Browsing Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis electronic theses and dissertations (MU) by Thesis Semester "2006 Fall"
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Assessing student teacher perceptions of preparedness using a dialogic evaluation process : a pilot study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The role of student teacher perceptions to inform decisions and act as a catalyst for ongoing enhancements in teacher education has not been sufficiently ... -
Ayp building level accountability profiles : Missouri public schools 2004-2005
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)The purpose of this study was to provide data to identify Missouri Public School Building variables that impact adequate yearly progress (AYP) status. Data were collected from Missouri DESE for the 2004-2005 school year. ... -
The cognitive and affective outcomes of a cultural diversity in business course in higher education
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)This study investigated the cognitive (knowledge) and affective (attitude) outcomes of students taking a cultural diversity in business course as compared to students enrolled in another capstone course at a Midwest ... -
A comparative study of relationships between supervisory leadership styles and high school teachers' job satisfaction and commitment in China and the United States
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Past research has indicated that lack of supervisory leadership reduces teachers' job satisfaction and commitment. This quantitative study examined ... -
Critical thinking as a predictor of success in an associate degree nursing program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Critical thinking is an important concept in nursing education and is thought to be necessary for success in nursing. The primary purpose of this study ... -
Effect of study abroad on intercultural sensitivity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)One of the ways that students seek to prepare for the global job market is through studying abroad. Although little quantitative data has been collected to demonstrate the best way to develop intercultural sensitivity in ... -
The impact of division II revenue and non-revenue sport participation on student engagement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of NCAA Division II revenue and non-revenue sport participation on student engagement. The engagement measurement for the study was selected items from the National Survey ... -
Relationship between participation in a residentially-based freshman interest group and degree attainment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)Informed by the Tinto's (1993) model of institutional departure and Astin's (1993) input-environment-output model and concept of involvement, this dissertation reports the findings of a secondary data-analysis examining ... -
The relationship between secondary school teacher perception of student motivation and the effects of teacher professional development on student motivation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between high school teachers' perceptions of student motivation and the teachers' perceptions of their own professional development and preparation, efficacy in ... -
The relationship between the emotional competence andthe [sic] leadership effectiveness of hall directors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)In this study, the exemplary leadership practices of hall directors were investigated in relation to the emotional competence of hall directors. Data was collected from randomly selected hall directors who worked at colleges ... -
A study of the school funding formula created by SB 287 in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)The purpose of this study was to investigate the methods of determining adequacy and equity through SB 287. The study examined the assumptions used in the calculation of adequacy and the extent to which the formula is ... -
Superintendent search and selection practices in the State of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)Local school boards have the responsibility to select school superintendents to lead their districts. The process by which school boards go about searching for and selecting a superintendent varies. In Missouri, school ... -
Teacher evaluation practices and teacher job satisfaction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)Determining teacher quality has become a critical focus for public school administrators due to the codification of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Recruitment and retention of quality teachers is not only beneficial ...