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A Study Of Youth Employment In Richmond, 1960-1966, Frederick Brandt Smith

Master's Theses

This statistical study was made to determine whether there have been any trends in the employment of youth in the Richmond Metropolitan Area from the year 1960 through 1966. The seven sub-problems were: (1) to determine whether there was a definite increase in the number of youths employed; (2) to determine whether sex was a determinant for employment; (3) to determine whether race Has a factor in employment; (4) to determine whether Richmond City hired more Richmond youths than youths who resided outside the City; (5) to determine the areas of employment; (6) to determine whether there were any indications …

The Stability Of The Teaching Profession In Hanover County During The Years 1960-1965, Don Sewell Ayers

Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine, it possible, the principal factors responsible f or the turnover of teachers in the public schools of Hanover County Virginia, for the five-year period from 1960 through 1965. No study of this problem has been made before as far as can be ascertained.

A Survey Of The General Characteristics Of Local Virginia School Board Members, Frank Alton Cosby

Master's Theses

It was the primary purpose of this study to offer a general view of the social characteristics of the local Virginia school board member . An attempt was made to evaluate and analyze some of the social features of these individuals. It was believed that this would perhaps contribute to a better understanding of some of the varied reactions of local school boards.

A Study Of The Effects Of Sex, Starting Age And Grade Level On Arithmetic And Reading Performance In The Fourth And Sixth Grades As Determined By Standardized Test Scores, Linda Gouldin

Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to determine the influences of (1) sex; (2) starting age; and (3) grade level on student performance in the fourth and sixth grades as measured by reading comprehension, reading vocabulary, arithmetic reasoning, arithmetic concepts, and arithmetic computations.

A Regional Study Of First Year Teachers As A Means Of Interpreting Certain Elements Of Job Preparation Leading To Continuation In The Teaching Profession, Mills Arnold March

Master's Theses

One of the problems facing modern education and particularly the school administrator is that of staffing the classrooms with good teachers. In the selection of and employment of teachers the question of the nature of appropriate preparation for a teacher's responsibilities is of great significance. In fact a teacher's preparation for his responsibilities determines to a large extent his success as a beginner and may affect his decision about remaining in the teaching profession.

Under God? : A Study Of Freedom Of Religion, The Founding Fathers, The Supreme Court, And The Schools, Alice Sofis Evangelides

Master's Theses

The first part of my study concerns the meaning of "religious freedom" as revealed through the fundamental laws of the Constitutional period. In the course of my research, I have compiled and noted every mention of religion in the State Constitutions and Bills of Rights drafted between 1776 and 1791. I have read the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation and the Northwest Ordinance; the Debates in the Constitutional Convention, the State Ratifying Conventions, and the First Congress, and extracted every significant mention of religion. I have not looked behind the words to the actual prac­ tice, but rather to …

A Comparative Study Of Students Using The I/T/A And The Ginn Materials, Berry Hughes Swilling Jr.

Master's Theses

Within the last few years there has been a great deal of interest in giving aid to children who are reading below their grade level. Various :methods and techniques designed to raise the reading level of children have been tried and tested. According to recent studies, some of these methods have brought about greater achievement on the part of students with reading difficulties. The purpose of this study is to compare the achievement of' students from two selected school systems in tho Georgia Summer Reading Program, 1965.

A Study Of The Dropout Problem With Emphasis On Educational Programs And Services For Potential Dropouts In The Richmond Public Schools, Michael Lewis Waring

Master's Theses

The purposes of this study are (l) to describe the dropout situation and provide statistics concerning this problem in the United States, Virginia, and Richmond and (2) to describe the programs and services for potential dropouts which tend to improve the holding power of Richmond's public schools.

This thesis provides background information necessary for a better understanding of the dropout situation.

There exists no one source from which teachers, administrators, and laymen can learn about the various programs and services offered by the Richmond Public Schools to deal with the dropout problem. This problem is becoming more acute with the …

The Self Concept And Its Relevance To The Counseling Relationship, James Edward Murray

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Education Towards Freedom: A Study Of Catholic Secondary Education In Taiwan And An Attempt To Define Some Guiding Principles For A New Pedagogy, Jerome J. Heyndricks

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Analysis Of Selected Aspects Of The High School Orientation Program, Marge E. Bower

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Aspects Of Maria Montessori's Educational Philosophy Applied To Contemporary Urban Kindergarten And Prekindergarten Programs, Mary Ellen Clark

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Trends, Practices, And Policies In Teaching Advanced Spanish Through Correspondence Study, Marie E. Long

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

A Pilot Study Of Treatment Centers For Heroin Drug Addiction In New York City, Phyllis Somerville

Master's Theses

The Purpose of the Study

The purpose of the study is to survey methods used by some groups and institutions listed below who are attempting to cure heroin drug addiction. In this study an attempt has been made to discover which method technique or combination of methods and techniques are most effective for permanent cure. Also it will outline the past history of treatment used in New York City and give a brief proposal of its new treatment program as of April 1, 1967. The study will seek to evaluate the counseling techniques used as well as other supportive therapeutic …