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Teacher perspectives on teaching and curriculum change in a 1:1 classroom environment
(2017-05)
The purpose of this study was to understand teacher perspectives in a 1:1 classroom environment, particularly regarding how teachers' pedagogy and curriculum design may be transformed by using computer technology. By using ...
Artistically talented students' perceptions of what it means to be "smart": An analysis of intelligence and talent in secondary art education
(2017-08)
The following study developed from personal and professional experiences identifying as an artistically talented individual and working in art education. From these experiences as an artist, art teacher, and fine arts ...
Exploring the characteristics of students from a pre-engineering program
(2017-07)
The number of students graduating with engineering degrees has been decreasing leading to many STEM career vacancies. One possible solution is an earlier exposure to engineering and preparation for the rigorous undergraduate ...
Examination of a university success coaching program
(2017-05)
This dissertation builds upon previous coaching research by providing a deep examination of a university success coaching program that uses an International Coach Federation (ICF) coaching framework. The dissertation seeks ...
Battle to badge: Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom combat veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress transitioned to police patrol officer careers
(2017-12)
Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) warriors served on the battlefield in an era and contexts that set them apart from combat veterans of previous wars. Some notable factors are advanced battlefield ...
Is it a question of allyship?: An intersectional feminist exploration of the experiences of women interns in food justice education non-profit work
(2017-05)
Research indicates that food insecurity exists within a multi-dimensional intersectional system of oppression. Research also suggests that the work of nonprofit organizations intended to relieve suffering caused by food ...
Academic abilities and noncognitive traits of first-time freshmen: College-level and remedial mathematics students
(2017-07)
First-time freshmen students enter college with varying levels of precollege academic success in mathematics, assorted demographic backgrounds, grit levels, metacognitive awareness, and mindsets (views on the malleability ...
"Who am I now?": Widows' learning journeys in self-identity
(2017-07)
Spousal death has been described as both a trauma and a "seismic event" (Montpetit et al.) and it is not unusual for one to experience PTSD symptoms. With almost one million people a year in the United States entering ...
Troops to teachers challenges and strengths for today's classrooms: A case study
(2017-12)
Recruitment of quality teachers has become difficult in today's educational turmoil. Failing schools, disruptive classrooms, stringent testing goals, teacher evaluations and more have created a demanding work environment ...
Writing instruction in the journalism and mass communication classroom
(2017-07)
This multiple case study dissertation investigated undergraduate journalism and mass communication (JMC) writing instruction at two universities in a total of seven undergraduate JMC classrooms. The purpose was to investigate ...