Geographic information systems; Information resources management
It is the belief of the author that the limited capabilities of GIS during the early stages (pre-1990) of GIS development resulted in GIS selection focusing on new software and hardware rather than on the best process or methodologies for...
"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Psychology."; Thesis advisor: Joanne DiPlacido.; M.A.,Central Connecticut State University,,2013.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 53-66).
Women -- Ghana -- Case studies; Globalization -- Ghana -- Case studies
The effects of globalization are spreading rapidly throughout Africa. Despite the fact that globalization holds many promises for economic advancement there is increasing apprehension about its impact on the wellbeing of Africans. To date, only a...
This study investigated psychological and personality factors related to the onset of cancer. Stressful life events and coping strategies were investigated in a retrospective study of 69 cancer patients from local support groups and their controls....
Cooperative work in education; Ability grouping in education; Mathematics -- Study and teaching
This study reviewed research on the effect of heterogeneous ability grouping in a cooperative learning environment on academic achievement in mathematics. A large number of studies has shown the importance of cooperative learning procedure in...
Arts -- Study and teaching; Aesthetics -- Study and teaching
This study provides an investigation into artistic expression and the use of aesthetics in a middle school environment. Part I of the study was designed to determine how eighth-grade students perceive their own strengths in the arts and whether or...
The findings of this quantitative, value-added study suggest that the nature of the content area background of middle school principals has a discernable relationship to student performance outcomes. Student achievement was substantially lower for...
This study proposes to gain insight into the perceptions of the nationally recognized Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T) program. A cross- sectional student survey is used to determine whether the program has an impact on gang...
Zoning boards -- Connecticut; Zoning law -- Connecticut
Introduction The Zoning Boards of Appeals and the granting of variances are a integral part of the zoning system. However ZBA's and their functions are probably one of the most, if not the most misunderstood and abused aspect of the zoning system....
Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321. Divina commedia; Rulfo, Juan. Pedro Páramo
I. Purpose: The purpose of my descriptive study is to show the parallelisms between the Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri and Pedro P´aramo of Juan Rulfo.
II. Methodology: My goal is to show the similarities between the two works, citing specific...
Textile fabrics -- Latin America; Molas -- Latin America; Arpilleras -- Latin America
The purpose of this Special Project Thesis was to investigate how three select
groups of Latin American textile artists have used their art in their lives and bring these
findings to the public. I accomplished this through newsletters and a...
Educational counseling--Connecticut.; Counseling in secondary education--Connecticut.; Counseling in middle school education--Connecticut.
Dissertation advisor: Anthony Rigazio-DiGilio.; Ed.D.,Central Connecticut State University,,2012.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 225-231).
Charter schools--Connecticut--Case studies.; Urban schools--Connecticut--Case studies.; Minority students--Connecticut--Case studies.; Social justice--Study and teaching--Connecticut--Case studies.; Diss 79
"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education."; Dissertation advisor: Ellen Retelle.; Ed.D.,Central Connecticut State University,,2012.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 154-161).
High school girls.; Women rowers.; Commitment (Psychology); Performance.; Dynamometer.
"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Masters of Science in Physical Education."; Thesis advisor: Kimberly Kostelis.; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2013.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves...
High school teachers -- Training of -- United States; High school teaching -- United States
This case study explored and confirmed the effectiveness of a collaborative study group as a method of job-embedded professional development for high school teachers. Data collection and analysis included both quantitative and qualitative methods....
This study explored the qualitative and quantitative impact of the implementation of a co-teaching model by teams in middle school language arts and mathematics classrooms. Although there were no significant quantitative findings for either...
This study investigated the beliefs towards technology, integration of technology for classroom instruction and learning, and learning styles for 335 urban school teachers in a single school district. Data collection and analysis included both...
Languages, Modern -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- United States; Education, Elementary -- Parent participation -- United States
Even though studies have shown numerous cognitive and social benefits from early foreign language education, Foreign Languages in Elementary School (FLES) is still a recurrent topic of debate. The key issues involved with FLES focus on...
This investigation studied the importance of realistic job previews presented from network ties to job seekers. Communication researchers have addressed the importance of organizational assimilation and the communication needs of organizational...
Teachers -- Attitudes; Science -- Study and teaching (Early childhood); Science -- Attitudes
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the attitudes of early childhood educators toward teaching science, while also examining the relationship between teacher attitudes toward teaching science and how much science is taught in early childhood...
