The following broadly describes library holdings for UA theses and dissertations:
| Category | 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. |
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Crumbling Foundations: The Case for Prioritizing Self-Care Among Educational Leaders, Joshua Brent Ray
Associate and Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Students’ Knowledge of and Attitudes toward Medication Errors and Reporting Medication Errors: Implications for Curriculum Development, Tabatha Diann Teal
Arkansas' Teachers Perceptions of the Common Core State Standards, Alexandra Vasile
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
An Empirical Study on Teachers' and Students' Perception of Project Based Learning, Della Rae Adams
Working-Class Graduates’ Perceptions of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Training and Its Impact on Their Life Choices and Future Success, Andrew Kenneth Ashley
Tapping the Voices of Learners for Authentic Student Engagement, Bryan Bronn
Teacher and Administrator Perceptions of the Teacher Excellence and Support System (TESS) in Arkansas, Allison Louise Byford
The Perceived Effectiveness of One-to-One Technology in Smallwood High School, Jason Michael Clemensen
An Analysis of Adult Educators’ Experiences with Professional Development Activities, Robbie Scott Cornelius
Teacher Perception and Their Understanding of Progress Monitoring Throughout a Longitudinal Assessment System, Rena A. Duewel
The Effect of an Adult ESL Project-Based Literacy Training on Teacher Practice, Rachel Lynn Gerner
The Perceptions of EFL Teachers About Their Pre-service Preparation in Iraqi-Kurdistan, Nawzar Haji
Refining Effective Instructional Strategies through Professional Learning Communities, James Kevin Hancock
Program Evaluation of Magnet Program Implementation, Tionanatasha Kairecia Harris
The Impact of a Learning Community on the Perceived Wellness of First Year Doctor of Physical Therapy Students, Angela Mae Holland
Teacher Agency and the Implementation of Restorative Justice, Jeffrey Hunt
Students’ Perceptions about Gamified Methods in English as a Second Language Acquisition, Se He Hwang
Principal Engagement in the Professional Development Process: The Identification of Barriers, Resources, and Supports, Michael John Koonce
Participation of International African Students at the University of Arkansas in Extracurricular Activities and Their Academic Outcomes, Paulo Hadi Ernesto Manuel
The Role of Writing Center Tutorials of ESL Students: Exploring Tutors, Tutees, and Instructors’ Perceptions, Ibrahim Mostafa Hassan Mazen
Effects of Task Clarification and an Adaptive Computer Software on Implementation of Mand Training using an iPad® as a Speech Generated Device, Ashley Mckenzie Parnell
The Attitudes of Saudi Teachers Toward Teaching Physical Education for Girls at Public Schools in Jeddah, Turki H. Samargandi
How do English Teacher Educators in Oklahoma Utilize the Secondary English Methods Course to Prepare English Teacher Candidates for Today’s Classroom?, Lara Elaine Searcy
Teacher and Administrator Perspectives from Experiences in the Teacher Leadership Initiative, Leslie Lynne Sharp
Impact of the Implementation of Class-Wide Function-related Intervention Teams on Adolescent Student Behavior, Dana Renee Speight
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Writing for Keeps-Instruction and Achievement, Jason Adams
Strategies of Reading as a Second Language Instruction Across Curriculum in Secondary Grades, Anisa A. Ben Idris
Examining the Phenomenon of Dropping Out of High School Through the Perspectives and Experiences of the African American Male, John L. Colbert
Factors Contributing to the Problem of Student Absenteeism in a Rural School, Angela Denean Durborow
Motivating Teachers to Lead in Low-performing Schools: A Qualitative Study of School Leaders in Three Arkansas High Schools, Joseph D. Fisher
Importance of and Satisfaction with Characteristics of Mentoring Among Nursing Faculty, Jacklyn Gentry
Error Analysis: A Case Study on Non-Native English Speaking College Applicants’ Electronic Mail Communications, Casey Kraichoke
The Perception of the Freshman Transition: Taking a Closer Look at the Freshman Academy, Frankie Jo Lizar
An Analysis of the Model and Enacted Curricula for a History of Science Course in a Nationwide Teacher Education Program, Noushin Nouri
Characteristics and Behaviors of School Board Members in "Grade A" Arkansas Public School Districts, Bridget Lynn Polk
The Impact of a Positive Environment and Shared Leadership to Empower Collegial School Culture, Ben Pretz
College and Career Ready through Personalized Learning: Business and Industry Perspective of the Don Tyson School of Innovation, Joe R. Rollins
Implementation of a Standards-Based Grading Model: A Study of Parent and Teacher Perceptions of Success, Amber Dee Wheeler
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Course Delivery Methods and Perceptions of Self-Efficacy of Pre-Service Teachers, Susan K. Anselm
"That's Empowering!": The Influence of Community Activism Curriculum on Gifted Adolescents' Self-Concepts, Ashley D. Beason-Manes
Leveling the Playing Field: Teacher Perception of Integrated STEM, Engineering, and Engineering Practices, Bridgette Fincher
Increasing Superintendent Longevity in Kansas, Cory Lee Gibson
Factors Influencing Participation in Professional Development to Promote Online Course Excellence and the Impact on Faculty Confidence and Teaching, Elizabeth Ann Mascher
Teachers' Beliefs and Practices about Grammar Teaching in Public High Schools in Kosovo, Marigona Morina
Perceived Relevance of Special Education Performance Indicators: Teacher Excellence and Support System, Tiffany Kristin Mrla
Verbing History: A Textualist Approach to Gendered Politics in U.S. History Curriculum, Ginney Patricia Norton
Instructional Methods and Engagement: The Impact of Gamification on Student Learning of APA Style, Joyce Elaine Terrell
How Select Groups of Preservice Science Teachers with Inquiry Orientations View Teaching and Learning Science through Inquiry, Peggy Diana Ward
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Teachers' Sense of Efficacy: Examining the Relationship of Teacher Efficacy and Student Achievement, Nouf Abdullah Alrefaei
Leadership Behaviors Used by Principals of Large High Schools Compared to Principals of Small High Schools: A Comparative Multiple-Case Study, Kimberly Lynn Baker Garrett
"Socratic Circles are a Luxury": Exploring the Conceptualization of a Dialogic Tool in Three Science Classrooms, Michelle Renee Copelin
Differentiation Revealed: A Multiple-methods Qualitative Study on the Implementation of Differentiated Instruction in a Mixed-ability Elementary Classroom, Curtis James Cunningham
A Phenomenological Study of National Distinguished Elementary and Middle School Principals from the Class of 2010, Michael John Dawson
Economic Literacy: Measuring the Economic Human Capital of Arkansas K-12 Teachers, June Marie Freund
Defining Primary and Academic Discourse through Instructional Methods in a Single Junior High Classroom, Ashley Nicole Gerhardson
Principals' Perceptions of Incompetent Teachers: Incidence Rates, Characteristics, and Barriers to Dismissal in Missouri, Christopher A. Grauf
Perceptions of Millennial Teachers' Commitment to Teaching as a Career, Deana Lyn Layton
The Relationship between Pre-Service Teachers’ Basic Technology Competence, Technology Self-Efficacy and Perceptions of Adopting Educational Applications on iPads for Classroom Use, Rebecca Ann Martindale
Teacher Perceptions of Factors Influencing Their Self-Efficacy with Using One-to-One Technology During Literacy Instruction, Michael Todd Methvin
EMR Training Tactics: A Case Study of Clinical Staff Training Experiences, Needs and Perceptions, Victoria Leaann Miller
A Cross Case Study of Excellence in Science Fair Program Design, Kimberly Jones Murie
Principals' Perceptions of Technology Implementation in High Schools and Their Effects on Leadership, Mary Valerie Perkins-Jacobs
Does a Positive Male Role Model Affect the Achievement of Adolescent African-American Males? A Case Study, Elphin Maxwell Smith Jr.
Impact of Professional Learning Community Design on Teacher Instruction, Carol Jeanette Turner
A Case Study to Determine Characteristics for a Successful, Diverse School District, Tanya J. Vest
A Case Study of Landau Kleffner Syndrome: a Look at Strategies, Experiences, Challenges, and Perceptions of Teachers, Family, and Support Personnel, George Mathenge Wairungu
Effects of Intervention on Self-Regulated Learning for Second Language Learners, Lu Yu
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Vocabulary Instruction Practices of Highly Effective Kindergarten Teachers, Huda Alenezi
The Relationship Between Principal Leadership and Improving Achievement Status in Secondary Schools: A Multiple-Site Case Study, Anne Catherine Butcher
The Effects of Kindergarten Redshirting from a Parental Perspective, Kelli Dougan
Value of Coaching in Building Leadership Capacity of Principals in Urban Schools: A Case Study, Anita Renee Farver
Impact of Mathematics Computer-Assisted Instruction on English Language Learner Achievement, Christie Jacquelyn Jay
Effect of an After-School Garden Club Program on Elementary Students, Maggie Caroline McGriff
Education in Modern China a Case Study: Teachers' Attitudes of In-service / Professional Development in Guangzhou, China, Todd E. Neuhaus
The Danielson Evaluation System in Two Mid- South High Schools: A Case Study, Laura R. Strickland
Factors Influencing the Academic Achievement and Success of African American Male Principals in a Midsouth State, Roy C. Turner
Implications of Teacher Motivation and Renewal Indicators in Arkansas Toward Professional Growth and Achievement, Lary D. Whitten
The Effects of Combining Looping, Cognitively Guided Instruction, and Ethnicity: How They Can Collectively Improve Academic Achievement, Matthew Brandon Wilson
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Subtle Messages: An Examination of Diversity in the Illustrations of Secondary Level One French Textbooks, Stephen Richard Adamson
Defining Characteristics of an Integrated STEM Curriculum in K-12 Education, Vinson Robert Carter
Learning Experiences and Perspective Transformation in Evangelical Faith-Based Adult Nonformal Education Programs, Philip Gerke
Perceived Impact of Character Education Program at a Midwest Rural Middle School: A Case Study, Sandra Jean Goss
Perceptions of High School Students of the Impact of a School Uniform Policy, Stacy L. Gregory
Teachers' Perceptions toward Implementing English as a Foreign Language at Kindergarten: What Can We Learn from the Case of Kuwaiti Kindergarten Teachers?, Kawthar M. Habeeb
Principal and Teacher Beliefs About Leadership Implications for Student Performance, Jerri Cherita Jackson
"An Easy Switch": A Descriptive Case Study Exploring the Shift Toward Informational Text Accompanying the Implementation of Common Core State Standards in Five Primary Classrooms, Heather Denise Kindall
Using Oral Reading to Self to Improve Oral Fluency of English Language Learners, Suwanna Klomjit
The Perceived Influence of Divergent Parent and Teacher Perceptions of Student Abilities on Students and the Establishment of Effective Family-School Partnerships, Kara Ann Lasater
Recruitment and Retention of Kindergarten through Grade 12 African American Male Educators in Rural Environments, Shannon Tre'mario Jernell Lewis
The Leadership Role in Transitioning an Urban Secondary School from a Traditional Service Delivery Model to a Co-Teaching Service Delivery Model for Students with Disabilities: A Phenomenological Case Study, Ginni Elizabeth McDonald
Alternative Education Completers: A Phenomenological Study, Becky Lynne Murray
Contributing Factors that Affect the Achievement of African-American Females Taught by Caucasian Teachers on the Arkansas Literacy Exam: A Case Study, Felicia Renee Smith
