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Career-Vocational Education Feasibility Study For The Prescot School District, Glen L. Hillsten

All Master's Theses

This paper presents the opinion of employers, parents and students concerning career and vocational education in the Prescott School District. The study was conducted as a means of acquiring opinions other than those of educators.

Recommendations include further examination of career and vocational education programs now in operation in neighboring districts, contact with the State Departments of Career and Vocational Education for assistance, and a cooperative, objective approach to these programs by the administration and faculty as a possible means of giving education significance.

A Study Of An Individualized Reading Program In An Intermediate Classroom, Stanley Christian Jangard

All Master's Theses

This paper presents a study of an individualized reading class in an intermediate classroom. The study investigated differences in skills and change in positive attitude toward reading. The individualized class was evaluated by the Gates-MacGinitie Reading Test as a pre-test and post-test. Attitude toward reading was tested using the "Scale of Reading Attitude Based on Behavior" developed by C. Glennon Rowell, with the experimental group.

Recommendations included some changes in evaluation and suggestions for future research.

Critical Examination Of Outcomes For Emotionally Disturbed Boys In A Special Classroom, Betty F. Lauritzen

All Master's Theses

This paper presents a critical examination of outcomes for emotionally disturbed boys in the Special Learning Class. The classroom was designed to modify inappropriate behavior and remediate academic deficiencies.

Behavioral characteristics of thirty-one boys were divided into three categories: the overtly aggressive sub-sample, the passive-resistant subsample, and the infantile subsample. Case studies considered to be modal suggest the success of teacher-authority, token reinforcement, and behavior modification techniques depends on the quality of student-teacher interactions.

The Use Of Cellular Structure As A Basic Design Motif For Creative Jewelry Making, Robert L. Neal

All Master's Theses

This study presents an examination of microscopic plant and animal structures for the purpose of using the unique forms, colors and textures revealed as a point of departure for artistic expression.

It also delves briefly into the nature of creativity and its manifestation as it relates to art and science.

A slide-script presentation was created to be used as a stimulation device for secondary students who may wish to work in media such as painting, jewelry, batik and printmaking.

Reprographic Media Education, Ross H. Regan

All Master's Theses

This paper presents a comparative investigation of five basic processes in the duplicating field that are readily available to teachers in British Columbia. Forty teachers from fourteen schools, kindergarten through grade twelve, were surveyed to determine present practices and needs for this method of communication. Cost, efficiency, and quality comparison are included.

Recommendations include the need for teacher in-service, guidelines for determining the most suitable means of reproducing learning materials on paper, and suggestions for additional research.

Safe And Legal Aspects For Washington Teachers With Respect To Selected Elementary Science Programs, Wendy Jean Stoddard

All Master's Theses

This thesis presents varieties of information regarding teaching science in elementary school classrooms in the State of Washington. Included are Washington State Laws, National Fire Codes, general rules, and an annotated list of materials and equipment. This list was developed from items suggested in six elementary science programs. Each item was judged for safety either by scientists or by judgements found in the literature.

Recommendations included use of this material by schools, colleges, and textbook companies. Additional research was urged.

An Experimental Study Of Two Audio-Visual Aids Used In Beginning Drafting, Ronald Norman West

All Master's Theses

This paper presents a study designed to identify the effectiveness of two visual aids, the chalkboard, and the overhead projector, as they are used in a junior high drafting program. The students involved in the study were randomly selected and placed in two treatment groups and one control group. The experiment did not prove that either visual aid was better than the other, but indicated that the overhead projector had more advantages and greater versatility than the chalkboard.

A Select Chronology Of Recorded Events From The History Of The Yacolt, Washington, Area From 1853 To 1953 With Summary And Source Notations, Orville Hewes Stout

All Master's Theses

This chronological resource volume has been prepared as a result of curriculum inadequacies in the Yacolt School District in which teachers are expected to teach units relating to the local community and from the absence of sufficient resource organization to enable adequate location and utilization of existing and potential historical materials.

The volume attempt to meet this need by gathering together and annotating the sources of local history and arranging them in a logical order of time with a topical index and related appendices.

A Comparative Analysis Of Head Start Graduates Their Disadvantaged Peers, And Children Above-Poverty Guidelines, Rodger William Debritz

All Master's Theses

This study investigated the impact of a Head Start program upon its participants and compared the performance of these children to their disadvantaged peers and children above poverty-level guidelines. The results of the study indicated there were no significant differences in the school readiness skills attained by the Head Start and disadvantaged peers groups. Both groups evidenced significantly weaker school readiness skills than did their more advantaged counterparts.

Recommendations include more activities for developing readiness skills and suggestions for additional research.

The Effect Of Teacher Attention And Peer Approval Facilitated By Material Rewards Upon The Disruptive Classroom Behavior Of A Male Kindergarten Child, Brynne Flanagan Lane

All Master's Theses

The purpose of the present study was to operantly condition a kindergarten boy's classroom behavior. The study consisted of four stages: (1) baseline, (2) contingent teacher attention, (3) minimal contingent teacher attention, and (4) material reinforcement. During phase II, the subject's appropriate behavior was followed as immediately and frequently as possible with teacher positive attention. Disruptive behavior was ignored. During phase III, the teacher systematically decreased the level of positive attention until the "minimum level of reinforcement," i.e.. ten per cent teacher positive attention was reach. During phase IV, material rewards were delivered to all class members contingent upon co-operative …

A Study Of Teacher Attitudes Regarding Discipline In Traditional Classrooms As Compared With Open Concept Classrooms, James M. Chambers

All Master's Theses

This paper presents a comparison of teacher attitudes regarding discipline in two different types of schools. The study was designed to make data available for possible school district organizational studies. Research was done to define discipline and construct a questionnaire. The survey was limited to six elementary schools in Richland, Washington.

Recommendations included one for further research in other school districts the find out more about teacher attitudes.

Viking 1973, Portland State University

The Viking (Yearbooks)

Portland State University 1973 yearbook

A Study Of Selected Walt Disney Screenplays And Films And The Stereotyping Of The Role Of The Female, Jerry P. Houseman

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Given this large involvement that children have with motion pictures, an educator is moved to inquire into the possible effects that movies might have upon them. It, therefore, seems appropriate that an educational dissertation be undertaken concentrating on Disney Production films, since as indicated by the foregoing, they are so universally viewed by American children.

Statement of the problem:

This study attempted to (1) analyze the five screenplays listed on page 6, (2) show two Disney films based on the screenplays analyzed to groups of children and administer a questionnaire to them. The investigator used the obtained data to determine …

The Development Of Interpersonal Distance In Children And Adolescents, Ruth Sykes Bloom

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The U-shaped relationship between age and interpersonal distance was surprising. The human infant’s need for physical contact to ensure healthy development has been well established. Developmental studies indicate that by kindergarten age, children are playing cooperatively with each other. It was expected, then, that the younger children would maintain a close physical relationship with their peers, with this distance widening as a function of age and acculturation until adult norms were reached. This expectation has been supported by previous research. The main purpose of the present experiment was to investigate further the relationship between age and interpersonal distance. Secondary purposes …

A Study To Determine The Understanding Of The Nature And Mission Of Jesus Christ By Third Year Seminary Graduates Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Terry R. Baker

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the study was to determine what degree of understanding third year graduates of the SLVN Seminary District had of the nature and mission of Christ.

The study was composed of a random sample of 200 third year seminary graduates. Each participant answered a questionnaire designed to test his understanding of the nature and mission of Christ. The responses were tabulated and presented in written and illustrative form.

The students met the minimum established standard of 75% in four of the five concepts which they were questioned concerning the nature of Christ. The students met the minimum established …

A Thesis On The Formulation Of A Manual On Education Development/Change, Howard Bertram Taylor

Masters Theses

No abstract provided by author.

An Analysis Of Non-Print Selection Aids, Richard R. Goff

Masters Theses

No abstract provided by author.

Medical College Of Virginia Before 1925, And University College Of Medicine 1893-1913, William T. Sanger

VCU University History Books

The first North American hospitals were built in Virginia in 1611. Virginia continued to set hospital and health education trends with the establishment of the Department of Medicine in Richmond, later known as the School of Medicine, in 1837. Through data largely compiled by former secretary-treasurer of the College, J.R. McCauley, this book covers the early history of the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) and the history of health services education in Virginia from 1893 to 1913. Major events covered in this book include the effects of World War I on the College and the unsuccessful proposals to consolidate MCV …

Reflector, Georgia Southern University

Reflector Yearbook (1926-1989)

University yearbook

Hollins Index (1973), Hollins College

Student Handbooks

No abstract provided.

A Model To Elicit Optimum Internal Communications In Unified School Districts, Harry C. Weinberg

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Often it is the case unified school districts do not have optimum internal communications. "'Today school personnel, including administrator, often 'confound' their own language by failing to communicate adequately and effectively or by communicating unintentionally in a manner that is detrimental to them and the schools with which they are associated."

Each district has its own unique instruments and channels by which internal communications take place. Knezevich states~, "Communications is one of the least understood areas in administration." This study provides information about successful communication techniques and presents a viable model that should have positive practical implications for unified school …

The Shield 1973, Shield

Murray State University Yearbooks

Murray State University Yearbook, 1973

Ke Alakai, Vol. 17, No. 15 (1972-12-14), Brigham Young University Hawaii

Ke Alaka'i

No abstract provided.

Obelisk, Volume 11, Number 8, Sacred Heart University Archives

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: An interview with President Kidera on SHU --Recommendations for Five Year Plan --Sociology majors unite: Preregistration confusion --“The Psychologies of Karl Marx and William James” was the topic of the convocation held Tuesday, December 5th --Father Giuliani, open to all --Spanish Club trip to NYC --Launch of the Honors Program --WSHU programming: Bruno Walter --Pioneer sports.

Evaluation Of The Science Education Program For Perspective Secondary Science Teachers At The University Of New Mexico., Dixie James Jones

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

This investigation was a case study for the purpose of comparing the science education program for prospective secondary teachers at The University of New Mexico with selected guidelines established by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) and published by the AAAS in a 1971 pamphlet entitled Guidelines and Standards for the Education of Secondary School Teachers of Science and Mathematics. The guidelines dealt with student competencies in 1) understanding of science, 2) the processes of science, 3) the history of science, 4) the metric …

The Echo: December 1, 1972, Taylor University

1972-1973 (Volume 54)

Ilium delivery changes, permits spring coverage – Philanthropist gives to remodeling project – Cossacks to give concert – Your Administration cares – Skyjacking pact probable – Guest Column – Sacred cows distort student objectivity – Letters to the Editor – Commentary – Carelessness marks nuclear deliveries – Congress to consider aid for Court – China creates urban tunnels for nuclear attack precaution – Stringfellow discusses death – During interterm – Wheels to cycle in Israel – Function of stable expands – Gridmen join in campaign to help Wray – Gothard youth seminar – Devotionals – Food Service Menu – Shorts……Sports …

The Alumnus, V57n4, December 1972, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

The Alumnus

Inside This Issue:

-- A New Face for UNI
-- Gilchrist Yields Surprise
-- Education Building Opens
-- Campaign on Campus
-- Sports Activity
-- Sunset Village Razed
-- We Hear From Alumni

Hollins Columns (1972 Dec), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Editor
• Comment and Opinion
• Need seen for campus gynecologist
• Recent action seen as backward steps
• Friends and drugs: A cautious relationship
• Thoughts to contemplate
• Need for gynecologist questioned
• Vice Versa: a regular column of comment by Vic Fleming
• Heart attack deaths up for women
• The Board: sketches of the members of the Hollins College Board of Trustees

Perspectives Vol. 4 No. 3

Perspectives (1969-1979)

This issue of Perspectives consists of papers and discussions from the Annual meeting of AGLS of Rochester Institute of Technology, Oct. 26-28, 1972.

The Chironian Vol. 87 No. 3, New York Medical College

The Chironian

No abstract provided.