Browsing School of Education (UMKC) by Thesis Semester "2019 Summer"
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Acculturation and Enculturation, Model Minority Stereotype, Distress, and Life Satisfaction in 1.5 Generation Asian Adolescents
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)According to Bartley and Spoonley (2008), 1.5 generation Asian Americans are those who move to the U.S. between the ages of six and thirteen from their countries of origin. These individuals are members of a unique ... -
The Experiences of Students Who Do Not Graduate with their Cohort
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)The purpose of this descriptive collective case study was to understand the stories of students who did not graduate with their cohort. The participants represented two comprehensive high schools in a large suburban ... -
From the Classroom to the Boardroom: A Phenomenological Study of Seven Superintendents
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)School superintendents encounter a wide variety of unique and diverse challenges as they attempt to lead individuals and organizations toward success. As such, superintendents must be equipped with the skills to ... -
Navigating Social-emotional Experiences for Readers: Stories of Two High-performing Urban Elementary Teachers
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)Reading proficiency rates for elementary students in the United States are extremely concerning, especially for students in urban contexts (National Assessment of Educational Progress, 2017). Due to accountability ...