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An Analysis Of An English Curriculum Modification In A Senior High School, Patricia Jean Orris
An Analysis Of An English Curriculum Modification In A Senior High School, Patricia Jean Orris
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this study is to assess the innovated elective English program at Auburn Senior High during the school year of 1967-1968 to ascertain if it did successfully: (1) enlist greater student interest in the areas of English, (2) motivate students to become more involved with their education, (3) do the above mentioned things, but not at the expense of other curriculum.
Determining If Creative Activities Relating To And Incorporated In Spelling Lessons Will Bring About Greater Achievement In Spelling Than The Traditional Method, Nita Melvina Svinth
Determining If Creative Activities Relating To And Incorporated In Spelling Lessons Will Bring About Greater Achievement In Spelling Than The Traditional Method, Nita Melvina Svinth
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to determine if the enrichment and supplementing of creative activities relating to and incorporated in spelling lessons would bring about greater achievement in spelling than the traditional method of only stressing skills and principles. Practical application of combining the creative activities and the traditional method of spelling was used in the fourth-year classroom. The null hypothesis tested was that there was no statistical difference between the achievement made by pupils in the experimental group who received spelling instruction and creative activities to supplement the instruction and the control group who received a traditional spelling …
A Survey Of The Provisions For Critical Reading Skills In Basal Readers, Louis Alan Dillard
A Survey Of The Provisions For Critical Reading Skills In Basal Readers, Louis Alan Dillard
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to determine the number of critical reading skills included in six basal reading series and how many of these skills each series contained. It was also the purpose of this study to determine the grade level at which each specific skill was introduced and further how many of these skills were introduced at the grade one level.
An Experimental Study Of The Effect Of Specialized Reading Treatment On The Reading Achievement Of Second Grade Students, Mary Lou Ames
An Experimental Study Of The Effect Of Specialized Reading Treatment On The Reading Achievement Of Second Grade Students, Mary Lou Ames
All Master's Theses
Many pupils do not achieve success in reading by the traditional instruction. A few can be helped by remedial classes offering individual children help for specific difficulties. In this study a method was explored that suggests a plan that can be used in a regular classroom to benefit all low-achieving students.
An Analysis Of The Modern Mathematics Program In Grades Four Through Eight Of The Cashmere School System, Janice Ferrill Irle
An Analysis Of The Modern Mathematics Program In Grades Four Through Eight Of The Cashmere School System, Janice Ferrill Irle
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to analyze the modern mathematics program of the fourth through eighth grades of the Cashmere School District, Cashmere, Washington.
Attendance Patterns Of The Secondary Indian Students Who Attended Camp Chaparral In 1967, Thomas H. Elgin
Attendance Patterns Of The Secondary Indian Students Who Attended Camp Chaparral In 1967, Thomas H. Elgin
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this paper is to study these secondary Indian students after a summer's training at Camp Chaparral in 1967 and determine what their attendance pattern was in school the following three semesters. The study will attempt to: 1. Determine the total percentage of absenteeism individually and as a group. 2. Determine the percentage of dropouts during the three semesters studied. 3. Compare frequency of absence of boys and girls. 4. Indicate which grade had the highest percentage of attendance. 5. Trace the movement of students if they transferred from one school to another. 6. Determine days of the …
Effects Of Equal Periods Of Massed Exposure Versus Distributed Exposure To Systematic Exercises On The Physical Fitness Of Fifth And Sixth Grade Boys, Michael L. Nolan
Effects Of Equal Periods Of Massed Exposure Versus Distributed Exposure To Systematic Exercises On The Physical Fitness Of Fifth And Sixth Grade Boys, Michael L. Nolan
All Master's Theses
It was the intent of this study to investigate the effect of varied proportions of physical exercise equated in type and duration, on two equated groups of fifth and sixth grade boys.
Individualizing Junior High Geography, George L. Barrus
Individualizing Junior High Geography, George L. Barrus
All Master's Theses
The purpose of the study was to determine if changes would occur in the academic achievement of a class and if student attitude would change towards geography as a subject after being taught under an individualized instructional program. Student scholastic performance in geography since the third grade was compared to achievement under the individualized program in the seventh grade and student opinions about geography were solicited before and after the study. After the completion of the study, the class was also asked to anonymously express their individual opinions concerning the teaching method they were exposed to the second semester of …
Incorporating Programming In A Course Of Family Life Education, Clarice Lorraine Schorzman
Incorporating Programming In A Course Of Family Life Education, Clarice Lorraine Schorzman
All Master's Theses
It was the purpose of this project (1) to develop a course of study incorporating the use of programmed instruction and small group discussion in a classroom situation, (2) to compare the progress of the class using the programmed instruction with a control class using the same unit plan but without programming, and (3) to draw conclusions as to the feasibility of using programmed instruction in teaching personal and family relationships at the ninth grade level.
A Study Of Deterrents To Effective Teaching And Learning At Granite Falls Junior-Senior High School, Harry Arnold Raab
A Study Of Deterrents To Effective Teaching And Learning At Granite Falls Junior-Senior High School, Harry Arnold Raab
All Master's Theses
Through the use of a set of questionnaires it was the intention of the writer to identify some deterrents to effective teaching and learning that exist in Granite Falls Junior-Senior High School.
A Pilot Study On The Comparison Of The Effect Of A Traditional Physical Education Program And A Movement Exploration Program On The Self Concept Of The Special Education Student, Sherrie Ann Chrysler
A Pilot Study On The Comparison Of The Effect Of A Traditional Physical Education Program And A Movement Exploration Program On The Self Concept Of The Special Education Student, Sherrie Ann Chrysler
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this pilot study, which was exploratory in nature, was to determine if the type of physical education program a special education student experiences affects his self concept.
A Comparative Study Of Reading Achievement Growth And Attitude Toward Reading When Instructed Through A Basal Reader Manual Or Sanders’ Questioning Technique, Ruth Bechtel
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reading achievement growth and to analyze the reading attitudes of seventh grade students when they are subjected to different methods of teacher questions. The two approaches used were: (1) the Basal Text Guidebook questioning approach, and (2) the Sanders' Questioning technique.
Pre-Reading Visual Exercises For Disadvantaged Children, Ina Mary Rutherford
Pre-Reading Visual Exercises For Disadvantaged Children, Ina Mary Rutherford
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to create tapes and accompanying materials for auto-instruction in developing visual discrimination skills at the pre-reading level. The tapes and materials were specifically designed to meet the needs of first grade children from a low socio-economic environment in Calgary, Alberta.
The Development Of An 8mm Single-Concept Film On The Dewey Decimal System, Glinda C. Mason
The Development Of An 8mm Single-Concept Film On The Dewey Decimal System, Glinda C. Mason
All Master's Theses
It was the purpose of this study to develop a visual approach to be used in teaching the main Dewey Decimal classification divisions to elementary school students. This was done through the technical aspects of making two eight millimeter cartridge films showing generalities of the Dewey Decimal division.
An Experimental Investigation Of The Effect On Interest Of Reading Children’S Literature To Sixth Grade Students In Aberdeen, Washington, Donald R. Grieb
An Experimental Investigation Of The Effect On Interest Of Reading Children’S Literature To Sixth Grade Students In Aberdeen, Washington, Donald R. Grieb
All Master's Theses
To determine the effect of a teacher's reading literature upon the interest in reading books among sixth grade students, one group (experimental) participated in a twenty-eight week program of scheduled daily time during which they listened to literature read by their teacher. A second group (control) were not exposed to literature in this manner but otherwise participated in a similar school program.
Comparison Of A Movement Exploration Program To A Traditional Physical Education Program Using Junior High School Special Education Students, Dale W. Lanegan
Comparison Of A Movement Exploration Program To A Traditional Physical Education Program Using Junior High School Special Education Students, Dale W. Lanegan
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not a scheduled program of Movement Exploration would show an effective means of improving the physical fitness and motor skill abilities of a group of junior high school special education students. For means of analyses, the Movement program was compared to a traditional program of physical education for a Control group of junior high school special education students.
An Organization Of Violin Technique Based On Proficiency Levels For The Clover Park School District, Richard P. Dawson
An Organization Of Violin Technique Based On Proficiency Levels For The Clover Park School District, Richard P. Dawson
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this paper is (1) to explore the sequence of learning those techniques necessary to achieve mastery of the violin, and, (2) to structure the sequence into levels of proficiency.
A Comparison Of The Mathematical Achievement Attained Using Two Methods Of Teaching First Year Algebra To Alaskan Native High School Students, Jerry E. Burgett
A Comparison Of The Mathematical Achievement Attained Using Two Methods Of Teaching First Year Algebra To Alaskan Native High School Students, Jerry E. Burgett
All Master's Theses
The major purpose of the study was to compare two different methods of teaching first year algebra to Alaskan Native high school students. The basis for comparison was their effect on mathematical achievement.
A Survey On The Preparation Of Becoming A Nongraded Elementary School In The State Of Washington, Terry S. Ryan
A Survey On The Preparation Of Becoming A Nongraded Elementary School In The State Of Washington, Terry S. Ryan
All Master's Theses
It was the purpose of this study (1) to review the literature regarding the organization of the nongraded elementary school; (2) to ascertain through the use of a questionnaire how the nongraded elementary schools have been organized in the State of Washington; and (3) to compare what the literature stated in organizing the nongraded school as to what was actually done in nongraded school systems in Washington State.
The Selah Study Skills Program A Total Approach To Aid Students With Learning Disabilities, J. Roger Strate
The Selah Study Skills Program A Total Approach To Aid Students With Learning Disabilities, J. Roger Strate
All Master's Theses
This paper attempts to communicate the following five aspects of the Selah Study Skills program: (1) why and how the program was started, (2) identification, testing, and diagnosis of the disabled learner, (3) educational therapy used, (4) supportive educational therapy used, and (5) evaluation and prognosis of the Study Skills program.
A Beginning Reading Program In Marshallese, Charles E. Eko
A Beginning Reading Program In Marshallese, Charles E. Eko
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to develop a beginning reading program in the indigenous Marshallese where there currently is no formal program, designed in a way to enable the indigenous teacher to teach reading.
The Effectiveness Of Taped Textbook Materials In Fifth Grade Social Studies Classes, Jerome Joseph Doherty
The Effectiveness Of Taped Textbook Materials In Fifth Grade Social Studies Classes, Jerome Joseph Doherty
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not the utilization or selected taped textbook materials would appreciably affect the listening skills, the reading comprehension, and the cognitive growth or slow-learning children.
A Study To Compare The Effect Of Two Elementary Physical Education Programs On Physical Fitness, John K. Gillespie
A Study To Compare The Effect Of Two Elementary Physical Education Programs On Physical Fitness, John K. Gillespie
All Master's Theses
It was the purpose of this study: (1) to compare the regular physical education program at the controlled fifth grade with an experimental physical education program of the other fifth grade; (2) to compare physical fitness of boys and girls of the two grades before and after the study; and (3) to study the effect of the programs on fifth grade fitness levels.
The Extent Of Basal Reader Usage In Reading Programs By Elementary Teachers In The Wenatchee School District, Joe H. Schomer
The Extent Of Basal Reader Usage In Reading Programs By Elementary Teachers In The Wenatchee School District, Joe H. Schomer
All Master's Theses
This survey is not intended to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the basal reader program. It is designed to determine whether or not beginning or inexperienced teachers do, in fact, utilize basal programs to a greater extent than those with more experience.
An Investigation Of A Self-Determining Curriculum, Roger Gray
An Investigation Of A Self-Determining Curriculum, Roger Gray
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to: (1) determine what patterns of selection occurred when children chose their curricular areas at times they preferred within the school day; (2) determine what proportion of time children with academic deficiencies (identified by their pre-summer session teachers) spent in the curricular area of their deficiency; (3) present the attitudes (as revealed through a questionnaire study} of parents whose children attended a summer school using a self-determining curriculum, and (4) present the attitudes and preferences (as revealed through personal interviews) of children who attended a summer school using a self-determining curriculum.
The Teaching Of Communications Skills In Relation To The Cultural Background Of Mexican Migrants, Irene Hlousek
The Teaching Of Communications Skills In Relation To The Cultural Background Of Mexican Migrants, Irene Hlousek
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to objectively describe a method of teaching English communication skills to Spanish-speaking Mexican-migrant adults. A program of experiences was developed to teach communication skills to Mexican-migrant adults. An attempt was made to overcome the difficulties these adults face in learning a second language and to bring about the changes in attitude necessary for ready adaptation to the culture in which they now find themselves. The important factor in teaching communication skills is the building of an adequate English vocabulary.
Comparative Study Of Activities Preferred By Elementary Pupils Vs. Teacher-Directed Activities, Ronald W. Munson
Comparative Study Of Activities Preferred By Elementary Pupils Vs. Teacher-Directed Activities, Ronald W. Munson
All Master's Theses
It was the purpose of this study (1) to determine the activities elementary school students prefer to do while they are attending school; (2) to determine the activities that are now being used by teachers; and (3) to compare the activities preferred by students with those used by teachers.
A Method Of Teaching English Spelling To Thai Students At The Elementary Level, Sirima Warayingyong
A Method Of Teaching English Spelling To Thai Students At The Elementary Level, Sirima Warayingyong
All Master's Theses
Before a Thai teacher attempts to teach English spelling to her students, she should consider the factors that complicate English spelling for the Thai student, so that she can provide effective lessons, methods of instruction, and teaching materials. Good spelling involves many areas of the language: pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and handwriting.
A Status Study Of Business And Office Occupations Education In The Community Colleges Of Washington State, Rex G. Wilks
A Status Study Of Business And Office Occupations Education In The Community Colleges Of Washington State, Rex G. Wilks
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to determine the status of business and office education in the community colleges of the State of Washington in the areas of (1) curricula, (2) plant facilities and equipment, (3) instructional personnel, and (4) student enrollment.
A Study Of School Library Service To The Disadvantaged, Judith E. Bell
A Study Of School Library Service To The Disadvantaged, Judith E. Bell
All Master's Theses
This thesis was written to provide an annotated bibliography of recent periodical material concerning the school librarian's role in serving both teacher and student in a school containing disadvantaged pupils. The newly trained school librarian or one already established needs a compilation of materials suited to his specific needs.