BEARdocs at Baylor University: Recent submissions
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From PDAS to T-TESS : a single descriptive case study of public-school principals and their experiences with the practicality of implementing T-TESS as intended.
(2021-11-16)In an embattled profession, principals have numerous responsibilities, including the pressure to improve test scores to meet state and federal accountability measures. To achieve increased test scores, they lead and support ... -
The desire to finish : a quantitative study examining the motivation of Black students at predominantly White institutions.
(2021-11-16)Since the mid 1980s, attrition rates for Black students have steadily increased, yet educational institutions have not created opportunities to help Black student succeed as much as their White counterparts (Lang, 2001; ... -
A case study on the recruitment and hiring of African American faculty in higher education : perspectives of faculty and administrators.
(2021-11-16)This case study examined the recruitment and hiring practices of African American faculty in higher education at primarily White institutions (PWIs) in the southeast region of the United States. In higher education, African ... -
Variation of cold-soaked fuel frost roughness with location on a flat plate.
(2021-11-09)Cold-soaked fuel frost occurs when moist air flows over an aircraft surface that is colder than the dew point temperature following a flight. Previous studies show that cold-soaked fuel frost depends on surface temperature, ... -
Stuck in the middle : a narrative case study examining middle school teachers’ feelings about addressing mental illness-related behaviors in the classroom.
(2021-11-04)In recent years, middle school teachers began to take on the additional task of providing mental health support to their students. They diverted from teaching to address disruptive behaviors that occurred in their classrooms. ... -
A qualitative phenomenological case study exploring correctional education : in the absence of humanizing pedagogical praxis among incarcerated men.
(2021-11-04)Incarcerated men look to the classroom as a refuge to learn, grow, and develop, departing from their typical, everyday environment where devaluation is the norm. Unfortunately, the absence of a humanizing pedagogical praxis ... -
Promoting student holistic success through positive relationships : a descriptive case study of elementary teachers and fourth and fifth grade students.
(2021-10-31)Many teachers continue to send students to the office for disruptive behavior instead of conversing with students about the situation to better understand the why behind the behavior. Students lose valuable instructional ... -
Career outcomes and perceptions across graduate programs : an explanatory sequential mixed methods study of dispute resolution and conflict management alumni.
(2021-11-04)Universities and academic programs face increasing pressure to align educational outcomes and career outcomes for their students as a measure of program and student success (Coughlin et al., 2016). Graduate programs in the ... -
Leaving education : a descriptive single-case study examining what factors drive teachers from the profession in Oklahoma.
(2021-10-31)Teacher attrition adversely impacts the academic future of the students in public schools. Each year, thousands of classrooms go without qualified teachers to provide instruction. Without qualified teachers to instruct ... -
The emergence of character in a college character development program : a convergent mixed methods study.
(2021-11-04)At the birth of America, the framers of the Constitution acknowledged that “only a virtuous people are capable of freedom” (Franklin, 1787). Correspondingly, colleges during the 17th and 18th centuries emphasized developing ... -
Understanding teachers’ experiences in transitioning from a reading test preparation approach to a whole novel approach : a narrative case study.
(2021-10-26)Reading instruction in Texas has shifted due to pressure from high-stakes assessments that put a curricular focus on test preparation. Teachers create mini lessons in reading with passages and questions to prepare students ... -
A multiple case study exploring middle school attendance barriers and challenges.
(2021-10-26)Regular school attendance is an imperative factor in school success (Pascopella, 2007; Rothman, 2001). Students achieve best when invested in their education. Four misconceptions result in student absenteeism: myths about ... -
Extraction of body wave arrivals from seismic interferometry using time series features and machine learning methods and their applications to seismic tomography.
(2021-12-03)The development of seismic interferometry methods in the last decade has increased the utility of passive seismic surveys for seismic modeling and monitoring. Since passive seismic surveys do not require manual efforts in ... -
A phenomenological study exploring GEAR UP students’ perceptions of post-secondary preparedness.
(2021-10-26)The Rio Grande Valley is a predominantly Hispanic region with a high population of low socioeconomic students. These students are typically underserved in post-secondary education. Socioeconomic disparities and obstacles ... -
Examining health insurance literacy for employer-based health insurance education.
(2021-10-26)Many employees report being satisfied with the health plans offered by their employer; however, research shows that they do not understand the key terms and concepts needed to effectively choose and use a health plan. ... -
The real wall : a qualitative case study to explore Latino graduation rates and the lack of necessary resources available.
(2021-10-26)Latino attainment of bachelor’s degrees is a crucial problem facing society today within the United States of America. If this issue continues, the future impact on society will influence the average annual household income ... -
Transferring the stigma of mathematics during COVID-19 : exploring correlations between parent and student perceptions about mathematics.
(2021-10-19)This correlational study examined the relationship between parent and student attitudes and perceptions about mathematics. Compulsory education lists mathematics as one of the four core subjects. The State of Texas assesses ... -
Learning together : a quantitative examination of inter-district collaboration in a community of practice.
(2021-10-21)This quantitative study examined school district leaders’ engagement in a community of practice and reported the relationship between inter-district collaboration and school district leaders’ learning and changes in ... -
A multiple descriptive case study exploring special education teachers’ motivational factors which influence retention in Washington, DC.
(2021-10-19)The causes of teacher attrition are varied and complex. In urban environments, these challenges are more pronounced. In particular, special education teachers in urban environments seem to leave the field disproportionately ... -
Latinx fifth-grade student perceptions of their experiences in a leadership skills and social-emotional learning program : a phenomenological study.
(2021-10-19)Current scholarship demonstrates that there is an opportunity and achievement gap that exists between Latinx fifth graders and other ethnic demographics (NAEP, 2020). This performance gap of Hispanic students continues to ...