This page collects the digitized full text Masters theses and Doctoral dissertations of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

The following broadly describes library holdings for UA theses and dissertations:

Category print online
Dissertations 1953-2006 in MAIN

1950s-2012 in Special Collections
1989 - present are full-text in ProQuest

2012 - present in ScholarWorks

1950s - present indexed in ProQuest
Master's theses 1910s-2006 in MAIN

1910s-2012 in Special Collections
2006 - present are full-text in ProQuest

2012 - present in ScholarWorks

Theses were not systematically indexed in ProQuest prior to 2006.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2024

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Key Practices in P-6 Integrated STEM Education: A Delphi Panel Investigation, Leah R. Cheek

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Smartphone Gaming and International Students: Exploring the Experiences of Hypercasual Gameplay for Practicing English Vocabulary and Learning about the United States Culture in Mediated Action, Se He Hwang

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A Mixed Methods Study Exploring the Impact of Embedded Trauma-Informed Practices on Academic-Related Behaviors of Students Who Have Experienced Trauma And The Relationship Between Trauma-Informed Practices and Student Benchmark Growth Data, Sarah Isaac

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Understanding the Emergence of Self-Determination in Children with Disabilities Through Family Experiences in Early Childhood: A Qualitative Study, Karen K. Lange

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Professional Development for Culturally Responsive Teaching: Examining the Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Implementation in Teaching Practice, Chrystal McKeever

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An Exploratory Multiple Case Study of Special Education Transition Program Structures in Virtual Public Charter Schools, Krystle Merry

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Real-Time Delphi Study: Perspectives of an Autistic Panel on Independent Living, Celeste Michaud

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Perceptions of Families, Students, and Teachers on IEP Engagement for Families and Students of Color During Junior High and Senior High School IEP Conferences, Amillia Kae Oswalt

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Ideological Becoming during Student, Preservice Teacher, and First-Year Teacher Experiences, Holly Sheppard Riesco

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Understanding Video Modeling Adoption: Perspectives of Special Education Teachers, Support Specialists and Transition Consultants, Hayot Tuychiev

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Student Perceptions and Academic Performance when Taught with Multiple Active Learning Methods in a High Enrollment Undergraduate Human Physiology Course, Kate Ireton Walker

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Effects of an Interdependent Group Contingency on Classroom Behavior and Teacher-Student Relationships for Students with Behavioral Support Needs: An Initial Investigation of CW-FIT MS Tier 1 in Inclusive Secondary Settings, Nancy Ruth Young

Theses/Dissertations from 2023

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The Impact of the First Language Transfer on English Language Syntax for Arab ESL Students at Private Language Center in Mid-Size University Town, Mohammed A. S. Abdalhadi

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Racialized Identity and Teacher Preparation: A Case Study of Teacher Candidates of Color, Karmen V. Bell

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Investigation of Chinese Students’ Writing Perceptions at an English Young Writers Camp, Jingshu Chen

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A Simulated Qualitative Study Exploring Higher Education Faculty's Perceptions of Factors That Influence Dynamic Decision-Making When Choosing Opportunities for Student Engagement in Asynchronous Online Courses, Leticia de la Garza

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A Comparison of Intelligent Agent Technology and Traditional Preference Assessment Implementation Methods for Preservice Speech-Language Pathologists, Brenna R. Griffen

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The Use of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in ESOL Classes, Beth A. O. Haddinger

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How Authentic Professional Development and Instructional Coaching Support the Successful Implementation of Trauma-Informed Practices, Meleah DanNelle Hoskins

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An Exploratory Analysis on the Lived Experiences of First-Year Students Participating in Living Learning Communities on a College Campus, Cody James Lindbloom

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Using the PERMAH Model to Inform School Leadership Decisions to Promote Teacher Well-being, Darlene M. Listro

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Experienced Nonnative English-Speaking Teachers’ Nonnativeness-Related Challenges, Coping Strategies, and Identity Construction, Roseli Marqueti Matos Franco

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A Phenomenographic Analysis of Elementary Student Teachers’ Reflections Using TikTok as a Resource for Classroom Management, Stefanie Lynn McKoy

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Scaffolding Strategies that Benefit and Support Adult English as a Foreign Language Reading Comprehension: A Literature Review, Walkiris Mejia Ortega

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The Perceptions of Elementary Kurdish Teachers of their Education Preparation Programs, Khoshee Othman Mohammed

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Commonalities in Evidence-Based Instructional Strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorder and English Language Learners, Kimberly Michelle O'Mara

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The Secondary School Science Olympiad Experience: Coaches Opinions and Attitudes Regarding Participation and Content Acquisition, JulieAnna Darnell Rohde

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Teacher Attrition in Arkansas Public Schools: Perceptions of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Career Choices, Kirstyn Salehi

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Autonomy and Self-Motivation Among K-12 Learners: An Examination of Best Practice Research, Current Classroom Practices, and Teacher & Administrator Perspectives, Meghan Scales

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The Effects of a Science of Reading Professional Development Plan on Teachers’ Perceptions of Content Knowledge and Self-efficacy in Instruction: A Mixed-Methods Study, Mary K. Schaefer

Theses/Dissertations from 2022

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Case Study: Exploring Inservice Teachers’ Perceptions and Experiences of the Effectiveness of Gifted Preparation and Training Programs in Saudi Arabia, Khlood Khaled Alshareef

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Science Teachers' Perceptions of Culturally Responsive Teaching in Majority Native American Schools in Oklahoma, Michelle Childress

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Teacher Retention and Turnover in Small, Remote, Rural Schools in Missouri, Jordan Dickey

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The SEL Implementation Monkey: Identifying Factors that Serve as Barriers to the Successful Implementation of SEL in the Classroom and School Setting, Aron Dody

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The Impact of Prosodic Reading Instruction on Adolescents’ Silent Reading Comprehension, Judy Lynn Fields

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A Classical Delphi Study: Identifying the Essential Leadership Characteristics, Traits, and Skills of Lutheran School Leaders, Alan Freeman

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The Hard Work Is Worth It: Overcoming Unfavorable Determinants to Pass Pro-Immigrant Education Policy in a Conservative State Legislature, Megan Cardwell Godfrey

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The Effect of Tier 2 Intervention on Student Achievement & Student Self-Efficacy, Cheyenne Morgan Hill

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Increasing Active Learning and Achievement in a Large Lecture Calculus Class Through a Flipped Classroom Model, Kimberly King

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Factors Contributing to Barriers to Equity in Gifted and Talented Identification, Adam Grant Lamparske

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Investigating the Impacts of Participating in a Virtual Literacy Clinic: A Case Study Exploring Self-Efficacy in Pre-Service Teachers, Caitlin Mahoney Spears

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Adult Students’ Willingness to Communicate in the ESL/EFL Language Classroom: A Literature Review, Lisa N. Moreno

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The Effects of Immersive Virtual Environments on Motivation, Oral Communication, and Instructional Strategy in EFL Classrooms, John Martin Shipko

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Challenging Student Behaviors and Teacher Well-being, Dannah Steele

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Servant Leadership and Teacher Stressors: A Qualitative Study, Stephanie Lynn Summerford

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Mobile Technology for Language Learning and Instruction: Investigating Beliefs and Attitudes of Indonesian EFL Preservice Teachers, Dodi Siraj Muamar Zain

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Arts Integration for Foreign Language Teaching and Learning: A Three Paper Dissertation, Qian Zhang

Theses/Dissertations from 2021

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Building-Level Administrators and Collaborative Special Education IEP Meetings: Addressing Barriers to Active and Inclusive Participation, Trevor A. Addis

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Exploring Differences in Mathematical Creative Potential and Problem-Posing in Gifted and Non-Gifted Middle School Students, Aishah Ahmed Alzahrani

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New Normal: How School Operation and Learning Changes in a Pandemic, Margaretha Audrey Stefani Cahya

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The Impact of Funds of Knowledge Instruction in Career and Technical Education among Junior High Students: A Mixed Methods Study, Sheri D. Deaton

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The Effectiveness of the Inquiry Based Learning Method in a Private Independent School Environment, Fred R. Eaves

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The Nature of Informal Educators in Science Centers, Science Museums and Zoos: Case Studies of Personnel, Practices, Programs, Outreach and Organization, Courtney Erickson

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Teacher and Staff Perception of School Climate: A Case Study, Michael Shane Hampton

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I Matter: Understanding the Self-Care Practices of School Counselors During the COVID-19 Pandemic and How Internal and External Factors Create Barriers, Alisha Rene Marie Jones

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Singing and Pronunciation: A Review of the Literature, Kassidy Joyner

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The Effects of Watching Text-Relevant Video Segments on Reading Comprehension of Culturally Unfamiliar Texts with Adult English Language Learners Supported by the Schematic Information-Processing (SIP) Model of Reading Comprehension, Amirreza Karami

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Parenting the Gifted: Caregivers’ Perspectives of Challenges and their Confidence to Support their Exceptional Children, Kristi A. Mascher

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Chronic Absenteeism at One Arkansas High School, Michelle Miller

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A Discourse Analysis of Student-to-Student Conversations in a Secondary School Physical Science Laboratory Setting, Jennifer Faith Oramous

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The Intersection of Writing Process Pedagogy and Prolepsis: A Phenomenological Case Study of Secondary Writing Instruction, Jennifer O. Peñaflorida

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A Study of Student Experiences in the Secondary Transition Program through Student, Parent, and Teacher Perceptions, Kelley M. Sells

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Listening to Voices of Latinx Immigrants in Rural America, Jacqueline Smith

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Using Transcendental Phenomenology to Explore Elementary Teachers’ Experiences with Struggling Readers During the Social Restrictions Precipitated by the Covid-19 Pandemic, Wyann C. Stanton

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Discipline Disproportionality of Black Students with Disabilities: Principals' Perspectives, Wanda L. Van Dyke

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Factors Influencing Stakeholder Support of a Bond Referendum in a Rural Kansas School District, Joshua M. Woodward

Theses/Dissertations from 2020

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Factors Influencing the Adoption of Immersive Virtual Reality for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parents Perceptions, Fahad Abdeen

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The Use of Social Media in English Teaching and Learning: Exploring the Perceptions and Experiences of English as a Foreign Language Instructors, Waheeb Shadid Albiladi

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Web Annotation in English Language Arts: Online Dialogue as a Platform to Support Student Comprehension of Texts, Jonathan B. Allred

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Understanding One’s Own Teaching Experiences: New Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers Reflect on Their First-Year of Teaching Through Video-Recorded Classroom Observations and Interviews, Sheila K. Cook

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Flourishing through Communicative Language Learning: An Exploration of University Learners’ Basic Needs, Well-Doing, and Well-Being, William S. Davis

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Teen Stress and the High School Experience: Fostering the Adaptive Abilities to Survive and Advance, William P. DeWitt

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Critical Peace Pedagogy in the Social Studies: A Peace-Oriented Approach to Critical Citizen Education, Matt Dingler

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Increasing Female Enrollment in High School Computer Science Education, Zenovia Brown Frazier

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Critical Approaches to Digital Video Composition and Media Literacy in Preservice Teacher and High School Contexts: Understanding Students’ Perspectives, Seth D. French

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Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Writing Achievement for Native High School Students, Angelia Christine Greiner

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Evidence-based Social-Emotional Learning and its Influence on Teachers’ Perception of Student Behavior: An analysis of RULER and the Anchors of Emotional Intelligence, Brent B. Harrington

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Who Is Riding the Bus and How Does It Impact Student Sleep, Attendance, Discipline, Mental Health, and Achievement?, Curtis Neil Hicks

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"Untrain their Brains for Creativity to Feel Normal": A Case Study of Four Early Career Secondary English Teachers' Perceptions and Practices for Cultivating Creativity, Jennifer A. Jennings

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Lowering Language Learner Anxiety: The Impact of Collaborative-Dynamic Assessment in the Intermediate University Spanish Classroom, Lynda McClellan

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The Use of Speech-Generating Devices for Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jessica Miller

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Elementary Teachers’ Experiences with Remote Learning and its Impact on Science Instruction: Multiple Cases from the Early Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Beth Pesnell

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A Program Evaluation of the Implementation Process of a Phonics First® Initiative, Amanda Picard

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Culturally Responsive Science Education and Teaching: Current Literature, Preservice Elementary Science Teachers and Lesson Planning, Lundon Pinneo

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How does Disproportionality in Discipline Manifest in Rural Schools in Southeast Arkansas?, Julie Workman

Theses/Dissertations from 2019

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Positioning of English Language Learners and its Power on Classroom Learning Opportunities and Interactions, Hawraa Nafea Hameed Alzouwain

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Observations of a Multi-Component Intervention for Elementary Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorder after Self-Efficacy Coaching, Anna Kristen Bensinger

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Russian University EFL Students’ Perceptions of a Two-Week Online Academic Writing Course, Nataliia Borozdina

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Leadership Succession and Onboarding Processes of: Mid-West United States International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP) Schools, Mary Nandra Kay Campbell

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Teachers Engaging in Action Research to Increase Learner Agency, Dawn M. Childress

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Dominant Leadership Dynamics of School Administrators Leading Non-Instructional Personnel, Michael Ewton

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The Relationship between English Language Learners’ Mathematics Problem Solving Strategies and the Mathematics Register, Sarah Reeves Frederickson

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Retaining Special Education Teachers in a Rural Arkansas School District, Eric Ryan Gotte

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The State of State History: Teacher Perceptions Regarding the Place and Purpose of State History in K–12 Social Studies, Shay Hopper

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A Comparison of the Curricula of the Top-Ranked Prelicensure Baccalaureate Nursing Programs in the United States, Silvia Imanda

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Motor Planning with Core Vocabulary: A Behavior Analytic Account, Alison Judith Karnes

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The Intersection of Influential Reading with Writing in Multimodal Contexts, Grace Rusk Kerr

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A Case Study on the Differences in Scores of Undergraduate Students in Traditional, Online, and Hybrid Classes, Patricia Ruth Kuhn

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Examining the Phenomenon of Elementary School Principal Succession Through the Perspectives and Experiences of Novice Principals, Dayna Kay Lewis

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A Phenomenology: Teachers Lived Experiences with Workplace English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs, Odilia Lineth Mitre Marciaga