Electronic Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A Study on the Impact of Kindergarten on the Mathematical Skills of African American Students
(2021-12-06)The specific purpose of this study was to add to the previous research using The Early Childhood Longitudinal Database to examine if there is a difference in the mathematics achievement growth trajectory of African American ... -
The Influence of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health
(2021-11-22)The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of social media on adolescent mental health. The study was intentional in examining the effects of social media usage on depression, self-esteem, and academic achievement. ... -
THE PERCEPTION OF SUPPORT SERVICES FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE STUDENT-ATHLETES AT A DIVISION I UNIVERSITY
(2021-11-11)The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore perceptions of the influences of student support services, and other factors that contributed to African American male football players’ ultimate success in academics, ... -
THE INFLUENCE TEACHER CERTIFICATION, TEACHING EXPERIENCE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND DEGREE AREA HAS ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN HEAD START PROGRAMS
(2021-11-08)This study focused on the influence teacher certification, teacher experience, professional development, and degree area have on student achievement in Head Start Programs. The study determined whether teacher credentials, ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION: AN EXAMINATION OF EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS
(2021-11-01)The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to examine the influence of private contributions from education foundations in public education. This study included an analysis of archival data from the Internal Revenue Service ... -
THE PERSPECTIVES OF SECONDARY MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND DISTRICT PERSONNEL ON RETAINING HIGHLY QUALIFIED SECONDARY MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHERS IN TITLE I DISTRICTS
(2021-08-16)The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of urban secondary math and science teachers, administrators, and district personnel regarding the factors that influence secondary math and science teachers with ... -
An Exploration of the Relationship Between Social-Emotional Learning and Office Discipline Referral Frequency
(2021-08-04)High rates of student misbehavior within the American public school system are a chronic problem for many public schools. Public schools sometimes address the rising problem of student misbehavior in ineffective, unproductive, ... -
Predicting Adherence to Health Behaviors: Developing a Screening Questionnaire to Facilitate Engagement in Diet and Physical Exercise
(2021-08-06)High rates of individuals are diagnosed with one or more chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. The prevalence of chronic illness has led to increased healthcare costs and spending, increased ... -
UNDERSTANDING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING SKILLS, AND BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES OF YOUTH
(2021-08-05)Dual-factor models of mental health, those that include risk of psychopathology and well-being/protective factors, provide a more comprehensive understanding of an individual’s complete mental health. Social-emotional ... -
Examining the Impact of an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Grant at a Four Year University
(2021-07-14)This study presents a comparative analysis to measure the effect of a special program designed to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) among Hispanic students at a Hispanic Serving Institution ... -
THE IMPACT OF READING MOTIVATION ON AFRICAN AMERICAN AND LATINX HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ READING PERCEPTIONS ACROSS GRADE LEVELS AND BETWEEN GENDERS
(2021-07-29)The purpose of this mixed method study was to examine the influence of reading motivation on African American and Latinx high school students’ reading perceptions across grade levels and between genders. This study included ... -
INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING: PERCEPTIONS, USE, AND BARRIERS FOR 6-12 SCIENCE TEACHERS
(2021-08-04)There are many reasons students fail to achieve in STEM related fields post high school. For example, students may spend too much time receiving teacher centered lessons that focus primarily on vocabulary building and ... -
The influence of proctored testing in distance learning mathematics courses
(2019-12-04)Distance learning has found a permanent place in higher education, with more colleges and universities embracing online courses as a valid method of course delivery. While there are obvious benefits for students, distance ... -
The relationship between faculty diversity and graduation transfer and drop out rates in public community colleges
(2019-10-28)Previous research has found that overall graduation rates for underrepresented minority (URM) students of all races and ethnicities were positively affected by increased diversity of their faculty. Using 2017 archival ... -
SUPPORTS AND CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY BLACK AFRICAN IMMIGRANT UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS BRIDGING THEIR HOME AND SCHOOL CULTURES
(2021-04-05)The purpose of this study was to examine lived experiences of first and second generation Black African immigrant undergraduate students in regard to self-identification and education achievement and to explore the support ... -
Hispanic males and the factors contributing to their decisions to pursue and complete a college education
(2020-11-24)The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the experiences and perceptions of Hispanic male students who have made plans to pursue and complete a college education. This study used two theoretical frameworks to ... -
1-2-3! Catch-up for HPV: A Theoretically Informed Psychosocial Intervention to Increase HPV Vaccine Uptake Among Young Adults
(2020-08-07)The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States causing a range of sequelae from genital warts to cancer. In the past 10 years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ... -
Secondary Co-Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Competence in Co-Teaching and Utilizing Integrative Technology
(2020-10-19)When ensuring the least restrictive environment for students eligible and receiving special education services a delivery option frequently considered is providing a second teacher in the general education classroom. This ... -
Examining Executive Functioning in Children with Externalizing and Internalizing Behaviors Using the BRIEF2
(2019-12-04)Many children struggle with externalizing and internalizing behaviors, with some reaching diagnosable levels. Research has suggested these children also have significant difficulty with executive functioning. The BRIEF is ... -
Examining the Role of Social Media as an Educational Tool Among Pre-Service Teachers
(2020-04-09)The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to examine the role of social media as an educational tool for teacher development among pre-service teachers. One hundred twenty-five pre-service teachers, from a four-year ...
