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Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

Western Michigan University

2008

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The Impact Of A Community Leadership Academy In A Midwestern County On Graduates' Attitudes And Behavior Toward Community Trusteeship, Robert Harrison Dec 2008

The Impact Of A Community Leadership Academy In A Midwestern County On Graduates' Attitudes And Behavior Toward Community Trusteeship, Robert Harrison

Dissertations

This qualitative case study was designed to investigate how graduates of a community leadership academy changed their attitudes and behaviors toward community trusteeship and changed their level of community involvement. The research was intended to determine whether participation in a community leadership academy builds in graduates an awareness of community issues, develops leadership skills and creates an understanding of the value of community trusteeship resulting in an increase in community involvement.

The findings of the study were based on a sample of graduates who did or did not perceive any change following participation. Data collection techniques included a participant information …


A Comparative Study Of Extended Meta-Ethnography And Meta-Analysis Based On The Fundamental Micro-Purposes Of A Literature Review, Rhae-Ann Richardson Booker Dec 2008

A Comparative Study Of Extended Meta-Ethnography And Meta-Analysis Based On The Fundamental Micro-Purposes Of A Literature Review, Rhae-Ann Richardson Booker

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to explore the results of literature review methods operating out of interpretivist and positivist paradigms. Using existingstudies on racial and ethnic matching of African American and Caucasian American clients and clinicians as data, my investigation included an examination of the research processes and results of an extended meta-ethnography (EME) and a published meta-analysis (PMA). The premise of my investigation was that both review methods include and, furthermore, require some level of interpretation, as answers are sought by researchers for their questions or areas ofinterest. Furthermore, my exploration included comparing the EME and PMA results …


Assessment Matters #5, Nov 2008, Assessment In Action Committee Nov 2008

Assessment Matters #5, Nov 2008, Assessment In Action Committee

Assessment Matters @ WMU

No abstract provided.


Panels On Assessment, Training, Help And Support: "Assessment, What Is It Good For?", Office Of Assessment And Undergraduate Studies Oct 2008

Panels On Assessment, Training, Help And Support: "Assessment, What Is It Good For?", Office Of Assessment And Undergraduate Studies

Assessment Publications & Presentations

No abstract provided.


Black Holes And Gaseous Processes: Big Mistakes In Assessment, Susan Hatfield Oct 2008

Black Holes And Gaseous Processes: Big Mistakes In Assessment, Susan Hatfield

Assessment Publications & Presentations

No abstract provided.


Panels On Assessment, Training, Help And Support: "Rubrics, Rubrics, Rubrics! (Rubrics Cubed)", Office Of Assessment And Undergraduate Studies Sep 2008

Panels On Assessment, Training, Help And Support: "Rubrics, Rubrics, Rubrics! (Rubrics Cubed)", Office Of Assessment And Undergraduate Studies

Assessment Publications & Presentations

No abstract provided.


Assessment Matters #4, Apr 2008, Assessment In Action Committee Apr 2008

Assessment Matters #4, Apr 2008, Assessment In Action Committee

Assessment Matters @ WMU

No abstract provided.


Missing Data Treatment Of A Level-2 Variable In A 3-Level Hierarchical Linear Model, Xiaofan Cai Apr 2008

Missing Data Treatment Of A Level-2 Variable In A 3-Level Hierarchical Linear Model, Xiaofan Cai

Dissertations

Data used in educational research often come with a hierarchical structure such as students nested in classrooms and classrooms nested in schools. Hierarchical linear model (HLM) analysis allows applied researchers to incorporate the hierarchical structure of the data into data analysis to examine effects of variables at each level. However, problems such as missing data pose analytical challenges of biased estimation. With missing data occurring in level-2 variables in a 3-level HLM analysis, the choice of the missing data treatment may affect parameter estimation at all levels.

This Monte Carlo simulation study was designed to compare performance of six missing …


A Study Of Teacher Leadership And Its Relationship With School Climate In American Public Schools: Findings From Sass 2003-2004, Donghai Xie Apr 2008

A Study Of Teacher Leadership And Its Relationship With School Climate In American Public Schools: Findings From Sass 2003-2004, Donghai Xie

Dissertations

This study made inquiry into teacher leadership and its relationship with school climate in American public schools by using the data from SASS 2003-04 by National Center for Education Statistics. The study was focused on the statistical assessment of public school teachers' perceptions of teacher leadership in the areas of school operation and classroom operation. Another aspect to be inquired was teachers' perceptions of school climate in the dimensions of school leadership and teacher collaboration.

The results of descriptive analyses in the study indicated that the majority of public school teachers did not consider they had much influence over the …


Panels On Assessment, Training, Help And Support: "University Assessment Faculty Grant Winners: Where Are They Now?", Office Of Assessment And Undergraduate Studies Mar 2008

Panels On Assessment, Training, Help And Support: "University Assessment Faculty Grant Winners: Where Are They Now?", Office Of Assessment And Undergraduate Studies

Assessment Publications & Presentations

No abstract provided.


Assessment Matters #3, Feb 2008, Assessment In Action Committee Feb 2008

Assessment Matters #3, Feb 2008, Assessment In Action Committee

Assessment Matters @ WMU

No abstract provided.


Panels On Assessment, Training, Help And Support: "Beyond Accountability: Using Assessment To Promote Student Learning", Office Of Assessment And Undergraduate Studies Jan 2008

Panels On Assessment, Training, Help And Support: "Beyond Accountability: Using Assessment To Promote Student Learning", Office Of Assessment And Undergraduate Studies

Assessment Publications & Presentations

No abstract provided.