Browsing by Author "Wang, Chih-hsuan"

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Alabama Districts and COVID-19: Exploring the Impact of Pandemic-Related Disruptions on K-12 Student Achievement

Moore, Teanna (2024-04-30)

The COVID-19 pandemic presented several challenges to U.S. public school districts, particularly those characterized as low-income or high-poverty, that negatively impacted academic achievement in English Language Arts ...

Alabama Funeral Service Licensee’s Perspectives of Funeral Service Education in Alabama as Related to Preparation for Professional Practice

Ennis, Jzyk S. (2015-11-17)

The primary purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions that Alabama funeral service licensees had towards their academic preparation for entry-level funeral service careers in a professional field that was changing. ...

Athletic Administrator, Academic Advisor, and Mentor Perceptions of Student Athlete Success

Romine, Kasey Saucer (2020-05-08)

Student athlete support services play a vital role in student athlete success at university athletic departments across the country. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) requires that Division-I (D-I) ...

Aural Skills Pedagogy in the Wind Band: A Survey of Secondary and Collegiate Wind Band Conductors’ Perceptions and Strategies

McNeil, Brady (2021-03-24)

The purpose of this study was to explore (a) perceptions of collegiate and high school wind band conductors surrounding aural-based learning in the rehearsal, (b) current trends in pedagogical strategies used to strengthen ...

Computer Science Implementations: A Study of Perceptions and Professional Development Needs

Busbin, Melissa (2023-08-01) ETD File Embargoed

The goal of this research was to identify the perceived needs of teachers, evaluate the overall climate of the Computer Science classroom, and address strengths and weaknesses in support for Computer Science teachers. The ...

Developing Successful Conductors: A Survey of Feedback Methods for Undergraduate Instrumental Conducting Courses

Webb, LaToya (2020-07-30)

Few studies have explored feedback methods in undergraduate instrumental conducting courses. The purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate the various methods of verbal (spoken/written) and nonverbal feedback ...

Development of the STEM Attitudes of Educators Tool: A Measurement Tool to Assess the STEM Self-efficacy and Motivation of Afterschool Educators

Bales, Shannon (2019-04-16)

The purpose of this study was to understand how a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) professional development workshop improved teachers’ self-efficacy and motivation to implement STEM in their afterschool ...

Differences between Dual Enrollment and Traditional Students: A Comparative Analysis

Stockton, James (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 ...

The Effects of Physical Therapy Clinical Experiences on Post-Professional Orthopaedic Knowledge

Houser, Jeremy (2020-05-14) ETD File Embargoed

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 ...

Elementary Teacher Beliefs of Mathematics Discourse During Whole Class Discussions

Walls, Jana (2021-11-15)

The art of teaching and learning mathematics is rooted in the discourse that takes place between the teacher and students and among students. This discourse creates understanding, recognition of confusion, and corrections ...

An Examination of Self-Directed Learning and Learning Styles among Army Noncommissioned Officers

Harris-Truitt, Nicqolle (2021-12-06) ETD File Embargoed

Organizations need well trained and educated staff who regularly take the initiative to assess their learning needs, plan and follow through with enhancing their skills. The purpose of this study was to explore learning ...

An Examination of the Relationship between Cognitive Learning Style Preference and Nonverbal Immediacy Behaviors in Undergraduate Students

Teel, Jane (2011-07-18)

Identification of learning styles is a major consideration in classroom instruction. With the identification of students’ learning styles comes the potential to increase academic achievement through the focus on how students ...

An Examination of the Student Engagement and Deep Learning Experiences of High-Profile Student-Athletes, Low-Profile Student-Athletes, and the General Student Population

Lee, Adrienne (2015-12-10)

Within the landscape of collegiate athletics, the personal development and engaging experiences of student-athletes, particularly those in high-profile sports, have often come into question. This study examined National ...

Examining the Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Job Satisfaction among Elementary Education Educators

Granger, Kasandra (2015-11-17)

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence and teacher job satisfaction for teachers within elementary schools in southeast Alabama. Individuals involved in educational policy ...

An Exploration of Elementary Preservice Teachers’ Science Teaching Self-Efficacy Beliefs and Noticing of Students’ Scientific Thinking

Dailey, Brandi (2024-06-26) ETD File Embargoed

The ability to notice students' thinking is essential for effective science instruction, and science teaching self-efficacy influences teaching effectiveness. This mixed-methods study explored elementary preservice teachers’ ...

An Exploratory Study of Home Interior Design Features to Support Maternal Mental Health and Well-Being in the Postpartum Period

Martin, Kelly (2023-04-18) ETD File Embargoed

The national maternal mortality crisis in the United States is a problem of urgent importance marked by clear disparities when examining death rates based upon race, ethnicity, and region of the country. Upon reviewing the ...

Exploring English Language Learners’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs, Language Learning Strategies and Goal Orientation

Shi, Hong (2016-05-05)

The purpose of this study was to examine self-efficacy beliefs, learning strategy, and goal orientation of college-level English Language Learners (ELLs) enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL) program. This study ...

Exploring the Relationship between Metacognitive Awareness and Learning Approaches among Direct-pathway and Adult Graduate Students

Shi, Yuewei (2024-04-29) ETD File Embargoed

This study explored the relationship between metacognitive awareness and learning approaches by focusing on direct-pathway and adult graduate students (adult learners). Differences between metacognitive awareness and ...

The Face Value of Femininity- An Assessment of the Perceptions of Femininity in the Workplace

Ballouk, Amanda (2019-12-02)

The perception of femininity in the workplace has traditionally been viewed negatively by the general public. While many perceive femininity in the workplace as being unprofessional, changing generational values suggest a ...

High School Counselors' Perceptions of Career and Technical Education

Coleman, Margaret Marie Nunnery (2018-07-12)

This study sought to determine if a relationship exists among high school counselors’ specific demographics, the educational experiences (i.e., professional development, training, and other coursework) of public high school ...