Browsing Intervention Services and Leadership in Education (ISLE) by Type "Thesis"
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A comparison of the motivational patterns among Hispanic and European-Americans
(Wichita State University, 2013-07)This study explored the relationship between motivation and ethnicity in upper elementary aged students, specifically comparing Hispanic to European-American participants. The purpose was to determine whether there was a ... -
Adapting ways of knowing dependent on context
(Wichita State University, 2010-12)This study is a further investigation of epistemological beliefs, specifically ways of knowing, and whether people will adapt these beliefs dependent upon social context (i.e. in-group or out-group). In addition, this ... -
Assessing educators' perceptions of ethicalness of various assessment practices
(Wichita State University, 2013-12)Research evidence appears to point to a lack of consensus among teachers of varying age and experience on what behaviors may or may not be considered ethical when dealing with student assessment. This study was an attempt ... -
Assessing the validity and reliability of a Piagetian-based paper pencil test
(Wichita State University, 2006-05)Piaget hypothesized that we understand the world through the use of cognitive frameworks. The strengths and limitations of these cognitive frameworks (or levels) both help and hinder the learning process. Comprehending ... -
Child care choices: Factors that predict a match in mothers' child care preferences
(Wichita State University, 2009-05)There were several issues investigated in the present study: (a) what factors are most important to mothers in choosing child care; (b) the relationship between marital status, income, education, prior child-care seeking ... -
Communication styles and open mindedness to diversity
(Wichita State University, 2014-07)This study investigates the relationship between ways of knowing and open mindedness to diversity utilizing an open-ended, qualitative process. The purpose of the study was to determine if there is a relationship between ... -
Consistency of measurement for FITNESSGRAM skinfold and trunk lift assessments
(Wichita State University, 2015-07)FITNESSGRAM is a widely used fitness assessment for students in grades K-12. Although it is widely used and accepted, prior research indicates that two of the test items may have lower reliabilities than desired. In this ... -
Council for accreditation of counseling and related educational programs: Preparation and performance match
(Wichita State University, 2015-05)This study explored whether school counselors who attended a Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited program varied from those who did not attend a CACREP accredited ... -
Do epistemological beliefs and ways of knowing predict reactions to a child with Asperger Syndrome?
(Wichita State University, 2010-12)This study explored the relationship between epistemological beliefs, ways of knowing, parenting styles, and how one reacts to a child with Asperger Syndrome acting out in public. The purpose was to determine whether or ... -
Early childhood education: It's long-term impact on social competence
(Wichita State University, 2009-12)A majority of support for early childhood interventions comes from the strong evidence of the positive impact of rigorous evaluations of three comprehensive programs: the Abecedarian project, High Scope Perry Preschool, ... -
The effects of family structure and parenting style on school disciplinary incidents of high school seniors
(Wichita State University, 2006-05)Parents’ relationships with their adolescents certainly have an impact on their adolescents’ behavior at school. Two factors in these relationships include (a) Parenting styles, a construct that measures the level of ... -
Efficacy of a financial literacy program among college students
(Wichita State University, 2015-05)The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of a financial education program, MyCollegeMoneyPlan.org, in enhancing student financial competency and well-being. One hundred and eighty-one students in an introductory ... -
Epistemological beliefs: differences among educators
(Wichita State University, 2009-07)Epistemological beliefs are personal beliefs about learning and knowledge. Epistemological beliefs have been found to have important implications for learning, for example epistemological beliefs have been found to predict ... -
An evaluability assessment of psychological services provided by a small rural Kansas school district
(Wichita State University, 2009-12)The present study was conducted in the form of an evaluability assessment to help a small rural Kansas school district make the most of available resources and to improve psychological services provided based on input ... -
Examining epistemological beliefs, academic self-efficacy, and calibration of comprehension
(2006-12)This study explored the relationship of epistemological beliefs, academic self-efficacy, and passage comprehension. Seventy-five community college students were asked to complete a series of in-class questionnaires, these ... -
Examining Native American epistemological beliefs
(Wichita State University, 2012-05)The purpose of this study is to examine the epistemological beliefs of Native Americans in order to gain a better understanding of their beliefs about the nature of knowledge and learning. Fifteen adults were interviewed ... -
Examining the psychometric properties of self-report measures of bullying: Reliability of the peer relations questionnaire
(Wichita State University, 2008-05)Self-report measures of bullying have recently been under scrutiny due to limited evidence of their psychometric properties. Nevertheless, they continue to be the main tool for estimating prevalence of bullying behavior ... -
The impact of teachers’ attitudes and perceptions on the under representation of African American students in gifted education programs
(Wichita State University, 2010-05)This research studied the potential impact of teachers’ attitudes and perceptions on the under representation of African American students in gifted education programs. The study was conducted in an urban, Midwest school ... -
Linking epistemological beliefs to cognitive development and academic performance
(2005-12)The purpose of this study was twofold: (a) to determine if there is a relationship between middle school students’ epistemological beliefs and Piagetian stages of cognitive development and (b) if there is a relationship ... -
Psychosocial differences between left-handed and right-handed children
(2006-12)Historically left-handed people have had to cope with disparaging nicknames, sayings and misunderstanding about being left-handed. The age of hand dominance has been debated for decades with the consensus maintaining ...