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Teacher collaboration and instructional program coherence across the transition to high school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
This study explores to what extent principals perceive instructional program coherence (IPC) and vertical collaboration occur in high schools and their mid-level feeder schools. It also measures IPC and its five components' ...
Relationship of school culture survey responses from reading first coaches to the Missouri Assessment Program third grade communication arts proficiency
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This study investigated relationships between elements of a collaborative school culture, as perceived by Missouri Reading First coaches, and student ...
Action research investigation into teaming in one school district
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Working as an insider in collaboration with other insiders, this participatory action research study, through two action research cycles of diagnosing, planning, taking action, and evaluating, explored the implementation ...
An examination of technology-based formative assessment feedback and the impact on student learning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Although researchers have provided evidence to support the effectiveness of collaborative and cooperative learning (Magana & Marzano, 2014; Marzano, 2006) and embedding formative assessment within instruction (Black & Wiliam, 2009; Wiliam, 2011...
A case study of leadership behaviors in a high poverty successful school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Over the past 20 years, public attention has been more focused on school accountability in the United States. There is widespread concern about the ...
The perceptions of at-risk high school students regarding their early childhood educational experiences
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
Research shows students who are at-risk of academic failure become a long-term liability on society. There is a large body of quantitative research which points at increased educational success for students who attend ...
A qualitative case study of Spelman College's students' attitude toward Spelman College's transgender admissions and enrollment policy and its transgender and gender non-conforming students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
This qualitative case study examined 10 Spelman College's students' attitude toward its new transgender admissions and enrollment policy, as well as their attitudes toward Spelman's transgender and gender non-conforming ...
A determination of the reliability and construct validity of the Leadership Capacity School Survey
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this quantitative case study was to determine the psychometric properties of the Leadership Capacity School Survey (Lambert, 2003). The Leadership Capacity School Survey (LCSS, Lambert) was electronically ...
The impact of a teacher induction program on student achievement and the development of the five states of mind
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
This study was a utilization-focused evaluation designed to assist a Midwestern school district in evaluating their teacher induction program. The purpose of the study had three main facets. First was to determine if ...
Socio-cultural and school barriers that Latino Spanish-speaking and Mixteco-speaking families with a preschool child with autism experienced in the special education referral process in Santa Barbara County, California
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
-speaking Latino families in Santa Barbara County, California, who have a child with autism. The study examined the school referral process for special education services and diagnosis of autism for students and families. The study examined how sociocultural...
Ethical considerations in the use of commercial agents in international student recruitment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
this practice is often considered unethical. Because administrators need to make informed decisions in the best interests of students, this study explored the ethical dimensions of this growing phenomenon. This multi-case qualitative study examined...
Academic advising at a distance : a case study where no face to face interactions occur
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
to diverse student populations, technology and the organizational structures of the college. Also policies and practices borrowed from face-to-face operations sometimes disadvantaged students' needs and abilities to be successful online. Teaching presence...
A phenomenological study of gifted cross-cultural kids at an international school : exploration of intersecting identities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
There are several common characteristics between cross-cultural students and gifted students (Gallagher, 2019; Sheard, 2008). At the same time, there is limited research into practices of international schools when identifying and supporting...
An investigation of how students, faculty, and administrators within a particular liberal arts college perceived a new-student orientation program's effect on students' social integration and retention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
. The orientation program provided this environment by facilitating interaction among new students, establishing a surrogate family for new students, and fostering long-term friendships among students....
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)
The goal of this dissertation is to examine how stakeholders adjusted their narrative strategies to develop support for transferability of veterans' educational benefits to their spouses and dependent children, which was ...
Rationalizing violence : examining discourse and school closures in Washington, D.C., public schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
examined the discursive practices that legitimize and normalize violence. The study found evidence of practices such as referencing governing authorities, framing a narrative for the court and public, and circumventing moral and ethical evaluation...
A leadership approach to using technology to enhance organizational learning and the creation of a knowledge-centered culture in this school district
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
This project used two cycles of an action research design (Coghlan & Brannick) to examine how the integration of technology may contribute to organizational learning and a knowledge-centered culture in school organizations. ...
Teachers' perspectives on their professional learning environment and the relationship to growth in student achievement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
to examine relationships between best practices in teacher learning communities and professional development and growth in student achievement. The teacher and achievement data are from a representative sample of Missouri elementary and middle schools...
Freshman interest group participation and second year academic success of engineering students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Students in their second year of college experience changes in support that can negatively impact their success. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as the sophomore slump, which can manifest itself as a decline in ...
Oh the places you could go : the perceived impact of early career exposure
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
This study explored the perceived impact of a college and career readiness program, Missouri Connections, on decisions made during high school. The research questions were as follows: 1. What perceived impact, if any, has ...