Education Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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A selected analytical bibliography of vocational guidance
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A study in elimination of boys from high schools
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Examining Testing Policy in the United States: A Comparative Historical Analysis of National Testing for Accountability Debates and Intelligence Testing Debates
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)Educational testing policies influence the type of education provided to school children, and communicate what society values. These policies originate from and promote a set of assumptions, beliefs, and values orientations. ... -
Self-Report Physical Activity Levels and Sedentary Behaviors of Extremely Low Birth Weight, Late Preterm, and Full-Term Control Adolescents
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)This study evaluated physical activity (PA) levels and sedentary behaviors of extremely low birth weight (ELBW) and late preterm adolescents. The purpose of this study was to determine if the self-reported PA levels, ... -
Interactions in Online Courses and Student Academic Success
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)The Sloan Foundation reported a phenomenal 17% annual growth in online course enrollment from 2002 through 2012, while the overall enrollment in higher education has shown only a 2.5% annual growth. Despite the growth in ... -
Social Play and Engagement as an Outcome of Peer-Mediated Interventions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)This study evaluated the effects of a peer-mediated intervention on the social play and engagement of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Twenty students with ASD and typically developing peers participated in a ... -
Planning for the Twenty-First Century Classroom: Teacher Preparation and Technology
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)This study, framed as a qualitative study (Merriam, 2009; Stake, 2005), examined the technology preparedness and technology application of pre-service teachers during their practicum experiences in the field. The study ... -
The Influence of Preschool Teachers' Implementation Behavior on Children's Engagement and Literacy Growth Within a Phonological Awareness Intervention
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)Response to Intervention (RTI) in early childhood (EC) settings is emerging as an effective framework for improving early literacy outcomes of young children at risk for later reading difficulties. Within an RTI framework, ... -
Evolutionary tree design: An exploratory study of the influence of linear versus branching format on visitors' interpretation and understanding across age groups
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)This exploratory study sought to investigate the influence of tree graphic design--specifically linear versus branching depictions of taxa--on visitors in three different age groups (aged 11-13, 14-18, adults) interpretation ... -
Understanding Differential Item Functioning for English Language Learners: The Influence of Linguistic Complexity Features
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)Items on math assessments often include complex language that is not related to math content. English language learners (ELLs) are still acquiring proficiency in English, so the linguistic complexity of items is particularly ... -
Faculty Perceptions of the One Baker Initiative
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)The "One Baker" initiative was used by Baker University to promote unity and common purpose across the four distinct academic units that comprise the university (Baker University, 2011a). It was developed because the ... -
DOES THE MARKET OR CLAN CONTROL CONFIGURATION BEST MOTIVATE TEACHERS TO DEMONSTRATE ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR?
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)The purpose of this study is to examine teacher motivating factors in urban settings that influence their ability to go above and beyond the normal call or duty without concern for reward or merit. The research defines ... -
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY USE AMONG AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKAN NATIVES WITH MILD DISABILITIES
(University of Kansas, 2014-13-31)ABSTRACT This descriptive study explores the reasons why American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) students with mild disabilities are likely to have a difficult transition into adulthood and why assistive technology (AT) is ... -
Going and Coming: Why U.S.-Educated Turkish PhD Holders Stay in the U.S. or Return to Turkey?
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)Abstract This qualitative study explores the underlying reasons of the decisions of U.S. educated Turkish professors to stay in the United States or return to Turkey. To collect data, interviews were conducted with a total ... -
An Analysis of Professional Learning Communities' Deliberation on Teacher Thinking
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)Many school districts are creating professional learning communities (PLCs) in which teachers are grouped for the purpose of collaboratively examining ways to improve student learning. PLCs are based on the assumption that ... -
Examining the Relationship between Non-cognitive Skills and Leadership: The Influence of Hope and Grit on Transformational Leadership Behavior
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)Though it is widely believed that leadership is instrumental to organizational performance, there is not clear understanding of the identifiable personal factors associated with effective leaders. Recent research in ... -
The Development of a Valid and Reliable Measure of Technological Literacy for Adults
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)All people interact with technology on a daily basis. A technologically literate population is not only important for the individual, but also for businesses, organizations, and policy makers by supporting a modern workforce, ... -
Athletic Training Student Performance Evaluation: A Content and Frequency Analysis
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)This study described the content of clinical performance evaluation forms utilized to evaluate athletic training students and the frequency in which they were utilized by preceptors. The purpose of this study was to determine ... -
Unidimensional Models Do Not Fit Unidimensional Mixed Format Data Better than Multidimensional Models
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)This dissertation examines the scaling of large scale assessments containing both dichotomous and polytomous items, mixed format assessments. Because large scale assessments are generally built to measure one construct, ... -
POST HOC STUDY OF A STATE SELECTION PROCESS TO PREDICT STATE READINESS TO PARTICIPATE IN SCHOOLWIDE INCLUSIVE SCHOOL REFORM
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)This qualitative single case study explored the relationship between what was predicted and progress of states selected to participate with a national center, 10 months post state selection, to determine if use of the ...