Browsing Curriculum and Instruction Electronic Theses and Dissertations (UMKC) by Thesis Department "Urban Leadership and Policy Studies in Education (UMKC)"
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Developing an understanding of cultural aspects and beliefs of Latino/a families experiencing the American educational system
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-05-24)The purpose of this qualitative study was three fold: (a) to understand the cultural context from where our Latino/a learners come from, (b) to explore how Latino/a families' perspectives of the American educational ... -
An Examination of the Impact of a First Year Experience Course on STEM Persistence
(2015-08-04)A review of STEM literature indicates that increased attention is being paid to STEM initiatives particularly with K-12 teachers and programs designed to foster interest in STEM fields at the secondary education level, ... -
The multicultural awareness, knowledge, skills and attitudes of prospective teachers: a quantitative and heuristic phenomenological study
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-22)Moule (2005) suggest diverse students suffer isolation, invisibility and inappropriate labeling in many educational institutions. This mixed-methods study explores the multicultural awareness, knowledge, skills, and attitudes ... -
Specialized mathematical content knowledge of preservice elementary teachers: the effect of mathematics teacher efficacy
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-07-12)In 2000, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics ([NCTM], 2000) described a compelling vision for mathematics education in the United States calling for high-quality instruction, knowledgeable teachers, ambitious ...