Browsing College of Education (MU) by Thesis Semester "2021 Fall"
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A case study of rural north Missouri teacher perceptions of the Missouri model evaluation system and the network for educator effectiveness: impact on practice
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)In 1983 the National Commission for Excellence in Education investigated claimed that U.S. schools were failing to adequately educate children. The Commission identified many inconsistencies nationwide in areas of access, ... -
Creating connectedness: assessing the use of social media by Missouri middle school education leaders to develop their professional learning network
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Educational leaders are increasingly required to have knowledge over a wide range of topics. They are seeking ways to engage with colleagues and other educational leaders by connecting in meaningful learning and collaboration. ... -
Developing simulation to meet practice competencies at a coordinated program in dietetics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Dietetics programs have begun to incorporate simulations into curriculum in the last few decades. Simulations are replicated patient interactions that can use Standard Patients, which are trained human actors who role-play ... -
Evaluation of performance funding systems : results from the event study design
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)As part of the national agenda of accountability, state governments established performance funding policy to hold public institutions accountable for their performance. Accountability allows state policymakers to incentivize ... -
The examination of a middle school teacher preparatory program through the lens of invitational leadership
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Conducted have been studies on the development of adolescent students, the leadership style of middle school teachers, and the diversity of student. However, individual studies have not addressed the complex skills necessary ... -
An examination of the causes of underrepresentation of African-American male educators in public urban schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)While the demographic composition of classrooms is changing to reflect the cultural diversity of the communities' urban core, the vast majority of the teachers are White and female. Nationally, less than 2 percent of all ... -
From farm to fraternity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)In this study I present my examination of young men from rural backgrounds and family farms who joined agricultural-based fraternities in college and the experiences they have at a large Midwestern university. I utilized ... -
A quantitative analysis of teacher gender, race, and educational attainment on teacher retention in rural northwest Missouri public schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)The purpose of the study is to analyze disaggregate rural public teacher retention data to determine significant differences in retention by race, gender, and educational attainment. Missouri public schools in Northwest ... -
Reading young adult fiction and the world to find racial civic litearcy in a social studies methods class
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)This dissertation sought to explore the way preservice teachers grappled with race/ism and citizenship during a social studies methods class. Relying on the theoretical framework of racial civic literacy, this instrumental ... -
Running head: career development practices in a Missouri high school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Context: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has increased their focus on College and Career Readiness through preparation and exploration (DESE, 2016). Career development curriculum exists ... -
Slowing the sophomore slide: do second-year on-campus residency requirements predict student success factors?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Residential living requirements benefit students in a variety of meaningful ways. Living on campus can be an effective conduit in helping college students feel more committed and connected to their institutions. Existing ...