Education Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Examing the new education experiment in China: An exploratory study of participating teachers' changed view of comprehensive efficacy
(University of Kansas, 2011-12-31)The New Education Experiment (NEE) in the People's Republic of China has been given very little attention by researchers although it has been implemented in k12 schools for about 10 years since 2002. This study examines ... -
PERCEPTIONS: EXAMINING HOW TEACHERS CONTRIBUTE TO THE POSITIVE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE OF ACADEMICALLY AT RISK STUDENTS
(University of Kansas, 2011-12-31)This study identified, from the perspective of ethnic minority academically at risk adolescents, teachers who were making a positive difference in their learning. In particular, the study sought to elicit the above students' ... -
Relationships Between Meteorological Variables and Academic Performance and Behavior in Children with Autism
(University of Kansas, 2011-12-31)Professionals working with children in educational settings have made inferences that weather variation has an effects student behavior and performance. Scant research supports that some meteorological variables have ... -
A Qualitative Study of Early-Career Special Education Faculty Perceptions of Preparation and Induction
(University of Kansas, 2011-12-31)Abstract Much time and attention is given to questions about what effective teachers need to know; however, proportionately little effort is spent on answering related questions of what effective teacher educators need to ... -
The Effects of a Simulated Self-Evaluative Routine on Teachers' Grades, Intraclass Correlations, and Feedback Characteristics
(University of Kansas, 2011-12-31)English language arts teachers committed to the teaching of writing must allocate substantial time and energy to the evaluation of student essays. And in doing so, these teachers wrestle with at least two star-crossed ... -
Predicting performance on the Kansas Computerized Assessments from performance on the Measures of Academic Progress
(University of Kansas, 2011-12-31)As schools prepare their students for state standardized assessments, more and more schools are turning to other standardized assessments to help predict performance on state assessments. One such predictor assessment is ... -
Does Distributed Leadership Influence the Decision Making of Teachers in the Classroom: Examining Content and Pedagogy
(University of Kansas, 2011-12-31)Distributed leadership is currently a frequently researched area of study. However, few studies examine the influence of distributed leadership on teachers' decisions in the classroom. The true essence of distributed ... -
Identifying Sources of Differential Item Functioning on an English Language Proficiency Assessment
(University of Kansas, 2011-12-31)This paper examines the degree of DIF detected on an English language proficiency assessment and the extent to which item characteristics may be identified as sources of DIF for Vietnamese- and Spanish-speaking students. ... -
Contingent Self-esteem in Chinese Early and Late Adolescents
(University of Kansas, 2011-12-31)Contingent self-esteem is the extent to which self-esteem is contingent upon outcomes and achievement (Kernis, 2002). It has been explored in Western settings extensively, however limited studies have been done with ... -
Concurrent Validity of the "Working with Others Scale" of the ICIS Employment Interview System
(University of Kansas, 2011-12-31)Concurrent Validity of the "Working with Others Scale" of the ICIS Employment Interview System Martha W. Cassidy ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine if the Working with Others Scale from the American ... -
AN INVESTIGATION INTO FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS RELATED TO SLOPE: AN APPLICATION OF THE ATTRIBUTE HIERARCHY METHOD
(University of Kansas, 2011-12-31)The mathematics education community has been working for more than two decades to reform K - 12 school mathematics programs. The literature consistently emphasizes the importance of students understanding and making sense ... -
The effects of orthotics on lower extremity variability during running
(University of Kansas, 2011-12-31)Introduction: Abnormal foot mechanics may affect kinematics of the lower extremity, predisposing individuals to injury. Foot orthotics are often used to alter lower extremity mechanics. Little research is available examining ... -
Sleep and Food Preferences
(University of Kansas, 2011-12-31)Short sleep duration is correlated with an increased BMI, but the mechanisms behind this relationship are not fully known. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of sleep deprivation on dietary intake. Medical ... -
The Relationship Between Regular Breakfast Consumption and Body Mass Index in Young Adults
(University of Kansas, 2011-12-31)In recent decades, obesity has developed into a serious health concern. Many factors have been examined in the study of obesity, one of which is breakfast consumption patterns. The purpose of this study was to a) determine ... -
THE RELATION BETWEEN MATERNAL VITAMIN D STATUS IN PREGNANCY AND INCIDENCE OF INFECTION IN INFANTS UP TO ONE YEAR OF AGE
(University of Kansas, 2011-12-31)Research findings have suggested vitamin D enhances innate immunity in humans. Vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women is common, especially among women of darker skin. Studies have positively correlated newborn cord ... -
Faculty Perceptions of Division I Male Student-Athletes: The Relationship between Student-Athlete Contact, Athletic Department Involvement, and Perceptions of Intercollegiate Athletics
(University of Kansas, 2011-12-31)It has been widely recognized that student-athletes, especially in the sports of men's basketball and football, endure stereotyping (Bowen & Levin, 2003; Simons, Bosworth, Fujita, & Jensen, 2007, Baucom & Lantz, 2001). ... -
Partial Statement of Social Ethics for High Schools
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A Class Experiment in Imagery
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Understanding the Influences on Undergraduate Athletic Training Students' Perceived Cultural Competence
(University of Kansas, 2011-08-31)There is a distinct relationship between the diversity of healthcare providers and the general population in regards to the quality of healthcare provided. Many have suggested that to increase the quality of healthcare ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FOOD SECURITY STATUS AND DIETARY INTAKE AND WEIGHT FLUCTUATIONS WITHIN INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS
(University of Kansas, 2011-01-01)Food insecurity is a serious health issue that can lead to many health consequences, including poor nutritional intake and obesity. Individuals with serious mental illness may be susceptible to food insecurity and the ...