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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...
A case study of perceptions of teachers engaged in teaching reading to adolescent students in middle school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
system. However, there are many students who reach middle school who have not become proficient or advanced readers. Many students continue to struggle with reading, functioning only at a basic or below basic level. The impact of struggling to read can...
The role of mentoring in developing beginning principals' instructional leadership skills
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the type of support provided by mentors in helping new principals develop instructional leadership skills. Perceptions were investigated to determine if principals believed participation in mentoring...
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...
Leadership challenges to public secondary school principals in the era of education reform and cultural unrest in border provinces of southern Thailand
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
This qualitative study examined leadership challenges of public secondary school principals in era of education reform and cultural unrest. It also explored the nature of principals' leadership emerged under the two phenomena. Participants were...
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...
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...
Teacher collaboration and school reform: distributing leadership through the use of professional learning teams
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
-study approach was used to study the role of organizational conditions on teacher team performance, the emergence and enactment of leadership within the teams, and the quality of team outcomes. Organizational factors such as performance alignment and school...
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...
Teacher perceptions regarding the influence block scheduling has on student learning as compared to traditional scheduling in middle schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The purpose of this study was to compare middle school teachers' perceptions on student learning in A/B block schedules and traditional schedules in schools with grade configurations of 6 through 8. Responses to the survey were disaggregated...
The superintendent's maintenance and influence on classroom instructional capacity : a mixed method study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The primary objective of this investigation is an increased knowledge of the dynamics of these interactive relationships and the influence of the district superintendent on school improvement centered on instruction and student learning. Using...
Servant-leadership in county jails : an examination of prisoners, faith-based volunteers, and jail administrators
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine the extent to which servant-leadership exists among faith-based correctional jail volunteers in county jails and to discern the impact of the volunteers in transmitting the characteristics...
Understanding the demands and constraints of department heads in higher education based on the perceptions of deans, faculty, and department heads
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
, and administrative/leadership demands and constraints. The findings of this study have implications for department heads and deans. One glaring finding of this study is the absence of formal materials provided to department heads with regard to procedures...
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...
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...
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...
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...
An exploratory study of professional development experiences for new middle school science teachers in a suburban school district
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
This case study analyzes interview data for the perceived support of professional development provided to new science teachers by a large suburban school district. Twelve new middle school teachers and 5 administrators were interviewed. Findings...
Educational entrepreneurism in higher education: a comparative case study of two academic centers within one land-grant university
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
as they relate to the creation of two, not-for-profit centers. The findings of this study indicate that these centers have utilized entrepreneurial processes within an academic and non-academic setting to serve a public interest. Primary factors supporting...
Data driven decisions in K-12 education : a comparative case study about data driven decisions in two rural K-12 school districts
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
of these main themes, all data still fell in this framework. These themes were as follows: Resources, Curriculum Development, Assessment, External Requirements, and Leadership. Lack of adequate training was identified as an impediment to decision making, along...