Graduate Thesis and Dissertation

This calendar lists graduate thesis and dissertation events. Send all notices to the College of Graduate Studies at editor@ucf.edu

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Dissertation Defense: AN ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A NOVICE EDUCATOR SUPPORT TEAM AND THE SELF-EFFICACY OF BEGINNING TEACHERS
June 13, 2024 at 10 a.m. until noon
Virtual

This study investigated factors that contributed to novice teacher self-efficacy, including mentoring opportunities provided by a large suburban school district’s novice teacher support team mentoring program and novice teachers’ professional characteristics. The purpose of the research was to determine if there was a relationship between novice teacher perceptions of the support team mentoring program and novice teacher self-efficacy. Data were …
Graduate Thesis and Dissertation
Dissertation Defense: Illuminating the Path: The Impact of Digital Innovation on Diversity in Special Education Teacher Preparation Recruitment
June 13, 2024 at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Virtual

This dissertation explores the impact of digital innovation on diversifying recruitment in special education teacher preparation programs. Amidst a critical shortage of special education teachers in the United States, the current research addresses the dual challenges of recruiting diverse educators and mitigating systemic disparities affecting students with disabilities. Utilizing Cultural Historical Activity Theory, the study critically evaluates Project RISE, an …
Graduate Thesis and Dissertation