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This collection contains the dissertations completed in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership degree or the Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership degree at Northwest Nazarene University
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2022
Alumni role identity among recent college graduates
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- English
Bridging the adjunct gap: A mixed methods study examining adjunct professors perceived professional development impact for online teaching
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
College and career readiness in rural Idaho: A mixed-methods study of the current culture, struggles, and successes in middle schools
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Crossing the secular divide: A qualitative inquiry into the effects of regional accreditation on Bible Colleges
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Idaho’s teacher evaluation model: As a motivator for novice, intermediate, and experienced kindergarten through sixth grade elementary teachers in Idaho to improve their professional practice
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
The impact of lesson study on teacher professional growth using the Danielson framework for teaching: A mixed methods study
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- English
The impact of teacher perceptions of fluency and preparedness in reading prosody on elementary reading instruction: A mixed-methods study
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Measuring life satisfaction of former alternative high school students in Idaho: A qualitative study
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The Native American education issue: A qualitative study examining the successes and challenges of public reservation schools
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No principal left behind: A qualitative study on the current leadership challenges for principals in small rural districts and access to support for professional growth
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Parental voice and its impact on mitigating the causes of student absenteeism: A qualitative study on interventions in urban elementary schools
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- English
A phenomenological study of Hawaii independent school teachers' use of alternative assessments
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A qualitative investigation on the impact of memes on student engagement in 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts
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A qualitative study exploring the role of professional relationships of school climate in teacher retention in public middle schools
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Rebirth through struggle: A qualitative case study of Latinx students' engineering identity
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Single parents, race, and community college success: A qualitative study
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Teachers' use of boundary management tactics to maintain work-life balance
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Texting and integration: A mixed methods study of the use of texting within the academic advising function and its influence on students' intent to persist
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
2021
Called to teach: A mixed methods study on the relationship between teaching style and educational preparedness of Anglican clergy who disciple
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Charter school principals’ influence on the recruitment and retention of students of color: A qualitative case study
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- English
The effects of personalized learning and digital curricular tools on self-regulatory abilities of secondary students
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- English
Examining motivation, choice, and competency in 21st-century micro-schools: A comparative mixed-methods study of middle grade students' perception of student agency
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- English
Examining the “why” behind accelerated reading growth of English learners: A qualitative study
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- English
Idaho public charter school teacher job satisfaction: A mixed methods study
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The impact of standards-based grading on the academic self-efficacy of high school students: A mixed methods study
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Leveling the playing field: A phenomenological investigation on cultural mismatch theory & sociocultural, institutional ethos from the perspective of first-generation, underrepresented undergraduates who became university faculty in Christian higher ed.
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A quantitative study of Mathematics graduation requirements and the impact on high school graduation and postsecondary eligibility
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
2020
Academic and social integration in America's Promise Scholarship programs: A mixed methods study
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- English
Academic impact of rural Idaho schools on the four-day school week: A quantitative research study
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
The impact of student-centered learning, through the use of technology, on the level of engagement in middle school students with mild intellectual disabilities: A qualitative study
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- English
Industry’s role in secondary school system accountability for college and career readiness
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- English
An investigation of the relationship between student critical thinking skills and professional development
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- English
Perceptions of andragogical methods in behavioral medicine patient access occupations
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- English
A phenomenological exploration of educators’ lived experiences and transitions from teacher-centered to student-centered learning
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A qualitative study of Gongli Daxue (Chinese public higher education institutions) graduates pursuing advance degrees in the USA: Perceptions of Gongli Daxue preparation and application
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To see ourselves: A mixed methods study of the relationships between place, mindset, and grit in Appalachian first year college students
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Transitional high school parent-teacher home visits: Effects on parent engagement and student outcomes
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
2019
Becoming a new superintendent of schools: examining the tyro transition
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- English
Going global: a phenomenological case study of self-efficacy in an international school's professional learning communities
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- English
The impact of Bloomz app on parent-teacher interaction in middle schools serving low-socioeconomic, rural communities
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- English
No bells: closing the achievement gap with personalized competency-based learning in a small rural high poverty school district
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- English
Risk factors tied to student achievement: Redefining educational disadvantage
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- English
Special Education in Idaho virtual schools: An analysis of the efficacy service delivery
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Teacher stress in rural schools: a phenomenological study on stress and its effect on teacher-perceived physical and mental well-being
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To choose or not to choose...is it really a question? A mixed methods study exploring student choice, assessment, and technology use of the elementary 21st century learner
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- English
Utilizing participatory action research to implement evidence-based social skills interventions for elementary students with high functioning autism in inclusive classroom settings
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
2018
Academic librarians' teacher identity development through the scholarship of teaching and learning: a mixed methods study
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- English
Dying to be a man: a mixed methods study implementing men's health promotion and the psychology of masculinity in graduate primary care curriculum
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- English
Educator misconduct in Idaho: a quantitative analysis
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- English
Effects of gender on school board perceptions of superintendents and the superintendent selection process
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- English
“Not so backwards”: a phenomenological study on the lived experiences of high achieving post-secondary students with dyslexia
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- English
A quantitative study investigating the critical ninth-grade year and how grit influences student academic success
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- English
The story of relationship: a narrative inquiry into mentor teacher perceptions of their mentoring experiences with teaching candidates
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- English
Strategic leadership in technology implementation: a case study on the principal’s role in classroom technology
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- English
Success for all through supporting inclusive education: a mixed method research study
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- English
The use of cursive writing in a digital age: a mixed-methods analysis of the differences between modes of transcription in private schools
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- English
Waiting to fail: a comparative study of effective school configurations for at-risk sixth grade students
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2017
Adverse childhood experiences: the neutralizing impact of resilience
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“The amazing race” – success through persistence and resilience: a phenomenological study on the lived experiences of African American males at a private historically black college and university
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- English
An analysis of the impact servant leadership has on staff retention in elementary schools
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- English
The benefits and challenges of establishing a professional learning community through the lens of tiered instruction: principal and teacher perspective
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- English
Best practices in K-12 online teaching: a quantitative study exploring secondary classrooms online and brick-and-mortar classrooms
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- English
A case study exploring international student engagement at small, private colleges
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
The effect of music therapy upon language acquisition for children on the autism spectrum aged 3-8 years
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- English
Elementary teachers' perspectives: a qualitative exploration of the role of elementary teachers on the hiring team
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An examination of psychosocial adjustment and coping strategies of adolescents enrolled in accelerated learning programs
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- English
Family systems' influence on child behavior
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- English
Grit and mindset as predictors of student success in a first-time online high school course
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- English
The impact of dual language programs on Latino high school students
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
It's a matter of time: a quantitative study examining the impact of invisible mentors on the initial semester grades of struggling high school students
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- English
Leadership and trust: a mixed methods study of the rural elementary principal
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
A mixed method study to measure the impact of mastery-based, personalized learning on at-risk student achievement
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- English
A mixed methods research study investigating the influence of technology on offender mindset, resilience, and self-efficacy in Northwest correctional facilities
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A mixed methods study examining the instructional environment for students with autism in general education elementary classrooms
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
A mixed methods study exploring the perceptions of elementary principals regarding grade retention of kindergarten and first grade students in rural Idaho districts
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Pay for performance and teacher job satisfaction: a mixed-methods study
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Perceptions on the effectiveness of iPad integration in vocational college classrooms: a mixed-methods study
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Promoting racial and ethnic identity: academic intervention to support scholastic success of Latinos
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
The retention of Hispanic / Latino teachers in southeastern rural elementary schools
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Student perceptions on the impact of career and technical education programs: a mixed methods study
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Toward a greater understanding of Hispanic undergraduate retention at a private Christian university using narrative inquiry and autoethnographic methods
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
2016
A case study on the elements of school culture and the potential effect on student achievement at the rural middle school level
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Common characteristics of effective online training: a theoretical discussion and framework for online course design
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Evaluation of successful practices that lead to resiliency, grit, and growth mindsets among at-risk students
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
An examination of the validity of state standardized testing of English Language Learners
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Kindergarten teacher knowledge of phonemic awareness and instruction: developing proficient early readers
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- English
A mixed-methods study examining the role of the instructional coach within a professional learning community
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
One-to-one mobile devices in rural school districts: a mixed methods study investigating the impact of Khan Academy on mathematics achievement and teacher pedagogy
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Perceptions of the teacher-student relationship among full-day kindergarten teachers in relation to the achievement of students of poverty: a phenomenological qualitative study
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- English
The principal as an effective communicator: increasing parental and community engagement through the use of digital communications and social media
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
A qualitative study investigating administrator perceptions on the need, benefits, challenges, and areas for principal mentoring
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Reading fluency interventions that work in high-poverty schools
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Student growth goals: the impact of evaluative student achievement goals on principal practice
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Testing faith: a mixed methods study investigating the relationship between prayer and test anxiety amongst college students
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
2015
An analysis of international student achievement test outcomes and the competitiveness of nations
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A case study investigating collaborative working environments at the secondary level and the influence on student achievement
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Chinese immigrant parental involvement in the United States public elementary school: A qualitative research study
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Emotional well-being of secondary refugee and immigrant students: The relationship between acculturation and school support
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Improving behavioral and academic outcomes for students with reactive attachment disorder
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
One-to-one computing: A mixed-methods study designed to uncover the perceived effects on the overall classroom environment
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
A quantitative study exploring literacy and career technical education instructional beliefs in Idaho schools
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- English
A quantitative study investigating the efficacy beliefs of elementary teachers including a specific emphasis on mathematics
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- English
A quantitative study of Idaho high school seniors' postsecondary decision-making influences
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Self-Defense as a bullying prevention strategy: An evaluation of the Gracie Bullyproof program
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
2014
The academic and linguistic effectiveness of a dual language program: A comparison of student achievement within one district
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
A comprehensive model of instructional leadership: The effects of middle school leadership on growth in student learning
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
The effect of instructional coaching on teacher efficacy and on student achievement
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
The effectiveness of summer school in halting summer learning loss and increasing student achievement: A mixed-methods study
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
A mixed methods study exploring transformative learning through a Christian discipleship process
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
A mixed-methods approach discovering the impact on reading fluency of struggling kindergarten students when receiving a double dose of literacy instruction
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
A mixed-methods study determining new teachers' perceived level of preparedness in primary literacy instruction
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
The Prairie Valley project: Development of a rural, school-wide, multiage elementary classroom design
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Principal and teacher perceptions of the effectiveness of Look 2 Learning
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
A role of the rural elementary principal: Increasing reading literacy in third graders living in poverty through advocating community partnerships
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
School leader preparation in the Nazarene university system: A qualitative study of the role of emotional intelligence
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Student engagement: Best practices in teaching in a K-5 blended learning environment
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Supporting statewide systems utilizing external coaches: A concurrent mixed-methods study in a rural community
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
2013
Best practices for student success in an alternative middle school setting from a student's perspective
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
College success factors for international students studying in the United States of America after completing an international baccalaureate high school program
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Effectiveness of K-12 administrator preparation programs: A mixed method study
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
A mixed methods study exploring the realities and perceptions of principal evaluation
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
A mixed methods study investigating parental involvement and student success in high school online education
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Parent involvement and the impact on student achievement in grades 2-5
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
A qualitative study exploring the use of online education to overcome the educational challenges faced by out of school youth
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
A quantitative study exploring grading and assessment practices in the middle school environment
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
Whatever it takes: A mixed methods study evaluating the implementation of professional learning communities across a district
- Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)
- English
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