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AN EXAMINATION OF RELATIONAL BULLYING IN AWARD WINNING NEWBERY BOOKS, 1996-2016
Title
AN EXAMINATION OF RELATIONAL BULLYING IN AWARD WINNING NEWBERY BOOKS, 1996-2016.
Creator
Wann, Kaysey N, Hoffman, Elizabeth, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Relational bullying, although covert in nature and difficult for adults to notice and identify, is becoming increasingly prevalent among young children and teens. The success of bibliotherapy as preventative and intervention practices for bullying shows that portrayals of relational bullying in quality children's literature would be effective in reducing and preventing it. However, relational bullying is rarely portrayed in children's literature. My goal was to find quality children's...
Show moreRelational bullying, although covert in nature and difficult for adults to notice and identify, is becoming increasingly prevalent among young children and teens. The success of bibliotherapy as preventative and intervention practices for bullying shows that portrayals of relational bullying in quality children's literature would be effective in reducing and preventing it. However, relational bullying is rarely portrayed in children's literature. My goal was to find quality children's realistic fiction literature that portrays relational bullying in Newbery award-winning books, and to bring them to the attention of teachers. After creating a table to determine what types of bullying, if any, were portrayed in the 21 Newbery Medal and Honor realistic fiction children's literature (1996-2016), the books were read in their totality, and analyzed for any portrayals of relational bullying, including the experience of bullying from the eyes of the bully, victim, and bystander. The bullying portrayed in the literature was described, as well as the characteristics of the bully and victim. Only 10 out of the 21 books read contained portrayals of bullying in the plot. Using this information, future research will include creating a website for teachers, other educational professionals, and parents, to help bring quality children's literature portrayals of relational bullying to their attention. The hope is that teachers will begin to use the findings of this study as a resource with their students, to prevent or address relational bullying in their classrooms, and to recommend it to school psychologists, counselors, and parents, as needed.
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Date Issued
2017
Identifier
CFH0000231, ucf:44684
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0000231
AN EXAMINATION OF RELATIVE AGE EFFECTS AMONG JUNIOR ELITE WRESTLERS
Title
AN EXAMINATION OF RELATIVE AGE EFFECTS AMONG JUNIOR ELITE WRESTLERS.
Creator
Kelly, Jayla, Fukuda, David, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The purpose of this examination was to evaluate relative age effects among junior elite wrestlers across gender, weight class, and competitive rule sets. Using biographical data, this thesis explores trends representing an oversampling of athletes born earlier in the year, accompanied by potential effects for success in sport and an impact on retention rates. Currently, the use of chronological age is the most common form of classifying sports participants, though this type of classification...
Show moreThe purpose of this examination was to evaluate relative age effects among junior elite wrestlers across gender, weight class, and competitive rule sets. Using biographical data, this thesis explores trends representing an oversampling of athletes born earlier in the year, accompanied by potential effects for success in sport and an impact on retention rates. Currently, the use of chronological age is the most common form of classifying sports participants, though this type of classification may have potentially negative long- and short-term implications. Thus, the results may provide an evaluation of weight categorization as a less discriminatory competitive format in junior elite wrestlers.
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Date Issued
2015
Identifier
CFH0004804, ucf:45487
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004804
AN EXAMINATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: EXPECTATIONS AND REALITIES IN A LARGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
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AN EXAMINATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: EXPECTATIONS AND REALITIES IN A LARGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Creator
Blair, Kristin, Killingsworth Roberts, Sherron, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
On January 8, 2002, President George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. This sweeping legislation brought reform to every area of public education by establishing seven performance-based provisions. Supplemental Educational Services is a core aspect of NCLB, designed to meet two of the seven goals: improving academic performance of disadvantaged students and promoting innovative programs. SES tutoring is provided free of charge to parents for students who are eligible for...
Show moreOn January 8, 2002, President George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. This sweeping legislation brought reform to every area of public education by establishing seven performance-based provisions. Supplemental Educational Services is a core aspect of NCLB, designed to meet two of the seven goals: improving academic performance of disadvantaged students and promoting innovative programs. SES tutoring is provided free of charge to parents for students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch and that attend a Title I school that has not made Adequate Yearly Progress, or AYP, for three or more years. The aim of this tutoring is to ensure that all students, regardless of socioeconomic status, have access to tutoring to help improve their academic scores. The purpose of this research was to examine the practices of SES providers in a large metropolitan school district to examine the pedagogical practices, the qualifications of SES providers, and the accountability measures in place to ensure maximum student academic gains. Through an anonymous online survey taken by SES providers, as well as interviewing the SES coordinator in the target district, I was able to gain a clearer understanding of the SES system. My findings are consistent with other key studies across the nation (Munoz, Potter, & Ross, 2008; Rickles & White, 2006); that is, that little accountability among SES providers to districts could result in questionable student academic gains. Because of research such as this, new federal legislation is currently being drafted to issue states waivers from the restrictions of mandatory NCLB Title I budgets, wherein 5 to 15% were allocated to SES tutoring (McNeil, 2011).
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Date Issued
2011
Identifier
CFH0004109, ucf:44884
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004109
AN EXAMINATION OF TECHNOLOGY AND ITS INFLUENCE ON READING IN STRUGGLING STUDENTS AND AN AUTOETHNOGRAPHY OF A PRESERVICE TEACHER
Title
AN EXAMINATION OF TECHNOLOGY AND ITS INFLUENCE ON READING IN STRUGGLING STUDENTS AND AN AUTOETHNOGRAPHY OF A PRESERVICE TEACHER.
Creator
Campanile, Megan, Wegmann, Susan, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Educators have never had the possibility of incorporating technology into the classroom like they do today. Although technology can have its difficulties, it can truly help the development of reading for struggling students. Reading research is providing more and more clarity about how to use technology effectively within our school communities to support and enhance the academic performance of today's students (i.e. Gallagher, 2009; Isazadeh, 2004; Rice, 2011). A review of studies conducted...
Show moreEducators have never had the possibility of incorporating technology into the classroom like they do today. Although technology can have its difficulties, it can truly help the development of reading for struggling students. Reading research is providing more and more clarity about how to use technology effectively within our school communities to support and enhance the academic performance of today's students (i.e. Gallagher, 2009; Isazadeh, 2004; Rice, 2011). A review of studies conducted by the CEO Forum (2001)emphasizes: "technology can have the greatest impact when integrated into the curriculum to achieve clear, measurable educational objectives." This meaning that with the help of technology and all of the resources it provides, if used within the curriculum correctly teachers can reach their learning goals better. Technology can aid the growth of reading development in students with, or without, a learning disability. The beginning chapter will define students who are struggling readers and outline the effects technology will have on these students. Following, will be a present case study of a student who struggles with reading in order to frame the research in a contemporary setting. There will also be a personal experience with technology,focusing primarily on the IPAD, and a self-reflected journey within each chapter in a quest in becoming a technology savvy teacher. The next chapter will present the use IPADs within the classroom. It will then describe ways teachers can spark their students' interests in reading with alternative practices. With the help of a local, technology savvy teacher, there will be a real-life circumstances that have aided struggling readers at any specific grade level.
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Date Issued
2012
Identifier
CFH0004280, ucf:44924
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004280
AN EXAMINATION OF THE EXTENT TO WHICH WORD WORK WITH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS TRANSFERS TO AUTHENTIC READING AND WRITING PRACTICES
Title
AN EXAMINATION OF THE EXTENT TO WHICH WORD WORK WITH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS TRANSFERS TO AUTHENTIC READING AND WRITING PRACTICES.
Creator
Chappell, Rebecca A, Gelfuso, Andrea, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The intent of this thesis is to seek understanding of how word work lessons with children can transfer to their authentic reading and writing practices. Research has shown that when word work is embedded into a balanced approach to teach literacy, it works well and quickly. However, other research shows that word work did not transfer into the students� authentic writing because the connection between word work and writing was not made explicit to the students. The gap in the literature is...
Show moreThe intent of this thesis is to seek understanding of how word work lessons with children can transfer to their authentic reading and writing practices. Research has shown that when word work is embedded into a balanced approach to teach literacy, it works well and quickly. However, other research shows that word work did not transfer into the students� authentic writing because the connection between word work and writing was not made explicit to the students. The gap in the literature is that far less is known about how word work transfers to authentic reading and writing. In my study, I engaged in word work lessons, guided reading lessons, and reading response lessons with four second grade students over the course of three weeks. All lessons were video recorded and became data for this study. Data were analyzed deductively by locating critical teaching moments that were taken advantage of. Findings include three different types of prompts being used by the teacher to take advantage of critical teaching moments. Results from this study have implications for educators, namely how they can be more intentional with their phonics and guided reading instruction, so that word work instruction can transfer to authentic reading and writing practices.
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Date Issued
2016
Identifier
CFH2000063, ucf:45508
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000063
AN EXAMINATION OF THE FACTORS THAT IMPACT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS' PERCEPTIONS OF THEIR LEADERSHIP ROLE
Title
AN EXAMINATION OF THE FACTORS THAT IMPACT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS' PERCEPTIONS OF THEIR LEADERSHIP ROLE.
Creator
Kish, Kathryn, Wenzel, Taylar, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
A growing body of research supports the idea that large-scale school reform efforts often fail to create sustained change within the public school sector. When implementing deep organizational change, both novice and veteran educators are challenged to learn new skills, reexamine their instructional practice and content knowledge, and re-shape their underlying beliefs and values about schools. This qualitative study explored principals' perceptions of their leadership roles in the school...
Show moreA growing body of research supports the idea that large-scale school reform efforts often fail to create sustained change within the public school sector. When implementing deep organizational change, both novice and veteran educators are challenged to learn new skills, reexamine their instructional practice and content knowledge, and re-shape their underlying beliefs and values about schools. This qualitative study explored principals' perceptions of their leadership roles in the school system. Data collection was done through a series of three interviews with three elementary school principals in Central Florida. In addition to their perceptions, it also studied factors that may influence their perceptions, including revised curriculum standards, new teacher evaluation models, and state assessments mandates. The findings of this research considered the demographic, educational, and professional background of each participant as well as the school to which they are assigned. It also examined the principals' self-reported responsiveness to current educational reform mandates and their perceptions of areas of leadership strength and weakness with their teachers and staff at their school.
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Date Issued
2015
Identifier
CFH0004908, ucf:45494
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004908
AN EXAMINATION OF THE FRAUDULENT FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CORPORATE FRAUD
Title
AN EXAMINATION OF THE FRAUDULENT FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CORPORATE FRAUD.
Creator
Zmuda, Ronald, Desai, Naman, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Between the years 1998 and 2002, the United States suffered a time in which several large companies engaged in fraudulent behavior which eroded investor confidence in the stock market and to some extent destabilized the economy. Audits, which were conducted to assess the validity and reliability of a company's financial statements, were not detecting the material misstatements in the statements. As a result, both the US Government and the accounting profession needed to come up with a way to...
Show moreBetween the years 1998 and 2002, the United States suffered a time in which several large companies engaged in fraudulent behavior which eroded investor confidence in the stock market and to some extent destabilized the economy. Audits, which were conducted to assess the validity and reliability of a company's financial statements, were not detecting the material misstatements in the statements. As a result, both the US Government and the accounting profession needed to come up with a way to prevent these immense frauds from occurring in the future. As a response to these large frauds, in 2002, the US Government passed the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) issued Statement on Auditing Standards No. 99(SAS No. 99) to improve investor confidence and the auditing function's ability to detect material frauds. The intent of this thesis was to look at the fraudulent factors associated with several recent corporate frauds and compare them to the standards set by SAS No. 99. Through the analysis conducted, this thesis looks at the relationships between pressures, opportunities, and rationalizations made during the act of fraud.
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Date Issued
2011
Identifier
CFH0004084, ucf:44782
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004084
AN EXAMINATION OF THE HISTORY AND EFFECT OF AMERICAN SEX OFFENSE LAWS AND OFFENDER REGISTRATION.
Title
AN EXAMINATION OF THE HISTORY AND EFFECT OF AMERICAN SEX OFFENSE LAWS AND OFFENDER REGISTRATION.
Creator
Shabat-love, David, Milon, Abby, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
America's Sex Offense statutes and cases are some of the most controversial sections of modern law, both for the extreme sensitivity of their subject matter as well as the scope and application of those laws. This thesis is an analysis and overview of both the objective and subjective issues posed by the current state of those very laws: the subjective portion explored the development of current laws and the diverse attendant legal issues such as over-broadness and excessive or misdirected...
Show moreAmerica's Sex Offense statutes and cases are some of the most controversial sections of modern law, both for the extreme sensitivity of their subject matter as well as the scope and application of those laws. This thesis is an analysis and overview of both the objective and subjective issues posed by the current state of those very laws: the subjective portion explored the development of current laws and the diverse attendant legal issues such as over-broadness and excessive or misdirected effect as compared to the Legislative and public intent which directly led to the development of these laws. Additionally a more objective study of their efficacy was conducted through the use of data regarding offense rates by locality. This objective data was procured from both the United States Census and Bureau of Justice statistics, which contained national averages such as the overall violent crime rate, and from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Statistics and was supplemented with additional data from other academic sources. It is both the subjective conclusion and the interpretation of objective data that while the rate of sex offenses has lowered in recent decades this effect is a part of the overall trend of reduction in all violent offenses, and that the extreme stance of modern sex offense laws have arguably resulted in the net-negative of creating a class of individuals ostracized from all but other sex offenders who are virtually incapable of supporting themselves or at times of even finding legal habitation post-release. With little to no chance of a productive life, there is the strong possibility of recidivism and little incentive to avoid re-offending.
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Date Issued
2012
Identifier
CFH0004233, ucf:44915
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004233
AN EXAMINATION OF THE INFLUENCE OF RELIGIOSITY ON POLITICAL VIEWS OF THE MILLENNIAL GENERATION
Title
AN EXAMINATION OF THE INFLUENCE OF RELIGIOSITY ON POLITICAL VIEWS OF THE MILLENNIAL GENERATION.
Creator
DeGenaro, Kelsey, Gay , David, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The millennial generation is said to consist of all those born between the years of 1978 and 1996. The majority has come of age and has the ability to be active participants in the political community. For the past three elections they have been the democratic party biggest supporters. In the 2008 presidential election 68% of all Millennial voters voted for Barack Obama. Millennials are also reporting to be less religious and more spiritual. They are attending religious services less...
Show moreThe millennial generation is said to consist of all those born between the years of 1978 and 1996. The majority has come of age and has the ability to be active participants in the political community. For the past three elections they have been the democratic party biggest supporters. In the 2008 presidential election 68% of all Millennial voters voted for Barack Obama. Millennials are also reporting to be less religious and more spiritual. They are attending religious services less frequently and identify with religious denominations less often. Throughout American history, religion is known to have an effect on political ideologies. So with Millennials religiosity changing, does their religiosity have any effect on their political ideology? The purpose of my research is to examine the religious ideologies of Millennials and see how they are affecting their political ideologies. To collect my data I have surveyed 380 Millennials. I choose to take a quantitative approach to this research project and use statistics as the basis of my analysis. My research is important to my discipline as well as my society because it closes the gaps between existing research of the Millennial generation. This research also contributes to literature because it is important to understand the political and religious views of the upcoming generation. Millennials have the ability to make huge political statements, and their decisions, attitudes, and behavior will significantly impact the future of the United States.
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Date Issued
2013
Identifier
CFH0004365, ucf:45000
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004365
AN EXAMINATION OF THE INSTABILITY AND EXPLOITATION IN CONGO FROM KING LEOPOLD II'S FREE STATE TO THE SECOND CONGO WAR
Title
AN EXAMINATION OF THE INSTABILITY AND EXPLOITATION IN CONGO FROM KING LEOPOLD II'S FREE STATE TO THE SECOND CONGO WAR.
Creator
Beal, Baldwin, Walker, Ezekiel, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
This thesis will analyze the Congo from King Leopold II's Free State to the 2nd Congo War. After a thorough investigation of the colonial period, this thesis will analyze the modern period. This thesis contends that the underdevelopment of the Congo, and its continuing warfare and poverty are the consequences of an exploitative colonial history. To be sure, King Leopold II of Belgium created the template for administering the Congo through the installation of concessionary companies that were...
Show moreThis thesis will analyze the Congo from King Leopold II's Free State to the 2nd Congo War. After a thorough investigation of the colonial period, this thesis will analyze the modern period. This thesis contends that the underdevelopment of the Congo, and its continuing warfare and poverty are the consequences of an exploitative colonial history. To be sure, King Leopold II of Belgium created the template for administering the Congo through the installation of concessionary companies that were more interested in harvesting huge profits than creating the conditions for a self-sustaining Congolese economy. Indeed, the policies implemented by King Leopold not only created the framework for the exploitation of the Congo after the cessation of the Free State, and set the stage for Congo's current state of instability of warfare.
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Date Issued
2014
Identifier
CFH0004728, ucf:45352
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004728
AN EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL STUDY OF SECONDARY FLOWS AND FILM COOLING EFFECTIVENESS IN A TRANSONIC CASCADE
Title
AN EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL STUDY OF SECONDARY FLOWS AND FILM COOLING EFFECTIVENESS IN A TRANSONIC CASCADE.
Creator
Kullberg, James, Kapat, Jayanta, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
In the modern world, gas turbines are widely used in aircraft propulsion and electricity generation. These applications represent a massive use of energy worldwide, so even a very small increase in efficiency would have a significant beneficial economic and environmental impact. There are many ways to optimize the operation of a gas turbine, but a fundamental approach is to increase the turbine inlet temperature to increase the basic thermodynamic efficiency of the turbine. However, these...
Show moreIn the modern world, gas turbines are widely used in aircraft propulsion and electricity generation. These applications represent a massive use of energy worldwide, so even a very small increase in efficiency would have a significant beneficial economic and environmental impact. There are many ways to optimize the operation of a gas turbine, but a fundamental approach is to increase the turbine inlet temperature to increase the basic thermodynamic efficiency of the turbine. However, these temperatures are already well above the melting temperature of the components. A primary cooling methodology, called film cooling, creates a blanket of cool air over the surface and is an effective way to help protect these components from the hot mainstream gasses. This paper focuses on the effect of the film holes upstream of the first row of blades in the turbine because this is the section that experiences the highest thermal stresses. Many factors can determine the effectiveness of the film cooling, so a complete understanding can lead to effective results with the minimum flow rate of coolant air. Many studies have been published on the subject of film cooling, but because of the difficulty and expense of simulating turbine realistic conditions, many authors introduce vast simplifications such as low speed conditions or linear cascades. These simplifications do not adequately represent the behavior of a turbine and therefore their results are of limited use. This study attempts to eliminate many of those simplifications. The test rig used in this research is based on the NASA-GE E3 design, which stands for Energy Efficient Engine. It was introduced into the public domain to provide an advanced platform from which open-literature research could be performed. Experimental tests on a transonic annular rig are time-consuming and expensive, so it is desirable to use experimental results to validate a computational model which can then be used to extract much more information. The purpose of this work is to create a numerical model that can be used to simulate many different scenarios and then to apply these results to experimental data.
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Date Issued
2011
Identifier
CFH0003772, ucf:44728
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0003772
AN EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF HEAT TRANSFER FOR ARRAYS OF IMPINGEMENT JETS ONTO THE FEATURED SURFACES WITH CYLINDRICAL AND ELLIPTICAL RAISED SURFACES
Title
AN EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF HEAT TRANSFER FOR ARRAYS OF IMPINGEMENT JETS ONTO THE FEATURED SURFACES WITH CYLINDRICAL AND ELLIPTICAL RAISED SURFACES.
Creator
Medina, Marc A, Kapat, Jayanta, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
This study focuses on multi-jet impingement for gas turbine geometries in which the objective is to understand the influence of the roughness elements on a target surface to the heat transfer. Current work has proven that implementing roughness elements for multi-jet impingement target surfaces has increased heat transfer ranging anywhere from 10-30%. This study has chosen to investigate three different roughness elements, elliptical in cross-section, to compare to smooth surface geometries...
Show moreThis study focuses on multi-jet impingement for gas turbine geometries in which the objective is to understand the influence of the roughness elements on a target surface to the heat transfer. Current work has proven that implementing roughness elements for multi-jet impingement target surfaces has increased heat transfer ranging anywhere from 10-30%. This study has chosen to investigate three different roughness elements, elliptical in cross-section, to compare to smooth surface geometries for multi-jet impingement. An experimental was taken for this study to extend the current knowledge of multi-jet impingement geometries and to further understand the heat transfer performance. A temperature sensitive paint (TSP) technique was used to measure the heat transfer on the target surface, in which the local temperature was measured to estimate area averaged heat transfer coefficient (HTC) and row averaged HTC. In order stay consistent with literature, non-dimensional parameters were used for geometry locations and boundaries. For this study, the Reynolds number range, based on jet diameter and mass flux, is 10-15k. The X/D (streamwise direction), Y/D (spanwise direction), Z/D (channel height direction), L/D (thickness of the jet plate) constraints for this study are 5, 6, 3, and 1 respectively. From the local heat transfer distributions of the different roughness elements, it is concluded that the inclusion of these elements increases heat transfer by 2-12% as compared to a flat/smooth target plate. It is therefore recommended from this study, that elements, elliptical in shape, provide favorability in heat transfer for gas turbine configurations.
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Date Issued
2016
Identifier
CFH2000131, ucf:46021
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000131
AN EXPLORATION INTO THE PSYCHOTIC SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA AND MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
Title
AN EXPLORATION INTO THE PSYCHOTIC SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA AND MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER.
Creator
Michael-Samaroo, Kyndester I, Sugaya, Kimonobu, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
This research focuses on examining the neurological similarities between schizophrenia and major depressive disorder with psychotic features in order to compare the manifestations of psychosis in each disorder. Both disorders often involve symptoms of psychosis, although the overall disorders are very different from each other. The hypothesis for this research is that the neurological similarities between schizophrenia and major depressive disorder with psychotic features will provide...
Show moreThis research focuses on examining the neurological similarities between schizophrenia and major depressive disorder with psychotic features in order to compare the manifestations of psychosis in each disorder. Both disorders often involve symptoms of psychosis, although the overall disorders are very different from each other. The hypothesis for this research is that the neurological similarities between schizophrenia and major depressive disorder with psychotic features will provide researchers with the strategies needed to develop a treatment for psychotic symptoms. In order to test this hypothesis, five related studies were gathered for each disorder, and three studies were gathered for psychosis. These studies were then analyzed to pinpoint any similarities among factors for psychosis, and this analysis allowed for the determination of whether or not the hypothesis would be rejected. The results indicated that a lot of the similarities between the two disorders cannot be verified because of the lack of substantial research.
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Date Issued
2018
Identifier
CFH2000548, ucf:45669
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000548
AN EXPLORATION OF CHRONIC PAIN EXPERIENCE, COPING, AND THE NEO FIVE FACTORS IN HIGH FUNCTIONING ADULTS
Title
AN EXPLORATION OF CHRONIC PAIN EXPERIENCE, COPING, AND THE NEO FIVE FACTORS IN HIGH FUNCTIONING ADULTS.
Creator
Stalter, Juliana, Mottarella, Karen, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Chronic pain affects nearly 48 million Americans (Haggard, Stowell, Bernstein, & Gatchel, 2008). Established guidelines for pain management encourage the use of personality assessment in chronic pain evaluation (Karlin, Creech, Grimes, Clark, Meagher, & Morey, 2005). In relation to the Big Five personality factors, low Openness relates negatively to treatment success, (Hopwood, Creech, Clark, Meagher, & Morey, 2008), and elevated Neuroticism scores also correlate with increased pain levels...
Show moreChronic pain affects nearly 48 million Americans (Haggard, Stowell, Bernstein, & Gatchel, 2008). Established guidelines for pain management encourage the use of personality assessment in chronic pain evaluation (Karlin, Creech, Grimes, Clark, Meagher, & Morey, 2005). In relation to the Big Five personality factors, low Openness relates negatively to treatment success, (Hopwood, Creech, Clark, Meagher, & Morey, 2008), and elevated Neuroticism scores also correlate with increased pain levels among individuals in hospital or rehab settings (Ashgari & Nicholas, 2006; Nitch & Boon, 2004). In contrast to these prior studies, this study identifies correlates in a relatively high-functioning population (college students) to further elucidate the connection between chronic pain and personality. This study compares scores on the NEO-FFI (Costa & McCrae, 1992), the West Haven-Yale Multidimensional Pain Inventory (WHYMPI, Kerns, Turk, & Rudy, 1985), and the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, 2010). Significant correlations were found between Neuroticism, Extraversion, and Agreeableness and select subscales of both the WHYMPI and the PCS. A linear regression of scores showed that Neuroticism was very strongly related to WHYMPI scores. In fact, the WHYMPI scores accounted for 67.9% of variance in Neuroticism. Scores on the WHYMPI also correlated with PCS scores. Helplessness and Overall scores significantly correlated to Life Control and certain positive social support scores. The findings of this study emphasize the need for pain clinicians to incorporate psychological assessments, especially concerning Neuroticism, into their evaluations of chronic pain patients.
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Date Issued
2011
Identifier
CFH0004121, ucf:44863
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004121
AN EXPLORATION OF ELEMENTARY STUDENT RESPONSES TO THE INTEREST INVENTORY FOR INFORMATIONAL TEXTS BASED ON THE TEACHER DISPOSITION DELIVERY
Title
AN EXPLORATION OF ELEMENTARY STUDENT RESPONSES TO THE INTEREST INVENTORY FOR INFORMATIONAL TEXTS BASED ON THE TEACHER DISPOSITION DELIVERY.
Creator
Elk, Alison, Roberts, Sherron Killingsworth, Kay, Marni, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The impact that a teacher can have on their students is monumental. Teachers often are the only consistent figure of authority that a student sees. Therefore, a vulnerable and conformable environment is crucial for students, so they can share their needs and in return have them met. With this in mind, teachers must consider forming their classroom environment, because of how it is received by the students. This study examined the impact that a teacher's disposition can have on the response of...
Show moreThe impact that a teacher can have on their students is monumental. Teachers often are the only consistent figure of authority that a student sees. Therefore, a vulnerable and conformable environment is crucial for students, so they can share their needs and in return have them met. With this in mind, teachers must consider forming their classroom environment, because of how it is received by the students. This study examined the impact that a teacher's disposition can have on the response of a student through a six-question interview by analyzing the number of words spoken by the students depending on the disposition of the teacher used to ask the question. This study aimed to identify the possible impacts of teacher disposition on student responses using a sample of 17 elementary aged students attending a summer reading clinic at a Florida university. After a face-to-face, six-question interview was administered to the students, results showed some students made a overall shift towards more words spoken when the question was asked in an interested or neutral disposition. These results demonstrate the potential impact of teacher disposition on student response in the classroom. The results of this study complement past research, which has shown that classrooms in a welcoming and comfortable environment are more likely for students to share their needs, leading to success for both students and teacher.
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Date Issued
2018
Identifier
CFH2000364, ucf:45843
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000364
AN EXPLORATION OF GENDER IMPACTS THROUGH THE PORTRAYAL OF TEACHERS IN BEST SELLING PICTUREBOOKS, 2008-2012
Title
AN EXPLORATION OF GENDER IMPACTS THROUGH THE PORTRAYAL OF TEACHERS IN BEST SELLING PICTUREBOOKS, 2008-2012.
Creator
Martinez, Alicia, Roberts, Sherron, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The purpose of this study is to examine if a difference exists in the quantity and/or quality, in terms of effectiveness in the portrayal of teachers, and according to gender, in New York Times best selling picturebooks, 2008 to 2012. This study examines the depiction of a teacher in terms of their effectiveness, as defined by Robert Walker's 12 Characteristics of an effective teacher. Examining each of the portrayed teachers for both the 12 effective characteristics, as well as their direct...
Show moreThe purpose of this study is to examine if a difference exists in the quantity and/or quality, in terms of effectiveness in the portrayal of teachers, and according to gender, in New York Times best selling picturebooks, 2008 to 2012. This study examines the depiction of a teacher in terms of their effectiveness, as defined by Robert Walker's 12 Characteristics of an effective teacher. Examining each of the portrayed teachers for both the 12 effective characteristics, as well as their direct antithesis, presents a clear image of the teachers presented to young audiences through picturebooks. In addition to comparing the presentation of a male teacher as opposed to a female teacher, this study revealed the depiction of teachers to be one who is almost always female, generally prepared, creative, and positive. Educational implications for choosing picturebooks and highlighting positive qualities to children are also provided.
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Date Issued
2014
Identifier
CFH0004608, ucf:45312
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004608
AN EXPLORATION OF INTEGRATING VISUAL ARTS TO ENHANCE NARRATIVE WRITING IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM
Title
AN EXPLORATION OF INTEGRATING VISUAL ARTS TO ENHANCE NARRATIVE WRITING IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM.
Creator
Herrera, Diana C, Trenta, Shane, Blanch, Norine, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The purpose of this thesis is to integrate visual arts to enhance narrative writing. In this study I address three questions: (1) Why should educators integrate the arts in their classroom? (2) How does the content benefit the student's participation? and (3) How can we connect visual arts into narrative writing? To answer these questions, I researched several elementary teachers across the United States who have integrated the arts in their lessons. I also have researched and found multiple...
Show moreThe purpose of this thesis is to integrate visual arts to enhance narrative writing. In this study I address three questions: (1) Why should educators integrate the arts in their classroom? (2) How does the content benefit the student's participation? and (3) How can we connect visual arts into narrative writing? To answer these questions, I researched several elementary teachers across the United States who have integrated the arts in their lessons. I also have researched and found multiple benefits to educators integrating the arts in their classroom. For example, a former middle school teacher used visual representation to help students understand the meaning of a painting by drawing four quadrants and looking at the painting as four separate images. These four separate paintings tell a different story to how the painter created his piece of art. All students have different learning abilities, and by using arts integration, teachers will have an easier time accommodating and motivating all students in the classroom. This thesis also focuses on how educators can benefit from using arts integration and studies regarding other educators who are already integrating the arts within the curriculum. To conclude my thesis, I have created and included a checklist that educators can use to facilitate narrative writing. In addition to the checklist, I have included one elementary narrative writing lesson plan to guide current and future educators how they can help students meet the state standards.
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Date Issued
2019
Identifier
CFH2000573, ucf:45657
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000573
AN EXPLORATION OF MATERIALS FOR MUSIC INTEGRATION IN ELEMENTARY SCIENCE EDUCATION
Title
AN EXPLORATION OF MATERIALS FOR MUSIC INTEGRATION IN ELEMENTARY SCIENCE EDUCATION.
Creator
Mills, Nicole, Everett, Robert, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Strong educators always look for different ways to excite and enthrall their students in the curriculum. The field of science education often loses student interest due to the complexities and vocabulary found in the scientific realm. Incorporating music into the classroom has shown positive results as a way to integrate student learning and a different way of facilitating students in the learning process (Brewer, 1992; Davies, 200). Resources for implementing the integration of music and...
Show moreStrong educators always look for different ways to excite and enthrall their students in the curriculum. The field of science education often loses student interest due to the complexities and vocabulary found in the scientific realm. Incorporating music into the classroom has shown positive results as a way to integrate student learning and a different way of facilitating students in the learning process (Brewer, 1992; Davies, 200). Resources for implementing the integration of music and science exist throughout the Internet in a variety of mediums. This study looks at the availability of said resources and the concepts they cover, for what students they are intended for, how are they intended to be used and the level of accuracy they maintain. Those resources upholding the accuracy desired for use in the classroom were then compiled onto one webpage for use by elementary science educators. The webpage is open and free to the public and may be shared.
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Date Issued
2011
Identifier
CFH0003843, ucf:44692
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0003843
AN EXPLORATION OF PUBLIC MISCONCEPTIONS OF MUNICIPAL WATER FLUORIDATION RELATING TO ORAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Title
AN EXPLORATION OF PUBLIC MISCONCEPTIONS OF MUNICIPAL WATER FLUORIDATION RELATING TO ORAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH.
Creator
Hawkins, Thomas A, Borgon, Robert, Duranceau, Steven, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Municipal water fluoridation began in 1945, and in the past 70 years, it appears to have decreased the rate of dental caries nationwide. Despite being deemed one of the top ten innovations of the 20th century, there continues to be misconceptions with this controversial practice. The intent of this thesis is to address some of the misconceptions with water fluoridation, and what possible solutions could be provided to alleviate the concerns. This was accomplished through a literature review...
Show moreMunicipal water fluoridation began in 1945, and in the past 70 years, it appears to have decreased the rate of dental caries nationwide. Despite being deemed one of the top ten innovations of the 20th century, there continues to be misconceptions with this controversial practice. The intent of this thesis is to address some of the misconceptions with water fluoridation, and what possible solutions could be provided to alleviate the concerns. This was accomplished through a literature review of current research articles. Two main topics were explored: the public health and oral health concerns and how they contribute to the controversy. Results from the literature show that there was an increasing campaign from anti-fluoridators that use misleading information to advocate for ceasing water fluoridation. There was also a common concern about fluoridated water causing dental fluorosis. Furthermore, there was a trend with the lack of education and knowledge about water fluoridation, predominately in rural and low-income communities. Overall, it was reasoned that the best way to reduce the misconceptions of water fluoridation is to increase educational opportunities through medical professionals creating inter-department relationships and redirecting various government programs to target different populations.
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Date Issued
2019
Identifier
CFH2000504, ucf:45608
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000504
AN EXPLORATION OF REPRESENTATIONS OF RACE AND ETHNICITY IN THREE TRANSITIONAL SERIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Title
AN EXPLORATION OF REPRESENTATIONS OF RACE AND ETHNICITY IN THREE TRANSITIONAL SERIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.
Creator
Balkaran, Sonia M, Roberts, Sherron Killingsworth, Goodman, Constance, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
This thesis seeks to explore the related research literature surrounding representations and portrayals of protagonists of various multicultural backgrounds in series or transitional books. As teachers, it is essential to acknowledge the lack of multicultural characters in children's literature among elementary classroom bookshelves and learn how to incorporate literature featuring strong main characters of varying races and ethnicities so that children can see role models who mirror their...
Show moreThis thesis seeks to explore the related research literature surrounding representations and portrayals of protagonists of various multicultural backgrounds in series or transitional books. As teachers, it is essential to acknowledge the lack of multicultural characters in children's literature among elementary classroom bookshelves and learn how to incorporate literature featuring strong main characters of varying races and ethnicities so that children can see role models who mirror their own contexts. Prior studies, such as Gangi (2008) and Green and Hopenwasser (2017) have examined the deficiency of multicultural literature in the classroom, particularly among transitional stories, which shows the importance of exploring this topic. Furthermore, Green and Hopenwasser (2017) emphasize the importance of equal representation of transitional books with characters of diverse ethnicities, as they act as "mirrors and windows" for students to reflect upon themselves. These studies argue that to prevent the "whitewashing" of literature for primary grades, teachers should be cautious while choosing series or transitional books. I conducted an equity audit on three series or transitional books from different time periods, commonly found among elementary classroom libraries to explore ethnic and racial representations of protagonists to the actual demographics of the third-grade student population. Administering this equity audit also determined that popular series or transitional books are advantageous to include in classroom libraries when protagonists are portrayed as non-stereotypical experiencing real-life situations. The findings of this equity audit have the potential for educators to improve their methods choosing literature with characters of diverse races and ethnicities and improve methods of integrating multicultural literature into lessons.
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Date Issued
2018
Identifier
CFH2000409, ucf:45704
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000409

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