Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (Fall 2015 - Present) by Issue Date
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An Investigation of the Modes of Conflict Utilized by Large School Principals
(2015-11-24)This was a study of the investigation of the modes of conflict utilized by large school principals when dealing with principal-teacher conflict. The goal of this study was to examine the relationship between the principal’s ... -
The influence of leadership development programs on the job-related self-efficacy of first year assistant principals
(2015-12-07)The purpose of this mixed methods study was to consider the influence of participating in a Leadership Development Program (LDP) on the job-related self-efficacy of first-year assistant principals. By conducting this ... -
Exploring the interplay between psychosocial learning environmental factors, motivation, and self-regulation in 9th -12th grade science
(2015-12-09)Students who once loved science are somehow losing the passion as they progress through their high school courses. There is a need to create science literate citizens; however, it is difficult to accomplish this task if ... -
Determining Equivalence in learning outcomes for freshman-level composition courses taught online and via face-to-face delivery
(2016-03-15)Distance learning has become an increasingly important element in the landscape of higher education, with more colleges and universities considering distance learning course delivery as part of their strategic plans. While ... -
The importance of the principal evaluation process on student achievement
(2016-05-09)Over the last 30 years, research has examined the role principals play in shaping school improvement and developing a foundation for student learning. This mixed methods study examined the relationship between school ... -
Examining the influence of academic, procedural, and social factors on students’ transition from elementary to middle school
(2016-05-13)The purpose of the study is to examine the perceptions of students, teachers and parents regarding the transition from elementary to middle school. Research was conducted using a sequential mixed methods approach to ... -
Factors That May Lead Instructional Coaches to Leave That Role: A Mixed-Method Case Study
(2016-05-13)In many school districts across the United States, initiatives geared toward improving classroom instruction now include instructional coaching models. The utilization of instructional coaches (ICs) is becoming more prevalent ... -
The influence of information and communication technology implementation on teacher technological self-efficacy, technology proficiency, frequency perceptions, classroom practices, and student's classroom interactions
(2016-08-02)The study compared the differences between pre- and post-teacher technological self-efficacy, technology proficiency, frequency of use, perceptions, classroom practices, and student interactions when information and ... -
Factors affecting early adoption of technology
(2016-08-24)The study examined preservice teachers’ personal use of technology, self-efficacy with technology, attitude about technology, perceived usefulness of technology, and knowledge and skills with technology related to early ... -
Resiliency: Factors Effecting Academic Achievement of At Risk Fifth Grade Girls Living In Poverty
(2016-08-26)In this study, the researcher explored the perceptions of academically successful at risk fifth grade girls living in poverty regarding risk factors present in their everyday lives. Also, the researcher explored the various ... -
A case study of teacher attitudes, belief systems, and behaviors associated with substantive student academic achievement in a charter school serving an economically disadvantaged urban population
(2016-11-09)The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to research teacher attitudes, belief systems, and behaviors associated with academic achievement for students in a charter school serving an economically disadvantaged, ... -
The Effects of Student and Teacher Ethnicity, Sex, and Teacher Experience on Achievement
(2016-11-14)There are multiple aspects of a learner’s experience, including instructional and environmental factors, which may affect achievement. Students may be more comfortable with whom they relate and share common experiences ... -
The Dynamics between Immigrant Students Intercultural Competence/Adaptation and Language Learning of Chinese Immigrant Students: A Case Study
(2016-11-28)As a part of the immigrant population, the number of English language learners (ELLs) has steadily increased in United States (U.S.) schools. Most of these young immigrants who come to the U.S. with their parents are not ... -
Examining general education teachers' perceptions about the factors that affect the academic progress of former bilingual education students who exit into all English classes
(2016-12-05)The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine the general education teachers’ perceptions of factors that affect academic progress of former early-exit bilingual education students once they exit to all-English ... -
Perceptions of Administrators, Faculty, and Staff Regarding a Redesign Initiative Integrating Developmental Reading and Writing Instruction in a Community College Setting
(2016-12-06)Nationally, an increasing number of underprepared students are enrolling in community colleges, and as a result, the enrollment of at-risk students in Developmental Education programs has soared. Community colleges have ... -
Influence of a district leadership development program on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year principals
(2016-12-07)The purpose of this sequential mixed methods study was to determine the influence of a district leadership development program on 2nd, 3rd and, 4th year principals. A purposeful sample of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year principals ... -
Using a framework for collaborative teaching: how the constructs of the framework impact administrators' attitudes and practices regarding inclusion
(2016-12-13)The purpose of this qualitative study was to look at how administrators perceive their role in supporting collaborative practices and their effectiveness while incorporating the framework of the Collaborative Teaching ... -
Shaping a new suburban reality: a school district's response to its changing student demographic
(2016-12-14)Despite historical patterns of racial homogeneity, the composition of suburban areas and their schools are changing throughout the United States. This fact presents major challenges to the suburban schools charged with ... -
The Impact of Public Prekindergarten on Social Competence and School Attendance for Hispanic Students Identified as English Language Learners
(2017-03-30)Participation in prekindergarten for English Language Learners may positively impact social competence and decrease school absences, which may promote increased levels of academic achievement throughout the years a student ... -
Examining Factors Contributing to the Resiliency of Unaccompanied Immigrant Students in High School
(2017-04-18)The purpose of this qualitative study was to analyze the resiliency factors that influence academic achievement in unaccompanied alien children in high school. To determine factors that motivate unaccompanied alien children ...
