Graduate Division - Doctoral Research  
Author Title
Year
Adkins, Jason The Role of a School in the Economic Improvement of a Selected Small Rural Community
2004
Alexander, Janet An Investigation of Health Care Procedures and Inclusion Attitudes of School Nurses in Public Schools in Alabama 2001
Beaty, Vonda The Impact of a Mandatory Dress Code Policy on Student Achievement and Social Behavior in a Selected School System  2003
Beckham, Lisa The Effects of Alabama's Professional Education Personnel Evaluation Program on New Teachers' Professional Behaviors 2003
Beers, Geri The Effect of Teaching Methodology, Problem Based Learning vs. Lecture, on Objective Test Scores  2002
Black, Maurine Examining Parent Attitudes and Options Towards High-Stakes 2005
Blanks, Demetria Examinitation of the No Child Left Behind Reauthorization Act of 2001: Perceptions of Teachers and Administrators of Tis Influence on School Improvement in an Urband School District in Alabama 2004
Brown, Lucia Student Perceptinos of the Application of Differentiated Classroom Instruction 2005
Byrd, Amanda Perceptions of the Best Teacher Induction Program by Novice and Mentor Teachers in the Deer Valley Unified School District 2005
Carrington, Hysonia The Impact of an Advanced Master's Degree Program on Teacher Leadership: A Comprehensive Study  2002
Casanova, Gladys Characteristics of Effective Alabama Reading Initiative Literacy Demonstration Sites: Implications for Principals, Reading Specialists, and Staff Development Coordinators Regarding Implementation 2002
Clark, Quintina The Elements that Impact the Success of an At-Risk Student 2003
Cleveland, William The Effects of School Climate on Academic Achievement: A Comparison Between High Schools in the Birmingham Area 2003
Coggins, Deborah Effective Professional Development For Teachers of Students with Autism: A Qualitative Analysis of Four Treatment Approaches 2006
Cook, Lynn The Relationship Between Birth Weight and School Achievement  2001
Corbett, Patricia Traditional Versus Year-Round Schools in Alabama: Perceptions of Administrators and Impact on Student Achievement  2003
Cornelius, Jeffrey D. Middle School and High School Students' Perception of The Motivational Value of Rewards, Goals, and Choices for Academic Learning
2005
Creel, Wanda The Impact of Professional Learning on the Perceptions of Title I and Non-Title I Teachers Toward Student Engagement Regarding Working on the Work and Learning Focused Strategies inCoweta County elementary Schools 2005
Cumbee, Janet Perceptions of Student Engagement as Related to Teacher Training in Talladega County School System  2002
Davis, Cathy An Investigation into the Relationship Between Selected Variables and Teachers' Use of Instructional Technology in K-12 Education 2002
Dipetrillo, Ann Hart The Relationship Between Teachers' perceptions of Principals' Leadership Behaviors and Collective Efficacy of Teachers in the Elementary School 2006
Draper, Charlotte The Effects of Constructivist Concepts and Practices on Mathematics Achievement in Selected Schools in Japan and the United States  2002
Draper, John Principals' Self-Identified Priorities and Student Achievement: A Study of the Differences  2003
Duncan, Robin An Analysis of Student-Learning Focused Professional Development on Student Achievement and Teacher Attitudes  2002
Fairweather, Thomas Continuing Individual Professional Development: A Survey of National Distinguished Elementary School Principals from the 1999-2000 Year Groups 2002
Gallant, Sharon Current Practices of Staff Development in Elementary Schools Across Alabama and Their Alignment with the National Staff Development Council's Standards for Staff Development 2004
Goodwin, Patricia Assessing the Motivational Impact of Interactive Cooking Activities on the Communication Response Skills of Preschool Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
 2005
Griffeth, Doreen Comparison of the Georgia Developmental Stage/Scoring Guide to the 6+1 Traits Writing Assessment Rubric: Teachers' Preferences 2005
Hannah, Julie Leadership: A Study of the Role of the Principal in Implementing A Content-Based Reform Effort Such as the Alabama Reading Initiative  2001
Hawkins, Jemmie International Student Engagement in Public School Music: Teacher Perceptions Regarding Relationships Between Traditional And Nontraditional Teaching Methods Across Musical Tasks  2002
Hoaglund, Amy Teacher Attrition and Retention: A Qualitative Study 

2001
Holley, Lisa The Impact of Parent Involvement in Reading Fluency Scores of First, Second, And Third Grade Students 2006
Holman, Tara Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Multiple Intelligences Indicator, and the Alabama High School Graduation Exam: A Comparative Study  2003
Horton, Hal Reading Achievement Gain of Second Graders Using Volume Reading  2002
Huff, Sherry Selected Alabama Elementary School Principals' and Elementary Physical Teachers' Perceptions Toward Physical Teachers' Perceptions Toward Physical Education in their Schools  2001
Jackson, Angelita Mentor and Protégé Perceptions of Mentor Practices and School/School District Provisions That Impact Protégé Learning and Development 2005
Johnson, Cherry Early Retention: Teacher Beliefs and Student Academic Results  2001
Kelley, Dawn The Alignment of Administrators' and Faculties' Perceptions of Culture Within the Corporate Soul 2001
King, Kathy The Impact of Teaching to Students' Learning Styles on Reading Achievement of Third-Grade Students and Their Teachers' Perceptions of Their Attitudes Toward Reading  2003
Kirkemier, Mark Students' Perceptions of the Impact of Disciplinary Procedures on School Climate and Academic Expectations in a Suburban Alabama Middle School 2004
Kleimon, Lana Family Grouping Model Impact on Student Attitudes Towards Teamwork, Engagement in Learning and Leadership Roles 2005
Lacey, Suzanne Exploring Teachers' and Principals' Perceptions of Systemic Change in Professional Development in the Talladega County School System 2002
Laurendine, Alice The Effects of the Socialization to the Culture of the School on the Success of Beginning Elementary Principals: A Study of Selected Alabama Elementary Principals  2001
Little, Martha The Impact of the Alabama Reading Initiative on Mathematical Problem-Solving Performance in a Rural Setting  2003
Lott, Tony The Impact of a Test Preparation Program on Standardized Student Achievement Test Scores  2002
Maye, Jennifer An Assessment of the Perceived and Actual Instructional Leadership Roles of Secondary Principals in Alabama's Public Schools 
2004
McGill, John Significant Factors Impacting the Selection of Appointed Alabama Superintendents of Education 2004
Mishra, Josna Patterns of Professional Mobility of African American University Presidents  2003
Mitchell, Paula The Impact of a Professional Development Model on Teachers' and Students' Perceptions of the Levels of Students' Engagement 2005
Mize, Shelly The Implementation of Positive Behavioral Supports Toward the Reduction of Behavioral Problems in Elementary Schools 2003
Mobley, Dee Teacher's Perceptions of the Relationships Between elementary School Climate and Principal Leadership Style 2004
Monroe, Lynda Beth Implementation of a Peer Coaching Program: Teachers' Percetions 2005
Morgan, Brooke The Impact of Formal Technology Leadership Training of Principals on the Integration of Technology in Selected Schools 2004
Naugher, Bill Standardized Achievement Tests: A Test Score Improvement Plan 2001
Navarro, Gloria The Impact of Math Compacting on the Professional Attitudes and Instructional Practices of Elementary Teachers 2005
Parrish, Sherry The Mobile Mathematics Initiative: A Multi-Site, Cross-Case Analysis 2006
Payant, Daniel An Analysis of Selected Variables on K-12 Alabama Public School Systems That Contract Support Services  2002
Pelton, Alvin The Effect of a Church Orientation Program for New Members  2002
Popinski, Carol Selected Middle School Principals' and Science and Social Studies Teachers' Perceptions of the Implementation of the Alabama Reading Initiative  2002
Ray, Geraldine The Influence of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy on the Academic Achievemnet of Seventh Grade Students 2006
Reese, Janet The Impact of an Anti-Bullying Campaign on Student Perceptions of Peer Abuse in a Selected Alabama Junior High School  2003
Richardson, Mark Academic and Affective Results of Pre-Kindergarten in the Secondary Grades of an Upper Income Suburban School Setting  2001
Richardson, Wayne The Impact of Interdisciplinary Teaming in Fifth Grade on Achievement Test Scores 2001
Rogers, Betsy The Effects of a Looping Classroom as Measured by Students' Attitudes Toward School  2002
Rudolph, Celia Spirituality Among Alabama Public School Superintendents: An Investigation of Acknowledged Spirituality, Job Satisfaction, and Vocation-Related Convictions About The Superintendency 2004
Rush, Kerry Graduate Perceptions of Leadership Changes Upon Completion of a Professional Teacher Leader Program of Study  2003
Scott, Chris A Comparison of the Perceptions of Traditionally Certified Teachers and Troops to Teachers 2005
Scrivner, Jennifer Leaders Leading Leaders: Exploring the Working Relationships of Teacher Leaders and Principals 2005
Singer, Alice Parent Satisfaction with Special Education Programs in Elemntary, Middle and HighSchools in Coweta County, Georgia
2005
Smith, Charles Principal Leadership Styles and Teacher Job Satisfaction 2005
Speegle, Tony Perceptions of Superintendents and School Board Chairs Regarding Factors that Affect Superintendent Success 2004
Stone, Giselle Principals' Perceptions: An Examination of Voluntary and Mandated Participation on Co-nect Reform Model Implementation 2005
Thomas, Patricia The Impact of Direct Instruction on Student Reading Achievment of Below Grade Level Readers 2005
Thompson, Regina Culturally Responsive Teaching Behaviors: A Qualitative Study  2003
Tilghman, Gwen The Impact of Reading Recovery on Student Performance: A Comparison of Stanford Achievement Test Scores  2003
Vail-Smith, Shelley The Effect Of Principals’ Perceptions Of Previous Experiences On Change In New Environments 2003
Watts, Cynthia Perceptions of the Teacher Mentoring Program by Mentors and Novice Teachers in Talladega County Schools 2004
Weygand, Jane The Impact of Embedded Professional Development on the Technological Proficiency of Elementary Teachers 2001
Williams, Bernard The Impact of Open Versus Selected College Admission on Students Academic Success  2003
Williams, Sunderland The Effect of Specific Staff Development Opportunities on Teachers' Attitudes Toward Gifted Education and Comfort Level Utilizing Differnetiation Strategies 2005
Willingham, Dennis The Alabama Integrated Reading and Writing Assessment for Grade Two: Stanford Achievement Test, and Alabama High School Graduation Exam: A Comparative Analysis  2003
Wilson, Lisa A Compilation of Theorists and Metaphorical Interpretations  2003
Wright, Dorothy Teacher Perceptions of the Impace of the Dynamic Indicatorys of Basic Early Lieteracy Skills (Dibels) Assessment Upon Instructional Practices in Reading in the Talladega County School System 2004



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