Browsing Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis electronic theses and dissertations (MU) by Thesis Advisor "Martin, Barbara N. (Barbara Nell), 1952-"
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A case study of the perceptions of stakeholders regarding transformational leadership processes and structures implemented in a high poverty, high achieving school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Boyd-Zaharias and Pate-Bain (2008) postulated that low achievement and high dropout rates among poor students continue to “plague” (p. 40) public schools in the United States; and elaborated further by stating, “our nation ... -
Collaboration and the use of three dimensional interface within a virtual learning environment and the impact on communication and learning: a case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The purpose of this study was to determine whether collaboration occurred within 3D virtual learning environments. Furthermore, if collaboration occurred were the elements of Nonaka and Takeuchi's knowledge spiral present ... -
College-ready, career-ready or career- and college-ready : do education stakeholder perceptions create barriers to student engagement?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The face and make-up of education has experienced an almost constant state of reformation resulting in progressive benchmarks from each transition: the establishment of national education goals (Vinovskis, 2009); increased ... -
Creating an effective educational environment for adult learners : a qualitative, multi-case study of off-campus center administrator's use of invitational leadership
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)This qualitative, multi-case study was designed to examine off-campus centers and their administrators in creating an effective learning environment for adult learners. Serving as the conceptual framework, invitational ... -
Diversity & cultural competence in an academic health center: Organizational leadership in a complex system
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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 a culture of academic optimism in response to changing student demographics within a Missouri elementary school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)This qualitative case study was created to study the established and embedded culture of one elementary school experiencing changes in student demographics. The identification of cultural components effective in closing ... -
An examination of a district-wide implementation of professional learning communities through the lenses of leadership capacity and student learning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The purpose of this study was to focus on how a school district built leadership capacity through the implementation of Professional Learning Communities ... -
An examination of learner-centered professional development for reluctant teachers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)This study focused on professional development practices that empowered reluctant teachers to implement and sustain improved instructional practices. Constructs were viewed through the perspective of learner-centered ... -
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 ... -
An examination of practices for reducing the overrepresentation of Black students in the mental retardation/intellectual disability eligibility category
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)The purpose of the study was to describe district practices related to reducing the overrepresentation of Black Students in the Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disability eligibility category due to inappropriate identification ... -
An examination of professional development practices for secondary teachers through the lens of adult learning theory
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)This qualitative case study investigated the professional development for teachers in one Missouri school district from the perspective of principals and teachers to determine whether Knowles (1990) adult learning theory ... -
An examination of the impact of a principal's actions on the parent involvement of Latino immigrant parents
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)There is vast amount of research that shows that parental involvement in children's education has been associated with children's school success, including higher academic achievement, better behavior, lower absenteeism, ... -
An examination of the leadership competencies within a community college leadership development program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)An extensive review of the literature suggested the nation's community colleges are quickly approaching a leadership crisis as current leaders are fast approaching retirement. In response, community colleges are investing ... -
An examination of the preparedness of principals through the portal of the high school assistant principalship
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Weller and Weller (2002) stated that the assistant principalship is the gateway to school administration. The position of the assistant principal looks very different pending the setting and leadership of the principal ... -
An examination of the relationship of emotional intelligence levels to balanced leadership responsibilities and leadership effectiveness in high school principals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)Recent changes in federal legislation accompanied by the threat of lost funding created a sense of urgency within educational systems to orchestrate changes that would increase the achievement of all students. Public ... -
Giving voice : the use of interactive theatre as professional development in higher education to reduce alienation of marginalized groups
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)This qualitative study focused on the use of Interactive Theatre as professional development in higher education to give voice to the marginalized. The researcher viewed the study through the lens of Critical Race Theory ... -
High school principal communication and organizational knwoledge [sic] creation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)The purpose of this study was to determine what impact, if any, does effective communication by high school principals have on the knowledge creation capacity of the school. A mixed research design was utilized. Quantitative ... -
The impact of high-stakes accountability on instructional leadership and data-driven decision-making
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)This qualitative, multi-case study was designed to examine the impact high-stakes accountability and data-driven decision making has had on administrators and teacher leaders. Serving as the conceptual framework, instructional ... -
Implications of stress and coping mechanisms in the superintendency
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The purpose of this mixed method design study was to add to the body of knowledge about stress and coping mechanisms by examining perceptions of superintendents stress by comparing perceptions of frequency of stress and ...