Browsing Auburn Theses and Dissertations by Department "Rehabilitation and Special Education"
Now showing items 21-40 of 72
An Examination of Teachers’ and Students with Disabilities’ Perspectives and the Efficacy of Co-Teaching
(2006-05-15)
Co-teaching has been developed as an instructional approach to support students with disabilities in general education classrooms. The purpose of the present study was to identify (a) teachers’ and students’ perspectives ...
An Examination of the Attitudes, Attributions, and Beliefs Held Towards Poverty and Individuals Living in Poverty
(2013-07-19)
This study was conducted in order to examine the relationship between attitudes, attributions, and beliefs held toward poverty and individuals living in poverty (ILP) by undergraduate and graduate students. The study ...
Examination of the writing skills of incarcerated male youth
(2014-05-02)
Over the past 20 years, punitive approaches and policies similar to those of the criminal justice system have become prominent in our schools (Gonsoulin, Zablocki, Leone, 2012). These local, state, and federal education ...
Examining the Career Thoughts of Veterans Enrolled in College
(2013-07-11)
Veterans returning from the Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi
Freedom (OIF) conflicts are enrolling in colleges and universities at the highest number since
post World War II (Cook & Kim, 2009). However, ...
Examining the Effects of Teaching Self-Determination Skills to High School Youth with Disabilities
(2009-12-16)
An extensive review of the literature has been conducted in the area of self-determination
for youth with disabilities who are preparing for their transitions from school to post school
activities. Self-determination is ...
An Exploration of Counselors’-in-Training Multicultural Competency when Working with Persons of Low Socioeconomic Status: An Examination of Attitudes, Attributions, and Perceived Self Efficacy
(2014-12-10)
This study examined Clinical/Community Mental Health (CCMH) counselors-in-training attitudes about poverty, attributions about the causes of poverty, and levels of perceived self-efficacy when working with clients of low ...
An Exploratory Factor Analysis Of The Human Behavior Rating Scale
(2007-08-15)
This paper reviews 27 theories of human behavior. The theories were categorized as arousal, affect, and cognitive; each addressed a certain aspect of human behavior in a discrete manner. Eaves (1993b) proposed an Integrated ...
Factors that correlate with Employment for People who are Blind in Alabama
(2008-08-15)
This non-experimental retrospective study examined case records from the state of Alabama’s vocational rehabilitation agencies competitive closure rates for blind consumers to determine relationships and to identify the ...
Fellowship House, Inc. Low Intensity Transitional Apartment Program: An Outcome Analysis
(2014-07-29)
The Fellowship House, Inc. Low Intensity Transitional Apartment Program is a
residential program designed to fit the needs of adults diagnosed with substance dependence and
other mental illnesses. This study sought to ...
Head Start Teacher Training: Impact on Inclusive Practices and Attitudes
(2007-05-15)
The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship of the three education levels in early childhood or related fields on Head Start teacher’s attitudes about inclusion and inclusive practices. Ninety-one Head Start ...
How School Psychologists Consider and Accommodate for Factors Thought to Influence Children’s Performance
(2009-06-29)
School psychologists’ professional responsibilities include administration and interpretation of a great many psychological and educational tests for numerous purposes. These tests are most frequently used to assess students ...
How Site Supervisors Identify and Respond to Counselors-in-Training Who Exhibit Problematic Behaviors: A Grounded Theory Study
(2015-12-08)
The purpose of this study was to provide information regarding the experiences of site supervisors in supervising counselors-in-training who have exhibited problematic behaviors and to begin building a theory about how ...
Identification and Validation of Competencies Needed by Practitioners Working in the Field of Rehabilitation Employment Services
(2006-05-15)
The purpose of this research was to identify and validate the competencies
needed by individuals working in the field of rehabilitation employment services to perform their jobs effectively. Through an on-line survey, ...
Improving the Spelling Skills of Elementary Students with Mild Learning and Behavior Problems: A Comparison Between an Explicit Rule-Based Method and Traditional Method
(2007-08-15)
Students with learning and behavior problems often experience great difficulty in written expression, especially in the area of spelling. Even though students with mild disabilities often have lower achievement levels ...
Knowledge and Practices of Disability Services Providers Who Serve Postsecondary Students with Traumatic Brain Injury
(2015-04-08)
This study gathered information about disability services providers’ knowledge, experiences, and practices in providing accommodations for postsecondary students with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This study surveyed ...
Law Enforcement and Disabilities
(2009-11-18)
To further the body of knowledge which determines efficacy of academy police training
in the area of disabilities, this study examines the content of law enforcement training curricula
for information related to mental ...
Life Stressors and Specialized Programs and Services for Parents with Serious Mental Illness from a Peer Support Specialist Perspective
(2016-04-26)
Parents with a mental illness, especially single mothers, who are caring for their children are particularly vulnerable to social isolation, stress, financial hardship, and lack of resources. Prevention and strengths-based ...
Long-term Effectiveness of the Reading Recovery Early Reading Intervention Program in a Rural School District
(2011-12-05)
There are many programs that specialize in teaching students the necessary strategies for reading. But which ones will have the greatest impact and provide lasting skills to struggling students? The purpose of this study ...
Main Idea Identification with Students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities / Specific Learning Disabilities: A Comparison Between an Explicit and a Basal Instructional Approach
(2009-07-28)
With the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 children with mild intellectual disabilities / specific learning disabilities have increasingly been integrated into most facets of the general education curriculum. ...
Middle School Students' Perceptions of Bullying
(2009-08-03)
The present study is an examination of bullying perceptions by rural middle
school students. Three rural middle schools participated in the study which involved 138
students completing The School Bullying Survey to ...