Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Functional Behavioral Assessment: Putting the Function Into Functional Behavioral Assessments, Mildred Albert
A Qualitative Study into Teacher Instruction and Advocacy of Social Justice in International Kindergarten to Grade 2 Classrooms, Victoria Elizabeth Atha
The Social and Emotional Learning Needs of IB Diploma Students: A Phenomenological Study on the Perceptions of IB Diploma Teachers, Brad Matthew Augustine
High School Sports Coaches’ Perspectives of Mental Skills Training Implementation, Arlene Bauer
The Role of Personal Adaptive Capacity in Women Navigating Disruption in Their Life Spaces, Michelle D. Bizek
The Principal–Pastor Relationship: The Experiences of Principals Working With Pastors in Lutheran Schools, Corey J. Brandenburger
Effective Introvert Teachers: A Phenomenological Study of Their Lived Experiences, Kyle B. Chuhran
An Interpretative Phenomenological Study: How Secondary Teachers (Grades 11–12) are Impacted by Triage Within a Career and Technical Education Program, Cassandra Conover
Novice Teacher Attrition in Title I Schools: A Case Study, Beverley Cornish
The Collaborative Role of Parents and Teachers: Fostering a Growth Mindset in an Alternative Learning Environment, Sarah Cortes
Attitudes and Beliefs of New Teachers Towards Induction Requirements, Laura Craig
Teacher Perception of Inquiry-Based Teaching in Mathematics in Early Childhood, Nadim Farooqi
Exploring Teachers’ Perspectives of the PBIS Program in Fourth and Fifth Grade Classrooms, Norma Ferguson
Empowering Student Affairs Professionals Through an Action Research Study: Developing Culturally Responsive Competencies to Meet Student Needs, Scott Ferguson
Exploring the Role of Communication in Crisis Readiness, Gideon F. For-mukwai
A Phenomenological Study of the Self-Efficacy of Veteran Traditionally Certified and Alternatively Certified Career and Technical Education Teachers, Khristy A. Franklin
Dual Literacy Practices for Dual Language Learners, Darlys G. Garcia-Marty
Middle School Teacher Perceptions of Effective Professional Development Practices: A Phenomenological Study, Christi Glasco
Understanding the Influence of Academic Experiences on the Academic Motivation and Engagement of Early College High School Students, Gabriela E. Gomez
Code-Switching Among African American Male Faculty Regarding Recruitment, Advancement, and Retention at Predominantly White Institutions, Shatisha Hibbler
Educator View of Professional Development and Perceived Influence on Practice, Christi Hicks
Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions of Goal Orientations, Teacher Self-Efficacy, and Authentic Outcomes-Based Assessments, Tamela W. Hoak
Higher Education Executives and Data-Driven Decision Making: A Phenomenological Study, Rose M. Horst
Guiding the Socio-emotional Learning of African American Middle School Girls Through the Perspective of School Counselors, Towana Hunter
Nonresident Father Perceptions of Consistent Involvement With Children’s School-Based Endeavors: A Phenomenological Study, Gloria C. Jenkins
Lived Experiences with Inauthenticity of the Physician Assistant Program Admission Essay: A Phenomenological Study, Pollyanna Kabara
Reader’s Theater: A Quasi-Experimental Study for Secondary Students, Angela Kennedy
Effect of Classroom Interactions and Instructional Practices on Mindset Development and Students’ Attitude Toward Challenges, Cherie Kinnersley
The Stories of Middle School Science Teachers’ Teaching Evolution: A Narrative Inquiry, Victoria L. Klahn
Understanding Challenges in Modern Police Leadership: A Multi-Case Study of Procedural Justice Reform Leadership, KelliAnn Klindtworth
The Lived Experience of African American Juvenile Parole and Probation Officers in the Pacific Northwest, Andre J. Lockett
Teachers’, Counselors’, and Principals’ Perceptions of Positive Behavior Interventions at Schools: A Case Study, Jerrica McGinness
How College Students Define Intimate Partner Violence, Georgella J. McRae
A Case Study of the Perceptions of Education Stakeholders of STEAM Integration in a K–8 Setting, Kristin Moon
Case Study of School Practices, Policies, and Culture That Foster Small, Faith-Based School Teacher Retention, Brian Nelson
Study of the Perceptions and Attitudes Regarding Online Student Services, David R. Nichols
A Case Study: Perceptions of an Indigenous STEM Nonprofit Contributions to Self-Efficacy and Educational Experience, Tyler Parisien
Teachers’ Perceptions of Professional Development and Technology Integration in Classrooms in Rural Texas, Carla Parker
An Examination of Enterprise Social Media and its Impact on Employees in a Global Corporate Organization, Howard Poppel
Perceived Accuracy of Doctor of Physical Therapy Students’ Self-Assessment Using Two Clinical Performance Assessment Tools, Tracy Porter
Transformational Coaching and its Implications for Educational Environments, Noel Lee Reed Jr.
Teachers’ Perceptions of Factors Influencing Students’ Academic Performance in Online Courses: A Case Study, Autumn Reyes-Sokolowsky
Science Teachers’ Perceptions of Implementing Literacy Practices in The (Grades 9–12) Science Classroom, Wesley Russ
Teacher Perspectives of Physical Activity and Student Engagement in Middle School English Language Arts: An Action Research Investigation, Alphonsina M. Savell
How Experienced High School Teachers Perceive the Effects of an Instructional Coaching Program on Their Pedagogical Strategies, Marcia A. Tierney
Perceptions Professor Have Toward Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder: A Causal-Comparative Study, Alexandria Vassallo
Transformational Teaching: A Multiple Case Study Examining Transformational Teaching as Pedagogy, Sean Garrett Warman
Academic Achievement and Development of Self-Efficacy of At-Risk girls Through Mentoring Programs, Latriace Wicks-Williams
Key Pedagogical Practices for Formative Assessment in Higher Education, Brita L. Williams
The Use of Digital Applications and Websites in Completing Math Assignments, Ronna Williams
Exploring the Use of Mental Health Services and Programs at a Historically Black College: A Case Study, Stacey D. Wilson
Factors Influencing Hmong College Students’ Persistence and Retention in Laos: A Case Study, Kou Xiong
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Job Satisfaction and Compassion Satisfaction Among Orthotic and Prosthetic Practitioners: A Descriptive-Multiple Case Study, Donna D. Atherton
The Influence of Mobile Technologies on Students in Higher Education: A Qualitative Descriptive Case Study, Donna Avery
A Multiple Case Study on the Implementation of the Bilingual Education Program in Private Schools in Oman, Florian Ciprian Baciu
A Single Case Study of Blended Learning in a Colorado Middle School, Dave W. Baker
Perceptions of Educators Regarding Specialized Instruction for Students With Learning Disabilities: A Case Study, Kimberly S. Baker
How Community College Instructors in Louisiana Recognize Student Mental Health Needs, Rochelle Baldoz
A Grounded Theory Study: How a Virtual Organizational Leadership Program Impacts Employee Leadership Development, Charlene Banta
First-Time Freshman Student Experience With the Placement Exam and Remedial Mathematics: A Phenomenological Study, Bryant E. Barksdale
Perceptions of Educators Teaching Inclusion Classes in an Urban Secondary Environment, Nicole Bellomo
Fifth Grade High Suspension Rates and Classroom Behavior Management: An Action Research Study, Yvonne M. Bell
Implications of Teacher Participation in a Professional Learning Community on Teacher Effectiveness, Jennifer Bertagni
A Case Study: Clery Act Policy and Implementation Strategies, Sara Beverage
Interconnectedness: The Lived Experiences of Six Middle School Employees During the First Two Years of Restorative Practices Implementation, Kathleen Ellen Carroll Bevins
The Social Experiences of College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deborah Bogle
Teacher Absenteeism: An Analysis of the Possible Correlation to Student Achievement in Math and English Language Arts, Lori E. Bowman
A Qualitative Case Study Examining the Perceptions of Elementary Principals in the Retention of Female Versus Male Students in Rural Areas, Lindell N. Brabham
Attrition of African American Male Criminal Justice Students at a Southeastern Regional Technical College: A Phenomenological Study, Rorie T. Bradley
First-Year Postsecondary Reading Comprehension: Case Study of Student Perceptions, Robin Brierly
Perceptions of Public Middle School Teachers About the Influence Their Personal Religious Beliefs Have on Their Professional Lives as Educators, Matthew Edward Brooks
The Efficacy of Postsecondary Vocational Curriculum in Preparing Students to Transition from School to Work, Peter Brown
Perception of African-American Adult Learners Toward Using Technology in Education, Kaira J. Bullock
Retaining Special Education Teachers for Students within the Juvenile Justice System, Kendra Byrd
Beneficial Approaches to Working With Migrant Students, Pete Cade
Business School Educators and Authentic Assessment: A Phenomenological Case Study, Tina Callaway
Predictors of Intent to Stay of Clinical Care Managers in the Inpatient and Outpatient Settings: A Causal-Comparative Study, Carlo C. Carado
Community Perceptions of the Influence of a Christian School on Student Readiness, Benjamin Franklin Carter Jr
A Case Study of Military Transition to Civilian Life, Debbie J. Castaneda
Self-Confidence Levels in Sequential Learning Versus Structured Discovery Cane Travel, Post Orientation and Mobility Instruction: A Comparison Study, Merry-Noel Chamberlain
A Multiple Case Study of Perceptions of the Impact of the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program, Gerri Chandler
New Faculty Hire Transition: The Impact of the Extent of the Learning Organization Traits of Higher Education Institutions, Sik Yin Chan
Faculty–Librarian Collaboration: Information Literacy Integration in Second Year English Writing and Composition, Cynthia Charles
Attributes of Effective Teachers, Michele Charles
The Power of Play: An Action Research Study Examining Teachers’ Use of Gamified Learning Practices to Develop Habits of Mind in Elementary Students, Christina Clark
Encouraging Prekindergarten Children’s Learning in a Head Start Program through Outdoor Play, Velvet Cooley
Teacher Perceptions of the Digital Badge in Kindergarten Reading Attainment, Amy Cooper
A Phenomenological Study into How Early Childhood Educators Experience Gamification as an Employee Motivational Tool, Marlene C. Cooper
How Career and Technical Education Teachers’ Attitudes and Perceptions of Students With Disabilities Influence Inclusion in Career and Technical Education Courses, Theresa M. Cortney
Effect of the Scientific Method Model of Instruction in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Students, Debra Crandell
A Qualitative Phenomenological Study of First-Generation Caucasian Student Perceptions, Cora Cross
Development of Spirituality During Addiction Recovery: An Explanatory Case Study, Tige Culbertson
The Current Training Practices and Perceived Training Needs of Special Education Assistants in Texas, Carita J. Curry
Firefighters’ Perception of Leadership Behaviors on Their Psychological Well-being: A Case Study, Craig E. Damien