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A Cross-Cultural Study of Attitudes Toward Death and Dying Between Chinese and American College Students
(Drake University, 1988)The problem. The objective of this research was to examine the attitudes toward death and dying of Chinese college students in Mainland China, PRC, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan, ROC and to compare their attitudes ... -
Understanding Experiences of High School Student Spoken Word Poetry Mentors of Color in a Large Midwest Urban District
(Drake University, 2017)Achievement, opportunity, and access gaps impacting students of color continue despite numerous studies spanning decades seeking to understand and determine solutions. Researchers’ studies focus on ways urban youth are ... -
Reentry Education and Program Development: Philosophical Approaches of Senior Administrators to Reduce Recidivism Rates in Correctional Institutions
(Drake University, 2018)The ways in which modern civilizations have addressed crime and sought solutions to promote public safety is ongoing and ever changing. Over the years, efforts to marginalize criminal activity have included major ... -
Figuring It Out On their Own: How Rural Adult Online Students Negotiate Barriers to Learning Online
(Drake University, 2017)The health of rural communities depends, in part, on the education level of rural adults. Economic vitality is impacted by degree completion, and the rate of degree completion by rural adults lags behind that of their ... -
A Statewide Examination of the Training Satisfaction of Instructional Coaches
(Drake University, 2017)As the roles of instructional coaches are expanding in school districts, little research exists about how instructional coaches are initially trained for their positions. Much of the research base of teachers coach ... -
Quality Education: Business Students’ Perspectives on what Determines Quality at a Central United States Private Liberal Arts University
(Drake University, 2018)As universities face the ongoing challenge to recruit and retain students, the demand for a quality education has become increasingly important; however, the definition of a quality education remains nebulous. While ... -
A Phenomenological Case Study: The Law School Environment as Experienced by Academically Dismissed Black and Latina/o Law Students
(Drake University, 2015)The legal profession is one of the least diverse in the country and reflects societies’ limits on access to power by certain ethnic groups. The disparate numbers of Black and Latina/o students in law school stems from ... -
Learning at Home: A Phenomenology Examining the Perceptions of Homeschooling Parents Regarding the Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Development of their Children
(Drake University, 2016)In addition to academics, another important function of modern Western education is the socialization of students, helping them develop into tolerant individuals who can contribute to a pluralistic democratic society. ... -
The Ratio of Face-to-Face Contact Hours in Blended Courses Effects on Course Grades and Course Completion
(Drake University, 2018)Distance learning has changed the landscape of higher education especially with regards to community colleges which are the leaders in offering online courses (CCRC, 2013). In years past the online educational platform ... -
A Phenomenological Study of African American Elementary Teachers
(Drake University, 2017)Problem: In 2011-12, 82.7% of K-12 teachers were White, yet 44% of all elementary and secondary students were minority (Ingersoll, Merrill, & Stuckey, 2014). Teachers raised and educated in predominantly White communities ... -
Job Satisfaction Levels Among Iowa Public School Superintendents
(Drake University, 2017)While there is still much to learn about superintendent tenure, this study explored the importance of superintendent job satisfaction connected to longevity. The correlation research was designed to extract which factors ... -
Grit and Belonging in One Rural High School: A Survey Study
(Drake University, 2018)Despite the growing recognition of the importance of high school students’ sense of belonging in school and positive effect grit can have on individuals’ successes, research is needed to deeper explore potential ... -
The Status of Iowa Sleep-Related Infant Mortality: An Evaluation of Safe Sleep Education Delivery, Policy, and Practice in Birthing Hospitals
(Drake University, 2014)Problem: Sleep-related infant mortality, including sudden infant death syndrome, asphyxia, and undetermined or unknown causes, is the third leading cause of death nationally and in Iowa (Harris, 2014; Malloy & Ramirez, ... -
Self-Actualization Wellness: A Developmental Approach to Predicting and Reducing College Student Stress Related to Person and Environment Variables
(Drake University, 2018)Despite the growing recognition on the importance of mental health and wellbeing, college students’ mental health and wellbeing continue to decline. Given this information, research is needed to explore potential ... -
21st Century Skills: Examining the Influence of Epistemic Development, Mindset, and Extracurricular Participation on Curiosity, Adaptability, and Initiative
(Drake University, 2017)Despite the perceived importance of 21st Century skills for college, career, and long-term success, graduates are often reported to have deficiencies in this area. Given their importance, research is needed to explore ... -
The Influence of District Support During Implementation of High School Standards Based Grading Practices
(Drake University, 2016)The important components of district support to facilitate a fundamental change in teacher grading practices are not known. This mixed methods case study explored a school district’s organizational development as ... -
A Multi-Case Study of the School Experiences of Rural High School Gifted English Language Learners in One Midwest State
(Drake University, 2017)Problem: The English Language Learner (ELL) population is the fastest growing student population in the United States (Kanno & Cromley, 2013), but continues to be underrepresented in gifted education (Peters & Engerrand, ... -
Growth Mindset Development: Examining the Impact of a Standards-Based Grading Model on Middle School Students’ Mindset Characteristics
(Drake University, 2016)As the grading reform movement continues to challenge traditional grading practices, standards-based grading has emerged as a viable alternative model. However, many oppose the change as it requires a philosophical ... -
A Multi-Case Study of Private Institution Undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology Faculty in One Midwest State
(Drake University, 2018)Problem: The 1996 NSF report on educational reform in STEM focused on the development of pedagogical methods used in the classroom. Reform was prompted by a drastic number of undergraduate students dropping out of programs ... -
Quality Teachers of English Language Learners: Exploring the Use of a Standards Framework to Improve the Focus of Professional Development for Practicing Classroom and Content Teachers
(Drake University, 2016)On a national level, English Language Learners (ELLs) are growing at a faster rate than their non-ELL public school peers. To be prepared for this rapidly changing demographic, will require all educators who work with ...
