Browsing Graduate Research by Title
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The Influence of Friends and Peers on Adolescent Substance Use: A Systematic Review
(2019-07-23)Adolescents are susceptible to influences from many factors, but friends and peers influence adolescents the most. Typically, friends and peers lead adolescents to experiment and abuse illicit substances. The extent of the ... -
Investigation into student seating preferences of middle and secondary school science teachers
(2020-05-19)Knowing how and where to sit students in the classroom is a key component in managing student behavior and creating the best environment for student achievement. In some instances, an educator may have a boisterous classroom ... -
An Investigation of Students Perceptions on Connectedness to their School when Learning Remotely at a City High School in East Tennessee
(2021-07-21)The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate students’ perceptions of connectedness while learning remotely at site school in Northeast Tennessee. The aim of this study was to seek whether students learning ... -
An Investigation of Students’ Perceptions of Classical and Christian Education at Selected Classical and Christian Schools in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia
(2021-04-20)The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate students’ perceptions of their classical Christian education in selected schools in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The aim of the study was to focus on ... -
An Investigation of Teachers, Administrators, Parents and Students Perceptions of Online Safety Protocols at a Selected Private School in Ohio
(2022-04-11)The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the perceptions of teachers, administrators, parents and students regarding online safety at a small private school in Ohio. A related purpose was to identify factors ... -
An Investigation of Teachers, Parents, and Students Perception and Practical Implications of Play at a Selected Elementary School
(2022-04)This qualitative research study aimed to examine students, teachers, and parents’ perceptions and practical implications of play activities on academic achievement. The research was guided by one overreaching research ... -
An Investigation of the Factors Contributing to Tennessee Promise Use and College Choice Among High School Seniors At a Rural High School in Northeast Tennessee.
(2021-04-20)The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the factors contributing to Tennessee Promise use and college choice among high school seniors at a Rural High School in Northeast Tennessee. The sample consisted of ... -
An Investigation of the Factors that Motivate Students in Algebra II Math Class at a Selected High School in Tennessee.
(2022-04-21)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors involved in motivating high school students in Algebra II math courses. The study, conducted at a selected high school in East Tennessee, consisted of 21 students ... -
Investigation of the Perceived Needs of Elementary Teachers Whose Classes Contain Students Learning English
(2020-04-08)The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceived needs of content area elementary level teachers who are instructing students with limited English proficiency in their classes. Teachers at an elementary school ... -
An Investigation of the Perception of Special Education Teachers’ Feelings of Preparedness to Manage the Behaviors of Students with Emotional Disabilities
(2023-04-19)The purpose of this study was to examine special education teachers’ feelings of readiness to manage the behaviors of students with emotional disabilities. Specifically, the study investigated how prepared special education ... -
An Investigation of the Perceptions of Teachers, Parents and Students with Disabilities when Learning Remotely at a School District in East Tennessee
(2022-04-14)The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the perceptions of teachers, parents, and students with disabilities when learning remotely during the 2020-2021 school year. The sample consisted of nine teachers ... -
An Investigative Study Related to Teacher Retention and The Factors Associated with Persistence in the Field of Education
(2024-04-24)This qualitative study aimed to explore and better understand the perceived factors that positively influence teacher retention rates amongst educators in a rural school district in Northeast Tennessee. Knowing that ... -
Is Risk Worth It? A Practical Look at Risk in the Christian Life
(2016-09-02)Risk in the Christian life means living in service of something broader than ourselves. It means making decisions about moving toward danger or seeking safety in light of the story of God’s plans for the world, Jesus’s ... -
Lates Shuffleboard Fine Motor Fun
(2017-04-12)This game was created to be a tabletop version of the game shuffleboard, and is played very similarly to the games Crokinole or Carrom. The game is played by flicking, sliding, or tossing pieces around the board, aiming ... -
Lectio Divina: Examining the Impact of Experiencing Scripture in Christian's Relationship with Christ
(2017)The purpose of this Doctor of Ministry Project was to examine reflective reading's (lectio divina) impact on a Christian's relationship with Christ. The ministry design included teaching and practice for a small group ... -
Let's Pray: The Study and Practice of Prayer at Fern Creek Christian Church
(2020-04-27)Prayer is weird. We know we should pray. Not only is it following Jesus' example but our own experiences confirm that God does hear and respond. However, too often our growth as people of prayer is stunted. This thesis ... -
The Living Puzzles
(2017-04-12)The living puzzles are three puzzles that were manufactured out of pictures that I personally have taken. I had my pictures manufactured into three different size puzzles with varying piece counts: one is 8 inches by 10 ... -
Living Well with Lymphedema
(2017-04-21)A workbook for individuals who are experiencing psychosocial challenges commonly seen with lymphedema.