Violence -- Social influence; Violence -- Mediation therapy
The present study examines the need for a peer mediation program at Northwest
Village School. A needs assessment was conducted to determine if implementing this
type of violence prevention program would be beneficial within this school...
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Secondary); Personality and academic achievement; Prediction of scholastic success
The purpose of this study is to determine if a personality test combined with a mathematics placement test can be used to identify students that may need additional interventions as early in the school year as possible. The school in which this...
This special project studied a group of 25 urban high school students from a level 2 (low level) Geometry class. The class participated in a transformational geometry unit that was taught over a period of 5 weeks. The students utilized dynamic...
The purpose of this thesis is to suggest effective data collection strategies that drive individualized and differentiated instruction that meets the Common Core State Standards. Due to high-stakes testing, teachers are expected to use qualitative...
Catholic Church -- United States; Hispanic American Catholics -- Religious life; Hispanic American Catholics -- United States
The thesis examines the influence of the Hispanic community of Puerto Rico, and other communities of Latin America, in Fairfield County since their arrival during the last half century. The study focuses on the discrimination that they faced...
Women prisoners -- Medical care -- United States; Psychotropic drugs
In the federal prison system there is five prison dedicated solely to housing female inmates. In federal prison, female inmates are diagnosed as being mentally ill at a higher rate than male inmates. Approximately 13% of federal female inmates...
Literacy -- Study and teaching (Early childhood) -- Korea (South); Literacy -- Study and teaching (Early childhood) -- United States; Comparative education
The purpose of this study is to compare kindergarten teachers' perspectives regarding literacy education in S. Korea and the U.S.A; the need for literacy education, who drives that need, the level of expected achievement, teaching time, teachers'...
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...
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Secondary); Study skills
High school students frequently lack the knowledge of effective study- and test-taking skills that they would need to succeed on a variety of assessments. Identifying where students are lacking in these skills can help educators meet their...
Teacher stress and burnout have emerged over the past 20 years as a serious concern for teachers, students and parents. This study tested the hypothesis that teachers who participate in aerobic exercise and have increased parent involvement in...
Juvenile justice, Administration of -- Connecticut
Status offenders are juveniles who have not committed a crime, but have engaged in behavior that society deems inappropriate due to their age. Status offenses are only applicable to children under the age of 16. The juvenile court has attempted to...
Construction workers -- Substance use -- United States; Construction workers -- Drug testing -- United States
A career in construction exposes a tradesperson to an ever changing environment with known as well as unknown hazards. Unfortunately one of the unknowns is the use of illicit substances and the abuse of legal medications by some of the workers. ...
The purpose of this research is to determine how a student's need for relatedness affects his or her motivation and academic achievement in mathematics. In addition, student motivation is examined independently of relatedness to determine its...
Issues in psychological testing of minorities have become problematic over the past couple of years. With the population growth of minorities, there continues to be the need for cultural sensitivity in mental health services. Few studies have...
Lobster fisheries -- Law and legislation -- Maine; Lobster fisheries -- Law and legislation -- Maine -- Harpswell Center
Since 1995, the Northeast lobstermen have been more regulated and managed than at any other point in the history of their industry. The lobster fishing industry has been a staple industry in the Northeast United States for over 200 years. From...
The present study investigates the link between trait anger and non-compliant behavior in prison. A sample of inmates from three prisons in the Connecticut Department of Correction were studied to determine if the level of their trait anger would...
Waterbury, Connecticut is known as the Brass City. To those who are familiar with it, they are also aware of its profound brass history. The former brass factories are abandoned or serving the city in some other capacity. Herein, lay the...
Social movements -- Colombia; Minorities -- Political activity -- Colombia; Blacks -- Colombia
The Evolution of the Afrocolombian Social Movement was driven by the pressures that black communities face daily. Colombia is a multicultural country, but it was not until the 1991 Constitutional reform that this was officially recognized. The...
The recovery movement in the United States redirects our focus away from the pathology of addiction and mental health disorders toward recovery, wellness, and resilience (White, 2000). The work of the President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental...
Transgender college students; Transgender college students -- Services for
One of the main goals of the student affairs professional is to provide relevant services to students and to protect their well being. In order to provide those services, it is imperative that student affairs professionals have the knowledge and be...
