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A Survey Of First Year Elementary Teacher Attitudes Regarding Supervision And Evaluation Practices Of Their Principals, Larry L. Thomas

All Master's Theses

It is the opinion of this writer that a teacher's attitude toward his building principal greatly affects his ability to perform in the classroom. If he is receiving the assistance he deserves and needs, his chances of success and continuance in the teaching field are greatly enhanced. This is especially true in the case of the beginning teacher who faces the innumerable problems inherent in teaching for the first time.

A Study Of Selected Dropouts With Implications Toward Methods Of Dropout Prevention, Elsie Lela Tereskerz

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Theses & Dissertations

No abstract.

Ua64/4 Technical Progress Report Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center

WKU Administration Documents

Quarterly report created by the WKU Human Relations Center regarding activities to provide support and technical assistance to local school districts during the integration process from April 1 to June 30, 1968.

A Proposed Program For The Preparation Of Elementary Teacher Educators In The Republic Of Viet-Nam., Doan Huu Khanh

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The primary purpose of this study is to propose a program for the preparation of elementary teacher educators in the Republic of Viet-Nam. More specifically, the proposal is a design of a one-year professional program to provide pre-service training for qualified individuals to become normal school instructors and/or to prepare them for other leadership positions in elementary education.

The study underlies three major problems of Viet-Namese education: (~) the inadequate training of elementary school teachers; (b) the lack of a qualified teacher education staff; and (c) the challenge for change in Vietnamese education.

Pupil Growth As A Function Of Teacher Flexibility, Student Independence, And Student Conformance, Stanley James Hipwood

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Using a sample of 394 student subjects and six teachers, the author sought to prove the hypothesis that highly independent students would achieve a higher degree of pupil growth in mathematics mastery than would highly conforming students when both groups were under the teaching influence of high flexibility teachers. The California Psychological Inventory (CPI) by Harrison G. Gough was the test instrument selected to test student independence (Achievement via Independence Scale -- A_i), and teacher flexibility (Flexibility Scale -- F_x). Pupil growth in mathematics was determined by a pretest- posttest application of the Quantitative Thinking section …

General Academic Catalog (1968-1969), University Of Nebraska At Omaha

Undergraduate Catalogs

The general catalog for the academic years 1968-1969.

A Study Of What An Elementary Principal Should Know About The First Grade Reading Program, James Edward Devine

All Master's Theses

Since most formal reading instruction begins in the first grade, it was the purpose of this study to provide elementary principals with information on certain phases of the first grade reading program. Those phases seen as important to this study include basic methods, skills, materials, and evaluation procedures used in teaching reading.

An Analytical Study Of Title Vi, Public Law 89-750, Byron R. Holmgren

All Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this study to investigate the causal relationship between persons, organizations, and legislation affecting passage of Title VI of Public Law 89-750, which was designed to provide comprehensive aid for handicapped children and youth.

An Operational Handbook To Guide The Administrative Intern, Ben E. Farrell

All Master's Theses

The purposes of this study were to (1) investigate the various areas of learning presented to an intern in educational administration, (2) to develop examples of forms and procedures for study guides, and (3) to compile these experiences for presentation of An Operational Handbook to Guide the Administrative Intern. Hopefully the handbook will form a basic bridge between theory and practice.

The Role Of The Head Resident As Perceived By Head Residents Student Personnel Staff And Faculty At Central Washington State College, James P. Hollister

All Master's Theses

The major aim in undertaking the study was to examine the position of Head Resident by soliciting the views of student Personnel officials, Head Residents, and faculty persons, Further, it was the author's hope that a result of the study might be a clarification of the Head Resident position, based upon a composite viewpoint of the respondents of the study.

1968-1969 Lsu Medical Center Catalog/Bulletin: School Of Graduate Studies, Office Of The Registrar

Catalogs and Bulletins

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Government Of India (Depse) Experimental Projects Programme, Haribhai Gulabbhai Desai

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The Directorate of Extension Programmes for Secondary Education (DEPSE) gives financial assistance to schools for conducting experiments in education to try out and to evaluate new practices intended to bring about innovations in classroom instruction, administrative practices, and organizational set-up. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the objectives of the experimental projects programme. The aspects included in the study were: variety of projects in various areas, extent of experimentation in different regions of India, turnover of participating schools, types and sizes of schools involved, qualifications of teachers conducting projects, nature of budget approved by the DEPSE, the effect …

A Survey-Analysis Of Study-Skills Presented In The Teacher's Manuals Of 3 Primary Basal Readers., Lois J. Pride

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

This survey identified study-skill tasks for the primary grades, and investigated three basal reading series to determine provisions made in the teacher’s guides for teaching the skills. An analysis was made to determine: 1.) At what grade level do the various teacher’s guides introduce the skills?; and 2.) With what frequency do the guides reinforce and expand the various skills? An instrument was developed with identified and described each study-skill task appropriate for the primary grades. The study-skills were divided into the broad areas of location of information; organization of information; and following directions leading to the location and organization …

An Experiment In Critical Thinking Instruction At Sixth Grade Level, Dorothy Louise Macnevin

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

To test the hypothesis that critical thinking skills and attitudes could be improved through instruction, 61 subjects were given a series of tests before and after instruction in open-mindedness, distinguishing fact from opinion, and drawing accurate conclusions from given information. No control group was used. Instruction involved the use of charts, a flannel board, stories, pencil and paper activities, and films. The "t" test revealed differences between all pre and post-test means to be significant at the one percent level of confidence. Of the variables considered, I.Q., Reading Ability, Parental Occupation, and Sex, the first two were most influential although …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 47, No. 32, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Award Program Lauds Outstanding Students – Senior Day
• Western to Grant 974 Degrees in Graduation Exercises May 31
• Campus Tabs Richard Nixon in Choice ‘68
• Veterans Club Book Swap Ready to Begin This Fall
• Williams, Debby. Crystal Crowder Plans Career Goal from Bardstown to Metropolitan
• Homecoming Committee Holds Meetings to Map Homecoming Plans
• Fifth College Heights Herald Award to be Given Tonight
• Lawrence, Ron. Ending Year’s Work Prompts Reflections
• Lynch, Dan. Editorial Cartoon re: Graduation into U.S. Army
• Hilltoppers Reign Supreme; Conference Only Limitation – …

[1968-05-20] Minutes Of A Special Meeting Of The Executive Committee Of The Board Of Visitors Of Virginia Commonwealth University Held On May 20, 1968., Virginia Commonwealth University. Board Of Visitors. Executive Committee

VCU Board of Visitors Minutes

Official minutes of the VCU Board of Visitors and its Executive Committee.

University Council Meeting, May 15, 1968, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 47, No. 30, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Bennett, Ellen. Bill Straeffer Wins Associated Student Government Presidency
• Bennett, Ellen. Associated Student Government President Makes Plans for 1968-69
• Marcum, Linda. America’s College Students Pick Eugene McCarthy in Choice ‘68
• Harold Helm, New York Financier, to Address Graduates
• Safety Inspection Procedures Outlined
• Grand Jury to Probe Death of Infant Born to WKU Coed – Vicki Harris
• The Male Animal Continues Through Saturday Here – Western Players
• Club Representatives to Be Picked for Associated Student Congress
• Band Concert Billed Sunday – Music
• Elections Illustrate Faults, Indifference …

Calendar - Vol. 01, No. 13 - May 6-12, 1968, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1968-1971, University Calendar

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 47, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Drury, Larry. Balloting Today to Pick Leaders – Student Government Association
• McDaniel, Mike. Lecturer Dennis Askey Tells Students Not to Abandon Nation’s Dream – Civil Rights
• Cormney, Jim. Student Assistance Curtailment Expected After Federal Cutback
• 3,600 High Schoolers Plan Invasion Tomorrow – High School Day
• White, Alana. Paul Revere & Raiders Top Next Week’s Entertainment Bill
• Absentee Ballot Request Due in County by Thursday
• Dr. Kelly Thompson’s Brother Dies in Louisville – James Thompson
• Ammerman, Craig. Student Unrest – Kentucky State University
• Stiffer Gun Control …

1968-1969 Lsu Medical Center Catalog/Bulletin: School Of Dentistry, Office Of The Registrar

Catalogs and Bulletins

No abstract provided.

1968-1969 Lsu Medical Center Catalog/Bulletin: School Of Medicine, Office Of The Registrar

Catalogs and Bulletins

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 47, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Lawrence, Ron. Bill Straeffer, Charles Whitley Vie for Associated Student Government Presidency
• Presidential Hopefuls Express Ideas – Bill Straeffer, Charles Whitley
• McDaniel, Mike. Two Negro Speakers Present Views on Race Relations Crisis – Dennis Askey, Beatrice Holland
• Four Candidates Seek Associated Student Representative Posts
• Terry Gilpin, Bob Van Corbach Vie for Associated Student Government Vice Presidency
• Past Performance of Associated Student Government Analyzed
• Menser, Winkey. Menser Discusses Head Fee
• Talisman Ball Replaced This Year
• Voices Premiere on Campus Today – English
• ROTC Spring Dance Set …

Bulletin - Vol. 03, No. 11 - April 23, 1968, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1965-1970, University Bulletin

No abstract provided.

Calendar - Vol. 01, No. 11 - April 22-28, 1968, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1968-1971, University Calendar

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 47, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• White, Alana. Filing for Associated Student Government Positions Reveals Few Candidates
• Tom Evans Win Honor in National Contest – National Student Congress
• College Heights Herald Editor to Head State Press Organization – Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association
• Students Pay Honor – Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Albert Ross Appointed as Regent
• Kentucky Education Association Convention Set for Meetings Next Week
• Brann, James. Student Activism Discussed – Vietnam, Civil Rights
• Leadership Society Organized on Campus – Honos Lex Circle
• Cherry Country Life Club Elects Officers
• Pre-Law Club to …

Bulletin - Vol. 03, No. 10 - April 11, 1968, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1965-1970, University Bulletin

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 47, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Soapboxes Set for Rally Today – 1968 Presidential Election
• Tate, Jim. Renovation to House Facilities for New Speech Department – Gordon Wilson Hall
• Fall List Announced for Academic Honors
• William Menser Assumes Duties as Regent Board Member
• Declarations from Candidates Now Being Accepted for Offices – Student Government Association
• Greek Carnival Saturday to Boost Local Boys’ Club
• Sandra Brookover to Speak to Iva Scott Club
• Dr. Walter Storer to Show Slides of France – French Club
• Judo Club Meets Tonight
• Herman Lowe to Show Films …

Calendar - Vol. 01, No. 08 - April 1-7, 1968, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1968-1971, University Calendar

No abstract provided.

Ua64/4 Technical Progress Report Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center

WKU Administration Documents

Quarterly report created by the WKU Human Relations Center regarding activities to provide support and technical assistance to local school districts during the integration process from January 1 through March 31, 1968.