• Promoting social-emotional development for peacebuilding among preschoolers in Pakistan: a quasi-experimental study 

  Zainulabdin, Seema (2020-12-19)

  This study evaluated the effectiveness of professional development of Pre-K teachers for social-emotional learning (SEL) against routine practices, and to assess the association between classroom environment and behavioral ...
• A case study of two successful piano educators: their attitudes toward piano education programs concerning curriculum development and field work experiences, and the implications in their studios 

  Tong, Malissa (2020-12-19)

  This dissertation explores the philosophies of two piano teachers regarding their attitudes toward curriculum development and field work experiences. The difference between observation requirements in music education ...
• Adult learning as a Dungeon Master 

  Starr, Paul (2020-12-19)

  As Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop roleplay games grow in popularity, it is reasonable to assume more adults will engage in the hobby. Central to the playing of these games is the role of Dungeon Master (DM). ...
• Awareness and perceptions of the AACC competencies for community college leaders: a statewide system's perspective 

  Slocum, Michael (2020-12-19)

  It has been 15 years since the initial publication of the American Association of Community Colleges’ competencies for community college leaders (AACC, 2005), which outlined six competencies community college leaders ...
• An analysis of the effects of an autonomy supportive teaching environment on adult alternative education students who have experienced trauma and their confidence in graduating from high school 

  Scott Tolliver, Camille (2020-12-19)

  Alternative education teachers (AETs) have the unique challenge of educating alternative education students who often have experienced suspensions, expulsions, extensive truancy issues, pregnancy, poor behavioral conduct, ...
• Adult learning at a private liberal arts university in Indiana: a case study 

  Moran, Stephanie (2020-12-19)

  This research study examined specialized adult programs at a small private liberal arts university in Indiana with approximately 4,100 undergraduate students. The case study reviewed offerings, underpinnings, and decision ...
• Dear diary: the relationship between media literacy and mentoring 

  Martin, Samantha (2020-12-19)

  The purpose of this study was to discover how adults navigate mass media in their information seeking and learn their current level of media literacy. I explored their perceptions of the relationship between media literacy ...
• A performance guide to selected piano solo works of Lisan Wang 

  He, Tao (2020-12-19)

  The purpose of this dissertation is to introduce and discuss the complete published piano works from the collection Lisan Wang Selected Works for the Piano, and create a performance guide of Lisan Wang’s complete published ...
• Mental illness stigma and children: the impact of a brief mental health education program 

  Hess, Corie (2020-12-19)

  Two hundred and thirty-six students in grades four through eight participated in a study to explore changes in attitudes toward peers with mental illness and knowledge about mental illness following a brief mental health ...
• Identifying and overcoming perceived barriers to family engagement n early childhood education 

  Haisley, Sarah (2020-12-19)

  Early Childhood Education. As defined by Early Childhood Education Report 2014, Early childhood education (ECE) refers to programs for young children based on an explicit curriculum delivered by qualified staff and ...
• Credit recovery and high school student success: an analysis of student perception of their credit recovery experience in two urban Indiana high school credit recovery programs 

  Durr, Kelly (2020-12-19)

  This study investigated student perceptions of their experiences in high school credit recovery programs. Students enrolled in credit recovery programs in two Indiana high schools completed surveys about their perception ...
• The effectiveness of literacy professional development provided to a high school faculty 

  Davis, Eric (2020-12-19)

  This study evaluated the effectiveness of the professional development (PD) provided to a high school faculty on literacy strategies. Student achievement data of 9th and 10th graders collected before the literacy ...
• Indiana public school superintendent sensemaking of e-learning 

  Cripe, Chad (2020-12-19)

  This study examined the rationale Indiana public school superintendents have used in making the decision to implement an e-learning day program for their districts to make up for lost instructional time when school is ...
• A pedagogical analysis of the Estudos Bem-Humorados Para Trompete Solo by Fernando Morais 

  Cavalcante da Silva, Gilmar (2020-12-19)

  Estudos Bem-Humorados Para Trompete Solo is the first collection of advanced level Brazilian trumpet etudes based on Brazilian popular music. This research is intended to serve as a performance and pedagogical guide for ...
• A phenomenological study of the experiences of African American males throughout their career progression to the community college presidency 

  Cathcart, Chris (2020-12-19)

  Since their early days, community colleges have maintained a pivotal role as a provider of education to the diverse populations they serve. Over the years, these institutions of higher learning have been tasked with ...
• Meanings made, attachment, perceived closeness and complicated grief in military service members 

  Carr, Francis (2020-12-19)

  Most people deal with a death loss without needing clinical help. However, researchers agree that for about 10-12% of individuals who experience a death loss, grief symptoms become chronic, and more severe. Chronic, ...
• Teacher conceptions of education reform: a participatory action research and photovoice study 

  Boltz, Phil (2020-12-19)

  American education reform over the last 20 years has been evaluated with a key emphasis on instructional outcomes measured via assessment of student performance with an eye toward “accountability.” This study approaches ...
• Peer mediated instruction through integrated play groups among preschoolers with autism: teachers' perceptions of the impact 

  Alsharif, Sarah (2020-12-19)

  Teachers play an essential role in providing appropriate classroom interventions for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is necessary to discover teachers’ perceptions about these interventions for ...
• Teacher's perceptions of implementing evidence based interventions for preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder 

  Ain, Ganiah (2020-12-19)

  Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that leads to critical behavioral, communication, and social difficulties. U.S. legislation requires educators to implement evidence based interventions (EBIs) ...
• A working relationship : teachers and paraprofessionals building collaboration in shared spaces. 

  James, Brandy D. (2020-07-18)

  There is a lack of documented evidence related to the relationships existing between paraeducators and teachers working in early childhood special education (ECSE) classrooms. The study aims to fill a conceptual gap in ...

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