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Education and Human Sciences: Recent submissions
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Certain correlations between ratings by, (1) intelligence tests; (2) standardized tests; and (3) teachers’ marks
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"We Don't Do That At School": School Psychologists' Reports of Inappropriate Sexual Behavior By Students With Developmental Disabilities At School
(University of Kansas, 2015-08-31)The reported occurrence of inappropriate sexual behaviors (ISBs) at school by students with developmental disabilities was examined. A questionnaire and an attitude scale were designed to assess the occurrence of these ... -
Acute Hormone Response to Slow Velocity and Traditional Velocity Resistance Training Sessions
(University of Kansas, 2015-08-31)Abstract Slow velocity resistance exercise uses purposely slow movement velocity (e.g., 10 s concentric and eccentric phases) which limits the loads that can be lifted. (e.g., 0.05]; Cort: [Post - Slow = 258.5±122.9 nmolL-1 ... -
The Hierarchical Testlet Response Time Model: Bayesian analysis of a testlet model for item responses and response times
(University of Kansas, 2015-08-31)Computer-based testing makes it possible to record an examinee’s response time on an item. This information can be an important factor to understand the examinees, as well as the items (Marianti, Fox, Avetisyan, Veldkamp, ... -
INVESTIGATING PREDICTORS OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION OF YOUTH WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES FROM NATIONAL LONGITUDINAL TRANSITION STUDY-2
(University of Kansas, 2015-08-31)For decades, youth with significant disabilities have had consistently poor post-high school adult outcomes (Wagner, Newman, Cameto, Garza, & Levine, 2005). In addition, they often leave high school without skills, ... -
Family-Professional Partnerships in Action during the Implementation of a Child-Focused Intervention
(University of Kansas, 2015-08-31)This qualitative study explores and identifies observable behaviors and interactions of family-professional partnerships in action formed during the implementation of the Foundations Intervention. The Foundations Intervention ... -
Examination, Prediction, and Outcomes of Informant Discrepancies in Behavioral Ratings of Children Using a Latent Multitrait-Multimethod Model
(University of Kansas, 2015-08-31)The use of multiple informants’ reports (e.g., mothers, fathers, and teachers) for behavior rating scales (BRS) is common in the psychological assessment of children. Despite widespread use of BRS, discrepancies between ... -
FORMATIVE IMPACTS OF HIGH-STAKES PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT ON PRE-SERVICE ENGLISH TEACHERS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF BELIEF, ATTITUDE, AND IDENTITY
(University of Kansas, 2015-08-31)Policymakers are promoting high-stakes performance assessments under the assumption that such assessments are valid measures of the work of teachers and of the skills or knowledge necessary to provide effective instruction, ... -
Ability of a Functional Motion Analysis to Predict Running Economy at 10k Race Pace in Trained Male Runners: A Pilot Investigation
(University of Kansas, 2015-08-31)Introduction: Runners have long searched for ways to increase performance and for the ability to quantify these increases in performance. VO2max has long been associated with running performance. Running economy is another ... -
The Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Fatigue During Maximal Intensity Exercise
(University of Kansas, 2015-05-31)The Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Fatigue During Maximal Intensity Exercise Jake A. Deckert1, Trent J. Herda1, Philip M. Gallagher1, & Joseph P. Weir1, FACSM, 1University of Kansas, Lawrence, ... -
Relationship between motivational climate to body esteem and social physique anxiety within college physical activity classes
(University of Kansas, 2015-05-31)College is a time for many young adults to establish habits that support a healthy lifestyle, but research suggests most college students give low priority to health habits (Nelson, Kocos, Lytle, & Perry, 2009). Physical ... -
Validity Evidence For a Measure of Motivational Regulation Strategies
(University of Kansas, 2015-05-31)Motivation is positively related to performance and achievement. The ability to regulate motivation is essential for overcoming motivational barriers to success. Motivational regulation strategies is defined as the intentional ... -
A Culturally Aware Approach to Learning System Interface Design
(University of Kansas, 2015-05-31)This mixed methods research explored interface design strategies for users from different cultures and localized settings. Guided by the cultural-historical development theory and HCI research, four critical factors—navigation ... -
A COMPARISON OF SUBSCORE REPORTING METHODS FOR A STATE ASSESSMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
(University of Kansas, 2015-05-31)Educational tests that assess multiple content domains related to varying degrees often have subsections based on these content domains; scores assigned to these subsections are commonly known as subscores. Testing programs ... -
Family-Unit Needs of Families That Include an Infant or Toddler with a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Enrolled in Part C Early Intervention Programs in Kansas
(University of Kansas, 2015-05-31)This study explores the family-unit needs of families that include an infant or toddler with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) enrolled in Part C early intervention programs in Kansas. For families of children ... -
TEACHERS' ATTITUDES AND FEATURES OF SUPPORT RELATED TO TEACHING FOR CREATIVITY AND MATHEMATICAL TALENT DEVELOPMENT IN THE UNITED STATES
(University of Kansas, 2015-05-31)This study further discusses creativity and mathematics gifted education, and synthesizes rational support of a proposed philosophy for teaching mathematics; Teaching for Creativity and Mathematical Talent development ... -
A Case Study of High School Chinese as a Foreign Language Blended Program
(University of Kansas, 2015-05-31)This qualitative case study investigated a Chinese as a foreign language program composed of three different instructional modes: synchronous instruction with videoconferencing technology, asynchronous instruction with ... -
An Investigation of Answer Changing on a Large-Scale Computer-Based Educational Assessment
(University of Kansas, 2015-05-31)Answer changing on tests has been studied for decades, however more recently answer-changing analysis has risen as an approach for exploring potential test fraud on high-stakes achievement tests. The purpose of this study ... -
From Zero to 1:1 in 30 Years - The Evolution of Digital Instructional Technology in a Suburban Kansas School District, 1984 - 2014
(University of Kansas, 2015-05-31)Digital instructional technology, those technologies used by teachers and/or students to assist with teaching and learning, continues to be an ever-changing and rapidly expanding integrated component in K-12 education in ... -
An Investigation of the Quality of Student-Developed Surveys and Ratings Scales and Psychometric Reporting Practices in Doctoral Dissertations
(University of Kansas, 2015-05-31)Doctoral dissertation research has been criticized for its quality and contribution to scholarly research. Commonalities between doctoral research and reviews of published articles indicate a lack of psychometric reporting ...