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AN EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE DIFFICULTY IN TEACHING THE TEXAS ESSESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES AND SKILLS AND THE STATE OF TEXAS ASSESSMENTS OF ACADEMIC READINESS TEST RESULTS: IMPLICATIONS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAMS
(2014-12)
This study focused on teacher effectiveness. This research investigation attempted to determine if a teacher’s perceived ability to teach the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) affected student achievement as ...
Evolution of Late Cenozoic Minibasins and Growth Faulting, Green Canyon Area, Northwestern Gulf of Mexico
(2014-05)
The northern margin of the Gulf of Mexico has a complex geologic history involving growth faulting, the emplacement of allochthonous salt bodies and the evolution of small-scale Neogene depocenters overlying the mobile ...
ELASTIC, MICROSTRUCTURAL AND GEOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF KEROGEN MATURITY FOR SHALES
(2014-05)
This dissertation focuses on how the kerogen content and its maturity affect the seismic properties for organic-rich shale reservoirs. The dissertation links geochemistry, seismic and petrophysics.
The experimental part ...
The Home Literacy Practices of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families of Kindergarten Students
(2014-05)
This qualitative study was initiated in order to examine the home literacy practices of culturally and linguistically diverse families of kindergarten students. In particular, the literacy practices of mothers were surveyed, ...
Remote Sensing of Hydrocarbon-induced Rock Alterations at Cement Field, Oklahoma
(2014-08)
This study uses satellite- and ground-based remote sensing techniques to detect hydrocarbon-induced rock alterations at the Cement oil field, Oklahoma. Hydrocarbon seepage is the escape of oil and gas from petroleum ...
EXTRACTION OF UNDERLYING GEOLOGICAL STRUCTURE FROM SEISMIC DATA USING DATA MINING TECHNIQUES
(2014-08)
The development of seismic-imaging technology has substantially improved the exploration of subsurface deposits of crude oil, natural gas and minerals. Recent advances in data capture, processing power and storage capabilities ...
Spatial and Spatio-Temporal Clustering
(2014-05)
Due to the advances in technology, such as smart phones, general mobile devices, remote sensors, and sensor networks, different types of spatial data become increasingly available. These data can also integrate multiple ...
STATE TAKEOVERS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY
(2014-05)
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to investigate federal and state accountability policies and the relation between school district accountability and school district resources. No Child Left Behind (2001) (NCLB) ...
Electrochemical Pretreatment for Microfiltration of Surface Water: Mechanisms of Fouling and Its Control
(2014-05)
Aluminum electrochemical pretreatment was evaluated for fouling control during surface water microfiltration (MF) using bench-scale galvanostatic batch electrolysis experiments followed by constant pressure, dead-end MF. ...
Defining Leadership Qualities of Effective Principals of High English-Language Schools
(2014-05)
On March 13, 2010 the Obama Administration released A Blueprint for Reform: The Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The Blueprint focused on four areas, including (1) Improving teacher and ...