Theses/Dissertations from 2003
The effects of cooperative learning on eighth grade students' attitudes and performance in science, John R. Lien
Grade inflation : the relationship between math report card grades and standardized test results at the elementary level, Mark D. McCann
How problem-based learning affects students' attitudes and performance in the elementary mathematics classroom, Deanna L. McDuffie
Assessing employer perceptions of recent high school graduates, Dale E. Moxley
Strategic planning process used in school districts in the southeastern United States, Susan E. Moxley
Educational benefits available to full-time non-faculty employees at public doctoral-granting institutions, Diane I. Neff
Effects of technology on students' science learning and attitudes, Marty Todd Norris
Using "Bottle Math" in a first grade classroom, Kelly J. Oglesby
System use of WebCT in the light of the technology acceptance model : a student perspective, Cheng Chang Pan
A qualitative analysis of student learning experiences in online community college undergraduate education courses, Melissa D. Pedone
National Board Certified teachers' views of the certification process and its effect on the professional school culture, Douglas E. Ralph
Social Support in Elderly Nursing Home Populations: Manifestations and Sociopolitical and Economic Influences, Elizabeth M. Rash
The role of mathematics anxiety in mathematical motivation : a path analysis of the CANE model, James Michael Reynolds
A study of the effects of using the 5-E inquiry model in science instruction, Wendy M. Richards
The use of heart rate monitors in enabling children to self-regulate physical activity behaviors, Karen Saenz
Qualitative inquiry of teachers' ability to provide skills-based and culturally responsive instruction to multicultural learners in the area of reading, Monika W. Shealey
Children's perception of quality of life : congenital physical disabilities vs acquired physical disabilities, Jamie Lyn Sheriff
An Analysis of the relationship between students' preferences in genre and gender of the protagonist and their reading performance, Nicole Julie Sindone
Integrating writing into the sixth grade mathematics curriculum and its effects on student attitude and performance, Christine E. Smith
Pentimento : examining the conceptual change model in an elementary science classroom, Joyce M. Smolik
University technology transfer activity and the metropolitan new economy : an empirical analysis of its relationship, Kenneth P. Stackpoole
Using journals in science : integrating reflective journals in a fifth grade mathematics science technology curriculum, Jennifer Daley Stickle
The effects of using multiple intelligences on curriculum design and improved student achievement and attitudes toward science, Donna Kathelin Stutin
The effects of a mentor-supported model of technology professional development on middle school mathematics teachers' attitudes and practice, Bonnie A. Swan
A Study of High School Students' Perceptions of their Safety in School, Christina L. Testani Cafiero
Online giving and university development, Peter A. Trakas
School accountability and non-English speaking students' academic performance, Cristina E. Treffner
An assessment of the needs of part-time faculty in a comprehensive multi-campus university environment, Patricia Hanrahan Valley
Library anxiety, the information search process and doctoral use of the library, Doris Judy Van Kampen
The effects of treatment frequency on treatment outcome for foster care children, Joanne Elise Vogel
Examining student assessment in middle school science, Tricia A. Whisonant
Teacher degree levels : the impact on student achievement in mathematics on high-stakes tests, Mary J. Woolridge
Effects of technology on student's performance and attitude in science, William Paul Zima
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
The impact of increased music notation instruction on the perceptual speed of third grade students in a public school setting, Artie Almeida
Integrating conflict resolution skills in the middle school classroom to enhance cooperative learning, Sandra Harman Arnold
A study of reactive behavior patterns and online technological self-efficacy, Thomas Eugene Bayston
Curriculum reform: classroom teachers' perceptions on implementation of new curriculum standards, Karen L. Beattie
A case study of developmental writing students' interpretation of and response to instructor's feedback on their writing assignments, Nicholas J. Bekas
The effects of teacher collaboration and flexible age grouping in a primary mathematics setting, Sarah Jane Bemiller
The impact of disciplinary referral consequences on repeat offenders in the middle school, Janice M. Boyd
An analysis of program implementation and student and faculty perceptions of a learning community model at Florida Gulf Coast University, Alice Mcleod Brunner
An evaluation of face-to-face mentoring vs. electronic mentoring, Gregg A. Buckingham
A case study : Florida teacher recruiting strategies, Betsy B. Bulter
Principal perceptions of national board certified teachers, Constance E. Cain
The relationship of the accountability practices of elementary principals to student achievement, Carol L. Chanter
A study of the perceptions of orange county florida first year teachers regarding the effectiveness of selected induction activities and the main sources of assistance for first year teachers, Connie Petro Chisena
Effects of hands-on instruction on students' attitudes and academic performance in science, Wendi L. Ciesla
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 and implications for school-based administrators, Connie Woods Collins
Kindergarten students writing about science, Debra H. Connaughton
The college experience of Native American students: factors associated with their choice of major, performance, and persistence, Martha L. Dillman
An examination of content area reading in five Central Florida middle schools, Jennifer K. G. Dillon
Professional development support: a study of the needs of national board certification-seeking teachers, Norine Eckstrom
Implementation of inquiry-based instruction on an 8th grade science classroom and its effect on students, Trisha A. Elliott
A correlational study of Heath and Long typologies in adult students, Suzanne Groth Foglesong
The effectiveness of the collaborative approach to collective bargaining, versus the traditional approach, in selected Florida school districts, Danielle Misiano Franco
Comparing the achievement and attitude of students using a supplemental, web-based, learning tool for municipal solid waste management, Kacey Anne Gajewski
Charter school contract renewal: a process analysis, Rita M. Galbraith
A study of the effect of a school-wide approach to discipline on the frequency of problem behaviors in nine Central Florida public elementary schools, Maritza C. Galceran
An analysis of multiple means of providing library media orientation to sixth grade students, Cheryl Perkins Gardieff
Teacher retention: an analysis of selected altruistic and practical motivators as contributors to teacher job satisfaction, Karyn E. Gary
Compatibility of concurrent resistance and endurance training : a comparison of two lower-body modes of endurance training and their effect on lower-body strength development, Jeffrey Christopher Gergley
Human resource capitalization : the impact of Florida school principals' time on task on principal retention, Heidi Pape Gooch
Recruitment and retention of traditional vs non-traditional mathematics and science teachers, Diane V. Gullett
Personal practical theories and their influence on a teacher's practice : a case study of a secondary algebra teacher, Gene Vernon Hair
Effect of integrated thematic units on sixth grade students' attitudes and performance in science, Rachel Hallett
Models of practice in distributed learning : a catalyst for institutional transformation, Joel L. Hartman
Effects of elementary student participation in an aerospace and aviation magnet program on attitudes and achievement in science, Julie Ann Helton
The effect of goal setting on high school students' dietary nutrient intake, Dorothy Henson
Motivational factors and personality traits of individuals who decide to enter a career as a firefighter/paramedic, Robert D. Holborn
Effects of cooperative learning in second grade science instruction, Pamela Netrese Hoover
The effect of clinical instructor credentialing on the clinical performance outcomes of physical therapist students, Natalie R. N. Housel
The impact of personal handheld computers on the time management effectiveness of Florida public school superintendents, JoAnn Huggins
Elementary school character education plans : teachers' perceptions of traits and instructional methods, Annette S. Husson
A historical investigation of school desegregation in Seminole County School District, Sallie S. Jenkins
The juvenile justice system in Florida and its interaction with public schools in deterring juvenile crime, Adriana L. Jones
An evaluation of strategies used to improve the retention in online courses taken by community college students, Holly Erler Kahler
The behavior intervention plan : is it effective in reducing low level behaviors in middle school students with disabilities?, Suzanne M. Knight
The effects of using multiple intelligence mathematics instruction on primary students in a rural multi-ethnic school, Tamara L. Kraft
The effects of inquiry and brain-based learning on the understanding of scientific concepts and student attitudes toward science, Stephanie Krutzler
A case study of a community college teacher : the relationship of her personal practical theories to her teaching practice, Kathleen Lazarus
The impact of self-efficacy and task value on satisfaction and performance in a web-based course, Cheng Yuan Lee
Safe schools: staff development training opportunities, Evon Lisle
The effects of team-building on middle school science students, Robert Lowell
Elementary principal leadership orientations and selected professional and school variables, Janice E. Messer
Effects of inquiry-based technological learning on students attitudes and performance in science, Julie S. Miller
Using technology with high school algebra students to enhance attitudes and academic performance, Peggy L. Moch
College students' attitudes about computers related to gender-identity and learning-style interactions, Timothy R. Morris
Alternative school success factors : a program evaluation of PACE Center for Girls, Inc, Marilyn B. Moser