Browsing Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis electronic theses and dissertations (MU) by Thesis Semester "2011 Fall"
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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 ... -
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 ... -
eMINTS National Center program evaluation for the eMINTS National Center and eMINTS National Center participants
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The goal of the eMINTS National Center's Comprehensive program is to help teachers learn how to use instructional practices that promote student ... -
How secondary school principals build trust in Kenyan secondary schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)The most successful school leaders are those who have been able to transform their schools into centers of deep and ongoing learning by managing relationships (Kaser & Halbert, 2009). Consequently, strong levels of trust ... -
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 ... -
A logic model program evaluation : examining the outcomes of academic performance and persistence towards graduation of at-risk students enrolled in the Academic Center
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)The purpose of this study was a program evaluation of a high school transitional support program, the Academic Center, using a logic model evaluation method. This study used data from institutional records of a single ... -
A mixed methods study identifying reoccurring themes in policies and processes in grow your own teacher recruitment and retention programs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Research revealed teachers are the most influential factor on student achievement and districts face their own unique set of challenges as they attempt to maintain a highly qualified teaching staff. Therefore, the purpose ... -
Perceived importance of district developed teacher evaluation standards and criteria as measured by teacher values survey
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)In 2009, a PK-12 public school district board of education approved a teacher evaluation tool developed by a volunteer team of teachers and administrators. The Learning Based Teacher Evaluation (LBTE) was constructed with ... -
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 ... -
The relationship of leadership style of the department head to nursing faculty professional satisfaction and organizational commitment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)The purpose of this research was to determine if there was a relationship between the leadership style of the nursing department head and the level of professional satisfaction and organizational commitment by nursing ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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), ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ...