English language -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Foreign speakers; Second language acquisition
Debate exists concerning the schooling of English language learners. The official discourse has been communicated through state as well as federal policy decisions. This mixed-methods study contributes to our understanding of this problem. Case...
Animal models of Huntington's disease (HD) that utilize 3-nitropropionic acid (3-NPA) in the initiation of oxidative stress
and accelerated brain-aging have been extensively studied. When administered to rodents, 3-NPA irreversibly...
In Connecticut, a valid state issued pistol permit allows residents to legally own, operate, and conceal a handgun. Much of the previous research investigating pistol permits examines aggregate level characteristics and focuses on handgun...
Mathematics--Study and teaching (Secondary); Ability grouping in education.
Thesis advisor: S. Louise Gould.; "Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Mathematics for Certified Secondary School Teachers."; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2012.; Includes...
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a complication of surgery and anesthesia that has major implications in terms of delaying recovery and raising costs through an increase in time and resources necessary for treatment. In addition, PONV...
Head injury, more than any other injury, may bring with it controversy and sometimes heated discussions amongst athletes, coaches, certified athletic trainers, parents, and physicians. Many studies have been done and more are underway to provide...
It is estimated that approximately 5.3 million persons in the United States are substance abusers. The devastating consequences of substance abuse includes high rates of criminal activities, incarceration, high rates of student dropout, high...
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Connecticut
The purpose of this project is to develop and implement instructional, mathematics programs that are based on the students' individual developmental and cognitive levels of functioning. The goal is to teach students with meaning so that they gain...
