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Bridging differences : Saudi Arabian students reflect on their educational experiences and share success strategies

Creator:: Shaw, Donna L. (Donna Laible)
Abstract:: This study examines the U.S. educational experiences of Saudi Arabian students. Using qualitative case study and photo-elicitation research methods, this study conducted multiple interviews with 25 Saudi students and explored their perceptions of their American learning environment, how it differed from Saudi Arabia, and the strategies they developed to successfully...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Their AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Donna L. Shaw for the degree of Doctor of

Leading the comprehensive community college library : defining, aligning, and supporting innovation and change

Creator:: Reed, Donna L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this multi-case study was to describe how library deans and directors at large comprehensive community colleges strategically advocate for and support instructional and technological innovation despite the reality of limited resources and the stress caused by recurring funding crises in higher education. It further sought to examine...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: DISSERTATION OF Donna L Reed for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education presented on October 19

The effect of videotaped poetry readings on students' responses to poetry

Creator:: Bernhisel, Donna
Abstract:: This research study focused on the ways that reading poetry in print differs from viewing poetry in performance and the effect this had on comprehension and appreciation. Videotaped poetry readings provided students with opportunities to experience poetry in performance. Because very little had been researched in this area, a grounded...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Donna J. Bernhisel

Age-specific features of generalized anxiety disorder in older adults

Creator:: Salaz, Joselyn D.
Abstract:: Older adults are the fastest growing population in the United States, and their numbers are expected to continue rising over the next few decades. The number of older adults with psychiatric disorders such as anxiety is also increasing. Increases in the population of older adults and in the incidence of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: proud of. To my dissertation committee, Dr. Teri Strong, Dr. Amy Ford, Dr. Daniel Strong and Dr. Donna

Congruence of teaching beliefs and teaching behaviors in adult educators

Creator:: Howe, Benjamin M. (Benjamin Matthew)
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine the congruency between the teaching beliefs and the teaching behaviors of adult educators as well as the factors that may affect this congruency. A qualitative study was conducted using seven adult educators. The participants were interviewed, observed, and then interviewed again. The...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Russ-Eft, and my other professors, Dr. Donna Drake-Clark and Dr. Shelley Dubkin- Lee, for all of their

Key motivating factors for rural adult women entering college

Creator:: Benoit, Michelle R.
Abstract:: This qualitative study seeks to gain knowledge about the motives and barriers of rural adult women students and how these factors impact their decision to pursue postsecondary education. As more adult women choose to enter or return to higher education, it is important to examine the factors that influence their...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Darlene Russ-Eft, and Dr. Donna Drake-Clark provided crucial structure, guidance, and feedback

The role of marginalized discourses in constructing the white identity of preservice teachers

Creator:: Nava, Roberto Chavira, Jr.
Abstract:: This research addresses the complexities of White racial identity development in the lives of five elementary and middle school preservice teachers during their graduate teacher education program at a private Christian Pacific Northwestern university. Using a poststructural framework, this research investigated three questions: 1) How do the aspects of subjectivation...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Higgins; Dr. Donna K. Phillips; Dr. Jean Moule; Dr. Eileen Waldschmidt; and Dr. Shiao-ling Yu. I owe

Librarian Leadership in Open Education Resources: Implementing and Supporting Innovation in Community Colleges

Creator:: Schoppert, John
Abstract:: The purpose of this narrative inquiry study was to describe the lived experiences of librarians and how they provided support and innovation for community college OER programs. Examining the experiences of librarians as innovators sought to understanding how best practices developed for OER programs. It further sought to examine how...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Their names are: Dr. Tenisha Tevis, Dr. Donna Reed, Dr. Lori Wamsley, and Dr. Kelly Riedinger. I

Meeting the needs of nontraditional college students? Student perspectives on proprietary school practices

Creator:: Bush, Floretta M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to understand, through nontraditional student perspectives, how institutional practices of postsecondary proprietary schools may influence the success of moderately to highly nontraditional students. The study was undertaken for these reasons: (a) A large and growing number of higher education students are nontraditional, putting them...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: financially independent, (d) works full time, (e) has dependents, (f) is a single parent, and (g) does not

Impact of discourses on preservice literacy teacher identity development : Subjectivity and agency

Creator:: Larson, Mindy Legard
Abstract:: This research addressed the complexities of identity development in the lives of seven elementary and middle school preservice literacy teachers during their graduate teacher education program at a private western university using a poststructural feminism theoretical lens. This research investigated two questions: 1) How do preservice teachers develop their identity...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: challenging questions to help me think from fresh perspectives. • Donna-words do not describe my gratitude

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Bridging differences : Saudi Arabian students reflect on their educational experiences and share success strategies

Leading the comprehensive community college library : defining, aligning, and supporting innovation and change

The effect of videotaped poetry readings on students' responses to poetry

Age-specific features of generalized anxiety disorder in older adults

Congruence of teaching beliefs and teaching behaviors in adult educators

Key motivating factors for rural adult women entering college

The role of marginalized discourses in constructing the white identity of preservice teachers

Librarian Leadership in Open Education Resources: Implementing and Supporting Innovation in Community Colleges

Meeting the needs of nontraditional college students? Student perspectives on proprietary school practices

Impact of discourses on preservice literacy teacher identity development : Subjectivity and agency

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