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Klyce, Ann Marie – ProQuest LLC, 2023
Spatial skills, which represent the ability to mentally manipulate objects (Schneider & McGrew, 2012; Atit et al., 2020) have been shown to be correlated with entrance, persistence and success in STEM (Shea et al., 2001; Wai et al., 2009). Specifically, these skills have been shown to be necessary to geologists and geoscientists (Hegarty,…
Descriptors: Geology, Science Education, Spatial Ability, Concept Formation
Wu, Darren C. – ProQuest LLC, 2014
Are potential relationships among students' learning styles and effectiveness in online education moderated by subject matter for undergraduate students at a private higher education institution? This causal relationship correlational study evaluated the effects of subject matter as a moderating variable between students learning styles and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Online Courses, Undergraduate Students, Distance Education
Pedersen, Mitra – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This study investigated the rate of success for IT projects using agile and standard project management methodologies. Any successful project requires use of project methodology. Specifically, large projects require formal project management methodologies or models, which establish a blueprint of processes and project planning activities. This…
Descriptors: Correlation, Comparative Analysis, Information Technology, Decision Making
Simpson, Janis Lee – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The purpose of this quantitative research study was to determine the degree to which Licensed Practical Nursing programmatic variables positively correlate with select Tennessee Technology Center institution pass rates on the licensure examination--NCLEX-PNRTM. This study investigated the relationship between the dependent variable of NCLEX-PNRTM…
Descriptors: Nursing Education, Nursing Students, Predictor Variables, Academic Achievement
Best, Marguerita L. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Framed in the critical race theory of structuration (CRTS), this sequential explanatory mixed methods study seeks to identify the socialization practices by examining the realities of practices of assistant principals and the ways in which they impact the disciplinary actions of assistant principals at middle and high schools. The mixed methods…
Descriptors: Assistant Principals, Educational Change, Socialization, Critical Theory
Humbyrd, Michele – ProQuest LLC, 2010
A shift toward shared practice in schools has emerged and teachers are moving from isolation to collaboration (Hindin, Morocco, Mott, & Aguilar, 2007). One of the structures that supports collaboration is the collaborative team. Teams have great potential, however, their failure can impact the organization's progress and the team members'…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Middle Schools, Job Satisfaction, Sequential Approach