedagogy on teachers' professional identities, instructional decisions, and collaborations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
This design study uses a design-based, formative approach to consider teachers' understanding and use of place-based pedagogical practices. The study focuses on teachers' awareness, understanding and use of place as they ...
Textual analysis of online magazine framing of screen time use in young children
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
(Kabali et al., 2015). Alongside this, many parents are also looking more toward digital sources, like the Internet, for parenting information (Horrigan, 2017; Walker, 2012; Duggan et al., 2015). The purpose of this study is to better understand how online...
Library Connections, 2013 Winter
(University of Missouri--Columbia, MU Libraries, 2013)
Storing and sharing wisdom and traditional knowledge in the library
(2015)
Traditional library practice focuses on print collections and developing collections of materials that have been published, which means the documents have gone through some kind of review or vetting process. This practice ...
Whole-class read-alouds with diverse children's literature: primary teachers' perspectives and practices
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
and instrumental case study drew from critical sociocultural perspectives. Five primary teachers (grades K- 3) participated in semi-structured interviews and journal writing, as well as sharing classroom artifacts related to their read-alouds with DCL. Data...
Historia spintriae : the pleasures of collecting ancient erotica
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Ancient erotic art has an unusual place in the history of art, affected variously by changing archaeological practices and the tastes of collectors over many centuries. In the early modern period erotic artifacts were both sought after and avoided...
Novel methods for quantifying lung and cardiac diseases with magnetic resonance imaging
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/1/2024] Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an advanced imaging technique that has transformed the field of medical diagnosis and treatment. In the field of lung and cardiac imaging, MRI boasts the ...
Vignettes on preservation, preparation, and paleoecology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Preservation exercises strong control over what can be observed and interpreted from the fossil record. The research projects presented here seek to examine the ways in which certain preservational types clarify some aspects ...
Social justice leadership in rural Pakistan : a constructivist grounded theory study of private school leaders
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
. Utilizing social justice leadership (SJL) and mental models (MM) as a conceptual framework, I undertook an in-depth, semi-structured interview protocol with each school leader in addition to artifact collection, analytical memos, and diagrams. The emerging...
The high cost of living : death and social identity of Missouri's historic Columbia cemetery
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The gravestones of Missouri's historic Columbia Cemetery demonstrate the changing social identity of the population of Columbia, Missouri. These stone artifacts display...
Border pedagogy: how white teachers cross intellectual borders to enhance students' critical thinking skills in racially homogeneous, low poverty spaces
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
This research addresses the challenges of engaging students in critical conversations about controversial topics in racially homogeneous settings. Data analysis from this qualitative, phenomenological study reveals how ...
Developing computational thinking competencies and natural selection understanding thorough unplugged algorithmic explanations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Technology and computing have permeated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, resulting in a need for a computationally ...
Elementary students' understanding of fractions with dynamic technology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
This study examines students' mathematical strategies within a novel technological environment designed to support understanding of relationships between quantities and adjustable measuring units. In particular, 30 elementary ...