Special Education electronic theses and dissertations (MU): Recent submissions
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Capturing the complexity: examining the effect of instructional intensity in the context of a response to intervention framework on learning outcomes for students with academic and behavioral needs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)The main purpose of this study was to investigate quality instruction for students with academic and behavioral needs within RTI framework by examining the differential effects of various levels of instructional intensity, ... -
Quality of tier 1 instruction in an integrated multi-tiered system of support: a mixed methods study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)To effectively and efficiently address both the academic and behavioral needs of all students, integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (iMTSS) is an initiative gaining strength in elementary schools across the U.S. Tier ... -
Utilization and limitations of soil health metrics in Missouri corn production decisions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Soil health benefits are widely acknowledged but empirically-vetted connections to agronomic outcomes remain absent. Therefore, recommendations for on-farm soil health assessments and interpretation remain ambiguous. ... -
Degradation and transport of veterinary antibiotics and estrogens in a vegetated buffer strip system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Knowledge of veterinary antibiotic (VA) and estrogenic hormone persistence in soil is critical to understanding environmental risks associated with these potential contaminants. Understanding sorption and transport of the ... -
Opportunities for sensemaking in science for students with disabilities and students experiencing difficulty: a mixed methods study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Each and every student, including students with disabilities, needs to be engaged in high-quality science instruction that moves beyond just memorization and recall of facts and toward critical thinking that supports ... -
Utilizing commercial soil sensing technology for agronomic decisions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Planters with mounted proximal soil sensing systems can densely quantify seed zone soil variability. Technology now allows for real-time sensor information to control multiple row-unit functions on-the-go (e.g., planting ... -
Forecasting wind speeds at tall tower heights within Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Forecasting of wind speeds is necessary for the planning and operations of the wind power generating plants. This research investigates the short term forecasting of wind speeds at tall tower heights for stations within ... -
Greenhouse gas emissions and soil microbial activity for selected land use systems in floodplains
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, concentrations of atmospheric greenhouse gases (GHG) have increased since the 1950s caused by human activities which have likely increased the chance of extreme ... -
Evaluating the effects of choice across varying levels of preferred items
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)The current study compared the differential effects of choice and no-choice conditions on skill acquisition, when provided as a consequence and when choice conditions involved the opportunity to choose from an array of ... -
Component analysis of an observational learning procedure on social labeling in children with autism spectrum disorder
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)MacDonald and Ahearn (2015) produced generalized performance of observational learning (OL) using multiple exemplars. The purpose of the present study was to teach labeling of emotion picture cards to children with ASD by ... -
Distinguishing between automatic positive and negative higher-order restrictive and repetitive behavior
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)One of the main diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorder is the presence of restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs). These behaviors can include repetitive motions, repetitive speech, and engaging in rituals. ... -
Effects of matrix training within activity schedules on thematic play skill for children with autism spectrum disorder
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Photographic activity schedules have been demonstrated to teach functional and social play to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Matrix training is an instructional format that teaches a subset of targets, ... -
Some effects of immediacy on food selectivity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Food selectivity is a common problem reported by parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Individuals who engage in food selectivity tend to consume a small variety of items that are low in nutritional ... -
Effects of instructional format and mastery criteria on the acquisition of teaching targets to children with autism spectrum disorder
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Discrete trial training (DTT) has been effective at teaching children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) social, communication, and academic skills. Educators who implement DTT procedures present teaching targets in a ... -
Investigating the iconnect intervention for students with emotional disturbance in mathematics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Students with or at-risk for emotional disturbance (ED) often struggle socially, emotionally, and academically (e.g., on-task engagement and academic achievement). One of the most effective academic interventions for ... -
Historical rainfall analysis and climate implications for agriculture in midwest United States
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)A historical analysis of precipitation using 72 years of data from Midwest stations focuses on the implications of climate change for agricultural interests. The number of precipitation events, consecutive days of ... -
Assessing fall velocity-maximum dimension relationships and particle size distributions for snowfall
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Snowfall is an atmospheric phenomenon that can cause significant impacts to many aspects of daily life in Missouri. Further, no two snowfall events are exactly the same, as even small differences in environmental characteristics ... -
Pre-service teacher professional noticing for teaching mathematics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Students with disabilities and/or those who have difficulty learning mathematical concepts can be found in almost every classroom. Over the last several decades, the responsibilities and roles of general and special education ... -
Differential reinforcement of low rates : a systematic review
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Differential reinforcement of low rates (DRL) is a differential reinforcement variation used to reduce response rates of but not extinguish, a behavior. This review summarizes the applied literature on DRL variations used ... -
The convergence of mastery criteria and instructional format : a systematic review
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a widely accepted science in which treatment for problem behavior reduction and skill acquisition interventions has ...