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Undergraduate degree completion : a study of time and efficiency to degree
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
The purpose of this study was to examine time and efficiency to undergraduate degree completion. Four dependent variables were examined including semesters enrolled, semesters elapsed, graduation efficiency index (GEI), ...
A study of single-gender grouping for sixth grade math as a strategy for improving student achievement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Purpose of the study. The purpose of this study was to examine single-gender groupings for sixth grade mathematics classes as a strategy to improve student achievement. The method of research was quantitative, with MAP ...
The vital role of patient feedback in the critical assessment of a patient-centered care objective structured clinical examination
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Priorities in medical education have increasingly emphasized teaching skills and fostering attitudes related to patient-centered care (Beckman & Frankel, 2003; Haidet & Paterniti, 2003). The challenge for academic medical ...
Understanding the experiences of students of color transferring to a private institution
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
This case study used a revision of Tinto's theory of student departure and self-efficacy as frameworks, to explore the experiences of seven students of color who transferred to a small, private, and predominately White ...
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 ...
Teachers learning together : the role of professional conference attendance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
The purpose of this study was to explore the connections to professional development, professional conferences, professional learning communities, benefits associated with conversing and collaborating with educators, and ...
Toward strategic human resource management in the central office
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
The purpose of this study was to identify and explore how human resources are managed and what organizational issues, tensions, and ambiguities surface as a district central office moves toward being more strategic with ...
Logistics regression to determine the influence of Bean and Metzner's persistence factors as defined by the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) on nontraditional students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
The purpose of this study was to explore Bean and Metzner's (1985) persistence factors, defined by items on the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE), to determine the impact on nontraditional student ...
An examination of the influence of Powerpoint lectures in higher education upon student assigned reading completion
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
This mixed methods research examined the influence of PowerPoint presentation as a means of delivering content in higher education courses and the influence of this instructional mode on assigned student reading completion. ...
Implementing the federal NCLB assessment policy at the local level for learners affected with moderate to severe disabilities : an analysis of educators' decision-making process
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
The No Child Left Behind legislation of 2001 required 98% of students in the United States to be assessed annually. No Child Left Behind along with the Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act of 2004 allowed for the ...
Missouri high-growth business owners and/or decision makers participation in continuing business education programs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
The primary purpose of this study was to identify motivational reasons related to participation of Missouri high-growth business owners and/or decision makers in continuing business education programs as measured by the ...
Higher education funding in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine perceptions of state legislators regarding funding of public higher education in the State of Missouri. To this end, I sought to determine how Missouri legislators ...
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 ...
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 ...
Understanding the complex role of the assistant principal in secondary schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
The assistant principal is often overlooked in school leadership literature, yet in recent years has grown to be a vital part of secondary schools (Marshall & Hooley, 2006). This descriptive study seeks to expand on the ...
Teacher incentive pay programs : characteristics and association with instructional practices
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
This dissertation research examined the characteristics of teacher incentive pay programs in the United States. Using the 1999, 2003, and 2007 SASS datasets, this study found that large and ethnically diverse districts in ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...