Teaching, Learning and Developmental Sciences Theses
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Transforming the Culture of Care, Implementation of Developmentally Supportive Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Taylor Ann Jones
Experience of Parents Attending a Perinatal Lullaby Program, Emily J. Skeers
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Gender Representation in Children's Media and Preschool-Aged Girls’ Internalized Beliefs About Gender, Jessica Lindsey Kanne Atkins
Closeness and Conflict in the Parent-Child Relationship and Parental Self-Efficacy During Childhood, Stephanie Boekweg
Family Drug Treatment Court Program Effectiveness as a Protective Factor for Parents in Prevention of Substance Abuse Foster Care Re-entries: A Mixed Methods Study, Eugenia Ann Richardson
How a Professional Describes Reasons for Working in and Ultimately Leaving the Foster Care Field in the State of Missouri: A Case Study, Lauren Williams
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Utilizing Virtual Reality Goggles During Pediatric Laceration Repairs to Reduce Perceived Pain in Pediatric Patients, Emily C. Bozzer
Child Life Student Approaches to and Purposes of Play, Taylor L. Brower
Factors Leading to Worry and Helpful Supports During the Transition to Middle School, Kearstin Hofstetter
Stay-at-Home Fathers: What Is Their Life Really Like? An Intimate Portrayal, Christi Ann Hosking
Cesarean Skin-to-Skin Contact: Who Gets the Experience in the Operating Room?, Jessica S. Junk-Wilson
Project-Based Learning and Social-Emotional Learning in the Elementary Classroom: A Qualitative Study on Potential Opportunities for Student Self-Awareness and Social Awareness, Kaitlin Eileen Kilby
Emotion Validating Language Regarding Negative Emotions in the Classroom Differing by Gender and Emotion Type, Tea Rose Pankey
Parent Style of Coping Based on Attachment in the NICU, Claire Elizabeth Payne
Reducing Family Risk Factors Caused by Poverty Through Family Support Services, Aaliyah C. Williams
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Adult Transracial Adoptees' Childhood Experiences and Decision-Making in Forming Families of Creation, Sarah J. Gray
Uncertainty Monitoring and Resiliency in Middle Childhood, Stephanie Greenquist-Marlett
NICU Experiences of Adoptive Parents & Desired Preparation, Catherine J. Howe
The Perspectives of School-Aged Dancers and their Parents on the Developmental Benefits of Participation in Weekly Dance Classes, Maria Elizabeth Jackson
Child Life Specialists' Knowledge and Perception of White Privilege, Renee Elise Jamar Lee
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Guided Imagery and Deep Breathing: Minimizing Anxiety Experienced by Pediatric Cancer Patients, Bethany Grace Aney
The Use of Animal-Assisted Therapeutic Interventions in the Hospital Setting during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Alicia Cesare
Early Childhood Educators and Students Lived Experience with Conscious Discipline: Taming the Wild Things, Sierra Rosa Dinges
Parents' Experiences of Camp for Siblings of Pediatric Oncology Patients, Kristen Lauren Krueger
Understanding Grief in Adults Whose Sibling Died during Childhood: A Qualitative Study, Amanda Marie McCarthy
A Needs Assessment for the Utilization of Child Life Specialist Bereavement Support Services in an Emergency Veterinary Hospital Setting, Jared R. Negin-Fryers
Child-Directed Learning in Varying Contexts: An Examination of Preschools in the Philippines, Teri J. Pardue
Quality Child Care in Missouri: The Intersections of Policy and Teachers' Perceptions of Quality Child Care, Catherine Slade
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
An Exploration of Child Life Programming and Facility-Canine Assisted Therapy In Pediatric Hospital Settings, Bailey N. Barnett
Teacher Perceptions of Parental Incarceration and Its Influence on Children's Academic Success, Amber L. Hooper
A Qualitative Descriptive Analysis of Students' Experiences with the Child Life Internship Application Process, Haley Reeves
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Kindergarten Teacher Autonomy in High and Low Socioeconomic Environments, Allison Catherine McDonald
Evaluating the Correlations Between Teacher–Student Relationships, Friendship, and Reading and Writing Achievement, Jessica Ridder
Certified Child Life Specialists' Perceptions of Effective Psychosocial Interventions for Adolescents in Japanese Hospital Settings, Yukari Stickley
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
A Qualitative Case Study Examining the Impact of Teacher Feedback During the Research Writing Process in a Ninth Grade Honors Class, Jessica M. Mattson
Exploring the Caregiver-Child Relationship in Institutional Care Facilities in South Sudan, Jennifer Joy Telfer
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Transitioning Students From The Area Model To The Number Line Model When Developing Fraction Comparison Strategies, Joann Elaine Barnett
Conflict Resolution in Children and the Association Between Parenting Style and the Children’s Own Social Skills, Afroza Parvin
A Qualitative Study On The Meaning Of Having A Child For Mothers Who Were Abused In Their Childhood, Maki Shigematsu
A Descriptive Case Study Investigating The Perceptions Of Year-Round Education, Chelsea Nicole Wallace
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Promise Not to Tell: A Child's Formation of Privacy Boundaries, Brandy Leigh Harris
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
The Exploration of the Natural Integration of Writing During Play in Kindergarten, Meaghan Anne Bonham
A Qualitative Case Study Examining the Equivalency of Two Online and Face-to-Face Graduate Literacy Courses, Amber Kay Howard
A Causal Comparative Study of the Impact of a Multi-Age/Grade Class on First and Second Graders Growth in Reading and Spelling, Iyshia Shanice Smith
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Nutrition Education and Labels in the 8Th Grade Cafeteria to Promote Healthier Eating Choices, Becky Lynn Moore
Attitudes and Knowledge of Missouri Attorneys Regarding Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Rebecca Ann Pearson
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
The Functional Role of Self-Directed Speech, Self-Regulation Skills, and Social Engagement, Mariko Kinoshita
Preservice Teachers' Perceptions of Their Literacy Practicum Experiences, Jenna Victoria Laughlin
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Classroom Investigation of Toddler Conflict Resolution and Moral Development, Rachel Leigh Pachmayr
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
An Investigation of the Use of Various Interactive Instructional Methods in Level Two High School Latin Classes, Maegan Krystel Cooper
An Examination of Children's Television Viewing and Children's Perception of Their Academics, Dollie Amanda Lynette Davis
A Mixed-Methods Study of the Impact of Cued Spelling on Student Achievement and Attitudes Toward Spelling, Brandon Salsman
Teacher and Family Perceptions on Continuous Care in Early Childhood Educational Settings, Jami Louise Swindell
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
A Causal Comparative Study of the Connection Between Kindergarten Reading Scores and Perceptual-Motor Instruction, Beth Taira Bridges
A Causal Comparative Study to Investigate the Impact of the Guided Reading Plus Framework with Kindergarten Students, Abby Nicole Lowe
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
The Impact of Vocabulary Concept Strategies on Third Grade Students' Science Achievement, David S. Brown
A Study of the Impact of the Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy Model on Third and Fourth Grade Reading Scores, Elizabeth Nicole Range
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Competing for the Minds of America: Does the Teaching of Evolution in High Schools Promote a Naturalistic Worldview?, James Shuls
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
A Quasi-Experimental Study to Determine the Effects of Daily Free-Reading on Sixth-Grade Students' Reading Lexiles, Linda M. Grigsby
A Study to Determine the Effect of the Arkansas Comprehensive School Reform Model on First-Grade Students' Self-Regulation Skills During Writing, Janelle Hintermeister-McBroom
A Descriptive Study of Parents' Perceptions of Services For Their Autistic Child, Michelle Rush
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
The Effect of Music on the Mathematics Achievement of Third-Grade Students, Julia Young
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
A Case Study Exploring the Use of Evocation to Enhance the Reading Comprehension of Special Needs Students in the Fifth Grade, Shirley A. Gregory
An Investigation of the Use and Effect of Literacy in Industrial Technology Curricula, Zach McMains
A Mixed-Design Study Investigating the Benefits and Perceptions of a Teacher-Guided Summer Literacy Program, Amber J. Strader
The Effect of Repeated Read-Aloud Strategy on Preschool Children's Reading Comprehension, Angela Van Deren
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
A Quasi-Experimental Study to Determine the Effect of Daily Oral Language on First Graders' Editing Skills, Kayla Lewis
A Survey of Programs and Policies Addressing Elementary School Violence, Cindy Parker
A Descriptive Study on the Use of Balanced Literacy in First Grade Classrooms in Southwest Missouri, Lisa Rose
A Descriptive Study Investigating the Role of Classroom Placement in the Education of Twins, Lesley Rowland
Theses/Dissertations from 2001
Differences In Reading Levels Of Kindergarten Students Who Have And Have Not Used The Accelerated Reader Program, Melissa Metz
Overcoming Adversity: a Case Study of One Individual's Struggle to Pass the Ged, Joe Millsap
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
A Comparison of Reading Achievement Between Computer-Assisted Instruction and Traditional Instruction, Mami Osaki McCraw
Theses/Dissertations from 1992
A Study to Determine Teachers' Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Remedial Programs, Cathy R. Richardson
Theses/Dissertations from 1991
The Relationship Between College Base, Act, and Student Academic Variables, Ronna Lee Coldiron
A Study of the Attitudes and Opinions of Parents and Teachers At the Elementary Level, Concerning the Effectiveness and Importance of Parent-Teacher Conferences, Kelly Ann Farrell
A Study to Determine Teachers' Opinions Toward School-Age Child Care, Myra E. Kleier
Attitudes of Parents Toward the Accelerated School Program, Marilyn Monroe
Parent's Opinions of How the School Affects Their Cystic Fibrosis Child, Nancy Lynn Skinner
How Elementary Teachers Perceive the Role of Paraprofessionals, Kim Snyder
Theses/Dissertations from 1990
Prediction of Elementary Student Reading Achievement From Specific Home Environment Variables, Barbara S. Anglum
An Experimental Study to Determine the Effect of an Individualized Approach to a Second-Grade Traditional Spelling Program, Barbara Jean Badley
A Study of Elementary Art Education: Its Importance as Perceived By Elementary Classroom Teachers, Deborah Lynda Bell
Critical Thinking Instruction in Missouri Schools: Perceptions of Public School Principals, Marcia Blaine
A Study to Determine the Opinions of Elementary Teachers and 3Rd and 4Th Grade Elementary Students Concerning the Book It National Reading Incentive Program, Deborah J. Byrnes-Money
Morals Education in the Public Schools, Linda L. Castillon
The Relationship Between Brain Dominance and Attitudes Toward School Among Fifth and Sixth Grade Students, Judith A. Edwards
The Perceived Causes For the Shortage of Minority Teachers, Carolyn Flake
Context-Free Word Recognition of Skilled and Less-Skilled Spellers, Bruce A. Murray
Attitudes of Kindergarten Teachers Toward Teaching Methods and Practices in Kindergarten, Cynthia Robertson
Theses/Dissertations from 1989
The Effect of Cooperative Learning on Math Achievement of First Grade Students: an Experimental Study, Lenetta Jan Bowling
Guided Imagery Strategy in Poetry Writing Instruction: Its Effects on Creative and Critical Thinking Skills of Middle School Students, Deborah A. Epps
A Study of Teachers' Perceptions and Attitudes Concerning Children's Fears, Sharon N. Jones
