Browsing College of Education-Theses by Subject "Education"
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Can alternative education teachers meet the needs of students with disabilities?
(1997-08)Current federal, state, and local concerns about violence in and around schools precipitated state mandates for educating students exhibiting violent and/or aggressive behavior in school settings. The passage of Senate ... -
Elementary Science: The neglected subject
(1996-12)The purpose of this study was to investigate reasons why elementary teachers are avoiding science instruction and to identify any differences that might be found between urban and rural districts. Classroom teachers of ... -
Increasing students' retention of science vocabulary using music
(1997-05)This study was to see if there will be an increase in the vocabulary retention of fifth grade students by using music in conjunction with hands-on instruction to reinforce meteorology vocabulary. The subjects for this ... -
Science learning enhancement through the use of children's literature and hands-on instruction
(1997-05)It was postulated that through the use of children's literature, in conjunction with hands-on science instruction would enhance science learning. Children are used to story format and are able to read content in a format ... -
A study of teacher perceptions of effective principal behaviors
(2011-05-30)Because of the interdependence of principals and teachers, how teachers perceive a principal's leadership abilities is valuable and worthy of investigation. Thus, the purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of ... -
The value of music education to school administrators: Quality music programs as avenues for reaching campus goals
(2009-12)The purpose of this study was to determine the role of elementary campus music programs in administrators' attainment of school goals. Standardized test data were used to determine the effect of involvement in a particular ...
