Browsing CAS Theses and Dissertations by Type "Dissertation"
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An appreciative inquiry case study of technology-oriented pedagogical practices with a high performing Kansas high school
(Wichita State University, 2009-12)The purpose of this study was to conduct an AI qualitative case study that describes how one high performing Kansas high school employs technology-oriented pedagogical practices to positively influence student achievement. ... -
An appreciative inquiry case study: Recognizing the positive core of teachers in a low SES elementary school that met standard of excellence
(Wichita State University, 2008-05)The purpose of my study was to discover the successful teaching practices of teachers in a Standard of Excellence elementary school. My study also identified the necessary ecological conditions for the teachers to sustain ... -
An appreciative inquiry of leadership in a high performing high school
(Wichita State University, 2011-05)This research project involved the members of the leadership team at Hobart High School, a large 5A school in central Kansas. The leadership team was made up of the principal, assistant principals and teacher leaders and ... -
Balancing the scales of wellness: a multidimensional analysis of high school principals' wellness
(Wichita State University, 2018-12)The job of high school principal is demanding and time consuming. Often principals must make sacrifices or compromises with their health, time, social life, and core values in order to meet the needs of all stakeholders ... -
Becoming an online learner: Readiness of college students in embracing online learning
(Wichita State University, 2022-05)This research explored and assessed college students’ online learning readiness (OLR). The overall mean scores for all five dimensions of OLR, the highest and lowest level of students’ OLR, academic self-efficacy (ASE), ... -
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 ... -
Boys’ achievement gap and the ethic of care: a participatory action research study
(Wichita State University, 2012-05)Achievement of boys in school is falling behind girls nationally and internationally. Fewer boys are enrolling in honors and advanced placement classes and fewer of them are going on to college. In fact when compared to ... -
Bridge leadership in school resource management: school business administrator perspectives
(Wichita State University, 2011-05)Understanding technical skills of financial resource management is clearly one of the most important aspects of the school business administrator‟s job. Less clear is their understanding of the collaborative role played ... -
A case study of a pilot one-to-one laptop initiative in a high performing catholic high school
(Wichita State University, 2007-07)Encouraged by technology advocates outside of schools, high schools throughout the country are introducing technology initiatives, such as providing students with laptops with 24-hour access to computers and the internet, ... -
A case study of co-teaching between a regular education teacher and a special education teacher in an elementary school
(Wichita State University, 2008-12)Teacher isolation continues to be a product of a strong school culture belief system that creates a professional challenge for educators attempting inclusive educational practices, particularly co-teaching partnerships ... -
A case study of immigrant Latino parents who use a Newcomer Placement Center in an urban district
(Wichita State University, 2009-12)This qualitative study examined a Newcomer Placement Center as a promising model for effectively meeting the unique needs of immigrant families to connect with schools and other programs and agencies in the community. ... -
A case study of the annexation of schools into an urban / suburban school district: a description of organizational culture
(Wichita State University, 2011-05)This qualitative study examined the perceptions of stakeholders who lived through the annexation of Western Independence and Sugar Creek form the Kansas City Missouri School District into the Independence School District. ... -
A case study of the effects of school culture on a positive discipline program
(Wichita State University, 2012-05)This qualitative case study examined the school culture of an urban elementary school and the implementation of a school-wide positive discipline program. Focus groups, interviews, observations and document review were ... -
A case study of the impact of special education law on the retention of tenured special education teachers
(2007-05)The purpose of this study was to describe the influence of increased legal requirements on current or former Inter local tenured special education teacher attrition or retention by reporting their reasons for staying or ... -
Closing the economic achievement gap: a case study of a successful Kansas secondary school
(2006-05)In spite of efforts at the federal, state, and local levels, the achievement gap has persisted over time. Recent NCLB legislation has brought renewed attention to the achievement gap, forcing schools to address it. Despite ... -
Components of educator motives in relation to teacher turnover rates
(Wichita State University, 2022-12)Teacher turnover is not a new phenomenon. The possibility of educators leaving the profession in recent and future months due to a myriad of preexisting issues brought to a head with the global COVID pandemic, however, may ... -
Counter stories of African American males who attained a doctoral degree at a predominantly white institution
(Wichita State University, 2012-05)This study examined the counter stories of African American Males, ages 36-61, who successfully earned a doctoral degree at a Predominantly White Institution (PWI). Critical inquiry was used to examine the worldviews of ... -
Empowering students to enhance pedagogy: An appreciative inquiry case study of alternative high school students’ high point learning experiences
(Wichita State University, 2008-05)The purpose of this study was to describe how Complete High School Maize (CHSM) students describe their high point learning experiences. The study also described how CHSM students describe their dreams for effective learning. ... -
Enhancing teacher preparation: first-year teacher use of culturally relevant pedagogy
(Wichita State University, 2010-12)While the cultural landscape of society is becoming more diverse, the teaching population continues to remain largely white and female. Teacher preparation programs must prepare future teachers for the diversity with ... -
Experiences of Saudi students attending a U.S. University: A qualitative study
(Wichita State University, 2015-05)The purpose of this study was to gain a detailed understanding of the experiences of Saudi students attending a U.S. university. Acculturation theory was the theoretical framework through which the experiences of the Saudi ...