Browsing University of Missouri-Columbia by Thesis Advisor "MacGregor, Cynthia"
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An analysis of discipline disparities of Black and White students in Springfield public schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)In the existing literature, there is evidence of inequities in the use of exclusionary discipline, however, there is an absence of literature examining why this discrepancy exists in light of substantial efforts to address ... -
Building the best : a quantitative evaluation of a state-level teacher retention strategy designed to increase self-efficacy, reflective capacity, and job satisfaction through effective professional development
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)"There are not enough teachers (Ingersoll, 2001; Ingersoll and Smith, 2003; Sutcher, et al., 2016). Focusing on retention is crucial to combatting shortages (Darling-Hammond, 2003); it is critical to specifically target ... -
A case study examining the transformative impact of a civil discourse program at a Midwestern state university
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Adopting the first five phases of Mezirow's transformative learning theory (Mezirow, 1978; 1990; 1994; 1997; 1998; 2009; 2018) as a framework, this study examined the impact of a Midwestern university civil discourse program ... -
A concurrent mixed-methods study of a leadership model for physician assistants: implications for practice and training
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)A physician shortage currently exists in the United States and is projected to continuefor at leasta decade. Physician assistants(PA)are expected to help fill this healthcare gap,often requiring not just medical competence, ... -
Continuing education for certified athletic trainers working in the traditional setting: perceived utility based on adult learning theory
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)The purpose of this mixed methods program impact evaluation is to determine the perceived utility of continuing education for athletic trainers working in the traditional setting. Data were collected via survey and interviews. ... -
Corequisite mathematics education at Missouri community colleges
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)In an effort to raise graduation rates, the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development directed public institutions to establish policies and create corequisite support structures to allow some ... -
Critical information consumption and textbooks used in teacher preparation programs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Critical information literacy (CIL) and critical information consumption (CIC) are essential skills and habits of minds for pre-service teachers to develop as they prepare to educate future generations. The purpose of this ... -
Diagnostic competencies of those administering and interpreting cognitive (IQ) assessments for special education placement within Missouri: perceptions of special education directors and process coordinators
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)This study explored the policies and laws established to govern the process school districts within Missouri use to administer and interpret cognitive assessments, as well as the perceptions of special education administrators ... -
The effectiveness of one-to-one technology integration programs in K-12 education and its impact on student reading achievement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)As school districts implement technology in the classrooms to increase student engagement, improve student test scores, and combat the ever-increasing need for distance learning, it is imperative to identify practices that ... -
The employment value of an undergraduate degree in theatre arts in the U.S.
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)During lean times, administrators must make hard decisions about which programs stay and which must go. Arts departments are particularly vulnerable when traditionally derived enrollment and employability factors are used ... -
Evaluation of faculty engagement in professional learning activities : a mixed-methods study on communication processes, value, and barriers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)This study was a developmental evaluation of a faculty center at a state funded, public non-research university focused on undergraduate and graduate degree programs that is located in the Midwest United States. The purpose ... -
An evaluation of high school students' readiness for college-level English composition at a private college as perceived by instructors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This mixed-methods case study evaluated high school students' readiness for college level English composition at a private college from the ... -
An evaluation study of an alternative middle school at-risk program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The study examined the effectiveness of a middle school alternative program, titled academic recovery, in improving student scores on the state assessment and student outlook on education. The quantitative component of ... -
An exploratory study of cohesion among co-located and virtual members of virtual, partially distributed groups
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)This study provides insight into the factors of cohesion and its development in virtual, partially distributed groups. This qualitative exploratory research design examined how co-located and virtual group participants ... -
From mission to measurement : advancing postsecondary academic advising assessment and practice through evaluating program theory and outcomes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Through a program evaluation, this study was designed as a mixed method, causal comparative, cross-sectional inquiry into academic advising program ... -
Great expectations : a qualitative study of selection, school preparation, and implementation of a professional development program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)This study explored the experiences surrounding the selection, preparations, and implementation of a professional development program, Great Expectations, at two schools that adopted the program at different times in their ... -
An implementation fidelity evaluation of the McKinney-Vento homeless assistance act in the state of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Homelessness continues to be a growing reality for students within the K-12 public school system. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (MVA) was in response to this growing reality, focused on ensuring students and ... -
Missouri excel center program : evaluation of adult high schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)In 2010, Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana opened its first Excel Center adult high schools aimed at assisting adults in obtaining a high school diploma and transitioning those adults into higher education, industry ... -
Missouri foster parents : advocating for the educational needs of children from hard places
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)The educational attainment rates of foster youth are abysmal, and positive changes in policy and funding have not improved the rates to an adequate level. Research shows a positive relationship exists between the educational ... -
A mixed-methods study examining classroom observation scoring and teacher followership in the Network for Educator Effectiveness (NEE) system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Public schools in the United States utilize a variety of teacher evaluation processes, including state-mandated and university-developed systems (Aragon, 2018; Sawchuk, 2015). In 2011, the University of Missouri piloted ...