Browsing UW-Stout Masters Thesis Collection - Plan B by Author "Zimmerman, Karen"
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Achievement motivation
Zenzen, Thomas G. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2002)The purpose of this study was to determine the level of correlation between Achievement Motivation, as measured by Atkinson’s Risk Taking Model of Achievement, and student performance as measured by project completion for ... -
The attitudes of Jamaican parents towards parent involvement in high school education
Murphy, Sonia M. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2002)This study examined the attitudes of Jamaican parents towards parent involvement at high school. The objectives were to: 1) Determine the attitudes of parents toward involvement and the high school their child attends, 2) ... -
The changing roles and expectations of fathers through three generations
Wurzer, Rebecca (2005) -
Comparison of early literacy attitudes of Head Start teachers and the frequency of literacy activities in Wisconsin Head Start classrooms
Bowe, Wendy (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2002)Head Start began a school readiness focus in 2000 with an emphasis on accountability when the National Head Start Bureau issued an outcomes framework for all Head Start programs. This was followed up by President Bush’s ... -
Comparison of parenting attitudes and behaviors before and after exposure to the family literacy program for parents with limited English in the St. Paul, Minnesota School District
Hass, Gina M. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2004)As Minnesota faces the largest budget deficit in the State's history, every program receiving state monies must document and present evidence to show that the program is invaluable and worth continuing. In response to the ... -
The effects of curriculum designed to enhance empathy skills of sixth grade students
Hintzman, Cynthia S. Fahser (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2000)The purpose of this study was to determine whether curriculum designed to enhance the empathy skills of sixth grades students could be effective in raising the students' scores on an instrument designed to measure student ... -
Family and Consumer educators' opinions and attitudes toward block scheduling
Wehmeier, Jenny M. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2003)The purpose of this study was to describe Wisconsin Family and Consumer Education teachers' attitudes and perceptions regarding block scheduling measured by the researcher's instrument. The four part research instrument ... -
Gender perceptions of preservice early childhood teachers: comparison of introductory and senior level students
Hendricks, Maureen T. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2000)The purpose of this study was to compare the perceptions of preservice introductory students majoring in Early Childhood Education at UW-Stout on gender equity to senior level students involved in their student teaching. ... -
Hmong parents' perceptions toward their children's education in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Thao, Dang (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2000)This study was to explore Hmong parents’ perceptions toward their children’s education and their participations in school meetings. The survey instrument was designed by the researcher. The instrument was divided into three ... -
Jamaican ethnic dress: an evolution of cultures from post emancipation period 1938 to independence 1962
McKenzie, Jeniffer Otholene (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2003)The purpose of this study was to examine the cultural background and clothing of the women who came to Jamaica during and after slavery, with the intention of creating contemporary ethnic garments reflecting the evolution ... -
Leadership attitudes and practices of resident advisors and hall council leaders
Krueger, Severa M. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2000)This study examined leadership attitudes and the Leadership Practice Inventory scores of University of Wisconsin-Stout resident advisors and hall leaders. Differences in leadership attitudes were examined between the ... -
Level of parental involvement in a nationally accredited childcare center
Redetzke, Christine (2006) -
The multiple role expectations and commitments of Korean-American women
Kim, Taihyun (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2001)Korean-American women face multiple roles to accomplish in the United States as an employee, mother, wife, daughter-in-law, and immigrant. Those multiple roles might give them more rewards through role integration or might ... -
Nutrition knowledge, health benefits and use of nutrition suppliements among older adults in Northwestern Wisconsin
Yeh, Mei-Chun Patty (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2000)The research instrument was designed to answer the following questions: 1. Does nutrition knowledge have an effect on the use of vitamin and mineral supplements in older adults? 2. Do health beliefs affect the usage of ... -
Parent assessment of parent education classes
Wentland, Alicia A. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2002) -
Parent involvement in literacy development
Wilczek-Schroetter, Nancy (2008) -
Parent involvement in the Menomonie Middle School Educational Talent Search Program
Snyder, Teresa A. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2003)The purpose of this study was to determine the attitudes and behaviors of parents whose children were involved in the Educational Talent Search Program at the Menomonie Middle School, in Menomonie, Wisconsin. This study ... -
Parent perceptions, interests and involvement in a campus childcare center
Wolf, Marcia A. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2001)The purpose of this study was to assess the involvement of parents within a campus childcare center for the 2000-2001 school year. The subjects of this study were parents of children (ages 6 weeks-6 years) who attended ... -
Parent views and perceptions of the Bayfield SAGE program
Eckels, Julie K. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2002)The purpose was to determine parent views and perceptions of the Student Achievement Guarantee in Education (SAGE) program in the Bayfield School District in Wisconsin. The subjects were the parents of K-3 SAGE students. ...