Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership

Dissertation topics of the first cohort of students

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Doctoral Candidate Employer Title of Dissertation
Anekwe, Pat
Graduated May 2008		 Bridgeport, CT Characteristics and Challenges of High-Achieving Second-Generation Nigerian Youths in the United States
Bennett, Nora Ridgefield, CT The Relation Between Learning Styles and Student Development of Musical Compositions
Bernstein, Stacy
Graduated May 2008		 Lakeland, NY An Exploratory Study of Instructional Practices for Heritage Language Learners in Traditional Middle School Spanish Classes
Cosentino, Pat
Graduated May 2008		 Bethel, CT The Kindergarten Buddy Program and Its Effect on Reading Achievement for At-Risk Kindergarten Students
Devine, Jessica
Graduated May 2008		 Brookfield, CT A Comparison of Teachers’ Perceptions of the Leadership Styles of Middle School Principals and Instructional Leaders and Their Relationship to Teachers’ Perceptions of School Climate
Goolkasian, Pauline
Graduated May 2008		 Bethel, CT Effects of a Collaborative Teaching Model of Professional Development on New Sixth through Twelfth Grade Teachers' Attitudes, Self-Efficacy, Motivation, and Implementation of Instruction
Hardy, Deb
Graduated May 2008		 Irvington, NY Perceptions of School Counselors and School Administrators With Respect to the Roles of School Counselors As They Implement the New York State Comprehensive School Counseling Model
Kobylenski, Steve Naugatuck, CT Revelations: A Qualitative Inquiry on Visual Artistic Emergence
Common Triggers, Shared Perceptions and Strategies for Perpetuation
Kolbusz, Lori
Graduated May 2008		 Norwalk, CT Contributing Factors Leading to Middle School Suspensions
Kowgios, Nick
Graduated May 2008		 North Salem, NY Effects of Conceptual Assessments Using Test Debate and Test Analysis on Critical Thinking Skills and Literary Analysis
LaBanca, Frank
Graduated May 2008		 Oxford, CT Impact of Problem Finding on the Quality of Authentic Open Inquiry Science Research Projects
LaValley, Kathy Danbury, CT An Analysis of Students' Use and Understanding of Internet Sites
McGettigan, Joan
Graduated May 2008		 New Canaan, CT The Relationship Between Writing Achievement, Writing Self-efficacy, Writing Apprehension, and Perceived Value of Writing by Gender for Third-Grade Students in a Suburban School District
Mitchell, Jen
Graduated May 2008		 Brookfield, CT The Effects of Literacy Coaching on Teacher Strategy Use and Student Reading Comprehension
Obre, Mike Danbury, CT Art Attitudes of Secondary Level English and Mathematics Teachers in Schools Deemed Successful or In-Need-of-Improvement Under the No Child Left Behind Act
Salon, Krys
Graduated May 2008		 Ridgefield, CT Student Perceptions of the Development of Mathematical Self-Efficacy in the Context of the Instructional Setting and Problem Solving Activities
Shaw, Sue
Graduated May 2008		 Middlebury, CT The Effects of Metacognitive Awareness on the Development of Mathematical Problem-Solving Skills in Fourth-Grade Homework Assignments
Sinatra, Mike
Dissertation Defense Spring 2009		 Wilton, CT An Investigation of the Potential Benefits of a Faculty Mentor Program as Related to High School Students’ Attitudes, Affiliation, and Self-Efficacy
Spatola, Annmarie
Graduated May 2008		 Carmel, NY The Effects of a Study Skills Program on Self-Efficacy and Self-Regulated Learning Strategies Use
Velez, Ray
Dissertation Defense Spring 2009		 Norwalk, CT The Bard High School Early College Model of Teaching Writing and Its Relation to Higher Order Thinking Skills
Woodel, Billie Ridgefield, CT Creative Thinking and Learning Styles of Secondary School Students Recognized for Their Artistic, Athletic, and Scientific Talents
Zelvis, Rima
Graduated May 2008		 Middlebury, CT The Effects of Visual Thinking Strategies on Reading Achievement of Students With Varying Levels of Motivation

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