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Doctoral Dissertations

Submissions from 2015 2015

Edmodo: A Collective Case Study of English as the Second Language (ESL) of Latino/Latina Students, Michael Taylor

Black Student Self-Efficacy and the Achievement Gap: A Heterogeneous Grouping Case Study, John Anthony Thompson

Non-Science Co/Prerequisite Course Grades as Predictors of Associate Degree Nursing Program Completion and First-Attempt Nclex-Rn Performance, Joey Trader

A Qualitative Grounded Theory Study in Understanding the Teacher/Student Relationship in the College English Freshman Composition Classroom, Jean Tweedy

Adoption of eReaders by Senior Adults: A Phenomenological Study, Dale Tysor

Validation of the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Using an Expert Review Panel, Jennifer Usry

The Effects of Preparedness on Career and Technical Education Student’s Program Performance and Vocational Attainment, Walter Warren

Teachers' Perspectives of Instructional Coaches' Impact on Student Achievement in Middle School, Tullie Westmoreland

A Grounded Theory Study Exploring the Technology Decisions Mothers Make for Their Preschool Age Children in the Home Environment, Carolyn Wicks

A Grounded Theory Study Exploring the Technology Decisions Mothers Make for Their Preschool Age Children in the Home Environment, Carolyn Jeanne-Marie Wicks

A Case Study of the Experiences of Students with Disabilities Who Did Not Complete High School, Richard Wieringo

A Case Study of the Experiences of Students with Disabilities Who Did Not Complete High School, Richard Wieringo

Living For Eternity: A Predictive Analysis of Manifestations of Biblical Worldview of University Freshmen, Sharon Edge Wilkie

How Science Teachers Balance Religion and Evolution in the Science Classroom: A Case Study of Science Classes in A Florida Public School District, Pierre Willems

The Relationship between Religiousness and Bullying Among Parochial High School Students in the Southeast, Matthew Adam Willis

The Effect of Thinking Maps® on the Reading Achievement of Middle School Students: An Ex Post Facto Causal Comparative Study, Karen Ogden Woodford

The Impact of E-Readers on the Domains of Reading Comprehension in High School Students, Erika Zeidler

A Case Study Examining the Restorative Justice Practices Implemented in Three California High Schools, Michael K. Zulfa

Submissions from 2014 2014

The Leadership Practices of Non-Traditional Students Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree: A Predictive Study, Michael Ammons

An Investigation of the Variables That Predict Teacher E-Learning Acceptance, Juliette Attis

Solution-Oriented Teacher Understanding of School Accountability and How It Influences Perceived Self-Efficacy: A Case Study, Yolonda Bankston

A Phenomenological Study of Inclusive Environments from the Perspective of Rural Middle School General Education Teachers of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, James Barr

Understanding the Times: A Causal/Comparative Study of the Effectiveness of a Christian Worldview Curriculum in Helping Students Develop a Christian Worldview, Donald Barrows

Novice, Rural New York State Teacher Perceptions of Their Classroom Management and How These Perceptions Affect Their Job Satisfaction and Retention, Shawn Bielicki

The relationship between education, self-efficacy, and aggregate physical fitness in children, Richard Bomgardner

Perceived Effects of North Carolina's Response to Intervention Process on School Counselor's Professional Duties and Responsiblities: A Correlational Study, Katina Bookard

Frequent Father Miles: A Phenomenological Study of Divorced Fathers' Perceived Roles in their Child's Education, Rebecca Bowman

Understanding Georgia's National Board Certified Teachers: A Phenomenological Approach to a Teacher's Perspective, Kimberly Brantley

Comparing the Perceptions of Inclusion between General Education and Special Education Teachers, Debra Bruster

Working Towards School Goals at Lion Elementary: A Phenomenological Study, Benjamin Butcher

The Effects of a Technology-Driven Science Application on Postsecondary Chemistry Student Achievement and Self-Efficacy, Darrell Byrum

Correlation Study: The Effect of Student-Teacher Rapport on High School Student Performance Rate, Robyn Clark

Differences in Math Achievement: Utilizing Supplemental Computer-Based Instruction and Traditional Instruction, Todd Clark

Impact of a Discipline Model on Teacher Efficacy and Burnout: Perspectives for Elementary Teachers in Michigan, Lori Cooper

A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Developmental Math Students' Experiences and Perceptions, Megan Cordes

The Relationship Between Servant Leadership and Student Achievement in Southwest Virginia Schools, Christopher Crabtree

Instruction Type: Effects on Pitch Accuracy in Female Collegiate Declared Voice Majors, Betty Damon

Effects of Information Delivery Type on Reading Comprehension and Reading Enjoyment Level in Male Seventh-Grade Disinterested Readers, Douglas Damon

Role Ambiguity in an Era of Accountability: A Collective Case Study of the Texas School Board President Experience, Kerri Daugbjerg

Educators' Perspectives on Having Been Cyber Harassed: A Phenomenological Study, Paula Davenport

Grade Retention Rates: Impact of Standards-Based Grading as Compared to a Traditional Grading System in 3rd and 5th Grades, Mishea Dean

International Undergraduate English Language Learners' Perception of Language and Academic Acquisition through Online Learning: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, Olga DeJesus

A Phenomenological Investigation of Instructional Practices of General Education Teachers for English Language Learners, Cynthia DeLozier

The Lived Experience of Fatherlessness in Male Adolescents: The Student Perspective, Cory Dickerson

Stakeholder Perceptions of the Special Education Referral Process for Black Males Based on ACE: Administration, Culture and Environment, Malik Douglas

Middle School Teachers' Read-Aloud Practices in the Classroom: A Phenomenological Study, Christina Durham

The Difference in ACT College Readiness Benchmarks between AVID and Non-AVID Students, Stephany Eley

Development of an Instrument to Measure the Attitudes of Christian School Leaders Towards Factors that may Influence their Decisions to Implement Special Education Programs, Julia Elliott

Single Gender Language Arts Classes and the Impact on Achievement of Males, Brock English

A Case Study of the Characteristics of a Lead Administrator of a Full-Time Faith-Based Virtual School, Todd English

Exploring the School Bus as an Environment for Bullying: A Phenomenological Study, Natalie Evans

Mathematics Achievement with Digital Game-Based Learning in High School Algebra 1 Classes, Terri Ferguson

Working on the Work Framework for Engagement: Impacting Students' Perceived Learning, Attitudes toward School, and Achievement, Michael Forehand

The Perceived Importance and Impact of Instructor Actions in Online Graduate, Education Students' Satisfaction, Rochelle Franklin

Teaching Excellence: A Qualitative Case Study of Multiple Stakeholder Perspectives, Nicole Frederick

Factors That Predict Time to In-Field Employment of Associate Degree Graduates: A Study of One College in the Technical College System of Georgia, Karon Futch

The Relationship between Body Mass Index, Fitness, Self-Efficacy and their Prediction on Criterion Referenced Competency Test Scores for Eighth Grade Students, Julie Hale

Articulation Agreements: Academic Success, Persistence and Graduation from Online and Face-To-Face Degree Completion Programs, Darnette Hall

Investigation of Differences in STAR Reading Scores for Second- and Third-Grade Students Who Received Differentiated Reading Instruction, Elizabeth Hearn

Cell Phone Cyberbullying's Impact on Victims' Attendance, Academics, and Social and Personal Life in School: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Nathan Heltzel

Teaching With Tables: A Case Study Investigating Affective and Psychomotor Responses in High School Students and Teachers, Johanna Herndon

Elementary Christian School Teachers Utilizing Biblical Concepts in Classroom Management, Christy Hill

Examining Adjunct Instructor Characteristics, Perceived Fit, and Teaching Modality to Determine if they Predict Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction at a Mid-Western Career College, Randy Hill

Educators' Perceptions Regarding Common Core State Standards and Professional Development, Christine Hipsher

The Effectiveness of Independent Reading and Self-Selected Texts on Adolescent Reading Comprehension: A Quantitative Study, Sarah Horne

An Evaluation of the Penn Resiliency Program for Disruptive Preadolescents in an Elementary School Setting, Mildred Howard

Development of an Instrument to Measure Student Attitudes toward Science Fairs, Claudia Huddleston

A Phenomenological Study of Urban Middle School Counselors and Directors of Guidance and Counseling: Collaborating to Understand Counselor Stress and Prevent Burnout, Janice Hurt

Exploring the Relationship Between Academic, Demographic, and Sport Related Variables on Aggression: An Examination of Male Student-Athletes Enrolled in Texas High Schools, Jeffrey Hutchinson

The Effect of Student Conduct Practices on Student Development in Christian Higher Education, Mark Hyde

Leadership Qualities Necessary for Educational Leaders to Become Effective Turnaround Principals: A Grounded Theory Study, Sherri Irish

Understanding Teacher Perceptions of Bullying and Effectiveness of an Anti-Bullying Policy: A Case Study of Suburban High School Teachers in the Southwestern U.S., James Isom

A Grounded Theory Study of the Experiences of Early Childhood Educators Implementing Action Research as a Professional Development Method, Donna James

The Success of Character Education in Relation to Religion in a Public School District, Joseph Johnson

Student Engagement and Academic Achievement in Technology Enhanced and Traditional Classroom Environments, Tomeko Johnson-Smith

Using Beginning-of-Year Diagnostic Reading Measures to Predict Third Grade Comprehension Scores in Virginia, Todd Johnson

A Multiple Case Study Investigating the Influence of Homeschool Parents' Perceptions of Success on the Learning Environment, William Johnson

A Grounded Theory Study on the Role of Differentiated Instruction in Effective Middle School Science Teaching, Brian Jones

Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity as a Protective Factor in the Context of Risk: A Moderator Model Predicting Institutional Commitment, Brianne Kilbourne

The Relationships between Knowledge of Literacy Instruction, Demographic Factors and the Classroom Management Orientation of Teachers of Students with Emotional Disorders, Emily Kleintop

Public School Social Promotion Policies: Exploring Socially Promoted Students' Experiences, Tammy Knight

Effects of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports on Middle School Student Achievement, Chad Knowles

Rigor and Academic Achievement: Career Academies versus Traditional Class Structure, Linda Kyees

Marriage as a Spiritual Discipline: Principles and Benefits, Richmond Laney

Interim Assessment Data: A Case Study on Modifying Instruction Based on Benchmark Feedback, Tracey Lange

Former Mentors' Perceptions of the Faith-Based Approach to Reducing Recidivism Implemented by the Marinette-Menominee Jail Outreach, Inc., James Langteau

Comparing Students' Perceptions of Online Language Learning to Traditional Learning, Noreen La Piana

A Phenomenological Study on the Role of Juche, Militarism, and Human Rights in the Educational Life Experiences of North Korean Defectors, Andrea Lee

The Experiences of Single Fathers Who Have Reared Academically Successful Children: A Collective Case Study, Cheri Long

A Quasi-Experimental Control Group Design Study to Determine the Effect of Integrating Character Education into a High School Social Studies Curriculum through Storytelling, Russell Long

The Role of Christian Education in the Development of Spiritual Stamina in Young Adult Graduates of Christian Schools, Violet Long

A Story of Virtue: Moral Identity Development in Students Attending a Midwestern Evangelical College, Wendy Lundberg

School Psychologists' Experiences with Teacher-To-Student Mistreatment, Sharon Lyles

Exploring Intrinsic Value of Educating Military Planners in Design Thinking: A Case Study, John Mangold

The Spiritual Therapeutic Preferences of Online Learners and On-Campus Learners at a Christian College, Debra Masterson

The Influence of Homework on the Educational Experiences of Sixth Grade Students from Low Socio-Economic Backgrounds: A Phenomenological Study, Richard McCormick

The Correlation of Social, Financial, and Academic Supports to Military Benefit Recipients' Persistence in College, Bruce Mentzer

The Effect of Inquiry-Based, Hands-On Labs on Achievement in Middle School Science, Donna Miller

The Differences in Approaches to Learning Among Kindergartners Who Attended State-Funded Pre-K, Kristin Mobbs

The Effects of a Direct-Instruction Math Intervention on Standardized Test Scores of At-Risk Middle School Students, Charles Moore