Browsing College of Education (MU) by Thesis Semester "2013 Fall"
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Alternatively certified teacher induction : an examination of current practice in Souteast Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Due to increased demands for highly qualified teachers, reported teacher shortages in many areas, and high attrition rates, many schools are employing alternatively certified teachers. There are many recent studies that ... -
Case study of interactive digital forms on orthopedic patient satisfaction and score
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] In orthopedic clinical settings there are many well-designed and validated outcomes instruments that are commonly used. The "usability" of the current ... -
The class blog : Chinese EFL non-English major college students' online writing experiences
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The purpose of this qualitative case study is to explore the Chinese EFL non-English major college students' online English writing and communication experiences through blogging activities. From late October 2011 through ... -
Effects of a consortia probiotic inoculant on soil microorganisms and impacts on autoinducers employed in quorum sensing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Disease control in plant agriculture is largely achieved through application of various antimicrobials. Manipulation of indigenous soil microbial communities received attention as it promises improved pathogen control and ... -
Entrepreneurial leadership in higher education: Does the presidential career pathway make a difference?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)In the United States of America, the role and responsibilities for the University president in many institutions have undergone significant change for the 21st century. As noted by Duderstadt (2006) “[t]he American presidency ... -
Establishing the validity and reliability of the survey of higher education instructional practices in the Millennial Age
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The primary purpose of this study was to design a valid and reliable survey instrument gauging three concepts; (a) utilization of technology-enhanced instructional practices, (b) perceptions of Missouri higher education ... -
The examination of participation in a community college peer mentoring program on social integration and academic success of first-time students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The purpose of this research study was to add to the body of knowledge on peer mentoring programs and aid college administrators in creating a successful learning environment. This investigation was guided by two conceptual ... -
Experiential learning in hospitality management: An exploration of the knowledge, skills and abilities achieved in a hospitality management program internship
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)This study discusses the perceptions of six undergraduate students in a hospitality management program internship, and their supervisors at the internship location, on the leadership skills and competencies achieved during ... -
An exploration of factors affecting retention and persistence of undergraduate military veteran students at the University of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Using the retention and persistence theories of Tinto and Bean as a framework, this qualitative multi-case study analyzed the personal and institutional factors that are assisting and impeding the persistence efforts of ... -
Exploring multi-stakeholder perspectives on dimensions of online course quality in higher education
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The main purpose of this study was to examine and compare the perspectives of academic administrators, faculty, and students in a research intensive ... -
Exploring the lived experience of Olympic gold medal champions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of three Olympic gold medal-winning athletes in the sport of Track and Field. Specifically, ... -
Exploring the lived psychosocial experience of elite national football league (NFL) players
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The purpose of this study was to explore the psychosocial experiences of elite NFL players. Many athletes dreamed and prepared to make it to the NFL as a starter, and to participate in the Pro Bowl or Super Bowl. Only a ... -
Face-to-face, online, and hybrid designs for mentoring
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The purpose of this study was to investigate how face-to-face (F2F) coaching and online mentoring influences teacher professional development and learning. "A TIME for Physics First" (PF) is a 5-year National Science ... -
The four day school week : a case study examining three stages of implementation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The four day school week is one option rural schools are considering when trying to preserve financial stability in a time of restricted budgets. This case study examines a rural school in the Midwest in its first year of ... -
The institutionalization of FERPA policy : an inquiry of the implementation, communication and knowledge creation processes at a Midwest HBCU
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The lack of research including HBCUs, the responsibility for institutions to interpret FERPA and the risks for loss of funding are all concerns with FERPA. Although FERPA regulations are vague, there remains the expectation ... -
The need for special education in kindergarten for children with developmental delays of unknown etiology : an analysis of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C and Part B preschool programs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The current study examined the relationship between the amount and type of services delivered to children in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C program, the number of years and placement for ... -
Neighboring upper level jet streaks, their proximity, and their synergestic coupling of the divergent regions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)A reoccurring question when diagnosing the upper troposphere is: How close is close enough for jet streaks to be considered coupled? The phrase, 'coupled jet streaks' refers to two individual jet streaks working synergistically ... -
Passage-related local item dependence and spurious latent classes in the mixture Rasch model : a simulation study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Mixture Rasch models, which are often used to investigate response strategy difference, differential item functioning, and test speediness, have gained ... -
A program evaluation of the character education program at a junior high school in Saint Louis County
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Starting with the Ancient Greeks, Pilgrims, Puritans and Quakers and now all school districts across the United States of America are faced with continually increasing challenges of developing students who are well-rounded ... -
Rainfall observations using dual-polarization radar coupled with a drop motion and evaporation model
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Measuring spatial coverage of rainfall is important for several disciplines; unfortunately, rainfall data via rain gauges is very limited in spatial coverage. The best remote sensing tool available for rainfall estimation ...