Browsing by Author "Dunn, Caroline"

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Academic Success of Transfer Students and Native Students in Southeast Alabama

Sessions, Keith (2007-05-15)

The purpose of the study was to identify variables associated with the baccalaureate graduation status and number of terms enrolled for transfer students who have completed a portion (at least 30 semester hours) of their ...

Administrator Job Satisfaction in Higher Education

Howard Baldwin, Tonia (2009-12-15)

The purpose of the study was to investigate the job satisfaction of men and women administrators in higher education in four-year public institutions in Alabama. In addition, the study examined whether there was a ...

Disability Documentation Criteria for Students with Learning Disabilities in Higher Education

Shipp, Allison (2008-08-15)

Students with disabilities are one of the most unemployed and underemployed groups in America today. Postsecondary education is becoming increasingly more important in the workforce. More and more careers are requiring at ...

Early Childhood Preservice Training and Perceived Teacher Efficacy Beliefs Concerning the Inclusion of Young Children with Disabilities

Walls, Shelley (2007-12-15)

The purpose of the study was to identify relationships among type of early childhood teacher training programs and levels of perceived efficacy beliefs concerning the inclusion of young children with disabilities. Preservice ...

The Effects of the Concrete-Representational-Abstract-Integration Sequence to Teach Students with Disabilities Binomial Multiplication and Quadratic Transformations into Factored Form

Moore, Alexcia (2020-05-15)

Algebra is the foundational mathematics course that students take as they begin their high school career and is often difficult for the average learner. In order for students with disabilities and those with mathematics ...

Employment Preparation for High School Students with Significant Intellectual Disabilities

Moon, Jennifer (2013-12-04)

Only eight percent of people with significant intellectual disabilities are employed, as compared to 81% of people without disabilities (Harris & Associates, 2000). A predictor of successful employment for students with ...

The Evaluation of Student Perceptions of Articulation and CTE Classes on Students with and without Special Needs

Robinson, Jane (2007-08-15)

The ultimate test of schools is the success achieved by graduates. Research has documented that young adults with disabilities are often unemployed, underemployed, isolated, and in trouble with the criminal justice system ...

An Evaluation of the Steps Secondary Special Education Teachers Practice Prior to Implementing Community-Based Vocational Instruction

Schiffer, Betty (2017-07-25)

Employment is an important factor in meeting fundamental needs of life (e.g., food, shelter, and clothing) and can increase opportunities for socialization with peers (Pickens & Dymond, 2015). Despite the benefits of ...

An Examination of Secondary Special Education Teachers’ Self-Reported Efficacy and Performance through the Use of Case Study Methodology

Taylor, Stephanie (2012-12-04)

Preparing students with disabilities for positive postschool outcomes is one of the most difficult responsibilities a secondary special education teacher can have. It is necessary that secondary level special education ...

An Examination of Social Skills Training on Transition-related Social Skills of Students with Disabilities

Harris, Cincrystal (2013-11-08)

Many students with disabilities lack the skills needed to transition into society as successful, independent adults (Test, Aspel, & Everson, 2006). Emphasis has been placed on transition preparation. Several skills deficits ...

An Examination of Teachers’ and Students with Disabilities’ Perspectives and the Efficacy of Co-Teaching

Hang, Qi (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 ...

Examining Process-Driven Math: A User Centered Design and Universal Design for Learning Perspective

Gulley, Ann (2021-04-16)

Many students with disabilities who are capable of learning math find limited success because the tools they are using to access mathematical content are not well aligned with their range of abilities. Process-Driven Math ...

Examining the Effects of Teaching Self-Determination Skills to High School Youth with Disabilities

Zito, Stephanie (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 Exploratory Factor Analysis Of The Human Behavior Rating Scale

Woods, Suzanne (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 ...

Head Start Teacher Training: Impact on Inclusive Practices and Attitudes

Williamson, Catherliene (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 ...

Improving the Spelling Skills of Elementary Students with Mild Learning and Behavior Problems: A Comparison Between an Explicit Rule-Based Method and Traditional Method

Simmons, Kate (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 ...

Multicultural Counseling Competency of Counselors in Turkey

Koc, Nizamettin (2015-08-12)

The purpose of this study was to measure the multicultural counseling competency of counselors in Turkey. The multicultural counseling competency of Turkish counselors studied based on whether participants have or have not ...

Music Therapy as a Behavior Modification for Students with Severe Behavior

Parker, Forrest (2019-03-07)

Current research shows the effects of music are varied. Research also suggests that music therapy for students with disabilities is varied. This study investigated the effects of the music therapy technique of listening ...

Parent Involvement in Transition Planning for Students with Learning Disabilities

Bailey, Shelley Henthorne (2009-12-14)

Post-secondary education is a path that many individuals take after high school. For students with learning disabilities, post-secondary education is an attainable goal regardless of the academic difficulties they may face. ...

Perceptions of Georgia School-Based Agricultural Education Teachers Regarding the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in the Agriculture Classroom and Supervised Agricultural Experience

Smith, Devin (2023-09-26) ETD File Embargoed

The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived level of importance of and competence of Georgia’s SBAE teachers when working with Students with Disabilities in the classroom and Supervised Agricultural Experiences ...