Browsing EL Theses and Dissertations by Title
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A study of the aspirations of the Goessel Unified School District, USD 411 (Kansas)
(2005-05)The purpose of this study was to identify, describe, and examine the aspirations of Goessel stakeholders for USD 411 and their community using an appreciative inquiry research perspective and the theoretical frameworks of ... -
Successful professional development model components in two high achieving Missouri school districts
(2007-05)A mixed-method research design was used to identify the components of professional development in two high achieving, high poverty K-12 Missouri public school districts, that most contributed to improved student achievement. ... -
Understanding how highly involved minority parents sustain their involvement in their child's education
(2007-05)The purpose of my research study was to describe minority parents’ perceptions of how they overcame challenges, sustained involvement, and remained highly involved in their child’s education. Participants’ perceptions were ... -
Using appreciative inquiry to describe and create teacher peak experiences: a case study of elementary school teachers
(2007-05)The purpose of this study was to describe the peak experiences of teachers while teaching and the necessary ecological conditions for them to enter into a peak experience state. Due to limited research on the study of peak ... -
Wellness of Kansas principals: self-perception
(2005-05)This quantitative study examined the perceived wellness of Kansas K-12 public school building principals. Increased expectations at national, state, and local levels such as No Child Left Behind, budget cuts primarily due ...