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Education and Human Sciences: Recent submissions
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Pivotal Response Parent Training Program: Generalization Of Clear Language Opportunities To At-Risk Siblings
(University of Kansas, 2010-12-15)This study examined the effectiveness of training parents as primary interveners through an accelerated parent education program for Pivotal Response Treatments. Specifically this study examined if the parent's change in ... -
School Finance Reform Litigation: A Review and Analysis of High Court Cases
(University of Kansas, 2010-10-05)School finance litigation has been intended to serve many purposes over the past forty years, including seeking equity and adequacy in school funding. Historically, school finance litigation has been categorized using the ... -
An Evaluation of English as a Foreign Language Textbooks for Secondary Schools in Angola
(University of Kansas, 2009-01-01)ABSTRACT The objective of the present study was to analyze, evaluate, and critique the content of the currently used Angola Secondary Schools EFL textbooks on the basis of current theories of foreign language curriculum, ... -
Linking Rhetorical Sensitivity With the Ability of an Athletic Training Student to Succesfully Perform a Patient Medical Interview
(University of Kansas, 2010-11-08)Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent to which the self-reported rhetorical sensitivity of a sample of athletic training students is positively related to successfully performing a patient medical ... -
Determining Best Practice for Vocabulary Instruction in a Middle School Setting
(University of Kansas, 2010-09-13)This study analyzes which of three specific methods of vocabulary instruction are effective for student learning. The three methods are the Frayer model, the Keyword method, and traditional vocabulary instruction. The study ... -
Effects of Training on Teacher's Use of Early Literacy Strategies During Book Reading
(University of Kansas, 2010-08-25)This study investigated the impact of professional development (i.e. components of dialogic reading, print referencing, and quality of interactions) on the instructional behaviors of teachers of children between the ages ... -
Formative Assessment in Instruction as Perceived by Teachers
(University of Kansas, 2010-08-10)The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of elementary-level teachers who utilize formative assessment scores to make curricular and pedagogical adjustments for students who perform poorly on those ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BINGE EATING AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY IN OBESE ADULTS SEEKING BARIATRIC SURGERY
(University of Kansas, 2010-11-19)Abstract The United States is in the midst of an obesity epidemic of epic proportions. A growing number of adults are pursuing bariatric surgery to cure their obesity, which has proven successful for many individuals. A ... -
Sibling-Implemented Intervention for Improving Social Interaction Skills of Young Children who Have Difficulties with Socialization
(University of Kansas, 2010-10-27)The purpose of this study is to assess the potential of siblings as an important intervention agent by systematically teaching them appropriate social skills and strategies in order to improve the social interaction skills ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP OF ANXIETY AND CARING IN A SOCIALLY CONSTRUCTED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN BEGINNING NURSING STUDENTS
(University of Kansas, 2010-11-30)ABSTRACT Initial patient care assignments in the clinical learning environment are described in the literature as one of the most anxiety producing events in the life experience of beginning-nursing students. A repeated ... -
SELF-REGULATION AND MATH ATTITUDES: EFFECTS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN DEVELOPMENTAL MATH COURSES
(University of Kansas, 2010-12-12)The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship among math attitudes, self-regulated learning, and course outcomes in developmental math. Math attitudes involved perceived usefulness of math and math anxiety. ... -
Measuring the Attitudes of Teachers of Students with Significant Disabilities about Aspects of Their Jobs
(University of Kansas, 2010-09-01)This study measured the attitudes of teachers of students with significant disabilities with the Attitudes of Teachers of Students with Significant Disabilities about Aspects of Their Jobs survey. Teachers who worked with ... -
Irving Babbitt's New Humanism: An Outsider's Perspective on Curricular Debates at the Turn of the 20th Century
(University of Kansas, 2010-11-11)This dissertation examines the educational ideas and beliefs of Irving Babbitt (1865-1933). As the co-founder of the New Humanism, Babbitt advocated throughout the beginning of the 20th century for an education that helped ... -
FACTORS RELATING TO MULTICULTURAL COMPETENCE IN BEGINNING PSYCHOLOGY INTERNS
(University of Kansas, 2010-07-21)There is a paucity of research on the multicultural competence of the psychology intern population. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine counseling and clinical psychology interns' multicultural training ... -
Providing outreach to families of youth with disabilities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds by working with cultural groups and community organizations
(University of Kansas, 2010-08-10)This qualitative study explored how informal community networks (i.e., faith based organizations, community cultural centers and service agencies) provided information to culturally and linguistically diverse families. The ... -
The Effect of Inclusion on Student Performance on State Assessments
(University of Kansas, 2010-12-20)Years of research on the effect of inclusive placements on the academic performance of students with disabilities has been notable for its inconsistent and contradictory findings. This study examined the performance of 651 ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF PHONOLOGICAL SIMILARITY IN ADULTS LEARNING WORDS IN A SECOND LANGUAGE
(University of Kansas, 2010-06-29)Neighborhood density refers to the number of similar sounding words to a target word (Luce & Pisoni, 1998) and influences first language word learning in adults learning English (Storkel, Armbruster, & Hogan, 2006). There ... -
PRE-SERVICE TO IN-SERVICE: A THREE-YEAR CASE STUDY OF PRIMARY LITERACY TEACHERS
(University of Kansas, 2010-07-27)ABSTRACT The purpose of this emic collective case study was to investigate the transitions of three effective teachers of literacy from pre-service to in-service teaching. As their university supervisor, I selected these ... -
Using Video Modeling to Elicit a Functional Skill for a Student with ASD
(University of Kansas, 2010-07-15)This study explores how the use of video-modeling with children and youth who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can assist with improving social and communication skills, displaying desired behavior(s), ... -
Longitudinal Analysis of Relations among Behavior Problems, Language, and Early Literacy Growth Trajectories for Young Children At-Risk for Significant Behavior Problems
(University of Kansas, 2010-04-28)Abstract Many children exhibit challenging behavior even in preschool. Recent reports have suggested that behavior problems, language skills, and academic delays are interrelated and perhaps mutually causal mechanisms, ...