Browsing School of Education (SoE) by Author "Gibson, Kay L."
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Basic computer literacy training to increase comfort levels with computers and improve behaviors of technological integration
Biggs, Brandi L. (2006-05)This study researched the effect of a basic computer course on the comfort level with computers and Internet on 17 Spanish-speaking, non-computer literate adults. It also identified any increase of the participants’ ... -
Classroom activities that motivate gifted high school students: an investigation of student and teacher perceptions
Whepley, Katherine Brosius (Wichita State University, 2012-05)This quantitative study was designed to investigate whether gifted achievers and gifted underachievers differ in their perceptions of the intrinsic motivation of specific classroom activities and if their motivation as ... -
The effects of no child left behind policy on gifted education in the United States, Kansas and a midwestern suburban school
Rolett-Boone, Sherry Kay (Wichita State University, 2010-12)While its intent is commendable, the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) has created a less than desirable learning environment for our nation‟s gifted children. NCLB has mandated all students achieve a level of proficiency ... -
The effects of taking structured movement breaks on the algebra achievement of gifted fifth graders
Brightup, Lisa J. (Wichita State University, 2010-12)Students experiencing mental fatigue while pursuing high levels of achievement may refocus attention, gain cognitive benefits, and increase achievement by taking breaks from class work. In this quantitative study, two types ... -
The effects of the personal success plan by Renzulli Learning on the achievement of seventh grade students with giftedness
Miller, Amy Beigel (Wichita State University, 2011-05)This study tested a method for increasing student achievement in a seventhgrade gifted classroom. Literature on underachievement supports various methods for avoiding underachievement, including developing interests, ... -
The effects of video self modeling on social skills with high school students with autism
Lippoldt, Thea (Wichita State University, 2011-12)Students with autism spectrum disorder face many hardships and struggles in life. Video self-modeling appears to be one educational tool that will help to provide the necessary tools for students to be successful, decreases ... -
How will strategies that are designed to help students learn vocabulary words affect long term memory?
McGehee, Sandra Bumpus (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2006-04-28) -
Integration of technology into the teaching of social studies to 11th grade students in a Midwestern urban high school
Odongo, George Omondi (Wichita State University, 2008-05)This study gathered data on how teachers integrated instructional technology into the teaching of social studies to 11th grade students in a Midwestern urban high school. A questionnaire, interviews and observations were ... -
Special education in Kenya evolution or revolution: comparison with the British system of special education
Oketch, Skeeter A. (Wichita State University, 2009-05)Disability is not inability. A common phrase used so many times. What are we doing to prove this phrase right? The purpose of this thesis was to examine the plight of children with disabilities in Kenya, what systems have ... -
Student driven projects and effects on motivation
Jacoby, Alison; Tasker, Leigh Ann; Koehn, Matthew (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2011-05-04)The purpose of this study is to determine if student choice of projects would increase their motivation and engagement. Prior research has indicated that students will be self-motivated to work hard on a project when it ... -
Study in the use of audiobooks for reading in gifted students
Simkins, John James (Wichita State University, 2009-05)This study explored the question of whether using recorded texts in conjunction with written texts might improve gifted students’ reading comprehension. Participants were thirteen gifted readers from two elementary ... -
What are effective strategies for reducing transition between activities?
Ramirez, Janci (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2011-05-04)The purpose of the study was to create more time for academic learning. The amount of time gained through successful procedures, in two different classrooms, with two different age groups of students reflected in this ...