Browsing by Author "Cordie, Leslie"

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Motivation, Stress, and Satisfaction of Graduate Students: A Comparative Study of Student Parents and Non-Parents

Yoo, Hyeon Jean (2021-07-29)

This study investigated the motivational orientation, perceived stress, and general satisfaction of student parents (i.e., students who have dependent children) and non-parents (i.e., students who do not have dependent ...

Online self-directed learning readiness and learning outcome in online statistics learning environment: The mediating roles of self-efficacy to learn statistics and 2x2 Achievement goal orientations

Lee, Sangah (2023-07-11)

This study investigated the understanding of the effects of online self-directed learning readiness (OSDLR) on academic achievement. and course satisfaction for online learning statistics through the mediating variables ...

Online vs. Traditional Classroom: An Examination of Public Speaking Anxiety in Community College Students

Shaquille, Marsh (2017-12-07)

Most people admit to having some degree of public speaking anxiety (Hickerson, 1998). This study examined the public speaking anxiety levels of students enrolled in an online and traditional public speaking course. This ...

Perceptions of Social Support for Healthy Eating and Physical Activity among Low-Income Adults in Rural Alabama

Hargrove Eaves, Doris (2021-08-09)

Social cognitive and social support theories suggest that psychosocial factors such as social support from friends and family can influence health behaviors (Heaney & Israel, 2008; McAlister, Perry, & Parcel, 2008). ...

Perceptions of Soft Skill Development in Secondary Agricultural Education Programs by Agricultural Teachers

Free, Daniel (2017-09-12)

The research embodying this study replicates the study performed by Mitchell (2008), which explored the essential successes of soft skills in the twenty-first century workforce as perceived by Alabama business/marketing ...

Problem-Solving Styles in the Southeast Construction Industry

Farrow, Charles Benjamin (2016-11-02)

The construction industry has undergone significant changes in recent decades: new project delivery methods, cyber-trek projects, increased complexity of buildings and systems, increased prefabrication, advancing technology ...

Regional Sociopolitical Values and Postsecondary Opportunities for Undocumented Students

Rowe, Curtis (2021-11-29)

The United States is home to 45 million foreign-born inhabitants, including naturalized citizens, resident aliens, visa holders, and undocumented immigrants with and without DACA authorization (U.S. Census Bureau, 2019). ...

The Relationship Between Teacher Burnout and Principal Leadership Style

Pritchett, KeLeigh (2024-05-01)

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between principal leadership style and perceived teacher motivation and burnout in a specific region of Alabama in various elementary, middle, and high schools. In ...

The Relationship of Internal Academic Measures of Success and Graduation Rates

Chrabaszcz, Jessica (2014-03-31)

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has continued to implement metrics to determine the number of student-athletes who are academically eligible to compete within their sport and ultimately earn a degree. ...

Selected Factors in High Schools that Affect Employment Status

Cook, Fabian (2019-11-04)

This study examined the anticipated impact of workforce education efforts and the use of career pathways for young adults during secondary and postsecondary years of education and into the workforce for all socioeconomic ...

Students’ Satisfaction with Interactions in Online Courses at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

Gilbert, Sherrie (2020-07-20)

Student satisfaction is an important factor when analyzing online courses. Research has shown that student interactions in online courses are linked to overall satisfaction and success in their courses. However, student ...

Teaching Style Preferences of Nutrition Education Assistants for Cooperative Extension Systems in the Southern Region

Austin, Metara (2015-12-10)

Extension provides non-formal education and learning activities to people throughout the country. The largest non-formal adult education organization in the world, Cooperative Extension takes knowledge gained through ...

Training Needs of a Regional Extension Agent

Weldon, Tyler (2020-11-12)

Based on the research by Reid in 1997, the needs of the County Extension Agents in the agriculture/natural resources/forestry, family consumer sciences, and youth programs were addressed. The Alabama Cooperative Extension ...