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Secondary National Board Candidates And Attitudes Toward Assessment: A Qualitative Study, Vincent Aleccia

Northwest Journal of Teacher Education

This study investigated the impact that National Board certification had on the assessment practice of secondary candidates in Eastern Washington. The study was framed by three research questions: (a) To what extent do National Board candidates think about the place of assessment in their classroom practice before they begin the process? (b) Does the National Board certification process impact their beliefs about assessment so that they see assessment in a different light by the time they complete the process? (c) Do teachers who have undergone the National Board certification process change the type of assessments used in their classroom practice …

The Relationship Between Student Outcomes And Parental Involvement In Multidisciplinary Iep Team Meetings, David M. Poponi

PCOM Psychology Dissertations

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires that each special education student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) developed at least once every year. In addition to school staff, regulations require that parents be invited to the IEP meetings. This study retrospectively reviewed the records of 270 students with educational disabilities in grades six through twelve. Demographic and descriptive data were gathered for each student and were separated according to whether the parent did or did not attend the IEP meeting. End-of-year information was examined regarding final report card grades, absenteeism, and cumulative days of detentions and suspensions. Of these …

Beliefs And Practices Of Expert Respiratory Care Faculty On Critical-Thinking Learning: A Case Study, James Leland Hulse

Dissertations

Problem. The development of critical-thinking skills during the professional training of respiratory therapists is imperative for good practice. Research evidence suggests that interactive instructional strategies are far more effective than traditional lectures. Missing from the literature are thick descriptions of how faculty organize the delivery of respiratory therapy curriculum to develop critical thinking. This case study describes the beliefs and practices of faculty members in an academically strong program in view of developing critical thinking.

Method. A qualitative, single case-study design was used to identify critical-thinking strategies and beliefs incorporated by the faculty. The program was nominated by expert members …

Historical Geography Of Yellagonga Regional Park, Western Australia, Susan Ujma

Theses : Honours

The principle aim of this study was to reconstruct the land use history of the Yellagonga Regional Park wetland landscape. Located approximately twenty kilometres north of Perth, covering about 1400 hectares, the Park lies within the North-West Corridor of the metropolitan area. This research, assisted by archival sources, demonstrates that prior to early European settlement the Yellagonga wetlands were quintessential summer hunting and gathering sites for the Nyoongar Aboriginal people. The wetlands were utilised for water, food gathering, hunting, corroborees and rituals that governed their tribal lives. Early European settlers, market gardeners, and later subdivision for urban development, have adversely …

Andy Nuñez: His Life, Career, & Contributions, Bridgette Burbank, Jerold Widdison

Water Matters!

For years and years, reaching back well before his time in the Legislature, Rep. Nuñez has been a strong advocate not only for the state’s people but for its land and water resources.

Setting Targets For Resource Condition In Yilliminning Catchment, Leon Van Wyk, Gregory Paul Raper

Resource management technical reports

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Groups As Graphs, Florentin Smarandache, W.B. Vasantha Kandasamy

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

Through this book, for the first time we represent every finite group in the form of a graph. The authors choose to call these graphs as identity graph, since the main role in obtaining the graph is played by the identity element of the group. This study is innovative because through this description one can immediately look at the graph and say the number of elements in the group G which are self-inversed. Also study of different properties like the subgroups of a group, normal subgroups of a group, p-sylow subgroups of a group and conjugate elements of a group …

Advances And Applications Of Dezert-Smarandache Theory (Dsmt) For Information Fusion (Collected Works), Vol. 3, Florentin Smarandache, Jean Dezert

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

This volume has about 760 pages, split into 25 chapters, from 41 contributors. First part of this book presents advances of Dezert-Smarandache Theory (DSmT) which is becoming one of the most comprehensive and flexible fusion theory based on belief functions. It can work in all fusion spaces: power set, hyper-power set, and super-power set, and has various fusion and conditioning rules that can be applied depending on each application. Some new generalized rules are introduced in this volume with codes for implementing some of them. For the qualitative fusion, the DSm Field and Linear Algebra of Refined Labels (FLARL) is …

Computer Program For Analysis, Design And Optimization Of Propulsion, Dynamics, And Kinematics Of Multistage Rockets, Mehdi Lali

Theses and Dissertations

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Your Tax Dollars At Work (Reviewing Claire A. Culleton And Karen Leick Eds., Modernism On File: Writers, Artists, And The Fbi, 1920-1950), Robert Spoo

Articles, Chapters in Books and Other Contributions to Scholarly Works

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The Expectation Of Social Dominance : The Implications Of Expectation States For A Theory Of Resistance, Joshua Clark Burbank

Theses and Dissertations

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Heavenly Genes: Eugenics And The New Woman In Fin De Siecle England., Jane V. Rago

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

In 1886 the Contagious Diseases Acts were repealed after a long sixteen year fight, led by social reformers and what would later come to be known as the first wave of feminism. Western feminism was born and bred in large part out of the debates sparked by the Contagious Diseases Acts, debates that opened up into the appeal for women to be granted full citizenship through the right to vote, to own property after marriage, and the right to education and employment outside the home. The crux of this argument was grounded in a critique of mid-Victorian ideology of separate …

Key Elements Of The Esl/Efl Teacher Preparation Program At The University Of Ha'il, Saudi Arabia: Efl Practitioners And Faculty Perceptions., Asmaa Shaei Alshuaifan

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

This investigation was designed to determine the perceptions of ESL/EFL faculty members and ESL/EFL practitioners teaching in Girls’ Public Schools in the city of Ha’il, Saudi Arabia, towards key components of the ESL/EFL teacher preparation program, major goals and curriculum of EFL teaching in public schools. This research tested if the difference of teaching level (university vs. grade school) causes a difference in the perceptions of EFL/ESL faculty or EFL/ESL practitioners. The data was gathered from two main sources which are university level, University of Ha’il, and grade school level (i.e., elementary, intermediate, secondary). A survey was used for this …

Of Sterile Promontory And Infinite Space: The Creation Of The Scenic Design For Shakespeare's "Hamlet"., April Beiswenger

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

This document is an account of the design process for the West Virginia University Department of Theatre and Dance’s production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. It is written in partial fulfillment of a Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre. This document will describe the process of the creation of the scenic design, the construction, and the work that culminated in the production.

Sojourners In Mexico With U.S. School Experience: A New Taxonomy For Transnational Students, Víctor Zúñiga, Edmund T. Hamann

Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education: Faculty Publications

There are many school-age children involved in the transnational movement of peoples between the United States and Mexico. Among those currently in Mexico (typically regarded as a sending country rather than a receiving country), most expect to return to the United States someday, although not necessarily permanently, and they variously identify as Mexican, Mexican American, or American. This suggests that the prospect of enduring geographic mobility affects the complicated work of identity formation and affiliation. Central to this negotiation are Mexican schools, which, like U.S. schools, are not deliberately designed to consider the needs, understandings, and wants of an increasingly …

Reflecting On Pupil Learning To Promote Social Justice: A Catholic University's Approach To Assessment, Patrick J. Mcquillan, Lisa A. D'Souza, Aubrey J. Scheopner, Grant R. Miller, Ann Marie Gleeson, Kara Viesca, Sarah Enterline, Marilyn Cocbran-Smith

Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education: Faculty Publications

In contrast to current education policies that conceptualize pupil learning largely in terms of standardized exam scores, we offer an alternative view, one that conceives of pupil learning as a source of insight for pupils and teachers alike. Drawing on survey data and a qualitative study of the teacher candidate experience, we explore the allowing questions: In a teacher education program committed to promoting social justice, embracing an inquiry-into-practice stance, and affirming diversity by meeting the needs of diverse learners, how do teacher candidates assess pupil learning, in particular, how are their assessments influenced by these program themes? Further, how …

Intra-Tumor Heterogeneity Of Mlh1 Promoter Methylation Revealed By Deep Single Molecule Bisulfite Sequencing, Katherine E. Varley, David G. Mutch, Tina B. Edmonston, Paul J. Goodfellow, Robi D. Mitra

Open Access Publications

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Insulin Resistance Heralds Positive Cultures After Severe Injury, Nathan T. Mowery, Randy J. Carnevale, Oliver L. Gunter, Patrick R. Norris, Lesly A. Dossett, Marcus J. Dortch, John A. Morris Jr, Addison K. May

Open Access Publications

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Application Of Three-Level Linear Mixed-Effects Model Incorporating Gene-Age Interactions For Association Analysis Of Longitudinal Family Data, Gang Shi, Treva K. Rice, Chi Charles Gu, Debeeru C. Rao

Open Access Publications

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The Theory Of Discovering Rare Variants Via Dna Sequencing, Michael C. Wendl, Richard K. Wilson

Open Access Publications

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Information Criterion-Based Clustering With Order-Restricted Candidate Profiles In Short Time-Course Microarray Experiments, Tianqing Liu, Nan Lin, Ningzhong Shi, Baoxue Zhang

Open Access Publications

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Identification Of Pediatric Septic Shock Subclasses Based On Genome-Wide Expression Profiling, Hector R. Wong, Natalie Cvijanovich, Richard Lin, Geoffrey L. Allen, Neal J. Thomas, Douglas F. Willson, Robert J. Freishtat, Nick Anas, Keith Meyer, Paul A. Checchia, Marie Monaco, Kelli Odom, Thomas P. Shanley

Open Access Publications

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Parental Alcoholism And Offspring Behavior Problems: Findings In Australian Children Of Twins, Mary Waldron, Nicholas G. Martin, Andrew C. Heath

Open Access Publications

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Development Of A Software Tool For Reliability Estimation, Chihui Li

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

This thesis presents Version 2.0 of Software Tool for Reliability Estimation (STORE 2.0). It expands on the work done by Parekh [1] by revising the algorithm for tie-set and cut-set calculation, by including fault tree reliability analysis, by analyzing state dependent system, and by integrating component and system reliability analysis.;This thesis also presents an approach to the simplification of complex systems by collapsing series and parallel components into a sub-system. The approach was illustrated on an example described by Nelson et al. [2]. The example had 16 components resulting in ten cut-sets and fifty five tie-sets. Upon simplification, the problem …

A Study Of Teacher Perceptions Of The Relationship Between Leadership Styles Of Principals In High And Low Performing West Virginia Elementary Schools, Gus E. Penix

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

This study sought to identify differences in the leadership styles of principals in high and low performing West Virginia elementary schools based on teacher perceptions from the Bolman and Deal Leadership Orientation (Other) instrument. The reading/language arts and mathematics index was used to classify high and low performing schools. Twenty-seven principals (13 in high performing schools; 14 in low performing schools) and 196 teachers (88 in high performing schools; 108 in low performing schools) responded to the surveys. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and t-tests were used to analyze data.;The major findings regarding principals' frame utilization were: (1) principals in high performing …

Incorporating Rapid Prototyping Technology Into The Ie And Mae Undergraduate Curriculum At Wvu, Abhishek Prasad

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

It is mandatory for every Industrial Engineering (IE)/Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) undergraduate student at WVU to complete the IENG 303 course, introduction to manufacturing processes. At present this course covers Welding, Machining, Casting, AutoCAD (2D), and CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) programming.;The focus of this thesis was to develop laboratory material so as to introduce solid modeling and rapid prototyping. A "T" shaped bracket was designed in AutoCAD 2008 and manufactured on the RX-1 rapid prototyping machine. The effect of change in saturation level from 46.24% to 45.00%, change in curing temperature from 350°F to 400°F and change in curing …

Life Stories Of Selected Adults With Learning Disabilities: How They Come To Understand And Choose To Reveal Their Disabilities, Christine M. Sampson

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Adults with learning disabilities continue to be impacted by their disabilities throughout their lives. Once they exit formal education, the disclosure of the disability becomes a personal choice. Previous research proposes that although the effects of disabilities are present in the workplace, individuals with learning disabilities are hesitant to disclose their disabilities or request accommodations. Ten adults with learning disabilities were interviewed for this qualitative study to determine how individuals with learning disabilities come to understand and disclose their disabilities. The results suggest that the understanding of what a learning disability means is based upon several factors including the words …

Risk Analysis In Biometric-Based Border Inspection System, Mayra A. Sacanamboy Franco

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The main goal of a Border Inspection System is to prevent the entry of individuals who pose a threat to a country. The entry of just one of these persons could have severe consequences. Nevertheless, performing a lengthy border inspection is not possible, given that 240,737 international passengers enter the country in an average day [5]. For this reason, the primary inspection is performed using biometrics traits and information flow processes that have a low false acceptance rate and have a high throughput.;This thesis uses the analytic modeling tool called LQNS (Layered Queueing Network Solver) to solve open models for …

Mathematics Professional Development Needs Of General Education And Special Education Teachers, Kathryn L. Servilio

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The Mathematics Professional Development Inventory (MPDI) was designed to assess the teachers' rating of areas they need math content knowledge, professional development need of mathematics content knowledge, an academic area in which they need more knowledge, an academic area in which they feel they do not need more knowledge, their ability to teach mathematics, professional development need for teaching mathematics, their need for more strategies for teaching mathematics, and an area in which they do not need more strategies for teaching mathematics. This quantitative study used a non-parametric test to examined the relationship between variables of teacher demographics (mathematics teachers …

A Faster Algorithm For The Single Source Shortest Path Problem With Few Distinct Positive Lengths, Matthew D. Williamson

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

This thesis proposes an algorithm that involves Dijkstra's algorithm to solve the Single Source Shortest Path Problem in a graph where the length of each edge is positive, and the specific case where there is a distinct number of possible lengths. Given a graph where there are n vertices, m edges, and K distinct edge lengths, the proposed algorithm runs in O(m ) time if nK ≤ 2m and O(m log nKm ) time if nK > 2m. The algorithm is tested and compared with some of the fastest algorithms for the Single Source Shortest Path Problem for graphs with arbitrary …