Education Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Doctoral Students' Perceptions of Self-Determination for Students with Disabilities
(University of Kansas, 2010-05-24)The purpose of this study is to investigate special education doctoral students' perceptions of self-determination for students with disabilities. This study is designed to examine what doctoral students who are preparing ... -
Integrin Signaling at 2hr and 48hr Post-Eccentric Exercise in Heat Treated Rat Skeletal Muscle
(University of Kansas, 2010-07-28)Abstract Introduction: Integrins (IN) are heterodimers made up of an alpha subunit and a beta subunit. They are transmembrane proteins that are capable of detecting and relaying signals from the extracellular matrix to the ... -
Glycemic response to tortilla consumption: Influence of physical activity and insulin resistance
(University of Kansas, 2010-07-26)Insulin resistance (IR) reduces glucose uptake and leads to elevated glucose levels (EGL). Foods that limit postprandial glycemic response (PPGR) and exercising can help limit these EGL. 25 subjects consumed 6 different ... -
CHOOSING A PATH: A STUDY OF THE THEORIES OF CHRISTIAN CONVERSION AND CHRISTIAN NURTURE IN THE CONFESSIONS OF ST. AUGUSTINE AND IN CHRISTIAN NURTURE BY HORACE BUSHNELL
(University of Kansas, 2010-07-29)Abstract (Summary), 321 pages. This dissertation is a comparative study of the phenomenon of Christian conversion with the praxis of Christian nurture in the thought of St. Augustine and Horace Bushnell. The primary sources ... -
A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMEN TRANSITION PROGRAMS IN THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA
(University of Kansas, 2010-07-05)Transitioning into high school can be exciting but also challenging for some students. To combat some of the common pitfalls incoming freshmen face, schools are developing freshmen induction programs. This research was a ... -
Stress, Coping, and Psychological Well-Being: Comparison among American and Asian International Graduate Students from Taiwan, China, and South Korea
(University of Kansas, 2010-07-16)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships of stress, coping, and psychological well-being among American graduate students and Asian international graduate students from Taiwan, China, and Korea. The sample ... -
THE EFFICACY OF AN EMOTIONAL ROLE-PLAY INTERVENTION VERSUS A PROBLEM-SOLVING APPROACH ON STRESS LEVELS AND AFFECT EXPERIENCED BY COLLEGE FRESHMAN
(University of Kansas, 2009-08-16)Many people experience negative feelings associated with life transition but choose not to seek therapy to alleviate stress-related symptoms. The purpose of this study was to examine if role-play techniques, shown to be ... -
Attitudes of Teachers of Arabic as a Foreign Language toward Methods of Foreign Language Teaching
(University of Kansas, 2010-07-21)This study examined the attitude of teachers of Arabic as a foreign language toward some of the most well known teaching methods. For this reason the following eight methods were selected: (1) the Grammar-Translation Method ... -
Which is More Effective in Educating Teachers to Work with Children with Autism?
(University of Kansas, 2010-08-20)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an online format of instruction versus a face-to-face format of instruction in order to determine which format of instruction is most effective in educating ... -
Experience, Age, and Subject Matter Bias of Secondary Teachers Using the American Association of School Personnel Administrator's Interactive Computer Interview System
(University of Kansas, 2010-05-10)The objective of this study was to determine whether age, teaching experience, and content area taught influences the score earned by secondary school teachers when using the Interactive Computer Interview System. Results ... -
Promoting Curriculum Choices: Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment Skill Development in Baccalaureate Nursing Students
(University of Kansas, 2010-07-10)Critical thinking and clinical judgment have been identified as essential skills for practicing professional nurses (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2008; National League for Nursing, 2006). Nurses utilize ... -
MOTIVATION AND ATTITUDE OF SAUDI UNIVERSITY'S LEARNERS OF ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
(University of Kansas, 2010-05-09)This study examined the affective factors that intervene in learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), either for Specific Purposes (ESP) or General Purposes (EGP), for Saudi university students, and how these affective ... -
The Relationship of Perceptions of Service and Support Adequacy to Family Quality of Life for Families of Children with Deafblindness
(University of Kansas, 2010-07-28)This study investigated the relationship between families' perceptions of supports and services and family quality of life (FQOL) for families of children with deafblindness, and the potential of satisfaction with ... -
Kindergarten Transition: Does family involvement make a difference in children's early school adjustment?
(University of Kansas, 2010-07-30)Kindergarten transition is a critical experience for children because of its potential long-term impact on school performance. Recognizing this impact, the field of early childhood education has been making great efforts ... -
Identifying and Defining the Components and Indicators of Participant Direction
(University of Kansas, 2010-07-19)In this dissertation, I analyzed the design of various programs of participant direction in long-term care in the U.S. programs of participant direction offer the consumer (i.e., individuals with a disability and individuals ... -
AN ANALYSIS OF EARLY CAREER PRINCIPALS' EXPERIENCE WITH INDUCTION PROGRAMS AND JOB SATISFACTION.
(University of Kansas, 2010-05-17)In recent years there has been a greater emphasis on support, guidance and orientation programs for early career teachers, referred to as induction programs. Though on a smaller scale, similar induction programs have been ... -
State Legislative Reactions to No Child Left Behind: Education Leaders in Three States
(University of Kansas, 2010-07-29)Abstract State Legislative Reactions to No Child Left Behind: Education Leaders in Three States This dissertation examines the historical background of federal regulations that have expanded over the past thirty years, and ... -
An Exploration of How Involvement in a Freshman Retention Program Relates to Intention to Complete an Undergraduate Degree
(University of Kansas, 2010-07-15)The study examined the relationship of the level and type of involvement of freshman students in the Hawk Link Retention Program, a first-year program at the University of Kansas, to intent to return and graduate. The study ... -
Using a social communication intervention to improve the social interactions and employment experiences of adolescents with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders
(University of Kansas, 2010-07-23)This study evaluated the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral social communiction intervention on improving the social reciprocity and employment experiences of adolescents with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders ... -
The Effects of a Pre-Workout Supplement and Eight Weeks of Resistance Training on Markers of Inflammation
(University of Kansas, 2010-04-27)The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of eight weeks of resistance training and pre-workout supplementation on lean body mass, strength, and markers of inflammation. Twenty four (n=24) healthy, ...