Browsing Theses and Dissertations by Author "Xu, Jianzhong"
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A Cross Cultural Validation of Perceptions and Use of Social Network Service: An Exploratory Study
Guo, ChengqiThe rapid developments Social Network Service (SNS) have offered opportunities to re-visit many seminal theoretical assumptions of technology usage within socio-technical environment. Online social network is a rapidly ... -
A cross-cultural, multilevel study of inquiry-based instruction effects on conceptual understanding and motivation in physics
Negishi, Meiko (Mississippi State UniversityDepartment of Counselor Education and Educational Psychology., 3/30/2007)Student achievement and motivation to learn physics is highly valued in many industrialized countries including the United States and Japan. Science education curricula in these countries emphasize the importance and ... -
An investigation of study guides and quizzes to improve college students' reading compliance, comprehension and metacognitive strategies
Culver, Tiffany Fawn (Mississippi State UniversityDepartment of Counseling, and Educational Psychology, 2008-07-10)This study was designed to investigate practical and effective methods of increasing reading compliance, reading comprehension, and metacognitive reading strategies in the college classroom. Participants were recruited ... -
An Investigation of the Performance in College Algebra of Students Who Passed the Summer Developmental Program at Mississippi State University
Pratt, Martha HallAt Mississippi State University (MSU), students who do not meet full admission requirements may enroll in the Summer Developmental Program (SDP). During this ten-week summer program, students take four developmental courses ... -
Civic Education in the Preservice Classroom: A Study of Gaming
Sumners, Sarah ElizabethThe purpose of the study was to better understand social studies teacher education through preservice professional development that incorporates an online gaming and simulation component. Examination of the impact of online ... -
College Students' Behavior on Multiple Choice Self-Tailored Exams in Relation to Metacognitive Ability, Self-efficacy, and Test Anxiety
Vuk, JasnaThe purpose of this study was to observe college students’ behavior on five selftailored, multiple choice exams throughout a semester in relation to: a) metacognitive ability, b) self-efficacy expectations, and c) test ... -
Data Driven Decision-Making and Principals' Perceptions
McCray, Melissa F.In this era of high stakes accountability, assessments are not only used as diagnostic tools, but they are also used to determine the effectiveness of school programs and personnel. Of the utmost importance is how principals ... -
Disaffection in Southern Baptist Churches: Perspectives of the Marginalized
Dowdle, Sondra RobertsonThe changing relationship of Americans to their churches has been documented but has not been explained. This is a narrative qualitative research inquiry for the purpose of exploring the perspectives of members of Southern ... -
Doing Math Homework: Case Studies of Middle Class African American Families in One Elementary School
Aldridge, Candace GrandersonVery limited research exists on middle class African American families doing math homework. The present study examines the real life experiences of African American families doing math homework, with special emphasis on ... -
Early retention in rural schools: Alternate route teachers' perspectives
Jordon, Autumn K. (Mississippi State UniversityDepartment of Curriculum, Instruction and Special EducationCollege of EducationOffice of the Graduate School, 2019-08)The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine teachers' perspectives of the key factors contributing to the retention of rural teachers who entered teaching through an alternate route certification program in ... -
Educational counter culture:motivations, instructional approaches, curriculum choices, and challenges of home school families
Anthony, Kenneth Vance (Mississippi State UniversityDepartment of Curriculum Instruction and Special Education., 2009-03-31)This project is a case study on the vertical and horizontal occupational structures of physical therapy and how gender attitudes on opportunities can influence one’s workplace satisfaction. The theoretical perspective is ... -
Effect of distance learning technology as a training delivery system for rural and small law enforcement agencies
Johnson, Thomas C.This study examined the perceptions of law enforcements officers employed by rural and small law enforcement agencies on the effectiveness of the use of distance education technology as a delivery system for training ... -
Effectiveness of the Barton Reading and Spelling System: A Qualitative Case Study Investigation
Wise, Melissa LaneThe purpose of this study was to gain an in-depth understanding of student, parent and educator perceptions of the effectiveness of the Barton Reading Spelling System. Two research questions were addressed in the study: ... -
Examination of Mississippi fourth and eighth grade students' reading performance on the Mississippi Curriculum Test, Mississippi Curriculum Test 2, and National Assessment of Educational Progress
Shaffer, Shundria Summers (Mississippi State UniversityDepartment of Leadership and Foundations., 3/29/2011)High stakes testing in reading demands that educators are providing the appropriate instruction to ensure student’s success on state and national assessments. Causal comparative research was conducted to examine the research ... -
Examining One Traditional Classroom and One Progressive Classroom for the At-Risk Middle School Student: A Case Study of Two Rural Redesign Programs
Taylor, Alvin Centrell, Sr.The purpose of this study is to examine the impact that the creation of programs or instructional strategies that were devised and designed solely for the purpose of improving academic achievement among at-risk students ... -
Examining the Praxis II for Initial Licensure in French, German, and Spanish: Perspectives of Foreign Language Faculty Members and Teacher Candidates
Moser, Kelly MarieIn compliance with NCLB, states receiving Title I funding were to ensure that all teachers of core subject areas, including foreign languages, were highly qualified by the end of the 2005-2006 academic year. Given that 44 ... -
Exploration of Factors Affecting Single Black Mothers' Facilitation of Father-Child Relationships
Gardner, Shawn L.Literature shows that when fathers are involved in their children’s lives, their children have better outcomes and neighborhoods are safer. However, father involvement is often limited in situations where the father is a ... -
Exploring the Relationships Between Political Culture in Education Policy Practices and Outcomes in the American States
Carr, Isla-Anne SchuchsEducation policy and funding is, and has historically been, the purview of the individual states. Each state developed its own education system and did so within the specific historical contexts unique to that state. ... -
Gender Grouping and its Initial Effect on a Title I Upper Elementary School during the Pilot Year of Implementation
Simon, Pamela ReedStudies have documented challenges in meeting No Child Left Behind (NCLB) expectations as well as gender differences that contribute to the achievement gaps between boys and girls. In response to increased NCLB accountability ... -
Inflated Expectations: An Investigation into College Students' Academic Entitlement Beliefs
Warren, Shane TylerAcademic entitlement is defined as the belief that academic benefits, positive outcomes, or preferential treatment should be given regardless of individual effort (Chowning & Campbell, 2009; Greenberger, et al., 2008; Kopp ...