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Piano Study And Gender Associations: A Query Into The Perceptions Of Children Ages Five To Fourteen, Richard C. Winfree
Piano Study And Gender Associations: A Query Into The Perceptions Of Children Ages Five To Fourteen, Richard C. Winfree
Music Theses & Dissertations
From its inception, male composers and performers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Cliburn, and Kempffhad dominated piano performance. Recent research suggests, however, that the piano has been designated with a feminine gender stereotype. The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of public school children ages five to fourteen years old relative to gender association and piano study to determine if a gender stereotype existed and at what age, if any, the stereotype stabilized.
To achieve this purpose, two surveys were created and implemented by the researcher. The first survey was administered to 879 students in …
Achievement Motivation In African American College Students, April Michelle Muldrow
Achievement Motivation In African American College Students, April Michelle Muldrow
Psychology Theses & Dissertations
This study investigated the relationship between academic performance and stereotype threat (ST), achievement motivation, and racial socialization for African American (AA) students at an historically black university. Participants were 108 students randomly assigned to high or low ST condition. Students completed a performance measure, Noncognitive Questionnaire (NCQ), and Teenager Experience of Racial Socialization Scale (TERS) (Sedlacek, 2004; Stevenson et al., 2002). Results indicated that performance was not dependent upon threat, p = .63. Appreciation of AA culture was negatively associated with performance, p = .05. Drive toward academic self-development was positively related to performance, p = .05. Limitations and implications …
Effect Of Outside Employment On Academic Success Among Full-Time Associate Degree Nursing Students, Julian A. Moore
Effect Of Outside Employment On Academic Success Among Full-Time Associate Degree Nursing Students, Julian A. Moore
Educational Foundations & Leadership Theses & Dissertations
Large portions of the United States are experiencing a shortage of nurses in the workplace. In 2001 the American Hospital Association reported that there were 126,000 vacancies for RNs nationwide. Sixty percent of all U.S. educated RNs who entered the field in 2000 received their education at the associate degree level and 79% of these associate degree recipients graduated from a community college. Improving completion rates in nursing programs is one major strategy in the effort to relieve this shortage of nurses.
The intent of this research was to study the effect of various factors on the academic achievement of …
The Nature Of K-12 Teacher Need Through 2050: A Demographic Investigation Of The Teacher Shortage Crisis In The United States, Rebecca M. Mullen
The Nature Of K-12 Teacher Need Through 2050: A Demographic Investigation Of The Teacher Shortage Crisis In The United States, Rebecca M. Mullen
Sociology & Criminal Justice Theses & Dissertations
In this paper, I outlined research regarding a so-called "crisis" in K-12 education in the United States, which refers to an alleged shortage of teachers that is manifesting and will continue to manifest itself in the near future. I then used a modified version of the cohort component analysis to project the number of teachers needed to project the number of a) students who will be enrolled in public or private K-12 education in the united states, b) teachers needed to maintain the student to teacher ratio in the United States as of the year 2000, 16.0, by benchmark year …
A Program Evaluation Of Supplemental Instruction For Developmental Mathematics At A Community College In Virginia, Marilyn Lawson Peacock
A Program Evaluation Of Supplemental Instruction For Developmental Mathematics At A Community College In Virginia, Marilyn Lawson Peacock
Educational Foundations & Leadership Theses & Dissertations
With the current emphasis on accountability and the importance of math skills in our present economy, the success of developmental mathematics students at community colleges is critical. How to improve the success of these developmental students has become the impetus for many educational initiatives. One educational innovation in tutoring, called supplemental instruction, has been successfully applied to high-risk courses which are defined to have a failure rate in excess of 30%. Mid-Atlantic Community College, in its Title III grant which seeks to improve the success of developmental students, selected supplemental instruction as its initiative. This program evaluation investigated the effects …
The Relationship Of Teacher Route To Certification To Student Outcomes On Statewide Social Studies Assessment, Aaron L. Smith
The Relationship Of Teacher Route To Certification To Student Outcomes On Statewide Social Studies Assessment, Aaron L. Smith
Educational Foundations & Leadership Theses & Dissertations
Public school divisions face daunting challenges today. One such challenge is the ability to recruit and retain highly qualified and effective teachers. Endemic teacher shortages coupled with escalating national education standards make it imperative that school divisions hire and retain teachers who can positively and immediately impact student achievement. Schools without effective teachers face possible sanctions, which could include re-staffing of the school, parental choice that would allow the student population to attend more successful schools and loss of funds.
At the same time, colleges and universities have begun alternative certification programs in an effort to compensate for teacher shortages …
A Follow-Up Study Of Technology Education Graduates From Old Dominion University 2002-2006, Johnny F. Mack
A Follow-Up Study Of Technology Education Graduates From Old Dominion University 2002-2006, Johnny F. Mack
OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers
Through this follow-up study, survey data were collected toward fulfilling the following objectives: Determine whether graduates of Old Dominion University's Technology Education undergraduate program were adequately prepared to assume teaching positions; Determine what improvements can be made to the undergraduate curriculum at Old Dominion University based upon graduate's feedback; and Determine whether the standards established through the Standards of Technological Literacy framework were being attained.
The Effects Of Technology Education On Science Achievement, Jessica L. Filosa
The Effects Of Technology Education On Science Achievement, Jessica L. Filosa
OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers
The problem of this study was to determine the effect of technology education units on science achievement of third graders. To solve this problem, the following hypotheses were tested: 1) Within a third grade classroom, technology education units of instruction will affect students' achievement on the Science Tests For Higher Standards more than non-participants in such instruction. 2)Within a third grade classroom, technology education units of instruction will affect students' achievement on the Science Standards of Learning more than non-participants in such instruction.
Relationship Between Workplace Skills And Grade Point Averages As Predictors For Employment, John Nelson
Relationship Between Workplace Skills And Grade Point Averages As Predictors For Employment, John Nelson
OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers
The problem of this study was to determine the relationship between workplace readiness skills test scores of students' with their current year grade point average in the Information Technology and Telecommunication ATC courses as a predictor of successful employment.
Professional Development Topics For Marketing Education Teachers, Ashley E. Nunn
Professional Development Topics For Marketing Education Teachers, Ashley E. Nunn
OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers
The problem of this study was to determine the topics for professional development days for marketing education high school teachers. To solve this problem the following questions will be asked: 1) How are professional development workshops perceived by marketing education teachers? 2) What topics do marketing education teachers want to learn through professional development? 3) What are suggestions for improvement of professional development for marketing education teachers?
Using Brain Compatible Assessment To Obtain Higher Test Scores As Compared To Multiple Choice Tests, Raena Weimer
Using Brain Compatible Assessment To Obtain Higher Test Scores As Compared To Multiple Choice Tests, Raena Weimer
OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers
The purpose of this study was to determine whether high school students enrolled in Resource Management for Independent Living obtained higher test scores when evaluated using brain-compatible assessments.
Follow-Up Of Danville Community College Networking Track Iii Graduates Form 2005-2007, Steven Carrigan
Follow-Up Of Danville Community College Networking Track Iii Graduates Form 2005-2007, Steven Carrigan
OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers
The focus of this study was to determine the graduate job placement rate of the Networking Track III curriculum offered at Danville Community College and what impact did obtaining this training have on their success.
A Follow-Up Study Of Marketing Education Graduates From Old Dominion University 2001-2007, Meghan Dowd
A Follow-Up Study Of Marketing Education Graduates From Old Dominion University 2001-2007, Meghan Dowd
OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers
The problem in this study was to evaluate graduates of the marketing education program at Old Dominion University to determine the program's effectiveness in preparing them to enter the teaching profession.
An Analysis Of Tidewater Community College English Instructors' Attitudes Toward Using Instructional Technology, Linda Ferrara
An Analysis Of Tidewater Community College English Instructors' Attitudes Toward Using Instructional Technology, Linda Ferrara
OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers
The problem of this study was to determine the attitudes of English composition instructors toward using instructional technology in a post-secondary composition course.
Employees Attitudes And Perceptions Towards Training At Atlantic Container Line In Virginia Beach, Virginia, Colette Harmon
Employees Attitudes And Perceptions Towards Training At Atlantic Container Line In Virginia Beach, Virginia, Colette Harmon
OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers
The problem of this study was to determine the training needs of employees at Atlantic Container Line in Virginia Beach, Virginia
The Effectiveness Of One Week Of Remediation For Geometry, Martha L. Hopkins
The Effectiveness Of One Week Of Remediation For Geometry, Martha L. Hopkins
OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers
The purpose of this study was to explore how remediation affects SOL retake scores in geometry. The following hypothesis was developed to guide this study: Students who passed high school geometry, but failed the SOL test, will pass the SOL retest after completing the one-week Geometry SOL Remediation Recovery Program.
Career Placement Of Graduates Who Received A Bachelor Of Science Degree In Training Specialist, Latrey E. Myrick
Career Placement Of Graduates Who Received A Bachelor Of Science Degree In Training Specialist, Latrey E. Myrick
OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers
To determine career placement of college graduates who received a Bachelor of Science degree from Old Dominion University in the training specialist major, the following research objectives were analyzed: Determine whether Old Dominion University graduates were currently working within the training career field; Determine whether Old Dominion University graduates accepted lower occupational status positions and/or lower pay than often provided in their major; and determine whether Old Dominion University graduates were facing unemployment following a year of degree completion.
Application Of The Interactional Model Of Cultural Diversity To Identify Diversity Climate Factors Associated With Organizational Effectiveness In Accredited U.S. Physical Therapist Education Programs, Elizabeth Francis Giles
Application Of The Interactional Model Of Cultural Diversity To Identify Diversity Climate Factors Associated With Organizational Effectiveness In Accredited U.S. Physical Therapist Education Programs, Elizabeth Francis Giles
Health Services Research Dissertations
Accredited U.S. physical therapist education programs are responsible for the preparation of its graduates to provide culturally sensitive care to meet the physical therapy needs of an increasingly diverse population. While the importance of workforce diversity has been articulated, the effect of diversity climate on organizational effectiveness within accredited U.S. physical therapist education programs has not been described. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Interactional Model of Cultural Diversity (IMCD, Cox, 1993) as a theoretical framework to identify diversity climate factors associated with organizational effectiveness in accredited U.S. physical therapist education programs. A descriptive, …
Business And Industry Training Employment Opportunities, Christie Callahan
Business And Industry Training Employment Opportunities, Christie Callahan
OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers
The purpose of this study was to determine employment opportunities for entry-level business and industry trainers within the Hampton Roads area.
The Use Or Non-Use Of Calculators Affects On Student's Ability To Perform Basic Mathematics Problems, Christina Miles
The Use Or Non-Use Of Calculators Affects On Student's Ability To Perform Basic Mathematics Problems, Christina Miles
OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers
The purpose of this study was to determine if the use or non-use of calculators in eighth grade mathematics classes affects a student's ability to solve basic mathematics equations in the Teen living (family and Consumer Science) class when working with simplistic life skill problems.
The Non-Cognitive Attributes Of First-Year At-Risk Students Who Are Academically Successful And Retained At Old Dominion University, Tisha M. Paredes
The Non-Cognitive Attributes Of First-Year At-Risk Students Who Are Academically Successful And Retained At Old Dominion University, Tisha M. Paredes
Educational Foundations & Leadership Theses & Dissertations
With a decrease in state and federal funding, higher educational institutions need to focus on retaining students. However, student retention is a multifaceted problem that requires varied solutions. Traditional measures, or cognitive measures, of student success, such as pre-college knowledge (SAT and high school grade point average) have not explained how higher education institutions retained students, especially students who are considered at-risk. Since the nature of student retention is idiosyncratic, research needs to focus on other measures, such as students' non-cognitive factors. Tinto has outlined non-cognitive factors, such as pre-college characteristics, goals and commitments, and institutional experiences, which influence students' …
The Influence Of Demographic Characteristics, Cognitive And Non-Cognitive Attributes On The Effectiveness Of The Ladders Probation Intervention Program, Terri M. Mathews
The Influence Of Demographic Characteristics, Cognitive And Non-Cognitive Attributes On The Effectiveness Of The Ladders Probation Intervention Program, Terri M. Mathews
Educational Foundations & Leadership Theses & Dissertations
Retention is an important measure for institutions of higher education thereby making improved academic success and increased retention of paramount concern to university administrators. This concern has resulted in a body of literature addressing retention and the development of retention programs. Few of these programs however, have been empirically evaluated for their effectiveness and repeatedly, the literature has cited the need for evaluation of retention and probation programs across demographic, cognitive and non-cognitive characteristics. The purpose of this research was to determine whether the LADDERS (Let Academic Difficulty Disappear to Energize and Retain Students) program developed by Old Dominion University …
Perceptions Of Second-Level Managers' Performance In Student Affairs, Jennifer Kingsley
Perceptions Of Second-Level Managers' Performance In Student Affairs, Jennifer Kingsley
Educational Foundations & Leadership Theses & Dissertations
This study explored first- (subordinates) and second-level (managers) student affairs professionals' perceptions of managers' skills and abilities (N = 193). Participants in this study were members of the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators, National Association for Campus Activities, Association of College an University Housing Officer-International, and the Association on Higher Education and Disability in Virginia. Two instruments were used for the study: (1) Demographics, collecting demographic information and qualitative data, (2) Survey of Management Practices, which assesses managers' skills and abilities.
The respondents were predominantly Caucasian (82%), female (62%), between 26–40 years old (72%), and held a master's degree …
The Relationship Between Rural Middle School Student Mathematics Achievement And Classroom Sense Of Community, John E. Donlan
The Relationship Between Rural Middle School Student Mathematics Achievement And Classroom Sense Of Community, John E. Donlan
Educational Foundations & Leadership Theses & Dissertations
This study addressed the need for more information about academic growth and achievement in mathematics, and how it relates to sense of community in middle school settings. This was accomplished by applying the Classroom and School Community Inventory (CSCI) construct (Rovai, Wighting, & Lucking, 2004) to all three middle schools in one rural county. The CSCI was utilized to measure sense of community in mathematics classes to determine if differences existed between grades six, seven, and eight, including gender subgroups, among the three middle schools in the same rural county. This study examined academic growth in the subject of mathematics …
The Impact Of Participation In A Virginia Community College Orientation Program Course On Student Engagement, Satisfaction, Academic Achievement, And Retention, Wendy L. Tighe
Educational Foundations & Leadership Theses & Dissertations
Participation in an orientation program course and several student engagement and satisfaction factors have been identified as positively related to desirable student outcomes. This study explored student engagement, satisfaction, academic achievement, and retention for students based on their enrollment in an orientation course at Tidewater Community College (TCC) in Virginia. This study used a cross-sectional, static group comparison secondary data analysis approach to explore four research questions. The Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) data used for this study came from the TCC spring 2005 Community College Student Report (CCSR) this study determined whether or not participation in an …
The Impact Of The 101s: A Guide To Positive Discipline Training On Teacher Interaction Practices, Attitudes, And Prosocial Skill Outcomes In Preschool Classrooms, Marie Louise Talayco Masterson
The Impact Of The 101s: A Guide To Positive Discipline Training On Teacher Interaction Practices, Attitudes, And Prosocial Skill Outcomes In Preschool Classrooms, Marie Louise Talayco Masterson
Theses and Dissertations in Early Childhood Education
This study investigated the impact of The 101s: A Guide to Positive Discipline on teachers of preschool Title 1 children. Current research supports the impact of responsive social emotional support and positive teacher-child interactions on both short and long term social and academic outcomes, with specific remediating benefits for children most at risk of school failure. The 101s training and materials evaluated in this study included ten principles/skills to support respectful, responsive interactions hypothesized to support positive prosocial skill responding. Training was provided to 34 teachers with control and experimental groups. Analysis of quantitative pre and post observation data found …
The Impact Of The “Universal Voyager Literacy” Reading Program On Reading Achievement And Instructional Practices In An Urban School District, Shanika L. Hope
The Impact Of The “Universal Voyager Literacy” Reading Program On Reading Achievement And Instructional Practices In An Urban School District, Shanika L. Hope
Theses and Dissertations in Urban Studies
Founded in 1994, Voyager Expanded Learning is a provider of K-3 in-school reading programs, as well as K-8 reading intervention programs for school districts throughout the United States. Voyager Universal Literacy's systematic, precise framework fully addresses the five elements of reading instruction, through an explicit succession of ability growth. Voyager Universal Literacy was developed to be a comprehensive program encompassing the subsequent requisites: in-school broad reading program, progress monitoring methods, extensive-day and summer activities, home learning syllabus, implementation monitoring, and on-going professional development. Voyager Universal Literacy Program activities are organized to provide a thorough range and progression for reading instruction. …
School District Budgeting In The Era Of Increased Accountability And No Child Left Behind: A Mixed Methods Case Study Of School District Budgeting Processes And The Correlation To Student Achievement, Scott Alan Burckbuchler
School District Budgeting In The Era Of Increased Accountability And No Child Left Behind: A Mixed Methods Case Study Of School District Budgeting Processes And The Correlation To Student Achievement, Scott Alan Burckbuchler
Educational Foundations & Leadership Theses & Dissertations
School district budgeting decisions take on added significance in light of fulfilling the objectives of No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). If NCLB's goal of 100% student proficiency by 2014 is to be realized, school districts, as part of their improvement plans, need to focus on how to ensure that appropriate resources are available to fund proven instructional strategies which produce results. Budgeting merges resources and results. This study examines school district budgeting processes in light of NCLB. Overall, it appears that, in the school districts represented, budgeting practices have changed since the introduction of NCLB. More specifically, there has …