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Robotic manta ray propelled by servo actuated pectoral fin
(Wichita State University, 2017-12)Manta Ray is natural sample for lift based propelling robotic fishes. Pectoral fins that exhibit flapping motions are crucial for actuation of bio-mimic robotic Rays. In this research, a two-dimensional maneuverable ... -
The writing process of published authors and gifted students: a mixed method study regarding comfort with the writing process
(Wichita State University, 2017-12)The purpose of this research was to determine how the writing process of published authors would be accepted and utilized by gifted students. To increase the field of research regarding gifted students, research was completed ... -
Beyond legalities: an inquiry into the ethical dimension of principals' decision-making for special education
(Wichita State University, 2017-12)Given the evolution of the principal's role and the current accountability system, principals are expected act in primary oversight of programming for student with disabilities. However, such expectations assume principals ... -
Superintendents and legislators: actors in the educational policy process on the Kansas stage
(Wichita State University, 2017-05)In a democratic society, advocating for policy changes is commonplace. School superintendents are expected to be the voice of influence for the students and districts they serve. In Kansas, this expectation is no different. ... -
Perceptions and interactions of American university students with Arab international students
(Wichita State University, 2017-05)The purpose of this study was to understand how American students perceived and interacted with Arabs at a Midwestern university. Social capital theory was the theoretical framework used to understand the nature of ... -
Retention of novice special educators employed by an interlocal
(Wichita State University, 2017-05)Throughout the United States, a framework exists in which special education teachers are employed in a dual organizational structure of special and general education. The composition of this framework is twofold, comprised ... -
Self-efficacy among community college faculty teaching in CTE dual-enrollment programs
(Wichita State University, 2017-05)In 2012, the Kansas Legislature passed Senate Bill 155 that allowed all high school juniors and seniors to enroll in tuition-free postsecondary career and technical education courses (CTE) courses. Community colleges ... -
A study of the effect of a new teacher evaluation policy on the work of the high school principal
(Wichita State University, 2017-05)Public schools are arguably the most diverse and challenging organizations to lead due to the vast number and type of stakeholders as well as the vulnerable clientele within. The continually rising demands of leading ... -
School administrator discipline decision-making for students with emotional behavioral disorders
(Wichita State University, 2017-05)Suspensions and expulsions for students with EBD are growing because many school administrators use this strategy as a quick option to manage student behavior. School district policies and procedures for the discipline ... -
An exploration of family-school partnerships at a university-model school
(Wichita State University, 2017-05)The purpose of this exploratory case study was to investigate the perceptions and experiences of teachers and parents concerning a high-involvement model of parental engagement known as the University-Model School (UMS). ... -
Meaningful literacy: how multimodal literacy engages all learners
(Wichita State University, 2017-05)There is a strong divide between the literacies educators are teaching students in the classroom and the twenty-first century literacy skills students need. While the definition for literacy is constantly changing it ... -
A narrative inquiry of rural, low-income, single mothers’ aspirations for their children
(Wichita State University, 2010-05)This narrative inquiry focused on what four low-SES single mothers had to say about their aspirations for and support systems they have for their children. Discussions with the mothers involved a mix of topics. The four ... -
Post-secondary education and the choice to attend a proprietary school
(Wichita State University, 2016-08)Proprietary schools have been entering the educational market at a rapid pace. These proprietary institutions have been student focused and student centered, enrolling an alarming rate of students. Non-traditional students ... -
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 ... -
The role of self-conscious emotions on inference generation
(Wichita State University, 2015-05)Emotion may play a critical role in a reader's ability to comprehend text. Past research has shown that happy and sad emotions influence processing, which can impact comprehension. More specific emotions, such as self-conscious ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Teacher perceptions of school athletics and the academic experience: A case study of a rural Kansas high school
(Wichita State University, 2015-05)This study investigated perceptions of how a rural school in Kansas maintained a balance in athletic and academic success. Student engagement was the theoretical framework used to examine what and who influenced students ... -
The jewels of the community: African American grandmothers raising their grandchildren-building hope, nurturing dreams and sustaining their legacy
(Wichita State University, 2015-05)According to the United States Census Bureau (2010) increasing numbers of children in the U. S. are living with their grandparents, whom are responsible for their grandchildren's care and upbringing. Although this phenomenon ... -
Undocumented Latino students' experiences with higher education in the United States: A narrative inquiry
(Wichita State University, 2015-05)This Narrative Inquiry depicts the experiences and perceptions of undocumented Latino students/graduates within Kansas. Through the lens of Latino Critical Theory, counterstories pushed back against the dominant narrative ...
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