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The (Mis)Education About Enslavement: The Portrayals Of Enslavement In 3rd Through 5th Grade Social Science Curriculum, Sondrea Singleton

Master's Theses

It is no secret that America's history is one that reflects participation in chattel slavery in 1619. What is untold is the ways in which that part of America's past is reflected in curriculum. The question guiding this research is, "How is enslavement portrayed in 3rd through 5th grade social science curriculum?" to better understand the portrayals, representations, and messages communicated about enslavement to young learners. This research is a qualitative exploration of the ways in which enslavement is portrayed in 3rd through 5th grade social science curriculum by two of the most widely used publishing companies, McGraw Hill and …

An Exploratory Study Of Factors Influencing The Success Of Refugee Youth In College And University, Lea Tienou-Gustafson

Master's Theses

The educational needs, challenges and outcomes of refugee youth in the United States have been studied a great deal, particularly in regard to primary and secondary education. There is a dearth of research, however, on the refugee experience in higher education in the United States.

This study seeks to add to the body of literature on refugee education by exploring shared features of the refugee experience in higher education. Through an in-depth study of refugee youth in Chicago, the study seeks to understand their experiences before, while entering and during college and university, particularly how these experiences are tied to …

Health Care For The Elderly: A Hermeneutic Study Of The Role Of Culture And Tradition, H Lewis Long

Master's Theses

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Tikvah Institute For Childhood Learning Disabilities: Evaluation Of A Curriculum For The Perceptually Handicapped Child, Alan Gordon Spector

Master's Theses

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A History Of Secondary Catholic Education In Lake County, Illinois, Gerald Daniel Fraser

Master's Theses

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A History Of Thomas Jefferson High School, Marion Noonan Moody

Master's Theses

This study has considered the background of the city which the school serves; the school plant; the school staff; the school population; and the school program in order to create plans that will establish progress in future high schools. This study is composed from past events in the hopes of learning from previous experience in order to create further developments in high schools.

The History And Educational Program Of St. Patrick Academy: 1850-1950, Conrad Leo Gilskey

Master's Theses

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Supplementary Reading Materials For Primary Grades Based On Children's Reading Interests And On Natural And Factual Data Pertaining To Kansas, Miriam Picking

Master's Theses

Childhood education has made rapid advancement during the past quarter of a century. It is no longer considered by leading educators as something to be imposed from without, but is rather thought of as the gradual unfolding of life from within. This modern concept includes both the child and the subject matter to be taught. From the child's point of view such factors as innate ability, social traits, also the physical development as well as mental development, as well as mental development, serve as guides in setting up goals of achievement for the primary school grades. In the selection and …

History Of The Foundations Of The Institute Of The Blessed Virgin Mary In North America, William Gormaly

Master's Theses

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A Study Of The Problem Of Religious Vocations In Catholic Secondary Schools For Girls, Mary J. Calasanctia Keinz

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.