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A Comparison Of An Extended Individualized Reading Instructional Program With The Regular Reading Instructional Program And Its Effects Upon Reading Skills Of Selected Black Junior High School Students Who Areunderachieving In Reading., Lily Burn (Titer) Small

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

It was the purpose of this study to investigate the premise that if a reading program is based on individual interest, those individuals participating in the program will be motivated to read and will make greater gains in vocabulary skills, comprehension skills, and total reading skills than those taught by a non-individualized approach. The research undertaken fer this study utilized thirty-nine, Black, seventh grade students who were underachieving in reading. These subjects were randomly assigned to two experimental groups and two control groups.

The analysis of covariance procedures were used to measure gains in vocabulary achievement, comprehension achievement, and total …

An Investigation Of Eighth Grade Pupils' Understanding Of Quantitative Concepts From United States History Textbooks, Harold Lee Bush

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

PROBLEM: The problem of this study is to determine the extent to which eighth grade students understand quantitative concepts expressed in United States History textbooks.

PURPOSE: This investigation was conducted to explore the types of quantitative concepts found in eighth grade United States History textbooks, the students' understanding of these concepts, and the relationship between their understanding of these concepts and the variables of math achievement, reading achievement, and grade point average.

PROCEDURES: Two hundred sixty-three students from twelve eighth grade classes in three neighboring school districts were given a Test on Quantitative Concepts designed by the investigator. The students …

Reflector, Georgia Southern University

Reflector Yearbook (1926-1989)

University yearbook

Georgia Southern College Fact Book, Office Of Institutional Research, Georgia Southern College

Georgia Southern Fact Books (1976-2022)

This issue of the Fact Book is the first one for Georgia Southern College.

The Computer In High School Science Instruction, James J. Hungerford, Richard L. Carter

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Computers appear to have a useful function in futuristic science classrooms. Urquhart states, "computers have a promising future as an instructional tool in biology." The purpose for utilizing computers as supplements to standard educational media is to simulate complex situations or demonstrate complex concepts that would be impractical to duplicate in classrooms due to time consuming computations, expense, or lack of equipment.

University Of Northern Iowa Fact Book, 1976-1977, University Of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa Fact Book

Contents:

-- Type of Institution
-- Accreditation
-- Location and Size of Campus
-- Athletic and Physical Education Facilities
-- President
-- Fall Enrollment through the Years
-- Number of Buildings
-- Appropriations and Budget
-- Valuation of Investment in Plant
-- Tuition and Fees
-- Board and Room
-- Administrative Organization
-- University Employees
-- Number of Graduates
-- Who to Call -- Administrative Divisions, Services and Information
-- Types of Education Offered
-- Special Services
-- Instructional Buildings
-- Administrative & Plant Facilities
-- Student Housing and Food Services
-- Married Student Housing
-- Miscellaneous & Other Buildings …

Happenings At, Vol. 9, No. 1, Office Of Public Information

News, Magazines and Reports

Highlights: Appalachia again aided by SHU students --One of the SHU Bicentennial events announced is the opening of the "Face of America” photography contest featuring the works of amateur photographers (photo) --Among highlights for the Bicentennial program will be an address by Julian Bond --Racism conference conducted --Master plan update --The President's Corner --Campus Reports: A new scholarly journal entitled the Rycenga Symposium wll be edited for publication in the Spring by Dr. Grace Farrell Lee, assistant professor of English. The Symposium will feature superior essays from all disciplines, thus representing the best written work from the University as a …

A Comparison Of Two Science Teaching Methods For Educable Mentally Handicapped Children, Walter E. Bacon

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Case Study Of The Functions Involved In Effectively Organizing And Administering The "Hospital-Wide" Inservice Program In Four University-Related Medical Centers In The City Of Chicago, With A View Toward Developing An Original Model Of Administering The "Hospital-Wide" Inservice Program, M. Richard Wright Jr.

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study Of Black Student Alienation At Small Private Liberal Arts Colleges, David Claerbaut

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Descriptive Study Of Participants In The Evergreen Community Organization, Douglas Edward Lehrman, Janet R. Abrams

Dissertations and Theses

The purpose of this study is to present a descriptive analysis of the active participants in a voluntary association concerned with community development. This analysis will focus upon description and discussion of the socio-demographic characteristics of the active members of the organization. Some of the attitudinal factors which operated to motivate and sustain participation in the organization will also be examined. Before proceeding with discussion of the theoretical background for the study, the community and its history relative to development of the organization will be described.

Separate Factor Analyses Of The Iowa Test Of Preschool Development For Groups Of Black And White Children, Stephen Wayne Blake

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

In the present study the factor structure of the Iowa Test of Preschool Development (ITPD) was examined separately for black and white children to assess the construct validity of the ITPD scales for each racial group and the degree to which factor structures of the black and white groups were congruent. Since the ITPD is intended to be used as a basis for programs involving individual assessment and remediation of the problem areas identified, it is advantageous that its construct validity be established. Intercorrelations of the scaled scores on the eight level I skill area achievement indexes (ages 2 to …

A Parent Education Program Designed For Reinforcement Of Selected Reading Skills For Primary Level Students, Naomi Roberson

UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations

In this paper, it is the purpose of the author to develop a parent education program to reinforce selected primary level reading skills in primary students through student-parent activities in the home, school, and community.

Specifically, this program will be designed for parents of primary level participants in the Title I Reading Program in the Baker County School System in Macclenny, Florida. The ideas presented here should be generally applicable to parents of primary level reading students in any setting, taking into account the adaptation to specific local community resources and the consideration of school policies in differing localities in …

Bulletin - Vol. 09, No. 62 - December 23, 1975, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1971-1977, UMass Boston Bulletin

No abstract provided.

The Quill -- December 17, 1975, Roger Williams University

The Quill

No abstract provided.

Bulletin - Vol. 09, No. 61 - December 16, 1975, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1971-1977, UMass Boston Bulletin

No abstract provided.

Crusader, December 5, 1975, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Obelisk, December 12, 1975, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Racism Conference -- SHU Enrollment On The Up-Swing -- Letters To The Editor -- Drama Offering A Success -- Craft Show Open To All Students -- Does The Shoe Fit? -- A Christmas Thought

Western News, December 11, 1975, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU State Appropriations to Be Cut Another $500,000, Revised Schedules Set For WMU Energy Conservation, Campus Violent Crimes Report Shows Decline, Student Nominations For Teaching Excellence Awards, Cite Student Musicians in 'Voices From Michigan's Past' Production, Kurzen Captains Bronco Cagers, Geology Seminar Features R. A. Davis

Senate Meeting December 10, 1975, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ke Alaka'i, Vol. 21, No. 14 (1975-12-10), Brigham Young University Hawaii

Ke Alaka'i

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Huffman, Clyde. Western Leads Western – Camellia Bowl
• Hohman, Pat. Gag Students Survival Kits Contain a Few Surprises
• Administrative Evaluation May Be Too Wide-Ranging
• Ayres, Tom & David Axler. Defends Homosexuality
• Balls, Curtis. Explains Gay Forum
• Munson, Ed. Wants to Hang Lights
• Henry, Steve. Clarifies Concert Issue
• Englishman, Student Will Interpret Literature
• District Debates Open to Students
• Associated Student Government to Sponsor Jazz Vocalist
• Western Teams Win 9 Debates in Meet
• Cash, Terry. Fewer Christmas Jobs Are Available This Year
• Karate: to Buffs It’s Not …

Bulletin - Vol. 09, No. 60 - December 9, 1975, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1971-1977, UMass Boston Bulletin

No abstract provided.

Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes, December 08, 1975

Board of Trustees Minutes

Minutes from the Wright State University Board of Trustees Meeting held on December 08, 1975.

A Study Of Compensatory Techniques For Special Freshmen At Morehead State University, Nancy Diane High

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the Graduate School at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Specialist in Education Degree by Nancy Diane High on December 3, 1975.

The Bridge, December 1979, Roger Williams College Alumni Association

Alumni Newsletters and Magazines

No abstract provided.

Eastern Alumnus Vol. 29 No. 3 (Winter 1975), Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association

Eastern Alumnus Volume 29 (1975-1976)

PAGE 2 Is At Eastern; Alumni Meet In California; Alumni Award To Honor Faculty; Lord's Desk Today; New Alternative In Teacher Ed; etc.

An Examination And Evaluation Of Women's Programming At National Public Radio Affiliate Stations, Michelle Mueller Casanave

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in the Division of Communications at Morehead State University by Michelle Mueller Casanave on December 12, 1975.

"Operation Pacific" Shown At Salve, Salve Regina College

Press Release Archive

PG5-4_PressRelease_197512_15

The Pan American (1975-12), Martha Mcclain

UTPA Archives - The Pan American Newspaper

24th Year, No. 15