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Investigation Of The Reading Achievement In The Instructional Language (English) Of The Secondary And High School Students In Lesotho, South Africa, Kathleen Shannon

All Master's Theses

This study investigates the vocabulary and comprehension achievement in the English language for secondary and high school students in Lesotho, Southern Africa.

The Nelson Reading Test was administered to seven hundred forty students in various high schools in Lesotho. A statistical analysis was run on the data and conclusions yielded that reading achievement increases with school age, but the rates of improvement differ from one group to another.

Recommendations include additional research suggestions.

Evaluation And Impact Of Planning And Development Under The Washington State Shoreline Management Act, Donald S. Skone

All Master's Theses

The Shoreline Management Act of 1971, ballot proposition 43B, was approved by the voters of the State of Washington on November 7, 1972. The Act is designed to prevent uncoordinated and piecemeal development of the shorelines in Washington State. This study focuses on the impact of the Shoreline Management Act on development of the shorelines. Emphasis is placed on the non-development nature and intent of the Act. Included is a sample study of implementation of the Act under the Guidelines.

Cwu Faculty Senate Minutes - 12/05/1973, Esther Peterson

Faculty Senate Minutes

These are the official Central Washington University Faculty Senate Minutes for the 12/05/1973 regular meeting.

Campus Crier, Central Washington University

Student Newspaper

Student newspaper for Central Washington University for October 25, 1973

Cwu Faculty Senate Minutes - 10/08/1973, Esther Peterson

Faculty Senate Minutes

These are the official Central Washington University Faculty Senate Minutes for the 10/08/1973 regular meeting.

Campus Crier, Central Washington University

Student Newspaper

Student newspaper for Central Washington University for September 13, 1973

Central Washington State College Graduate Catalog 1973-74, Central Washington University

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

1973 Commencement Central Washington State College, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

Campus Crier, Central Washington University

Student Newspaper

Student newspaper for Central Washington University for May 25, 1973

Campus Crier, Central Washington University

Student Newspaper

Student newspaper for Central Washington University for May 22, 1973

Campus Crier, Central Washington University

Student Newspaper

Student newspaper for Central Washington University for May 4, 1973

Central Washington State College Undergraduate Catalog 1973-74, Central Washington University

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Campus Crier, Central Washington University

Student Newspaper

Student newspaper for Central Washington University for April 10, 1973

Campus Crier, Central Washington University

Student Newspaper

Student newspaper for Central Washington University for April 3, 1973

Dorothy (Black) Davies Interview, Dorothy (Black) Davies

Retirement Association Interviews

Dorothy (Black) Davies was the daughter of George Harold Black, who served as president of Washington State Normal School from 1916 to 1930. Davies attended Washington State Normal School (predecessor to Central Washington University). She passed away in 1986.

Campus Crier, Central Washington University

Student Newspaper

Student newspaper for Central Washington University for March 2, 1973

Central Washington State College Summer Session 1973, Central Washington University

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Campus Crier, Central Washington University

Student Newspaper

Student newspaper for Central Washington University for February 16, 1973

Curriculum For High School Students Who Are Responsible For Elementary Library Services, Delitha Carpenter

All Graduate Projects

In order to alleviate some of the workload from the sole librarian of the Hartline School District in Eastern Washington, high school students were utilized as library aides. However, that created another problem which was how to efficiently train the student librarians. From this need, a curriculum was designed for teaching library aides for regular, clerical duties, to tell stories to the elementary students, and to aid in the typing and filing of catalog cards.

An Investigation Of The Ability To Predict The Frequency Of Occurrence Of Words Between Normal And Articulatory Defective College-Age Individuals, William Joseph Divers Iii

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to see if normal speakers and misarticulators differentially predict the frequency of occurrence of 80 words containing one or more of the five most frequently misarticulated speech sounds. The 80 words were selected from a study by Ausherman and Black. The subjects were 20 college-age individuals, ten with normal articulation and ten with articulation disorders. There were five males and females in each group.

All subjects predicted the frequency of occurrence of 80 words on the basis of an eight-point scale. Error scores were computed, used as a criterion measure, and statistically analyzed and …

An Historical Atlas Of Population Distribution In Kittitas County, Washington - A Teaching Guide, Richard A. Painter

All Master's Theses

This thesis presents an approach to the study of the population distribution for a county through the use of an historical atlas. Prior to the compilation of the atlas, suggestions for sources of information and background data necessary to understand why changes took place were examined. The historical atlas of population distribution used Kittitas County, Washington, for the period from 1890 to 1970 as an example.

Recommendations emphasized further study of factors which have affected population distribution.

A Follow-Up Study Of Business Education Majors Graduating From Paul Kane High School, St. Albert, Alberta Between 1967 And 1970, Harriet Sylvia Turik

All Master's Theses

Business Education is a vocational program found in most high school curriculums. It is an area of education that offers specialized instruction for those who plan a career in the business world. From a general standpoint, it provides the student with sufficient background knowledge to become an intelligent member of society.

A Comparison Of A Student Generated And A Teacher Directed Sixth Grade Social Studies Course, James Joseph Walker

All Master's Theses

This paper presents a test of the effectiveness of a largely student generated sixth grade social studies program in comparison to a teacher generated conventional program. Pupil achievement levels, attitude toward social studies, and behavioral ratings in various areas related to the study of social studies were measured and statistically or graphicly analyzed.

Recommendations included further studies eliminating the uncontrolled variables of this study and allowing for longer time periods with larger samples as well as a longitudinal study.

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.

Comparison Of Curriculum Proposals For The Tri-Cities Junior High School And Middle School Special Education Programs, Wayne T. Robertson

All Master's Theses

This paper presents a study which examines the curricula of the junior high and middle school special education programs of Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland, Washington. A questionnaire was circulated and the data were used to compile a comprehensive skill inventory to be proposed for use by the junior high and middle school special education teachers of these cities.

Cwu Faculty Senate Minutes - 11/02/1972, Esther Johnston

Faculty Senate Minutes

These are the official Central Washington University Faculty Senate Minutes for the 11/02/1972 regular meeting.

Campus Crier, Central Washington University

Student Newspaper

Student newspaper for Central Washington University for October 13, 1972

Campus Crier, Central Washington University

Student Newspaper

Student newspaper for Central Washington University for August 10, 1972

Integrating Selected Principles Of Evolution Into The High School Curriculum, Judy Kareen Lyons

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purposes of this paper will be (1) to present selected biological principles pertaining to evolution, (2) to indicate curricular areas in the high school into which general aspects of evolution might be integrated, and (3) to denote specific phases of biology especially suited for teaching particular principles.

Campus Crier, Central Washington University

Student Newspaper

Student newspaper for Central Washington University for July 27, 1972