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Education and Human Sciences: Recent submissions
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The Effects of a Tier 3 Pre-Kindergarten Language Intervention on Children with Hearing Loss Who Communicate Orally
(University of Kansas, 2013-08-31)This dissertation includes four independent but related chapters. The first chapter provides an overview regarding the whole dissertation document. Chapter 2 reports the procedures and results of a research synthesis ... -
Effects of Whey and Soy Protein Supplementation with a 9 Month Progressive Resistance Training Program on Intracellular Signaling Pathways of Muscle Protein Synthesis
(University of Kansas, 2013-08-31)Introduction: Resistance training and protein supplementation have been shown to synergistically stimulate the Akt cascade in human skeletal muscle. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of a combined protein ... -
THE IMPACT OF ANCHOR ITEM EXPOSURE ON MEAN/SIGMA LINKING AND IRT TRUE SCORE EQUATING UNDER THE NEAT DESIGN
(University of Kansas, 2013-08-31)To compare examinees' true ability and their actual competence on the content being measured across different test administrations, test scores must be equated. One of the most common equating designs is called the ... -
Thinking about Thinking: An Exploration of Preservice Teachers' Views about Higher Order Thinking Skills
(University of Kansas, 2013-08-31)Abstract Thinking skills have long been regarded as an essential outcome of the educational process. Yet, research shows that the teaching of thinking skills in K-12 education does not follow a coherent path. Several factors ... -
Using Noncompensatory Models in Cognitive Diagnostic Mathematics Assessments: An Evaluation Based on Empirical Data
(University of Kansas, 2013-08-31)The present study evaluates the performance of four noncompensatory cognitive diagnostic models -- AHM, DINA, Fusion, and Bayesian Networks -- using both formative and large-scale mathematics assessments (Fraction dataset, ... -
The Relationship between Grit and Academic, Military and Physical Performance at the United States Military Academy
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)Perseverance (persistence) is a personality trait that has been historically measured through the presentation of difficult or impossible tasks and then observations made as to how long an individual continues to attempt ... -
JOB SEARCH PATTERNS OF COLLEGE GRADUATES: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL CAPITAL
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)This dissertation addresses job search patterns of college graduates and the implications of social capital by race and class. The purpose of this study is to explore (1) how the job search transpires for recent college ... -
Schoolwide Applications Model: Implications for Academic Achievement in the District of Columbia Public Schools
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)This study investigated the impact of the Schoolwide Applications Model (SAM) on the academic achievement of students attending seven schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). Between-subjects ANCOVAs were ... -
Why do Good Stay in High Poverty Schools?
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)This dissertation contributes to the research and discussion of high rates of teacher attrition and migration from our nation's high poverty schools. This study examines a select group of suburban teachers who work in high ... -
ENRICHING CRITICAL THINKING AND LANGUAGE LEARNING WITH EDUCATIONAL DIGITAL LIBRARIES
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)As the amount of information available in online digital libraries increases exponentially, questions arise concerning the most productive way to use that information to advance learning. Applying the earlier information ... -
Job-embedded Coaching to Implement the Team Analysis of Preschoolers in Routines (TAPIR) Approach: Building Professional Collaboration
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)This inquiry primarily employed the qualitative methodology to understand the nature impact of the utilization of the Team Analysis of Preschoolers in Routines (TAPIR) approach in a novel setting. The TAPIR approach ... -
THE NEED FOR PARAEDUCATORS AND POLICY RELATED TO THEIR SUPERVISION: A SEARCH FOR SUPERVISOR COMPETENCIES
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)The use of paraeducators in public schools has multiplied without sufficient research to avoid negative practices, yet a positive trend toward improvement is evident. A search for regulations and policies at the state level ... -
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITIES ON TAIWANESE UNDERGRADUATES' EFL GRAMMAR ACHIEVEMENT
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of social media language learning activities with traditional language learning activities on the development of L2 grammatical competence in two English as a Foreign ... -
The Relationship between Autonomy Support, Intrinsic Motivation and Academic Achievement in the Malaysian Classroom
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)Abstract Using Self-Determination Theory as the framework, this study presented results from a convenience sampling study that evaluated the associations between perceived autonomy support (AS), intrinsic motivation (IM), ... -
Understanding Videotext: Listening Strategy Use by Adult Mandarin-Chinese English Language Learners
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)A vast number of news video listening materials are now easily accessible to English language learners (ELLs) due to developments in broadcast and multimedia technology. While little is known about how ELLs attempt to ... -
To What Extent Do High School Islamic Education Teachers in Saudi Arabia Implement Innovative Approaches in Their Teaching? Do Teacher Gender, Academic Qualifications, and Teaching Experiences Matter?
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)Abstract The purpose of this present study aimed to examine to what extent high school Islamic education teachers in Saudi Arabia implement innovative approaches in their teaching. Although the extent of implementing ... -
The Validity of the Pedagogical Beliefs of High School Islamic Education Teachers' Survey
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)Abstract The purpose of this study was to establish validity evidence for the Arabic translation of an existing survey developed by Iluz and Rich (2009) for Jewish education. The Pedagogical Beliefs of High School Islamic ... -
Factors that affect faculty attitudes toward adoption of technology-rich blended learning
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)Universities worldwide are transitioning to blended learning where technology is used to enhance and augment traditional face-to-face instruction. Investigation of how well blended learning strategies are accepted and ... -
Validation of a Cognitive Diagnostic Model Across Multiple Forms of a Reading Comprehension Assessment
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)The present study sought to fit a cognitive diagnostic model (CDM) across multiple forms of a passage-based reading comprehension assessment using the attribute hierarchy method. Previous research on CDMs for reading ... -
The Effects of Isomorphism on the American State Normal School: The Case of the Institution in Cedar Falls, Iowa from 1890 to 1915
(University of Kansas, 2013-12-31)This case study analyzes the transition of the American state normal school to teacher's colleges using a theoretical lens of isomorphism. This research draws upon mostly primary sources including journals, personal ...