Dissertations from Lindenwood University students.
Dissertations from 2021
Teacher Perceptions of the Curricular Viability of Missouri Learning Standards as Correlated to Student Outcomes on End-of-Course Assessments, Kevin G. Lowery
The Impact of Personality Type on Co-Teaching Pairs, Jennifer Macalady
You’ve Got Mail: A Sequential Mixed Methods Linguistic Investigation of Faculty and Advisor Email, Kevin A. Manley
A Mixed Method Investigation of Industry Recognized Credentials and Academic Achievement Among Urban Schools in the State of Missouri, Christopher L. McNeil
A Mixed-Methods Case Study on Debt Mitigation and Students’ Institutional Perceptions, Dawn S. Medley
The Response of a Rural Missouri Middle School to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of Instruction, Communication, and Access to Technology, Christian Scott Meier
Perceptions Regarding the Benefits of Social and Emotional Learning, Tina L. Morse
Social-Emotional Learning: Effects on Teacher Attrition, Retention, and Self-Efficacy, Shawna M. Olney
Combatting Mental Illness in Schools: Are Teachers Ready?, DeShonda Payton
The Role of the Academic Librarian: A Comparison of Administrator and Librarian Perspectives, Christina Prucha
A Mixed-Methods Investigation of First-Year Learning Communities in a Private, Midwestern University, Elaine M. Ragland
An Exploration of Parental and Health Professional Perceptions of Transition for Chronically Ill Students, Iris Robinson
Teacher Efficacy, Burnout, and Retention: An Examination of Instructional Coaching and the Implications as Measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory, Patricia Jeanette Rodriguez
The Leader in Me and Its Effects on School Culture and Leadership, Amber J. Sainz
Mixed-Method Investigation of Truancy Intervention Program in a Midwest Public Urban School District, Stephanie Scurlark-Belt
The Self-Directed Goal Theory Experiment: A Mixed Methods Study of Personal Development Goal-Setting Programs and Self-Efficacy, Tara N. Strickland
The Use of Flexible Seating in the Elementary Classroom, Pamela Erin Swofford
School-Based Wellness Programs: Educator Perceptions, Rocky C. Valentine
An Examination of Recruitment and Retention Strategies of High-Performing Public School Districts in Missouri, Zebadiah Thomas Wallace
The Effect of Choice Programs On Student Achievement, David Whitham
A Tale of Two Schools: A Study of Student Risk Factors and Exclusionary Suspension Incidents, Brandy Nicole Williamson
Coping with Addiction: A Case Study Exploring the Needs of Struggling Substance Abuse Addicts, Shelly Wims
Dissertations from 2020
The Effect of the Missouri Preschool Program on School Readiness, Madeline June Allin
The Effects of Principal Feedback on Instruction and Student Achievement, Jeremy Brownfield
Exploring How Andragogical Principles May Enhance Doctoral Students’ Persistence to Dissertation Completion, Bernice Bush
The Haves and the Have Nots: How Disparities in Social Capital Impact the Postsecondary Decision Processes of Seniors at a Midwestern High School, Patricia M. Closson
An Analysis of the Effects of Content Coaching and Instructional Coaching on Teacher Practices, Victoria E. Daniels
Perceptions of Elementary School Support Staff of Their Role in Supporting the School Mission Statement, Matthew Dean
A Study to Determine the Relationships Among Grit, Engagement, and Student Achievement, Jill Dennison
Study of Preservice Teachers’ Preparation for DI: Investigating Data for Secondary Teacher Candidates in One Research University, Matthew TRP Dittrich
A Mixed-Method Study Analyzing the Impact of Continuing Education on K-12 Educators, Jennifer Sue Edler
A Mixed Methods Examination of Generational Faculty Perceptions When Developing Online Courses, JeLena Fleming
A Study to Investigate the Relationship Between Teacher Self-Efficacy, School Climate, and Student Behavior, GegiMara Fluelen-Ra-El
Instructional Coaching: Perceptions of Midwest Building Principals and Instructional Coaches, Mary Jean Hall
Grow Your Own Teacher Programs: A Qualitative Study of Best Practices to Address the Teacher Shortage, Jack August Harris
A Mixed Methods Study of Educators’ Perceptions and Comfort Levels of Professional Learning in a Blended Model, Gina Hartman
Examining Preservice Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Development Throughout Teacher Education, Jenny Christine Hernandez
The Effects of Socioeconomic Status on Mathematical Achievement, Joshua Lee Holt
A Quantitative Study of Collaborative Theories of Action, Teacher Collective Efficacy, and the Behaviors of Student Self-Directedness, Melissa Ann Huff
Midwestern “Grow Your Own” Programs: A Viable Means to Teacher Recruitment and Retention?, Sandra Jean Humbyrd
A Qualitative Investigation of Andragogy in Adult Bible Classes in Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod Congregations in St. Louis, Peter Luther Jurchen
A Phenomenological Study of Teacher Perceptions of Blended Learning: Definition, Adoption, and Professional Development, Gregory A. Katzin
A Qualitative Study of the Preparedness of Novice Teachers to Teach Effectively in a Blended Learning Environment, Rachelle R. LaFave
An Investigation of the Learning Perspectives of Non-Native English Speakers in an ESL / EPP Writing Program, Susan L. Lundry Ph.D.
Student Achievement and Teacher Efficacy In Multiage Team-Taught versus Single-age Classrooms, Troy A. Marnholtz
Personality Type, Self-Efficacy, and Learning Style Preference: A Quantitative Study of Ninth-Grade Students in Missouri, Katie Lee Mock
A Study of One-to-One Computer Usage and Student Levels of Engagement and Rigor and Teacher Perception, Matthew Mooney
The Influence of Twitter Educational Opinion Leaders on K-12 Classrooms, Toni Owens
Trauma-Informed Practices in Schools, Kendra Scott
Principal and Teacher Perceptions of Classroom Walkthroughs In Middle School Settings, Ethel Shanklin
Variables Affecting Student Veterans’ and Student Service Members’ Success in Higher Education, Warren Ray Spadoni
Block Versus Traditional Scheduling in High School: Teacher and Student Attitudes, Martin James Spence
A Study to Determine the Relationship Between Classroom Teacher Attendance and Student Success, Meagan Stanley
Exploring the Relationship Between Student Online Discussion-Board Activity and Student Grades, Frank Robert Talbott
Noncognitive Characteristics and Family Income: The Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Grit Levels and Mindset Types, Joshua A. Teeter
Exploring Relationships of Positive Reading Attitudes in Secondary English Classrooms, Lorin Blackburn Thierfelder
A Comparative Study of Teacher Efficacy Based on Their Years of Service, Aaron Robert Thomas
Study of the Incorporation of Sustainability Topics into the Accounting Curriculum at Missouri Four-Year Colleges and Universities, Kimberly Ulrich
A Mixed-Methods Investigation of Recidivism Among Ex-Offenders in Missouri, Norman James Vick
A Comparative Study of Student Achievement and Teacher Perceptions Between Differently Structured Special Education School Districts, Leigha Wetter
An Examination of Indicators Regarding Student Choice in Social Media Marketing and Platforms of Higher Education Institutions in Missouri, Emmy J. Zimmerman
Dissertations from 2019
Andragogy and Lean Six Sigma in Today’s Business Environment, Teresa A. Anderson
A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Pilot Program Paws for Reading in a Midwest Public Library, Marie T. Baine
Exploring Student and Faculty Perceptions Regarding the Availability of On-Campus Counseling Services, Stephen Wade Baker
A Quantitative Study Examining Project Lead the Way Gateway Program Outcomes in a Suburban School District, Patrick Joseph Bellinger
Mixed-Method Study Exploring International Students’ Career Readiness at a Four-Year Private University in the Midwest, Chloe Bonnand
Teaching English Learners: A Study of Procedures and Perceptions of Missouri Program Directors and Mainstream Classroom Teachers, Merica Schoen Clinkenbeard
Social Media as a Primary Means for Parent Involvement in Missouri Rural Schools: Secondary School Principals’ and Superintendents’ Perceptions, Justin Paul Copley
A Qualitative Investigation of the Andragogical Teaching Methods Used in Adult Group Piano/Organ Instruction, Deborah Timpone Curran
Comparing Student Achievement and School Climate in Four-day and Five-day Secondary Schools in Missouri, William Gordon Daleske
A Mixed Methods Investigation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports in a Midwest Middle School, Thomas Dittrich Jr.
The Four-Day School Week: Teacher Retention and Recruitment, Perceptions, and Achievement, Peter Damian Fay
English as a Second Language: Adult Programs and Their Impact on Second Language Learners’ Aspirations, Hala Gheriani
Perceptions of Exemplary Special Education Teachers: Instructional and Management Strategies For Special Education Students, Shawna Dawn Gruben
A Mixed-Method Investigation Comparing Perceptions of First-Generation and Non- First- Generation College Sophomores, Joshua Steven Hanke
Education and the Art Viewing Experience: The Evolution of Learning in Museums and Corporate Art Collections, Piper Hutson
A Mixed-Methods Investigation of the Turnaround Model in a Midwestern Public High School, Ronald E. Joyner
Complexities of Clery Act Reporting Requirements as Related to Non-Compliance: Perceptions of Compliance Officials at Midwest Higher Education Institutions, William R. Kenny
A Mixed-Method Study Evaluating English Second Language Student Classroom Placement at the Secondary Level in a Midwest Public School, Corbin Kreamalmeyer
Beyond Curriculum: Information Literacy, Librarianship, and the Role of the Faculty at a Rural Community College in Missouri, Michelle A. Lane
An Investigation of Patterns Between Demographic Characteristics of Teachers and Grading Practices, Jenelle Lee
A Study of Kindergarten through Eighth-Grade Teachers’ Perceptions of the Impact Gender Plays on Students Involved in Divorce, Amanda Lukefahr
A Mixed Methods Investigation of Student Achievement and Satisfaction in Traditional versus Online Learning Environments, Jessica L. Manion
A Mixed-Methods Investigation of the Workshop Model and SRI Scores in the Middle School Setting, Kelly Manning
A Comparative Analysis of Student Success and Perceptions of Engagement Between Face-to-Face and Online College Courses, Shane Carroll May
Exploring Restorative Justice, Suspensions, and Expulsions with African American Males, Dorothy L. Mosby
A Qualitative Exploration of the School Resource Officer’s Role in Two K-12 School Districts, Christopher T. Muench
Alternative Education Program Best Practices: A Comparative Analysis of Three Mid-Missouri High School Alternative Education Programs, Elizabeth Christine Nelson
Perceptions of Elementary School Parents, Principals, and School Resource Officers Regarding Visitor Management Systems and School Safety, Janalee Olhausen-Kaylor
Addressing the Theory-Practice Gap Relative to Teacher-Perceived Knowledge of Effective Instructional Strategies, Laura Danielle O’Quinn