Browsing Auburn Theses and Dissertations by Department "Education Foundation, Leadership, and Technology"
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Development and Assessment of an Infection Control Workshop in Malawi
(2016-04-26)
The purpose of this research study was to develop and assess the effectiveness of an infection control program taught in Malawi, Africa. The workshops were conducted from June through July 2015. The intent was to evaluate ...
Differences between Dual Enrollment and Traditional Students: A Comparative Analysis
(2016-12-12)
This study focused on the self-directed learning strategies of dual enrollment students. The use of self-directed learning strategies has been increasing throughout industry. The focus of the study was to examine the ...
Differences in Motivation and Cognitive Learning Strategy Use from High School to College and Impact on First-Semester College Grade Point Average
(2011-04-12)
The academic success of a college student is dependent upon many factors, among which
are motivation and learning strategies. A substantial amount of research using these variables has
been done; however, there is a lack ...
Discovering Stereotype Limbo: Exploring the Relationship between Stereotype Threat and the Professional Experiences & Identities of Male K12 Teachers
(2015-12-10)
The number of men teaching in K12 settings is of significant concern. It is even more critical now because the number of men in the field has decreased to a record low of twenty-four percent. It is predicted that the ...
Disparities in the Treatment of African American Males as Compared to Other Races with Emphasis on Educational Attainment
(2009-05-01)
This is study represents a review of the literature along with an analysis of secondary data. The study analyzes and highlights the disparities in the quality of education provided to African American males. High school ...
District Middle Space Leadership in K-12 School Systems: The Experiences of African American Women
(2021-12-05)
This qualitative study examined African American women as novice, veteran, and former district middle space leaders in K-12 school systems. The current research on African American women in district middle space leadership ...
Doin’ It for the Culture: An Exploration of Critical Consciousness and Civic Engagement Within HBCU Core Curriculum
(2021-08-03)
Within the context of higher education, HBCUs are more specifically known, due to their controversial origin, for having mission and vision statements that broadly imply attending this particular institutional type will ...
Educational Leadership Development in USA and Arabian Gulf counties: preparing Successful School leaders
(2022-05-02)
The purpose of this comparative case study is to provide insight into the educational leadership preparation program that is provided at ABC in Arabian Gulf Country and XYZ in the United States to prepare educational ...
Educational Leadership, Sustainability and Independent Schools
(2014-07-24)
Green schools are healthy, high performing schools that address ecological, economic,
and equity concerns. Independent schools are institutions that “consistently aspire to instill in
graduates such qualities as good ...
Educational Leaders’ Perceptions of the Implementation, Benefits, and Barriers to Breakfast in the Classroom
(2018-10-02)
This elicitation study explored principals’ perspectives regarding beliefs and practices related to breakfast consumption and Breakfast in the Classroom implementation within schools in a state in the southeastern United ...
Educational Philosophies and Teaching Styles of Alabama Cooperative Extension System Agents
(2013-07-15)
This study examines the educational philosophies and teaching styles of Extension agents in the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. The Philosophy of Adult Education Inventory (PAEI) designed by Zinn and the Principles ...
The Effect of College Student Athletes' Academic Motivation and Athletic Motivation on Overall College Satisfaction
(2014-11-24)
The purpose of this study was to acquire information about student athletes’ academic motivation, athletic motivation, and overall college satisfaction in relation to gender. The participants included 101 varsity student ...
The Effect of Everyday Informal Learning Activities on Lifelong Learning Mindset and Civic Engagement in U.S. Adults: Towards a Learning Cities Theory of Change
(2022-04-25)
The concept of a learning city has existed since the Faure et al. (1972) report proclaimed that lifelong learning was the path to a global learning society where all humans could achieve their best selves and by extension ...
The Effect of Formal Mentoring Programs on Persistence of College Sophomores
(2018-12-06)
Retention has been an issue in higher education for decades (Freedman, 1956; Noel et al., 1986; Tinto, 1987, 2012). Many attempts have been made to address this issue, with most research focusing on the freshman year. ...
Effective Teaching Characteristics in Vocational Education.
(2016-07-20)
This study explored the students’ and instructors’ perception of effective teaching characteristics as well as investigating the distinction between them as perceived by 137 students and six instructors in a Community ...
The Effective Use of and Support for Instructional Strategies to Improve Literacy in the Middle Grades
(2012-08-02)
The purpose of this quantitative study was twofold. First, the researcher identified researched-based strategies which improve reading comprehension and literacy in adolescent students. Second, the researcher determined ...
The Effectiveness of the Lee vs. Macon Consent Decree of 2003 with African Americans and Special Needs Students in Alabama’s Schools
(2011-08-04)
The idea of an inclusive setting is far from being a new theory in education. Various provisos with a great deal of narrations include integration, least restrictive environment, mainstreaming, deinstitutionalization, ...
The Effects of Physical Therapy Clinical Experiences on Post-Professional Orthopaedic Knowledge
(2020-05-14)
While it is the case that physical therapists who complete an orthopaedic residency program are more likely to pass the orthopaedic specialist examination, it is unclear if these programs provide those students with more ...
The Effects of Positive Behavior Supports on Academic Achievement in Alabama
(2011-08-03)
This dissertation examined the potential effects of Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) on academic achievement in the State of Alabama as measured by the scores of the Alabama Reading and Math Test (ARMT) for fourth graders. ...
Effects of Prior Learning Assessment on Graduation Rates of Adult Students in an Online Degree Program
(2020-07-20)
Technological advances and changes to America’s workforce have created a need for adult workers to upskill their abilities. Many of these adults address this need by pursuing a college degree. While adult learners tend to ...