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University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

1972

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Teacher Influence Upon Economic And Civil Liberties Attitudes Of High School Students, Robert Lee Silvis Jan 1972

Teacher Influence Upon Economic And Civil Liberties Attitudes Of High School Students, Robert Lee Silvis

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The primary purpose of the study was to measure the influence of high school social studies teachers upon the economic and civil liberties attitudes of their twelfth grade students. Additionally, peer group influence, and influences, related to the sex role and to social class were measured.


The Effects Of Two Types Of Group Counseling Upon The Academic Achievement And Self-Concept Of Mexican-American Pupils In The Elementary School, Paul Frank Leo Jan 1972

The Effects Of Two Types Of Group Counseling Upon The Academic Achievement And Self-Concept Of Mexican-American Pupils In The Elementary School, Paul Frank Leo

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this experimental study was to investigate the effects of two different group counseling techniques on the academic achievement and self-concept of elementary school Mexican-American pupils. Also included in the study were the results of a pilot study conducted with Mexican-American pupils to compare the Semantic Differential Technique and the Self-Esteem Inventory in the measurement of self-concept.


The Social Climate Of The American Roman Catholic High School Seminary With Special Reference To The Generation Of Group Value Orientations, Martin Winfrid Davis Jan 1972

The Social Climate Of The American Roman Catholic High School Seminary With Special Reference To The Generation Of Group Value Orientations, Martin Winfrid Davis

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The problem of this study was the investigation of how involvement in and commitment to a peer group will influence measurably the behavior and value orientation of adolescents within school social climates.


Alcohol Education: An Exploratory Study Of Teacher Opinions And Drinking Practices, Paul Douglas Wyatt Jan 1972

Alcohol Education: An Exploratory Study Of Teacher Opinions And Drinking Practices, Paul Douglas Wyatt

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

As the teacher’s role in preventing problems related to alcohol abuse became more important, it is incumbent upon educators and alcohologists to explore the opinions and views which teachers bring with them into the class on alcohol education. Specifically, what views and opinions do high school teachers have toward alcohol education and how do these views relate to their drinking practices and their socio-demographic variables?