RSS 1.0Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology electronic theses and dissertations (MU)
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Examining cultural specificity of the learning experiences questionaire with women in STEM
(2019)The application of Bandura's (1977, 1986) self-efficacy theory to study women's career self-efficacy (Betz & Hackett, 1981) has provided an excellent theoretical framework for increasing persistence of underrepresented ... -
The use of electronic feedback to strengthen teacher intervention beliefs, knowledge, attitudes and intentions
(2019)The present study examined the efficacy and usefulness of an electronicallydelivered feedback intervention on overall teacher perceptions of classroom-based behavior interventions, implementation behavior and intentions. ... -
Combat and the possibility of posttraumatic growth
(2019)The psychological impact of war has been observed across time and culture. In the aftermath of wars throughout history, societies have experienced devastating post-war mental health and readjustment problems (Wells et al., ... -
The influence of coaches' personal factors on the impact of coach education
(2019)Many coach education programs have been developed to address the increasing demand for qualified coaches. The majority of these programs are sport-specific, and research has focused on the validation of individual programs. ... -
Examining the mediating role of teacher-related variables on the relationship between classroom management and student social--emotional and behavioral risk
(2019)It is estimated that 20% of school-aged children experience social-emotional and behavioral (SEB) difficulties in a given year (Perou et al., 2013). It is important to understand students' challenging behaviors in relation ... -
Development and initial validation of the Latinx well-being scale
(2019)In 2000, the conceptualization and operationalization of psychological well-being shifted to a science of positive subjective experiences to improve quality of life. Although this new model was a more positive way of ... -
Behavioral economic indicators of Greek student drinking : the role of social environment and perceived norms
(2019)College student problematic alcohol use is a public health issue that affects students, college campuses, and broader society. Within this subgroup, Greek affiliated students (i.e., members of a fraternity or sorority) ... -
Effects of Indigenous-focused curriculum on elementary students' engagement and cultural identity
(2019)Achievement disparities stratified by race and socioeconomic status persist across all academic disciplines and grade levels in the United States (National Center for Education Statistics, 2010). Culturally responsive ... -
Evaluation of a tier 2 internalizing intervention : the resilience education program
(2019)The current study intended to evaluate a tier 2 internalizing intervention that was developed for the school setting. The Resilience Education Program (REP) includes five cognitive-behavioral instruction lessons for use ... -
Academic libraries national conference program evaluation : meeting learner needs in a changing profession
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The Academic Libraries National conference is a professional development opportunity for academic librarians. This study analyzed differences in preferred ... -
Rationalizing violence : examining discourse and school closures in Washington, D.C., public schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)From 2008 to 2014, the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), in Washington, D.C., underwent school consolidation and reorganization that led to 38 public school closures. These closures disproportionately impacted ... -
Perceptions of non-teaching workload for faculty in high technology baccalaureate degree programs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)As educators, both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations persist as career outcomes. However, educators are often asked to contribute to their workplace through tasks not directly related to students and student outcomes. ... -
Starting a career in the U.S. : international student perceptions of the optional practical training experience
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)The Optional Practical Training (OPT) program offers a pathway for international students to begin their professional career in the United States. Originally a one year training program, students with a degree in Science, ... -
Administrator view on technology directorship in southeast Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)The purpose of this inquiry study is to discover how district school administrators perceive the directorship skills needed for a successful technology director in Missouri. At this stage in the research, the skill needs ... -
Evaluation of faculty engagement in professional learning activities : a mixed-methods study on communication processes, value, and barriers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)This study was a developmental evaluation of a faculty center at a state funded, public non-research university focused on undergraduate and graduate degree programs that is located in the Midwest United States. The purpose ... -
Leading in a digital age : digital leaders' impact on the professional development culture in a secondary school setting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)The greater demand for administrators and teachers to stay current in the ever-changing world of technology and education (Cho, 2016; Merriam & Bierema, 2014), justifies the need for more effective, personalized approaches ... -
Adolescent leadership development through participation in a robotics design challenge experience
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)This research study explored the adolescent leadership development experiences within teams participating in the Robotics Design Challenge sponsored by the University of Missouri Engineering Department. Since the design ... -
Developing a predictive model to identify job satisfaction among Missouri secondary assistant principals using the Minnesota satisfaction questionnaire
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)"The purpose of this quantitative study is to determine if a predictive model can be created to identify job satisfaction among Missouri secondary assistant principals using the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ). ... -
Relationships between the leadership practices of student union and campus activities directors and the professional outcomes of entry-level professionals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The purpose of this study was to examine how entry-level professionals perceive, assess, and describe the leadership practices of student union and ... -
School climate and culture : a case study on the impact of student perception
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This study takes a deeper look into the factors that create school climate and culture and how those factors are perceived by students. A quantitative ...